Maki: And here we go with Chapter 7! Let's get this starting people!

Question #4 Answer: Episode 82: A Scare in the Air


Previously on Poké Rangers Element Warriors: Dama and Ben run into Tyler, a boy who refused to move to Unova with his parents due to a traumatising incident not long ago that involved his older sister. Whilst trying to convince him, Serafina interferes to use Tyler as her next target as atone for a past failure. Unfortunately he gets away which forces her to kidnap his parents, holding them hostage in a burning Celadon City. Eventually, the Rangers defeat her latest Spirit Beast, Growldoom and saved the day. Later that night, Ace discovers something that could cause trouble for them.


It seemed like an ordinary day in Lavender Town. But did it really look normal when there's a battle going on between a giant robot and a monster that appeared to be a Beedrill only much bigger.

Mira groaned. "What an infuriation."

"True that." Dama responded.

"Y'know for a Beedrill look-alike, it seems much harder to beat compared to our previous opponents." Tom commented as the Megazord flew up.

"I thought we weren't meant to judge appearances so quickly." Kaine mumbled. Then again, he's right.

"Forget that. Let's just finish it off once and for all." Ben declared.

"Agreed." Mira said. "Legend Sword!"

That's when the Legend Sword appeared in the Megazord's hand. Meanwhile, Serafina was not pleased about the battle from her view on the Pokémon Tower. As the female ninja watched, one of her eyes caught the sight of a limo driving by, and pressed her lips into a thin line; Interesting.

"Legend Sword: Knight Strike!" Raising the weapon into the air that now had a multi colured light surrounding it, the Megazord swung the sword forward to release the light which cut the Beedrill monster in two, causing an explosion afterwards. Serafina moaned. "Perfect another failure. Merqias is gonna be mad at me; again." She formed a hand sign and teleported away in an instant. At the same time when she vanished the rangers jumped down to the ground once their Zords separated and returned to EPO. Near them was an unconscious teenaged boy who stirred and opens his eyes. "Uh… what happened?"

"Hey." Ben went to him and knelt down. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I think so. Wait. Aren't you-?"

He smirked. "Be careful next time okay?"

"Huh? Ah- okay." The teen walked away after Ben helped him stood.

"Phew… that felt good." Ben said as he de-morphed. His attention was grabbed the sound of steering tires coming in his direction which were owned by a limo. The chauffeur exited the driver's seat and opened the back to let someone out.

"Hello Benny. Long time no see."

He gasped. "You!"


Karol: Long ago, there was a war on this planet. Victory was assured when five brave warriors eradicated the evil that tried to conquer the universe. Now, years later…

The Poké Rangers logo slides across the screen.

Mira: Poké Rangers

Rangers: Element Warriors!

Make a dash!

Un-morphed Rangers are running towards the camera.

Cross the region saving the world

Scene shifts to zooming over the Kanto region.

Dash off! (Dash off!)

Explosions occur behind running morphed rangers.

Whole 'round the world waiting for the peace

The Aerojet flies in the sky.

Metamorphosis! Element (Warriors)

Rangers pose in front of their Zords with their weapons. More explosions occur.

When the heart beats, the elements shine

Red Ranger helmet moves to the left. Mira fires her Element Power. "Mira Coolidge – Red Element Ranger" created by MakiZanaX13.

Listen close to the heart

Green Ranger helmet moves to the right. Kaine fires his Element Power. "Kaine Grendell – Green Element Ranger" created by Hotrod198.

Beating strong enough to save the lives

Blue Ranger helmet moves to the left. Dama fires her Element Power. "Damaris "Dama" Hall – Blue Element Ranger" created by ReD rIvInG rAvEn.

Element energy

Yellow Ranger helmet moves to the right. Ben fires his Element Power. "Benjamin "Ben" Harris – Yellow Element Ranger" created by Blazin' Saddles.

Filling up power to space

Purple Ranger helmet moves to the left. Tom fires his Element Power. "Tom Jackman – Purple Element Ranger" created by Chelvek.

Come on Element Warriors!

Appearance of Captain Rivera, Karol, Ace, Emil and Mew at EPO HQ.

Ride on Element Warriors!

Appearance of Lutemecia and her soldiers at the Chaos Palace.

Five elements from the planet, combine together!

Start of the morphing sequence.

Come on Element Warriors!

The Warrior Megazord forms.

Ride on Element Warriors!

Warrior Megazord attacks the screen with Knight Strike.

Piercing through the region with element power!

Shows crystals scattering throughout the region; Rangers pose once more underneath EPO HQ.

Poke Rangers Element Warriors!

Poké Rangers 2006 – present by Blaze Productions.


Chapter 7: Expect the Unexpected

EPO Headquarters

Moonlight Island

Karol raised an eyebrow. "Are you certain Garret?"

Ace face palmed. "Ace, Karol, Ace! Anyways, yeah I am." He walked over to the main computer Karol used often with the latter not far behind. Ace did the same process the other night by pressing several keys which lit up to a screen with strange writing.

Karol gaped. "This is-"

"Yeah; this occurred last night when I was doing a final check up on the Control Room." He replied, shuffling to the side so he allows her to sit. Ace watched as his friend did something that was completely beyond his intelligence. "What are you doing… exactly?"

"You'll see." Karol said.

He sweat drop. Why do I have a bad feeling about this?


Chaos Palace

"Let me guess, failed again?" Merqias questioned as Serafina entered the throne room.

She bowed. "Yes. I'm sorry. I'll take full responsibility for my actions."

Purrima scoffed. "Is that all you can say?"

"Shut up fraidy cat."

"You-! I'm not a-"

"Ladies, please. You're doing this in front of Lady Lutemecia!" Hekomime exclaimed, gesturing the woman on the throne that seemed to look impatient.

"Like they will listen." Fearnault murmured.

"Enough!" Lutemecia bellowed.

They flinched under her gaze. "Sorry."

"Now, Serafina, as atone for your failure: I have a new task for you." Lutemecia stated. "Fearnault."

"Yes." He strode to Serafina and placed something in her hand. She glanced at it; a flyer that showed a tall, muscled man with ash brown hair and hazel green eyes dressed like a boxer. The tagline on it read; "Come see Reed Adams, the Unova Boxing champion in action!" The rest had details on location and ticket prices. Serafina looked up and tilted her head in confusion. "Seems you don't know; this man's famous when it comes to Boxing, a popular sport in this world." Fearnault said.

"I can see that."

"I know. But Lady Lutemecia said she had a vision of that man in the possession of a crystal."

"So you want me to retrieve it?" Serafina asked.

"In a way, yes. However…" Fearnault leaned down against her ear and whispered. When he backed away, she nodded. "Alright, I'll do it."

"How come she gets to do everything? I want some fun too you know." Purrima whined upon seeing Serafina leave.

"Agreed." Hekomime acknowledged.

"Don't worry. You'll get your turn soon enough." Merqias assured.


Lavender Town

Kanto Region

"Reed!" Ben cried when he saw his old friend come in sight. He smiled when the latter walked up and greeted him with a handshake. "How've you been?"

He shrugged. "Fine I guess. You?"

"Same."

"Reed?" a new, feminine voice interjected. They turned to the limo to see a young beautiful woman with long black hair and blue eyes, in an elegant dress that seemed to be from a fashion interior. "Who's this?"

"Ah Jasmine. I want you to meet an old friend of mine." Reed said.

"Jasmine? I thought you were with Nicole." Ben recalled.

"Dumped her; we had a very rocky relationship."

He coughed. "Player."

"What?"

"Nothing."

"Master Reed." The chauffer spoke up. "I hate to say this, but if we delay any further, you'll be late for your interview."

"Oops. Thanks Hank." He looked at Ben. "I'm sorry. But I must run. Hey I know why don't you come to the party after my interview? It's at Club Persian in Porta Vista."

"Sure. It's not like I got anything on, at the moment." I hope.

"That's great! Starts at six thirty tonight. And make sure to wear something formal."

"Like a tux?"

"Basically. Well, see you."

"Yeah you too."


EPO Headquarters

Moonlight Island

Kaine strode in the hallways of the headquarters. It was only hours later that the rangers returned from their battle in Lavender Town. However, something was off; he couldn't help but notice Ben feeling more excited than usual. Even if the happy-go-idiot was always in an upbeat manner, it concerned Kaine greatly; but scared him at the same time… well, just a little.

"Hey Kaine, slow down will you?" He jumped at that voice and turned to see Dama run towards him. "Um… Have you seen Ben anywhere?"

"Last time I checked, he was at the Manor."

"Okay. Thank you."

He sighed; clearly seeing the fact that she had feelings for Ben even if she didn't show it. It wasn't just him though, Mira sensed it as well. "Never mind then."

But, was it really true?

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"Ben?"

Said man grinned upon seeing Dama at the door to his, Kaine and Tom's room. "Dama, great timing. Can you help me out here?"

"Uh… sure." Stepping in, she quirked an eyebrow when she saw clothing scattered on the floor.

Ben rubbed his head sheepishly. "Sorry 'bout the mess."

"N-No it's alright." She sat on the bed with the green sheets, assuming it to be Kaine's.

"Listen, I need to be somewhere tonight. And have to wear formal clothing. Not to mention I don't have any listed in that category. So, can you-"

"Have my help? Well, sure. My mom's a fashion designer, she can send one over. What size are you?"

"Medium." Ben replied.

"And what time do you want it here by?"

"It starts at six. So about thirty five past four the latest."

"Okay." Dama said. "Lemme get my phone for a second." She dives her hand into her jeans pocket to wrench out a light blue flip phone. It was only a matter of seconds that it picked up. "Hi mom… yeah, nice to see you… yeah, you too… listen, I have a problem… yeah… uh huh… great! Thank you very much. Love you. Bye."

"Well, what did she say?" asked Ben.

"It's all clear; she'll bring a suit over on our fastest jet by the deadline." Dama answered.

He grinned. "Sweet; you're the best Dama."

She blushed. "No problem."


Club Persian

Porta Vista

The club was bustling with people; most wanting to see Reed Adams, the Unova Boxing champion who has been planning to partake in the upcoming Kanto championship. However, Serafina hid within the shadows, watching, waiting as the man himself chats with three eager reporters. Serafina rolled her eyes as one of them, a female, kept going on at how great Reed was. After a few signature signings the reporters went on their.

Serafina smirked and followed the female interviewer; who went over to the ladies rest room. Pushing the door open, Serafina saw her splash cool water onto her sweaty face. As the woman was distracted, the female ninja strode from behind, sai at ready.

And when the woman turned around; everything went black.


Masters Manor

Moonlight Island

Mira wipes some sweat off her face with a wash cloth. Self-training had ended and she was worn out. Though, it was like this all the time when Mira was back on Ni-Cufola, even when not on missions as a kingdom soldier or resistance leader. In a way, she was used to it. Then again she couldn't say so for her current teammates. Speaking of which, it happened to be time to check on them. As soon as she neared the Manor, noticed Dama standing at the entrance door with Teresa.

"He never told you?" asked Teresa.

Dama shook her head. "No. No he didn't."

"He must have some reason for going AWOL on us."

"Who's going AWOL on us?"

They jumped to see Mira standing before them.

"M-Mira." Dama stuttered, feeling sweat drench her face.

Teresa sighed, deciding to debrief the situation. "It's Ben. Dama says she saw him not long ago. He had to go somewhere; but never explained why."

"Is that so?" asked Mira.

"Excuse me ladies." A new voice interjected; they realised it was Tom. "Hate to interrupt, but Karol wants us to be at HQ; it's urgent."

Mira glanced at the other girls. "We'll discuss it later."


Club Persian

Porta Vista

The female reporter sauntered out of the ladies restroom. With a flick of blonde hair she walked outside, a smile plastered her face as a cool breeze brushed pass her.

"Nice night, don't you think?"

She jumped at the deep voice that spoke and realised it was Fearnault. However, unlike most humans who would scream and runaway by his appearance, she stayed calm. "Augh Fearnault, don't scare me like that!"

Fearnault sighed. "Sorry Serafina. Anyways, how's the mission? Lady Lutemecia instructed me to check on you."

"That… haven't retrieved the crystal yet, but I'm getting there; eventually." Serafina replied.

"Don't fail this one. Lady Lutemecia can't tolerate failure, you know that."

"Yeah, yeah. I know."

Fearnault bowed. "Then I bid you farewell."

She groaned when he disappeared soon after. Suddenly Serafina glances to a nearby veranda, which pushed open and Reed's girlfriend, Jasmine, stepped out. Without a second thought Serafina teleports to the roof where she watched Jasmine rests her arms on the railing.


EPO Headquarters

Moonlight Island

It wasn't long before the remaining rangers went over to the Control Room. The second they entered, they can see Kaine lazily rocking back and forth in a chair but Karol couldn't be seen at all; and surprisingly, not their partners. "Yo Kaine! Found the others." Tom stated.

"Great. Hang on, where's Ben?"

"Out." Mira replied.

"But Karol ordered all five of us to be here." Kaine confirmed.

"I see." She sent a glare at Dama who squirmed under the gaze.

"I-I didn't know!" The latter squeaked. "I thought it was an emergency, so I let him go!"

Kaine rolled his eyes. "Now that happy-go-lucky idiot can leave on his own accord? Perfect."

Tom gaped. "That's not fair!"

"Shuddup idiot."

Suddenly, they were startled by a faint, glowing pink light that grew brighter which forced them to cover their eyes. Each one reopened them to notice that the light materialised into Mew.

"Mew. Glad to see you." Dama said.

She nodded. "Greetings Rangers."

"Where have you been my entire life darling?" asked Tom, only to get hit on the head by Mira; again…

"I've been resting in my mirror. If that's what you're wondering about."

Kaine hopped off his chair. "What's up?"

"I've sensed an active crystal. And it's not a fake this time."

"What about Karol?"

"She's cool with it. Besides, she won't be for a while; you have plenty of time."

"Good. Let's go." Mira stated.

Mew glowed again. But this time, not just her, the rangers were also encased in the same pink light. Then when the one surrounding Mew's body died down, they disappeared; apparently taken to the estimated location of the crystal.


Porta Vista

The stars shined in the midnight sky as Ben walked on the street, looking at the beach every now and then, admired by its beauty. Right now he was dressed in a yellow tuxedo, holding a piece of paper that seemed to be a map. It was twenty to six and he only had a short amount of time to reach Club Persian. Unfortunately, he didn't exactly know where it was, as he had not been here yet if you counted his Pokémon journey.

"Club Persian, Club Persian." Ben gazed at the map. "If I'm right, that place is fairly new. Not to mention I'm new here. Meaning, I'm completely lost. Dammit."

"Hey, you." He looked to a car that pulled up to him; in was a man who looked slightly older and also formerly dressed. "New in town?"

"Yeah, I am. Excuse me, but do you know a club called Club Persian? I'm supposed to be there soon."

The other man's eyes widen. "Dude! What a coincidence. I'm heading there too. Why don't you come with me?"

"You sure?"

"Absolutely! No harm feelings bro."

Ben smiled. "Great. Thank you. Oh, I'm Ben."

"No problem man. The name's Ivan." Ivan moved forward to open the door and allowed Ben to sit next to him in the passenger seat. After shutting it, Ivan started up his car's engines followed by them heading off.

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Meanwhile back at Club Persian, Reed was being cornered by reporters who constantly asked with questions. It was nearly time for the party, and still they didn't leave him alone which, of course, annoyed him greatly. Reed prevented an uprising yawn with his hand and looked at his watch, the sensation of worry consuming him. Augh, Ben. Where are you?

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Jasmine sighed as she'd blankly stared at the stars beginning to be covered by dark grey clouds. Her mind trailed to her lover, Reed Adams who was currently being cornered by an amount of reporters and fans. They recently hooked up after he dumped another girl before her. But Jasmine didn't know that; yet. However because of his career as a famous Boxer, Reed had been spending more time away from her, and it was depressing. It wasn't fair. "Why hello there."

She jumped and turned to see Serafina on the roof. "Wait. I know you. You're one of those reporters that are fascinated of Reed. Well, I got news for you: he's taken." Jasmine stated.

"Hmm? Are you sure about that?" asked Serafina.

She paled. "What?"

"I'll lend you in on a little secret. Though, it might hurt you."

"Spill it already."

"Fine. You asked for it."

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It was only a matter of seconds that Ivan pulled the car up in Club Persian's parking lot followed by both men stepping out.

"Is this it?" Ben questioned as he looked around.

Ivan slipped the keys into his pocket. "Yep, just around the corner."

"That sounds corny."

That's when a scream filled the air; startling them. "Someone help!"

"What the?" Ben felt sweat trickle down his face. I have a bad feeling. He ran to the source, ignoring Ivan's cry of "Wait!" It was a young woman being surrounded by Sandcutters. Great! Of all days, why now? Without any second thought Ben runs up to kick one in the abdomen while it tried to grab the woman. He smacks his arms into the neck of another followed by punching one in the face.

"Who are you?" the woman demanded.

"No time for introductions." Ben countered as he dodged one trying to slash its blade at him. He lands a spin kick on two more approaching from behind. Dammit. There's too many of them. Ben suddenly yelped when another knocked him to the ground. I can't use my Element Power or transform here.

"Ben!" He sighed in relief when Ivan jumps and kicks the Sandcutter in the head, sending it flipping over Ben.

"Dude! Can you slow down?" he complained.

"Sorry; force of habit."

"Ahem." They turned to the woman. "Do you mind explaining what the hell just happened? And what were those creatures?"

"Uh-" another scream broke out; this time, in Club Persian. "Talk later. Bye!"

"Hey wait!" Too late, he's already gone.

Ivan groaned. "Damn, that dude's really fast." He noticed the woman staring at him. "What?"

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Several minutes earlier, the party started. Reed was at the head table in the front of the room, taking a sip from his Punch until he noticed Jasmine is missing. Where is she?

"Master Reed?" he looked at Hank. "Everything alright?"

"You haven't seen Jasmine, have you?"

"I do believe she went out for some air. She'll be back soon."

"Oh, okay."

"Ladies and Gentlemen." A man spoke up after he stood. "I like to give a toast." Reed rolled his eyes. Here we go. Just as the man was about to give a speech, the back doors burst open, forcing everyone to stand and look in that direction. Serafina, disguised as the female reporter from earlier, barged in. What was most shocking is that she held Jasmine and had one Sai pointed at her neck. "Jasmine!" Reed exclaimed.

"Who are you?" the man demanded.

Serafina smirked and aimed her Sai at Reed. "You, you're Reed Adams, are you not?"

"Yeah, I am. But what are you doing to Jasmine?"

"I told her."

"Told her what?" he asked.

"About what you've been doing in the past; hooking up with girls then dumping them as if they were nothing to you." Serafina replied.

Reed's face paled as sweat began to form.

"R-Reed." Jasmine began shakily. "I-Is it true?"

"Shut up." Serafina ordered. "Now, listen very carefully. You sir, have something I want. Give it to me, if you want me to spare this girl's life."

"Okay. What is it?"

"A crystal, one which possesses powers beyond imagination."

No! She couldn't mean... "NO! I'm not handing it to you!"

Her eye twitched. "No? Oh well. I hate to say it; but, adios to your lovely girlfriend."

Jasmine let out a scream as the Sai went back to target her.

"WAIT!" That forced Serafina to stop. "I-I'll… give it to you."

"Are you certain?" she questioned.

"Yeah." He turned to Hank. "Go get it."

"If you say so Master Reed." Hank left for a short while, then came back with a small box in hand. He opened it to reveal a tan glowing crystal that made Serafina beam.

"Hand it over." She ordered.

"I will. However, release Jasmine first!" Reed shouted.

"Fine, if you insist." Serafina stated. She shoved Jasmine to the ground, whom scrambled to hide behind Reed. Just as she was about to reach for it, a surge of electricity was shot at her; making Serafina stagger backwards.

"NO! Reed, don't do it!" Someone shouted.

They turned to the source; Ben, who stood before them, hand stretched out. Reed's eyes widen. "Ben? What are you-"

Serafina groaned. "Great. Not him."

"Listen to me Reed, don't hand that crystal over."

"Why?"

"Okay, that does it! I'm done being nice. Sandcutters!" Serafina shouted. Ben face palmed by the time more than a dozen materialised in the room, causing most civilians to scream and run for it. "Didn't I just deal with you guys earlier?" Suddenly a glowing pink light shined in the room, causing everyone to close their eyes. Then once it died down, Ben gaped to see what the light was replaced by. "Guys?"

"So this is what you've been doing Ben?" asked Tom. "Going to a party without inviting us!"

"Uh, that is-"

"Explanations later." Mira quipped. "Focus on evacuating the people."

"Right!"

Kaine lunged himself forward to pull back a Sandcutter trying to grab a man then flung it over his shoulders which landed in a nearby table before kicking another in the side. Dama stood between another Sandcutter who tried to corner a young girl sprawled on the floor. She ducked as it slashed its blade at her. Then Dama flipped forward to kick two more in their stomachs until sending another flying by throwing it which crashed into another Sandcutter. Tom sends a barrage of punches into several Sandcutters not long when he back flipped to dodge another, grabbing several empty plates and threw them at the Sandcutters, making them sprawl to the ground. "Sorry. If you were girls I could've asked you for a date. Oh well, too late for that." Mira jumped and unsheathed her sword, slashing it at several that fell down. They regrouped when all Sandcutters were eventually defeated; the place was now seemingly evacuated.

"Now, talk." Mira said as she sheaths her sword. Before Ben could respond, the rangers heard the sound of a slap.

"I don't want to talk to you anymore. Not now, not ever!" They looked to see a completely upset Jasmine standing before Reed who held a burning cheek. "Jasmine-" just as he was about to speak, she turned and ran off.

Tom flinched. "Ouch."

"Boohoo lover's quarrel, such a tragedy." They went back to Serafina, smirking since she saw the entire event. "Damn. You're gonna pay for this Guardians. Later." With that she vanished into thin air. Ben walked to Reed, who hadn't moved from his spot.

"Reed-"

"Don't talk to me!"

Kaine clamped a hand on Ben's shoulder. "C'mon, let's head back."

The latter sighed in defeat until the second the rangers left.


Chaos Palace

"Fool!" Merqias fired a wave of psychic energy, which engulfed Serafina. She cried from the pain and was sent flying across the room. "Not only had you failed, again. You came back empty handed. Unbelievable."

"I'm sorry."

"You had your chance. Fearnault."

"Yes?" he asked.

"Come with me. Lady Lutemecia's given us a task to do."

"Yes sir."

Serafina growled as the two left her alone. "I tried my hardest. Really, I did."


EPO Headquarters

Moonlight Island

Emil waltzed into the Rec Room where he found Ben gazing at the ocean beating against the sand. "Hey." Ben looked at him with a meek smile. "Hey yourself."

"What's up? You don't look good." Emil said.

"Nah, I'm cool, just…"

"Just?"

"Thinking is all." Ben replied.

Emil bounced up to him. "About what?"

"It's… complicated. A kid like you won't understand."

"Awww. At least make it easy for me to understand." He remarked.

"You're very energetic, you know that?"

Emil blushed. "Really?"

Ben ruffled the younger's hair. "Yeah."

"Ben!" He turns to the entrance to see Dama. "Come to the Control Room, Karol needs all of us."

"Sure. Well, you heard her kiddo." Ben said.

Emil nodded. "Yep."

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Everyone was settled in the Control Room by the time Dama brought Ben and Emil over; though there was one most didn't seem to know. Electabuzz beamed when he saw Ben and floated over. "Are you okay buzz?"

He patted Electabuzz's head. "Yes, I am." His eyes widen when he saw the older man in the room. "Hey, aren't you-"

"I'm Hank, Reed Adam's butler."

"Whoa, wait a second. Karol! I thought outsiders aren't allowed here." Tom protested.

"It's true. There not supposed to." She replied. "However, he's here for a reason."

"Why?" asked Mira.

"I'm curious too." Ace stated.

"I am here, to give you this." Hank went to Karol and showed her a box. Everybody gasped to see the crystal instead glowing brightly. "Master Reed would like to apologize for his behavior by giving this."

"How did he get this?" she asked.

"It was sudden. This crystal appeared out of the blue one day before him. And he took it."

"Wha- just like that?" questioned Dama.

"Exactly." Hank answered.

"Is it real, or fake?" Kaine asked.

"This is the real one. The one I presented to that lady was a mere replica of the original."

"Still, Serafina will try to get her hands on that crystal; even if it was a fake." Mira said.

"She does have a point." Tom commented.

"Hmmm now that gives me an idea." Ben muttered. "Hank."

"Yes?"

"When are the Championships starting?"

"Tomorrow afternoon. Why's that?"

"Great. That'll give me enough time to make a plan. Listen everyone, tomorrow we're gonna go to the Kanto Boxing Championships!" Ben declared.

Silence.

"Say what!"


Chaos Palace

"My lady!"

Lutemecia's head shot up when Serafina bursts into the throne room, startling everyone.

"What's that loser doing here?" demanded Purrima.

"Please milady. Don't send Merqias and Fearnault out."

"Huh? Why not?" asked Hekomime.

"Silence! Let her speak." Lutemecia stated.

"Allow me to introduce my latest plan, my lady."

"It better work this time."

"Don't fret. I promise you that it will." Serafina said.


The next day…

Kanto Boxing Championships

Neon Town

"Tell me again why we are doing this?" asked Kaine whilst the rangers walked down the halls towards the arena.

"It's simple; you know how Lutemecia wants the real crystal?" Ben probed. "Well here's the plan: Hank's gonna leave the real crystal with Reed. We have the fake one. We'll be in the crowd acting as regular people. The second Serafina or any of Lutemecia's goons pop out when a match is on; we swap the crystals in an instant."

"Then that'll mean they'll be confused which is which." Dama said.

"Bingo. They will be too dumb to even give time to attack." Ben replied.

Mira frowned. "Wait. What if they found out Reed does have the real one?"

"Shoot. You're right! Man. What am I gonna do now?"

Tom grinned. "Relax. When one plan fails, we can always think of an alternative, right?"

"You know, for once I like your idea." Kaine commented.

"Thank you! Heh, I'm a genius."

"Compared to being an idiot most of the time."

"Hey!"

That's when both got hit on the head by Mira. "Shush! Hear that? It's about to start."

"We better go before all seats are taken!" Ben shouted.

The rangers now ran to the arena; it wasn't long till they found their seats and sat down, watching as the announcer got into the ring. Whilst the announcer went on, Mira felt eyes on her and turns to see several men staring at her. Sending a glare in their direction, they immediately shut up and turn their attention back to the ring.

"Now I like the first round competitors to please enter the ring." The announcer stated; soon as he did, Reed and another competitor, Kyle, stepped up. Being famous, Kyle began to feel nervous by the sight of his opponent. As the audience started to cheer for either side, Dama noticed someone, whose face is covered by a hood, standing near the entrance. She had the feeling of seeing that person before; but where? Her attention was drawn back when the bell went off, indicating the start of the match.

Reed dealt a barrage of punches at Kyle who clumsily dodged them. He then grabbed the other's gloved hand to avoid a punch sent at him followed by a right hook that made Kyle swayed sideways.

Tom whistled. "He's good."

"No wonder he's famous." Kaine pursed his lips into a thin line. "I feel sorry for his opponent; just a little." It was only a matter of seconds that Kyle was knocked out and the bell sounded.

"It's over. That Kyle guy didn't even make a single attempt." Mira said. And no sign of Lutemecia's soldiers yet.

"Hey Mira."

She turned to Ben. "What?"

"You didn't cheer, why?"

"I don't like cheering. It's childish."

"Suit yourself." Ben replied.

"Alright." The announcer stated. "With Mr Reed proclaimed as winner of the first round, we'll have a ten minute intermission before proceeding to the next round." Everything settled down afterwards. When Reed left the ring, Dama noticed the hooded person turns and exists the other way; just when she stood. "Where you going?" it was Mira; uh… oh.

"Uh- to the bathroom." She lied. "I'll be quick, promise."

They didn't make any second thoughts; after all, it will be not long before the next match started.

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The hooded person moved towards the locker room where Reed was settled, waiting for the signal for the next match. However when the person turned a corner, the person collided with someone, letting out a pained gasp after landing on the floor; the hood flying off to reveal long hair.

"I'm sor- hey, it's you!" The person, who was feminine by appearance, glances up to come face to face with a startled Dama. "You're Jas- mmph!" Her voice was muffled by a hand clamped on her mouth.

"Please don't say my name here. Please." Jasmine begged.

Dama shooks her head vigorously, which granted her release and the ability to breathe again. "Why are you here? I thought you-"

"Long story." Jasmine cuts off. "I… I wanted to apologize to Reed. Really, I do!"

Dama beamed. "I'll help!"

Jasmine grew shocked. "R-Really?"

"Sure!" She reaches her hand out. "Here." Jasmine hesitated, but took it eventually and rises to her feet. But once they made it to the door of the room… "Who are- Argh!" Both shared a look of dread. Then with a shaky hand, Dama yanked the door wide opened. They gasped, seeing Reed lying on the floor unconscious.

"REED!" Jasmine shrieked. She kneels down besides the unconscious man, checking to see if he was alive. Dama paled. If he was like this, then… she shook her head and ran out to a vacant area, pressing her symbol on the silver brace, revealing Karol's face on the screen. "Karol! You won't believe it!"

"Whoa, calm down Dama. What's wrong?"

"The crystal; someone had stolen the real crystal!" She informed.

"Are you certain?" asked Karol.

"Yes."

"That can't be good… alright. I'll link up to Ben now." As she did, Dama nervously glance towards the locker room, when someone suddenly rushed in to check on its occupants before calling for an ambulance. "Dama." She looks back at her brace to see Ben. "What Karol said. Is it…"

"Yes. It's true. The crystal was stolen." Dama winched when he cursed under his breath.

"Okay change of plans. Where'd that thief go?"

"No clue. All I heard was Reed crying out. There was no one when I arrived at the scene." Dama answered.

"Great, looks like we have to do it the harder way. Meet us outside."

"Okay."

With that she'd ran out of the stadium to find the other rangers there waiting for her.

"Ben told us what happened. You okay?" questioned Kaine.

"Yes I am. But the crystal… I'm sorry!" Dama exclaimed.

"No need." Ben assured. "We already got another plan covered."

"Oh Guardians~" a singsong voice called out to them. They spun around to see Serafina standing on a tree, crystal in hand. "Is this what you're looking for?"

Mira snarled. "Serafina."

"Hand that crystal over!" Ben ordered.

She smirked. "I don't think so." Serafina hides the crystal not long till she reaches for a scroll and opened it, letting blood drop onto the blank paper after biting her fingers and draws the symbol: 復活 (resurrection). Then a red light emitted from the scroll and streaks up to the sky. The rangers fell to the floor when it crashed back down; forming into a peculiar shape: two long, conical stingers, a bright yellow body with ebony stripes, giant wings, red eyes… it looked all too familiar to them. When the light died down the shape was Beedrill, yet in other ways it didn't appear to be it. As it had more of a monster shape. The Beedrill look alike let out a howl. "I'm back and ready for action!"

"Hang on, didn't we defeated you yesterday?" asked Tom.

"You did. But I'm powered up more than I used to be."

"Crap." Kaine swore. "Not good."

"You said it. Now it's time to say bye, bye!"

Serafina growled. "Beenator, enough chat and get rid of them!"

"Rangers, now!" Mira shouted.

"Yeah!"

"Set up ready. Standing by."

"Metamorphosis Activate!"

"Complete."

"Now you've done it." Serafina muttered as she enlarged Beenator to the size of a tall building.

"I'm back baby!" Beenator yelled.

Mira taps the side of her helmet. "Karol, Zords!"

"Don't need to ask, they're on their way." It wasn't long before Charmeleon and the ranger's partners appeared before them. "You ready for this?"

Charmeleon nodded. "Anytime you are." Eventually they grew into their giant forms until the ranger's enter each individual cockpit. "Warrior Fusion!" That's when the Megazord materialised in front of Beenator. "Fusion Complete, Warrior Megazord!"

"As I said, I'm unbeatable; Fury Attack!" He cried, flying towards the Megazord and attacked with his stingers. The rangers yelled as it jitter sideways.

"Keep it together guys, we can bet this creep!" Ben shouted.

"He's right." Mira said. "We can't back down."

"Yeah!" Down below as Serafina watched the battle take place, the crystal she held began to glow. She gasped when the tree rocked from heavily winds sent in her direction and fell. As she did, the crystal zoomed up between Beenator and the Megazord and glowed even brighter, eventually breaking and forming into a small metallic form of Hitmonchan.

Beenator's eyes widen. "What the!"

"What's that?" questioned Mira.

"I don't believe it. It's a Hitmonchan."

Said Pokémon yawned and glanced at them. "Why hello there, I do believe you might need my assistance."

"Yes please! We'll be grateful if you do." Dama stated.

"Wait a minute." Kaine said, taping the side of his helmet. "Karol we could use some help here."

"Hmm it might be time to use that." Karol said.

"Huh?"

"Just shout out Guardian Armament."

"Okay. Guardian Armament!" Suddenly Hitmonchan glowed again. Pidgeotto's head folded back and the fists vanished; now replaced by Hitmonchan's hands that took the form of boxing gloves, the head now having five tan spikes and large tan shoulder pads were on the shoulders. "Warrior Megazord: Hitmonchan Mode!"

"Grrr even with a new look, you still won't defeat me!" Beenator screamed. "Pin Missile!"

The Megazord easily dodged the attack without a scratch.

Tom smirked. "Heh, easy."

"Okay Ben, it's your call." Mira said.

"Sweet; Meteor Punch!" The Megazord slapped its hands together, striking Beenator with one hand at a fast pace that sent a hole through his stomach.

"NO! This cannot end!" Beenator screamed upon impact, exploding in the process.

Once Beenator was destroyed, Serafina groaned and sat up from her position on the floor. "Great. Merqias is gonna get me for sure now." She disappeared afterwards.

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The rangers, now unmorphed, went straight to the hospital to check on Reed. They were relieved seeing that he was sitting up in bed with Jasmine on a chair next to him. "Reed." His head jerked to see them standing by the door. Reed grinned when Ben walked in.

"You okay bro?"

"Yeah, I am. But the doctor said I won't be out til another couple of days. I've decided to retire from my Boxing career." Reed answered.

"What! But isn't that your dream?" Ben questioned.

"It is. However, I found a better dream." He looked at Jasmine and nodded. She flushed as she showed her hand that had a silver ring on the ring finger.

Dama gasped. "You're engaged? Congrats!"

"It's no biggie. 'Sides she apologized and I proposed to her once I woke up." Reed replied.

Tom frowned. "I'd rather propose in a beautiful garden rather than a hospital room."

Kaine elbowed him. "Just be happy for them idiot."

"So when's the wedding?" asked Ben.

"We're not certain." Jasmine replied. "But hopefully soon."

"Wha-? Jasmine, baby that's too early." Reed protested.

"We can always move it to another time if you want."

"Well, it's better getting married earlier than later in my opinion." Tom mused.

"Whatever." Mira said. Everyone just laughed.


Ben: Next time on Poké Rangers Element Warriors…

Karol: Dear Arceus, there are bombs all over Kanto!

Rangers: What?

Lutemecia: So we finally meet Guardians… or should I say Poké Rangers.

Chapter 8: To Protect the World Part 1

Mira: I'm not afraid. And we're not running away.


Maki: There we go. And yay, two chapters away from the tens of this fic. I'm getting excited already. Oh yeah, there's a special preview in chapter 10 but I won't tell anyone what it is. Yet.

Question #5: In Mahou Sentai Magiranger, which Ozu sibling was the one who took up Boxing as a career?

Sayonara!