Omarnosian10: Hello, readers.
Moka: Sorry that this is a few months late.
Kurumu: It's the 10th chapter, and the author has a habit of making it specials.
Omarnosian10: Speaking of specials, do you know what month it is?
Yukari: November?
Omarnosian10: YES! And do you know what's coming up?
Ruby: A special like the Hedgehog 10 finale.
Omarnosian10: -_-
Ben: And before any of you complain, no, this won't be a finale.
Omarnosian10: It's a team-up, one of the many happening in this story. (whispers) And I'm pretty sure many of you know what's coming up. ON WITH THE SHOW!
Chapter 10: The Witch's Storm
(Outside the Academy)
Ben is currently standing against the scarecrow sign, wearing his casual attire (Alien Force appearance with the green finger-less gloves as a bonus) while crossing his arms and occasionally scratches his neck for some reason.
"Hey Ben!" greeted Moka while wearing a yellow dress with a pink jacket over it. Ben was about to scratch his neck until he noticed Moka and quickly regained his composure.
"Hey." greeted Ben casually.
"You're early. We're not suppose to meet for another half hour." informed Moka.
"Had to be prepared." shrugged Ben while Moka played with her fingers.
"Um, Ben, (Ben looks at her uncertainly) I've overslept and didn't have time to get breakfast during the rush, so... " trailed off Moka as Ben becomes nervous.
"We have enough time, so-" paused Ben before Moka lunged toward him.
CHU!
"Hey! You didn't let me finish!" yelled Ben as soon as Moka stopped drinking his blood before she stepped away and tilted her head in confusion, but for a different reason.
'Why did his blood taste more.. vegetable-like?' thought Moka confused as Ben notices her confusion and hoped it wasn't for what he think it was.
FLASHBACK
"(Yawns) Time to hit the showers." yawned Ben as he woke up and walked into his bathroom. Ben turned on the sink and splashed some water on his face. When he looked up toward the mirror, his eyes widened.
"What in barnacles is happening?" wondered Ben, unaware that he talked like Spongebob as he looks at his reflection, showing his neck turned plant green and some green cracks on his face, most around his eyes like a mask.
(A/N: Think Zompire from Kickin It, but leaf green)
"AAAAH!" screamed Ben in panic as he rubs the green areas and neck before realizing it's not paint, making him worry even more.
FLASHBACK END
After that, Ben used Jury Rigg and Upgrade to make an I.D mask. Unfortunately, he had to use some parts of his 'baby'. Yeah, that's right. Like Kevin, Ben also treats his motorcycle like a person. Ben almost burst into anime-tears for the Galacticycle's de-construction. Luckily, Echo Echo's duplication also effects the items he holds. He'll talk to his Grandpa about his condition after the trip. Moka narrowed her eyes at Ben in suspicion until...
"Hey come on!" shouted a voice getting Moka and Ben's attention. They saw Kurumu, Yukari, Zack and Mizore walking towards them.
"Well look who came a bit early." glared Kurumu before Zack sniffed the air and recoiled.
"Yuck, who eats vegetables for breakfast?" grimaced Zack as Kurumu, Yukari and Mizore sniffed the air and slightly smelled something vegetable-like, Moka narrowed her eyes toward Ben suspiciously, and Ben shrugged while folding his arms.
"I decided to try something different for breakfast. You got a problem with that?" growled Ben as the others shook their heads while Moka sighed relief, thinking that Ben was replaced by a plant duplicate until that conclusion.
HONK! HONK!
A bus was coming and everyone saw Ms. Nekonome there waving to them.
"Hey guys! This is the Newspapers Club's first trip to the human world. So let's all be happy and have a great time!" cheered Nekonome.
"Yeah!" shouted the girls happily as the boys fist bumped each other before Zack noticed that one of the members wasn't here.
"Where's the wolf?" asked Zack.
"Well, he flunk a few subjects, so he has to do make-up classes." answered Kurumu as everyone nodded before getting on the bus before it drove off in silence for a while.
"So Tennyson, I heard about your forms on the news. I also know that you've fought with some students and a couple of teachers during your stay here." informed the Driver as Ben looked at him suspiciously.
"How did you know?" asked Ben suspiciously while leaning against the wall on his seat.
"Kid, nothing's a secret here at Youkai Academy. Oh, by the way, my favorite fight was your form called Phantom Knight against Ishigami, who is a gorgon. (chuckles) That was clever, reliving the legend of Medusa and the brave knight who fought her." commented the Driver as Zack thought of something.
"Hey, while we wait, how about we tell each other about our favorite forms that Ben has, and explain why?" suggested Zack.
"Whatever." shrugged Ben.
"That's a good idea!" agreed Yukari as the others nodded before Zack blushed in response.
"I'll go first! My favorite form that Ben has is Chromastone, because I like the color pink, and Chromastone's crystals are pink, and he can absorb energy to make himself stronger, like I can suck blood to make myself stronger." started Moka as Ben sweat-dropped.
"My turn! My favorite form is Astrodactyl, because since he resembles a pterodactyl, my species and him have a lot in common." continued Kurumu as Ben nods in understanding.
"Grey Matter! He and I are the smartest in the entire school." gloated Yukari.
"Wildmutt! He uses his smelling a lot more than werewolves, representing the usefulness of survival instincts." added Zack as Nekonome shivered, not liking dog-based forms.
"Icepick, be-" started Mizore.
"Wait, wait, wait! Icepick? I never heard of that guy." asked Yukari confused as Moka glances at Ben.
"He's one of my recently unlocked forms, so I haven't used him before in the human world." explained Ben as the others awed.
"Anyway... Icepick and I both have control over ice." explained Mizore as everyone turns their attention toward Nekonome.
"Um, my favorite is Rath, because (plays with her fingers) HE'S A BIG KITTY!" yelled Nekonome shamefully as everyone but the Driver and Ben face-faulted, since the latter knew this would happen.
"Mine's Clockwork. I drive through space with this bus while he travels through time." added the Driver, deciding to add his opinion.
"So what's your favorite Ben?" asked Moka as everyone turned their attention towards him. Ben gave a thoughtful, but sad expression. Ever since he lost Feedback, he never thought of which alien or Nicktoon form would be his new favorite.
"Heatblast, because he's the first one I transformed into." answered Ben honestly as Mizore shuddered in terror, the former deciding not to tell them about Feedback yet and the latter remembering Ben using the arms and eyes of said alien. Soon, everyone was inside the tunnel. It was pitch black despite the fact that the driver had turned the bus lights on. But no sooner had the group gone into the tunnel did they see a light in the distance.
"Okay… Here we go." said the Driver as everyone had to shield their eyes for a minute because of the blinding light that greeted them as they left the tunnel. When they opened their eyes again, they saw that they were on a regular highway. Gas stations, people on bikes, or walking down the side of the road passed them.
'I'm back!' mentally cheered Ben.
(Meanwhile, somewhere close-by)
"Are you sure it's here?" asked a spiky raven-haired man with black eyes, wearing a black ninja suit with navy blue highlights as he rests his arm on the front seat of the van.
"Yeah, it's here alright." answered a Japanese descent man with a black bowl haircut, green eyes in a different shade than Ben's, wearing glasses and a black ninja suit with green highlights as he sits in the front between two other men, wearing the same attire as him, but in different colors.
"I still can't believe it's been 8 months since our team-up!" smiled a slightly tanned man with brown hair messier than Ben's and brown eyes, wearing the yellow highlighted attire sitting on the right side of the front.
"Me neither, and he escaped again!" groaned the spiky black haired African-American with dark brown eyes, wearing the red highlighted attire as he drives the van.
"That dino-freak could've destroyed your uncle instead of releasing him in the Abyss." commented a pale skinned blonde man with black eyes, wearing the crimson red attire as he sits against the wall.
"Hey! Is that a Plumber Badge?" asked a platinum blonde woman with blue eyes, wearing the light blue attire as she looks over the navy man's shoulder to see a screen with the Omnitrix symbol on it.
"Yup. (nods) But we can't get the Plumbers involved until necessary, okay?" assured the green man as the others nod.
(Japanese Beach)
The girls got into their swimsuits and Zack and Ben were only in their trunks. Ms. Nekonome was in her swimsuit as well except, she was eyeing the fish the chef was cooking. Zack, Moka, Kurumu and Yukari are playing volleyball, the pre-teens against the teens. Far from the game, Ben is sitting on the sand while watching the ocean and hearing the waves, remembering the Morphoid invasion when he met Spongebob and Patrick on Volcano Island and visited Bikini Bottom. Feeling a bit nostalgic, Ben activated the Omnitrix and scrolled to Ditto's hologram as he raises it in front of his face while looking at it.
"The ocean, it's so beautiful." sighed a female voice. Ben turned his head to the voice before deactivating the Omnitrix and saw Mizore standing there, wearing a white 2-piece bikini, watching with him. Mizore then sat right next to Ben, and leaned on his shoulder causing him to blush.
"It sure is." replied Ben.
"So what were you thinking about?" asked Mizore curiously.
"What do you mean?" asked Ben, pretending to be clueless.
"I saw you looking at one of your forms through a hologram. I knew you wouldn't transform, but you were looking at it like a reminder. I've done that before at the pond." answered Mizore as Ben sighs defeated before reactivating the Omnitrix, already set to Ditto's hologram.
"You seen this form before? (Mizore nods) I call him Ditto, and he's a Splixson from the planet Hathor. He's the 17th alien I unlocked and the first form that I got with cloning powers. I unlocked him by accident 5 years ago during a stay in the beach with Gwen and Max. I wanted to use Stinkfly against Animo's mutant bird, but I got Ditto instead. I discovered his cloning powers when the bird tried to pull me off a rock I was holding on to. Unfortunately, Ditto has a weakness when he clones himself. (Mizore looks curious) When one clone gets hurt, the others feel the same pain. And unlike Echo Echo, their minds aren't linked, so they're hard to work with sometimes." explained Ben as Mizore nods in understanding.
"That makes sense, and don't worry, I won't tell Moka about Ditto." assured Mizore, knowing why Ben used duplication aliens only when Moka isn't around.
"Thanks Mizore." thanked Ben as Mizore boldly gave him a kiss on the cheek, surprising Ben that it felt warm. Mizore blushed as she stood up along with Ben and ran toward the volleyball game.
(Sunflower Field)
Everyone except for Ms. Nekonome who went back to eyeing the fishes got their clothes on and headed out to the sunflower field to enjoy the peaceful sight. They arrived at the field and looked around in awe. There were SO many sunflowers! Like everywhere! Zack picked a flower up and started to sniff it.
"This place is pretty nice." commented Zack.
"I wonder if this is for tourists?" asked Moka.
"But there's nobody else here." exclaimed Mizore.
"Yeah, you're right." agreed Kurumu. Unknown to them, a pair of pleading pink eyes was watching them. Ben looked around the field but stopped when he felt a strange presence in his mind.
"Join... us..." echoed a monstrous female voice in Ben's mind. Ben shook his head and looked around, suspicious and relieved that the strange voice is gone.
"But this place is so beautiful." exclaimed Yukari. The pair of eyes noticed Ben's current state of mind and was about to follow until everyone noticed a couple walking together.
"Oh no, how did we end up over here? We should leave." asked the woman scared.
"Hey, come on. What's the big rush?" smiled the man.
"Wait a sec, you haven't heard about this place, have you? Listen, this is the same hill that people keep disappearing from." informed the woman. Ben and Zack's eyes widened. People are disappearing from this hill? Maybe that voice Ben heard earlier had something to do this.
"No way, really?" gasped the man.
"That's why I'm totally freaked out here. From what the locals say this place is cursed by a witch. Apparently she was angry about plants developing this hill! Come on, let's go!" exclaimed the woman as she grabbed her boyfriend's hand and started to walk away
"A witch that's kidnapping people?" asked Zack disgusted that his crush's species are responsible.
"Hear that Yukari? Sounds like your relatives goes around abducting people." chuckled Kurumu.
"And apparently you believe everything you hear! I guess you're every bit as a dimwit as I thought you were!" glared Yukari.
"Charmcaster!" growled Ben while punching his open palm as everyone looked at him, including the eyes.
"Charmcaster? You mean that evil sorceress that mainly your cousin Gwen fought over the years?" asked Yukari, recalling the enemies Ben told them about.
"That's her alright." nodded Ben.
"But what would she be doing here?" asked Moka confused as Ben shrugged while putting a hand on his chin.
"Maybe she's tracking you down." suggested Zack as Ben looked at him.
"Maybe, but I'm not sure. Charmcaster is mainly Gwen's enemy, so she rarely fights me alone. Last time I met her was during the Morphoid invasion." informed Ben.
"Morphoid invasion?" blinked the others.
"It's a long story. But we can't focus on that right now. She's a powerful enemy, maybe not Vilgax's level, (the others shuddered) but she uses her arsenal of spells to make up for power. I can't tell you her clothing since she might've changed it, but I'll give you a description of her. She has purple eyes darker than Kurumu's, slightly lighter skin than Zack's, and long silver hair in a similar style to Inner Moka's. Another thing is that she uses stone monsters as her main minions." described Ben as the others nodded in understanding.
"He faced one of our kind before? He'll be a great ally." whispered a female voice as the eyes disappeared.
'What was that about?' thought Ben, recalling the strange voice he heard a while ago.
(Beach Campsite)
The sun is setting and everyone returned to the campsite. There they met up with Ms. Nekonome all dressed up. They then started to set up camp with Ben's instructions.
"Okay, guys! I'm going to go out and grab some fishes! The fish that they have in the human world is the best!" sighed Nekonome heavenly.
"Is that one of the reasons why we're here or is that the only one?" asked Ben with his eyes narrowed.
"Um...well...I'll be right back okay?" smiled Nekonome nervously as she ran off. Ben had to shake his head in disapproval.
"As long as she never tries to make me go Walkatrout or Ripjaws, I think I'll manage." commented Ben.
(Nighttime)
It was now dark out, everyone was finished setting up the tent and everything else. All they had to do now was get food in their stomachs! Moka was chopping the vegetables, Zack was getting wood for the fire, Mizore was setting the inside of the tent, Ben went into the field to investigate and Kurumu gathered berries from nearby bushes. The only person who wasn't doing anything was Yukari, she tried asking her friends to see if they needed some help with what they was doing but they said they it was okay. Yukari ran off toward the sunflower field to find Ben.
(Sunflower Field)
Ben is currently walking around the field with his right arm turned plant-like while his hand had a fire surrounding it, lighting up his location. Ben heard some rustling from behind him and quickly turned around and prepared a fireball until he noticed it was Yukari, who yelped for a moment until Ben put out the fireball and lit up his palm.
"Yukari, what are you doing here?" asked Ben.
"I had nothing to do so I thought I should help you with the investigation. (Ben nods) But why aren't you using Heatblast or Atomix to light up the place?" asked Yukari.
"Well, their lights are too bright, and I don't want to attract any unwanted attention." half-lied Ben. For some reason, the Omnitrix is only set on the Swampfire transformation, both whole and limb. Before Yukari can reply, they heard a strange sound surrounding them. Increasing the fire, Ben raised his Swampfire arm as the surroundings became revealed, shocking Yukari and confusing Ben. Standing around them are a dozen plant creatures shaped like...
"Kelzaks?" muttered Ben confused.
"You know what these things are?" asked Yukari while raising her wand defensively.
"Yeah, but if they're here, then that mea-" paused Ben as a plant Kelzak swung it's fist at him. Ben ducked and quickly uppercut it with his Swampfire fist.
"Less talk, more action!" cried Yukari as her wand crystal glowed blue along with the whole area before Ben covered his eyes with his human arm. Ben uncovered his eyes and saw eight floating cards with fairy-sized wings floating around and cutting through the plant Kelzaks on her side. Ben nodded impressed that Yukari could do other spells than kitchen appliances. Yukari smiled in victory but shortly frowned when the plant Kelzaks reproduced from the cut parts.
"They're like hydras. (spin-kicks a plant Kelzak behind) Rip or cut them apart, and more come out of the pieces." commented Ben before a plant Kelzak lunged behind him. Ben leapt high behind it and butterfly kicked it to the ground. Ben activated the Omnitrix and sweep-kicked a plant Kelzak before slamming the dial, drawing attention and momentarily stopped the fighting. Ben is now a muscular humanoid, plant-like alien that has an overall green and black colored body, mostly with a flame-patterned helmet-shaped head and root-like feet, seemingly holding rocks. Also, his shoulders and head have red petals and his hands mostly resemble claws. The Omnitrix symbol is on his chest.
"SWAMPFIRE!" cried the Methanosian as he backhand punched a plant Kelzak.
FLASHBACK ON HOW HE OBTAINED THIS FORM
13-year-old Ben is currently in a park facing Acid Breathe. Some trees have been rotten and there's a few craters created by Acid Breathe's, well, acid breathe.
"Come on, Omnitrix, give me Goop, or Bloxx." pleaded Ben as he hides behind the tree while the Omnitrix turns from red to green.
"You can't escape me this time, Tennyson." grinned Acid Breathe as he noticed a green flash behind a tree before he exhaled a green gas at it, burning off the tree until its a stump. Seeing nothing behind the stump, Acid Breathe turned around.
"Regeneration? Sweet!" laughed a nasal voice as Acid Breathe turned around to see Swampfire, only with a more flame-patterned head and non-claw-like hands, facing away from him.
"So you can turn into a plant. Just makes it more easier to rot you." exhaled Acid Breathe as a green gas emitted from his mouth before Swampfire turned around and widened his eyes.
"Get away from me!" grimaced Swampfire before he thrust his palms forward out of instinct as two streams of fire emitted from them. As the fire came in contact with the gas, it created an explosion, sending Acid Breathe to a tree, knocking his head onto it before he fell unconscious. Swampfire grinned as he looked at his hands.
"A combination of Wildvine and Heatblast! (eyes flash blue) Uhh, why do I get the feeling I've seen this form before?" grumbled Swampfire as he held his head before he heard sirens behind him. Swampfire turned around to see a few officers getting out of 2 police cars as 2 of the officers approach Acid Breathe.
"Man, you alien heroes know your stuff!" commented an officer.
"Thanks, sorry about the damaged trees. (eyes flash blue) But I hope this will make up for it." grinned Swampfire as he took out a few seeds from his arms before throwing them around the ground. Suddenly, the seeds grew into large trees, replacing the destroyed ones as the officers awed at the sight.
"Plant control. Finally, an alien hero who can fix forest damages! (sniffs the air) Uh, what's that smell?" grimaced an officer as he plugs his nose along with the others. Swampfire sheepishly scratched the back of his head before nervously chuckling.
"Sorry officer. That's my natural body odor." admitted Swampfire as the officers put the handcuffed Acid Breathe in the car.
"Great. Another stinking hero. Literally." groaned an officer as he enters his car.
"So what's your name, new guy?" asked another police officer as he approaches his car before Swampfire's eyes flashed blue.
"Call me, Swampfire!" cried Swampfire before he propelled himself upwards with his flames.
'How did I know all that?' thought Swampfire as he went toward a rooftop.
FLASHBACK END
"He can turn into a plant?" gasped a female voice from behind the bushes.
"Yukari, get behind me." ordered Swampfire as he grabbed a plant Kelzak's arm before swinging it away.
"What are you going to do?" asked Yukari as she stood back-to-knee with Swampfire.
"Something I like to call (methane emits from palms while spinning around, spreading the methane away from Yukari before stopping and raising hand) Ring. Of. (snaps raised fingers as a spark emitted from it) FIRE!" cried Swampfire as a ring of explosions occurred around the duo, not touching either. The explosions died down after a few minutes and revealed the plant Kelzaks on the ground with massive burn marks around their bodies.
"Wow! Nice work Ben!" smiled Yukari. As Swampfire was about to give a thumbs up, he gripped his head in pain while on one knee and closing his eyes.
"So you can control plants also. You're perfect for my mate!" giggled the same voice from earlier.
"HEY! What's going on?" asked Zack as he and the other girls arrive at the scene and saw the burned plant Kelzaks.
"Who did this?" whimpered Mizore, not liking burns.
"It was Big Bro! It was awesome!" fist-pumped Yukari as Swampfire opened his eyes, now yellowish-green as he stood up like a zombie.
"Uck! What's that smell?" asked Zack while backing away with Moka as they plug their noses. Swampfire turned toward the group while stepping away and raising his palm, igniting it with fire.
"LOOK OUT!" cried a female voice as plant monsters, mostly resembling beasts, rose from the ground and shielded the group as a torrent of fire launched toward the shielded students. Mizore instinctively stepped back from the heat. As soon as the fire died down, the now burnt plants fell, revealing the person who summoned them. Standing between the Youkai and burnt plants is a young woman who has long black hair tied into two pony tails. She wore a pink corset, a long black/ brown skirt with frills at the end, and high heeled shoes almost like a goth. Once everyone saw that she was carrying a wand like Yukari has her species been revealed.
"A witch?!" gasped Yukari happily before more plant Kelzaks rose from the ground like zombies.
"What are these things?!" asked Moka a little horrified.
"Ben told me they're called Kelzaks. He didn't tell me what they are when they started attacking." answered Yukari as everyone took a step back in fighting stances.
"Speaking of Ben, isn't that him right there?" asked Zack while pointing at Swampfire, who has his head down.
"Yup! Ben called this form Swampfire. From what I saw, his powers are plant control and fire blasts." answered Yukari as Mizore shuddered while Moka steps forward, noticing Swampfire's look.
"Ben? Are you alright?" asked Moka concerned.
"Stay away from him!" warned the ravennette as the others look at her confused.
"Kelzaks, (looks up as the others gasp, seeing yellowish-green eyes) ATTACK!" ordered Swampfire with a monotone voice while pointing at the others as the Kelzaks charged toward them. Before the plant Kelzaks could attack, 6 multi-colored blurs came out of no where and repeatedly attacked the plant Kelzaks.
"WHAT?!" yelled Swampfire as the others look at the blurs impressed before they stop in front of the non-transformed students, revealing themselves. Standing in front of Zack and the girls are 6 spandex-wearing people; red, light blue, yellow, crimson, navy, and green. Their uniforms seem to be ninja-themed, save for the green one who is samurai-themed. Each of them have an insignia on their chests and helmets; red hawk, light blue dolphin, yellow lion, crimson rhinoceros beetle, navy stag beetle, and green star. The only female in the group is the light-blue one, which is evident by the skirt and silver tights she is wearing. Swampfire's eyes turned back to normal as he looked at the group in surprise.
"The Ninja Storm Rangers? What are you-ACK! (eyes turn yellowish) I must admit, I didn't expect my master's boss's enemies to come to Japan." scowled Swampfire.
"So Lothor is here!" gasped the Yellow Wind Ranger, sounding like the brunette man from the van.
"I told you so!" scowled Green Samurai Ranger from under his helmet, sounding like the glasses wearing man from the van.
"Ben, you gotta snap out of this!" cried Blue Wind Ranger, sounding like the woman from the van and surprising Zack and the girls.
"They know about Ben and the Omnitrix?!" gasped Moka surprised. The Rangers seemingly ignored the audience as they step forward.
"One of Lothor's monsters is brainwashing you, just like these plants were creating the Kelzaks." informed Navy Thunder Ranger, sounding like the navy wearing man from the van. Swampfire lowered his head while closing his eyes and sighed before slamming the dial on his chest, reverting. Everyone sighed in relief before Ben evilly grinned while raising his head and opening his eyes, still yellowish-green.
"Ben's not here!" evilly laughed Ben as the Kelzaks stood by his side.
"But how's that possible?! Ben's not Swampfire or Wildvine!" exclaimed Crimson Thunder Ranger as Ben cackled before putting his hand on his face and seemingly peeling it off. A blue glow went over Ben's body as he threw away the I.D Mask, making them gasp in shock. Ben's hidden condition has gotten worst; the dark green cracks has spread all over his head to his fingers, making him look more plant-like.
"Ben, what happened to you?!" gasped Moka as the Rangers look at Zack and the girls worried under their helmets, now that they see Ben's secret identity exposed to civilians. Ben scowled as his eyes glowed brighter in rage before pointing at Moka.
"I have you to thank for this, Vampire!" spat Ben as Moka covered her mouth in horror that her crush has revealed her identity. Deciding to get answers now, Red Wind Ranger looked at his team.
"We need to evacuate!" ordered Red Wind Ranger, sounding like the red-wearing man from the van as his teammates nod before pointing their index and pointer fingers down while smoke begins to cover them. Turning his arm into Swampfire's, Ben threw down a fireball through the smoke as the smoke blew away, revealing the group of 12 gone. Ben's arm turned back to normal as he look at his Kelzak allies.
"Don't just stand there like idiots! Find the Rangers! They couldn't have gotten far!" ordered Ben as the plant Kelzaks frantically nod while separating.
(The Tent)
The set-up tent is now empty, with Nekonome still out getting fish. Suddenly, a puff of smoke emitted from the tent before shortly disappearing, revealing the Ninja Storm Rangers and the Youkai. The Youkai looked around surprised. One second they were fighting plant monsters and the next, they're in the campsite.
"How'd we get here?" asked Zack while looking around. Before Moka could blink, Crimson Thunder Ranger gripped her by the neck and lifted her in the air while aiming his signature weapon at the vampire.
"MOKA!" gasped the Youkai except the ravennette.
"Talk! How'd you know about the Omnitrix? (grips tighter) And what did you do to Ben?" demanded Crimson Thunder Ranger.
"How'd you know about Ben's transformations, unless... (looks at Blue Wind Ranger) We got MORE competition?!" scowled Kurumu while her nails began to extend as Blue Wind Ranger look at her confused under her helmet.
"What did you just call her?" asked Navy Thunder Ranger while taking out his signature weapon and aiming it at Kurumu.
"ENOUGH! (everyone looks at him) Crimson, Navy, lower your weapons and let go of the girl." ordered Red Wind Ranger with his arms folded. Hesitantly, they put away their weapons and Crimson Thunder Ranger let go of Moka, letting her fall to her bottom and allowing her to breathe.
"Red's right. But first (looks at the ravenette) who is she?" asked Yellow Wind Ranger while pointing at the teen witch, drawing everyone's attention toward her. Sensing that they're not enemies, Ruby stood up straight while adjusting her skirt.
"My name is Ruby Tojo. As you saw, I'm a witch." began Ruby.
"Wait a minute! YOU'RE the witch that has been cursing this hill?!" exclaimed Green Samurai Ranger, remembering the research he did before arriving in Japan.
"No, that was my ladyship, or so I thought... " trailed off Ruby.
FLASHBACK
The day before, Ruby is looking around an old house for her teacher.
"So you've completed the merge?" asked a man's voice from behind the wooden walls as Ruby puts her ear onto it.
"Yes. With this old hag's supernatural energy, my plant control has increased exponentially." cackled a female monstrous voice as Ruby look into the cracks, only for her eyes to widen in horror as a woman in a cloak changed into a chalk white-skinned woman with vines around her whole body, except for her waist and lower half of her face. Her eyes are covered by a yellowish-green visor.
(A/N: Imagine the Plant Version of Levira from Super Megaforce with a different colored visor)
"How can we be sure the Rangers won't interfere?" asked a shark-headed alien wearing a black trench-coat.
"Because our previous battle has drained them of their power, and we're working undercover this time." laughed a man dressed like a Black Mexican Wrestler. (in my opinion at least).
"But what about the Plumbers?" asked a copper robot.
"As far as I know, they've been inactive for months." scoffed a green alien wearing tribal clothing.
"Shouldn't we worry about the Dino Rangers?" asked a black armored alien with broad shoulders.
"Haven't you heard? They lost their powers in their final battle against Mesogog." answered a white monster in an ancient costume.
"That's what he gets for betraying me." scowled Lothor.
"So we don't have to worry about the Rangers or the Plumbers, but what about Ben Tennyson, wielder of the Omnitrix, Savior of the Universe?" asked Zurgane.
"I heard that the Omnitrix is capable of scanning DNA and allowing the host to become the DNA subject." commented Vexacus.
"Then I'll face him if necessary, since I don't have DNA." bowed Motodrone.
"And besides, he vanished off the face of the Earth a few months ago." added Choobo.
"So there's nothing to stop us!" laughed Chlorophina along with her allies.
FLASHBACK END
"I didn't know who they were talking until I saw you and Ben fight those... Kelzaks things." concluded Ruby while looking down sadly.
"So Lothor brought his Generals from the Abyss of Evil as well." muttered Green Samurai Ranger, recognizing those descriptions.
"But that doesn't explain how Ben became part plant." argued Blue Wind Ranger.
"I think I know how." admitted Inner Moka as the Rosario glowed, surprising the Rangers.
"You got a spirit trapped in that Rosario?" asked Red Wind Ranger curiously.
"Actually, I'm Moka's other half. But that's not the point. When Ben revealed his appearance, I noticed where the plant veins are originating from. His neck." explained Inner Moka as everyone gasped while Moka covered his mouth in horror.
"Of course. Ben must've tried to regain his blood by using the Omnitrix's Limb Transformation function to turn his neck into Swampfire's." realized Yukari.
"So if you think about it, the reason why Ben's been doing that is... " trailed off Zack as everyone but the Rangers look at Moka, now sitting against the tent.
'It was my fault! If I didn't drink Ben's blood almost everyday, then this wouldn't have happened.' thought Moka sadly as she gets teary-eyed.
"That must've been why Ben's blood tasted like vegetables. You were drinking the plant cells instead." confirmed Inner Moka as Moka covers her face in shame.
"It's my fault. My first friend getting mind-controlled is my fault!" cried Moka into her hands.
"I knew you were a threat to Ben!" scowled Mizore as the temperature dropped a bit almost unnoticed before Blue Wind Ranger looked at the yuki-onna.
"You're an ice user, aren't you?" asked Blue Wind Ranger as the Youkai gasped in surprise.
"Yes, I'm a yuki-onna. How do you know?" asked Mizore suspiciously.
"I'm a Water Ninja. I can detect temperature drops better than any of my teammates." answered Blue Wind Ranger with a shrug.
"Moving on... (notices no one interrupting) We should introduce ourselves. We're the Ninja Storm Power Rangers. I'm Red Wind Ranger, he's Yellow Wind Ranger, (Yellow Wind Ranger waves) she's Blue Wind Ranger, (Blue Wind Ranger politely bows) he's Crimson Thunder Ranger, (Crimson Thunder Ranger huffs while looking away) his brother is Navy Thunder Ranger, (Navy Thunder Ranger gives a thumbs up) and the brains of our group is Green Samurai Ranger." introduced Red Wind Ranger as Green Samurai Ranger nods.
"Hello, I'm Zack Yamikasai, a Vampire/Werewolf Hybrid known as a Vaewolf. She's Moka Akashiya, a Vampire. (Moka hugs her legs to her chest) She's Kurumu Kuruno, a Succubus. (Kurumu smiles pridefully) She's Yukari Sendo, a Witch. (Yukari folds her arms as Ruby looks at her surprised) And she's Mizore Shirayuki, a yuki-onna, but you knew that already." introduced Zack as Mizore silently nods.
"Now that introductions are out of the way, we need to find a way to track down Ben." informed Red Wind Ranger.
"Leave that to me." smirked Zack as he lead everyone out of the tent.
(Meanwhile, in Lothor's hideout)
"THE RANGERS ARE HERE?!" yelled Lothor as Chlorophina informed him what her 'mate' did.
"It appears to be so. However, we have something better." nodded Chlorophina as Ben revealed himself and kneeled down.
"You wish is my command, boss." stated Ben monotonously.
"Excellent. With Tennyson on our side, those Rangers won't stand a chance." evilly laughed Lothor.
(Unknown Void)
"Uh... my head." groaned Ben as he opened his eyes, scanning his surroundings, which is not much but an endless black void with a wood chair in the air and vines tying Ben to it. Ben grit his teeth as he struggled against the vines.
"Don't bother human. It won't work." sighed an elderly voice sadly. Ben turned his head to see another wooden chair tied to his own, along with an elderly woman with greasy blonde hair. The other facial features are hidden by her brown cloak.
"And who may you be?" asked Ben carefully.
"Since we'll be dead, might as well. The name's Oyakata. I lived on this sunflower field my entire life. The humans were planning to tear my field down, so I had to kill them." answered Oyakata darkly.
"YOU WHAT?! (takes deep breath) I'll look pass that for now. But that doesn't explain where we are or how we got here." replied Ben.
"We're in some kind of mental prison, letting that plant girl take control of our bodies." informed Oyakata as Ben's eyes widened before he struggled harder.
"No matter how much you struggle, you won't break free." commented a voice as Chlorophina formed beside them.
"You were that voice I heard earlier." realized Ben as Chlorophina giggled before putting a clawed hand under his chin.
"Took you long enough, mate. (seductive) My, my, for a human/anodite hybrid, you're very handsome. (Ben growls) Oooh, you animal!" giggled Chlorophina.
"Why did you betray me?" asked Oyakata disappointed, surprising Ben.
"I was using you. Without your power, I would be nothing but a seedling. Lothor needs my Chlorokinesis and your magic to conquer the Universe." answered Chlorophina as Ben's eyes widened.
"Lothor?! I thought Mesogog imprisoned him?!" yelled Ben while struggling harder.
"Looks like you didn't get the whole story. (walks around them) When Mesogog's island blew up 6 months ago, Lothor's prison tube was drifted off into sea. The only way to get him back was to be exposed by a mass amount of dark energy, and it's thanks to you (points at Oyakata) and Ruby, Lothor came back with his generals from the Abyss of Evil." informed Chlorophina as Ben's eyes widened in horror.
'Lothor, Vexacus, Choobo, Zurgane, Motodrone and Shimazu! Each of them are tough on their own, but together, I don't think the Ninja Storm Rangers will be able to stop them.' thought Ben as Chlorophina leans her head towards Ben.
"And thanks to Moka and yourself, you've been getting more plant cells inside your body, courtesy of the Methanosian form you call Swampfire." added Chlorophina as Ben's eyes darkened.
'So it's all Moka's fault huh? Well look on the bright side, Tennyson. At least your newest enemy doesn't call you by your last name and refers others by their names instead of insults.' thought Ben.
"Now to finish the mating with a kiss." sighed Chlorophina happily as she gets her lips closer to Ben's. Before Chlorophina could kiss Ben, a red beeping image appeared beside them, drawing their attention. Running in a seemingly random direction are Ben's Y.A friends and Ruby.
"WHAT?! Intruders?! (kisses Ben on the cheek) I'll deal with you later." laughed Chlorophina as she turns into mist and disappears.
"Ruby's on her way?! But it's too dangerous!" cried Oyakata worried while Ben struggled harder, mostly on his arms so he can access the Omnitrix.
"Everyone, if I can't regain control of my body in time, I want you to end my life so I won't hurt others." muttered Ben with his head low, not noticing Oyakata looking at him surprised.
(Sunflower Field)
"Are you sure this will work?" asked Ruby as they're running to the old house.
"It has to." nodded Yukari as everyone stopped in front of the house filled with plant Kelzaks.
"So you actually came." grinned Swampfire evilly as he came out of the house along with Chlorophina. Swampfire's appearance has somehow altered. He gained more muscle with the black lines being removed from his chest entirely. His red petals have formed into a red thorn shape, with 2 on each arm. The neck lines are now triangular. His shade of green is now lime green. His face has a yellow stripe from the top of his head to his now visible chin.
"Looks like the Rangers have abandoned you." giggled Chlorophina as she hugs Swampfire's arm, gaining jealous looks from the teen girls.
"Kelzaks, attack!" ordered Swampfire as the Kelzaks charged while Kurumu, Mizore and Zack enter their monster modes while Yukari and Ruby take out their wands.
"Moka, get to Ben and snap him out of Chlorophina's control." ordered Ruby as Moka nods while looking guilty before running into the army, avoiding Kelzaks left to right while her friends fight them.
(Mindscape)
"MOKA WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! GET AWAY FROM HERE!" cried Ben in concern, despite Oyakata being the only person with him.
"Why is your friend risking herself for a human?" asked Oyakata darkly. Before Ben can reply, Swampfire shot a fireball at Moka, tripping her to the sand.
"So this is it? You're so desperate for your meal that you couldn't go and find another source?" sneered Swampfire as Moka had a hurt look on her face, recalling Ben saying similar words due to Kurumu's Charm. Moka narrowed her eyes before lifting herself up.
"You're wrong! I don't care what Ben is! Alien, monster, human, demon, whatever! He's the first friend I made at Youkai Academy and always looked out for me! I would swear off drinking blood forever if I can have my friend back!" cried Moka determined as Ben looks at the screen surprised at his friend's determination.
"Moka... (grits his teeth) She's not giving up on me, so I'm not either!" roared Ben as he gives his all against the vines, unaware of the awed look Oyakata is giving him.
'Perhaps I was wrong? Maybe not all humans are selfish.' thought Oyakata solemnly.
(Nearby Hill)
"Ready!" nodded the Wind Rangers.
"Aim!" added the Thunder Rangers.
"Fire!" cried Green Samurai Ranger as the Ninja Storm Rangers fired their finisher at a distance.
(Sunflower Field)
"Hey, you heard that?" asked Swampfire as he stepped away from the house and turned his head, only for it to explode and send him rocketing to the Y.A friends.
"Ben!" cried everyone as they approach the beheaded Methanosian before he reverted, now completely green.
(Mindscape)
"I will protect my loved ones, no matter what!" cried Ben as he starts tearing the vines.
"He's actually breaking the vines?!" cried Oyakata surprised. Ben starts growling in pain as the vines regenerate slowly.
"Ben (Ben looks at her) when you break out of here, promise you'll take care of Ruby and the field for me." begged Oyakata as Ben nods with a smile.
"Trust me. When I'm done, no one will even step on it or touch Ruby ever again!" nodded Ben as Oyakata began chanting something before the vines broke completely on Ben's side as he becomes surrounded in green fire.
(Sunflower Field)
"Over there!" cried Blue Wind Ranger as the Ninja Storm Rangers ninja-streak in front of Ben before de-morphing, surprising the others and kneeling in front of the Omnitrix Wielder.
"Come on man, wake up!" begged the de-morphed Yellow Wind Ranger as Ben groaned before opening his eyes, seeing his friends and Ninja Teachers.
"Dustin? (Dustin nods) Shane? (Shane smiles) Tori? (Tori waves) Hunter? (Hunter waves off) Blake? (Blake gives a thumbs up) Cameron? (Cam politely bows while helping Ben up) I haven't seen you guys since uh... " trailed off Ben as he notices his friends (now human mode) awing at his teachers.
"Don't worry Ben. They know." assured Shane as Ben stood up completely.
"It's good to see our quickest Ninja Graduate." smiled Tori.
"Ninja Graduate?" asked the others. Before Ben could respond, Chlorophina cried angrily as plant Kelzaks rose from the ground.
"NO! I was so close to getting my King and you all ruined it! You'll pay for this!" roared Chlorophina as Ben stepped in front of the ground calmly.
"You took over a misunderstood witch, used her to make foot-soldiers and you threatened my friends! You won't lay a finger on them!" cried Ben as he flashed green, forcing everyone to cover their eyes before it died down and revealed the new Swampfire. He looks more muscular and taller. His skin color is now light green. His face is now colored yellow, red, and orange. His pupils are gone. His chin is more visible. His hands are now colored black, with four yellow claws and a yellow hole to unleashed his fire powers. He has six red horns with yellow spots (aesthetically resembling flames); two on each forearm, and one on each shoulder; as well as a green horn on each foot, knee, and elbow. He now has a large collar raised up around his neck. The Omnitrix symbol is still on his chest as he has a green fiery aura surrounding him.
"What am I? In season?" smirked Swampfire as he observed himself before the Kelzaks limped towards the group.
"Oh come on! (puts hands on head) Give it a rest!" slumped Swampfire before the Kelzaks stopped and stood up straight.
"Who with the what now?" asked Kurumu confused.
"Good work Ruby!" cheered Yukari.
"That wasn't me." awed Ruby.
"Of course! How could I forget?!" face-palmed Cam.
"Cam, mind filling me on the details?" asked Swampfire as everyone looked at Cam.
"Ben, at a certain age, Methanosians enter a 'blooming' phase, and once it's complete, they become more powerful." answered Cam.
"So what you're saying is Swampfire went through puberty?" asked Dustin while he and Zack held their laughter.
"WHAT?! Urgh! Ben can even command a Kelzak army with a wave of his hand like me! You'll pay dearly!" snarled Chlorophina before Swampfire looked at Ruby sympathetically.
"Listen Ruby. I really wish it hadn't come to this, but that's no longer Oyakata. She may have plant control like her, but that's-" paused Swampfire.
"I know, (gets teary-eyed) promise me you'll kick her butt." begged Ruby as Swampfire nods before raising his hand and a vine wall rises in front of Mizore.
"Mizore, stay behind this wall. I don't want any stray fire getting near you. (Mizore nods with a blush) Kelzaks, make a clearing in the middle." ordered Swampfire as the Kelzaks cleared a circle before Swampfire began running forward.
"King vs Queen. Time to play chess." quipped Chlorophina as she drilled into the ground before quickly submerging in her side of the clearing. Chlorophina looked up before two yellow thorn vines dig into her assets, causing her to gasp and see Swampfire holding the vines.
"Get over here!" cried Swampfire as he pulled the vines, tugging Chlorophina to him before he swung a flaming fist at her gut and grabbing her head.
"What are you (methane comes out) trying to... ?" trailed off Chorophina as she fell unconscious while the Kelzaks gather over her.
"How is she?" asked Ruby as the others gather around Swampfire.
"She's unconscious. The Kelzaks will hold her down." assured Swampfire before a faint violet light is seen.
"There's the Abyss of Evil! We gotta go!" ordered Shane as Swampfire reverted before the group of 13 ran at the direction.
(Empty Quarry)
"What do you mean Chlorophina has been defeated?!" yelled Lothor to a regular Kelzak as he and his generals stand by a large purple crack.
"Don't worry master. It'll take more than 6 Rangers to defeat an entire army of aliens!" laughed Zurgane as many hands began to rise out of the Abyss.
"How about 6 Rangers, 6 Youkai and an alien superhero?" grinned Ben as he stood on top of a cliff with his Ranger and Youkai friends.
"You can't beat us all at the same time!" gloated Vexacus as he stood alongside his allies.
"Are you guys ready?" called out Ben as he activated the Omnitrix, glad to see his full playlist.
"Ready!"
"Ninja Storm-"
"Thunder Storm-"
"Samurai Storm-"
"- Ranger Form! Ha!"
"Batja!" cried Ben's new form. Ben's current form is a purple bat-like humanoid with a red crest on his chest, red armor around his legs, a brown head, a gold belt buckle, slightly ragged wings and 2 swords on his lower back. The Omnitrix symbol is on his chest.
(A/N: Imagine Zero Spear, Bat Zhe Rumba from Hurricanger with the Omnitrix symbol acting like the body of his chest, because it looks like Nightwing's)
Moka gasped at the form before Batja gripped the rosario and with a single tug, it came off cleanly. Moka's body immediately pulsed with demonic energy. Her pink hair turned silver and her body seemed to mature. Her fangs became more pronounced while her eyes turned a crimson red. Her body pulsed with the power of the vampire before the Youkai friends entered their monster forms and the witches took out their wands.
"Power of Air!"
"Power of Water!"
"Power of Earth!"
"Crimson Thunder!"
"Navy Thunder!"
"Samurai Power!"
"Ninja Storm!"
"Fangs of the Bat!"
"Strength of the Vampire!"
"Wings of the Succubus!"
"Speed of the Werewolf!"
"Gracefulness of the Yuki-Onna!"
"Brown Witch Power!"
"Magenta Witch Power!"
"Youkai Heroes!"
The two teams of superheroes leaped down off the cliff, standing together.
"Hero Power!" An explosion with each ranger color occurred behind them (Moka's crimson, Batja's green, Kurumu's purple, Zack's red, Mizore's white, Yukari's brown and Ruby's magenta).
"Attack!" snarled Lothor at the heroes before he led the charge against them.
"Hunter, Moka, take Motodrone. Tori, Mizore, Vexacus is yours. Dustin, Zack, you're up against Shimazu. Blake, Yukari, fight Choobo. Cam and Kurumu will take Zurgane. Shane, Ruby, we're going to deal with Lothor!" ordered Batja as his allies nodded, although Inner Moka did hesitantly, not liking people ordering her before everyone charged.
"Samurai Saber!" called out Green Samurai Ranger as he unsheathed his signature weapon before rapidly slashing Zurgane, but he blocked the attacks with his own swords. Kurumu soared from behind Zurgane and slashed his back, stunning the general before Green Samurai Ranger struck him with his sword. Zurgane barrel rolled away from the assault before firing a beam at the duo, who avoided the attack.
"Time to stop holding back! (removes his gold armor and spun his visor, revealing a fire logo) Super Samurai Mode!" cried Green Samurai Ranger as he held his Samurai Saber better.
"Need a lift?" grinned Kurumu while Zurgane crosses his swords, charging up energy.
"Oh yeah!" nodded Green Samurai Ranger as he held onto Kurumu's ankle as Zurgane fired an energy blast, which exploded behind the flying duo before Green Samurai Ranger let go while his saber is powering up and slashed Zurgane downward from mid-air, sending him flying far.
"Navy Antlers!" called out Navy Thunder Ranger as he took out his signature weapon before Choobo swung his staff at him. Navy Thunder Ranger caught the staff with his Navy Antler and sent currents of electricity through it.
"Nice try Navy Ranger. (electricity explodes in Navy Thunder Ranger's face) I made my staff out of insulated metal. No amount of electricity can shock me." laughed Choobo as Navy Thunder Ranger rolls backwards and gets on his feet before attaching the Navy Antler to his Thunder Staff. Before Choobo could laugh further, a frying pan fell on his head and momentarily stunned him while Navy Thunder Ranger looks at Yukari, who raised her wand and two winged cards appeared in front of Navy Thunder Ranger.
"Finish him off with Little Sibling Power!" cheered Yukari as Navy Thunder Ranger nods before getting his foot on each card and ninja-streaked to Choobo with his Staff and twirled it at Choobo's chest, sending him in the air.
"Crimson Blaster!" called out Crimson Thunder Ranger as he took out his signature weapon while Motodrone took out his sword.
"It's finally time to settle the score, Crimson Ranger." threatened Motodrone as he ran forward before Crimson Thunder Ranger rapidly blasted him, which the general blocked with his sword, not noticing a certain vampire running behind Crimson Thunder Ranger until she jumped above him with one leg raised.
"Know your place!" cried Inner Moka before axe-kicking Motodrone, sending him far away.
"Sonic Fin!" called out Blue Wind Ranger as she took out her signature weapon before aiming it at Vexacus and firing.
"Land Shark Attack!" called out Vexacus as a land-shark rose under his feet before charging at Blue Wind Ranger and deflecting the blasts.
"Ice Shield!" called out Mizore as she blasted the ground in front of the feminine duo and created an ice wall, blocking Vexacus' attack.
"Thanks. (Mizore nods) Now let's show this guy some girl power!" grinned Blue Wind Ranger as she ninja-streaked above the ice wall and aimed her sword at Vexacus. Before Vexacus could react, ice surrounded his feet, keeping him in place.
"Who wants some sushi?" grinned Mizore before Blue Wind Ranger slashed Vexacus' head, skidding him far.
"Lion Hammer!" called out Yellow Wind Ranger as he took out his signature weapon before swinging it at Shimazu, who used his arms to block while Zack clawed his guts.
"GAWK! I thought cats and dogs are supposed to be enemies!" snapped Shimazu while clashing with Zack.
"Even the fiercest of foes can put aside their differences for one common goal." advised Yellow Wind Ranger before swinging his hammer up like a golf club and sending Shimazu far.
"Hawk Blaster!" called out Red Wind Ranger as he took out his signature weapon before Lothor fired a laser at the trio's feet. Raven wings came out of Ruby's back before the trio flew out of the way, creating a dramatic explosion behind them while Lothor levitated and continued firing energy blasts. Red Wind Ranger countered with his blaster, Batja deflected them with his blades, and Ruby used her extra wings to dodge them.
"Hold still, will you?" snarled Lothor as he fired more rapidly.
"Why would we do that?" grinned Batja before he and Red Wind Ranger slashed their swords on Lothor, who blocked with his arms before getting hit in the gut by vines, courtesy of Ruby.
(Meanwhile)
"I can't believe I let my mate use methane on my face! (gets up while plant Kelzaks get behind her) Let's go." ordered Chlorophina before a blue flash occurred behind them.
"I don't think so." smirked a voice as Chlorophina and the Kelzaks turn around to see a 14-year-old boy with spiky black hair pointing upwards and a black leather jacket unzipped, revealing his rainbow-colored shirt. He also wears blue slightly torn jeans and black shoes. He has sunglasses to conceal his eye color.
"Who are you?" demanded Chlorophina as the Kelzaks prepared to attack. Suddenly, a black belt with a cage-like buckle formed around his waist while he put on a black ring with a gold face-plate and green eyes on his left middle finger.
"Oh you know. (shrugs) Just your average ordinary everyday... Kamen Rider!" cried the stranger before making a series of hand motions.
"Trans~form!" cried the stranger as he placed his ring on the side of his belt buckle before it opened to reveal a gold lion's face and a few animal silhouettes on the sides.
GATE, OPEN!
A golden magic circle appeared below the stranger's feet.
L-I-O-N: LION!
The magic circle rose through the stranger as it glowed before dimming down, revealing a new in the stranger's place is an armored warrior in a suit of black and gold armor. He was donned in a black bodysuit which covered him from head to toe. The shins and forearms were donned in gold protective armor with strong abdominal muscles outlines on the front. The chest plate was black on the right side, but gold styled after a lion's mane with the head of said lion existing on his left shoulder. The left side of his belt held a chain which was made of gold and adorned with several diamond–shaped metal rings made in an assortment of different colors. Finally the helmet was styled after a lion's head with large green compound eyes and a white mouth plate made to look like a beast's mouth.
"WHAT?! A GOLD RANGER?!" yelled Chlorophina enraged.
"I'm no Power Ranger. I'm a Kamen Rider; Kamen Rider Beast!" introduced Beast while jerking his thumb toward himself.
"Kelzaks, attack!" ordered Chlorophina.
"It's time to chow down." quipped Beast. The Kelzaks charged at Beast, one was about to punch him but he blocked it and kicked it back which bumped into three of them.
"Heh appetizers." chuckled Beast before taking a sword with a dice in it out of his belt buckle.
"Meet my Slice 'N Dicer!" cried Beast before he started slashing through the Kelzaks like his namesake. As the Kelzaks fell in pieces, golden magic circles take their place and Beast's belt absorbed them like a vacuum and the sound of gulping is heard.
"What's happening? Why aren't they getting back up?" asked Chlorophina worried.
"Just as I suspected. You cast a spell on these Kelzaks to regenerate from physical attacks." nodded Beast.
"How did you know that?" asked Chlorophina frantically.
"My Driver allows my Inner Phantom to consume mana, and since your Kelzaks have it as a power source, you can guess the rest." chuckled Beast as he reached onto his Driver and pulled out a ring that looked like a Falcon and put it on his right middle finger and inserted it into the belt.
FALCON! FLY! FL-FL-FLY FALCON!
Beast thrusts his right arm upward as an orange Seal formed and passed through Beast forming an orange cape with a falcon's head on his right shoulder. Chlorophina covered her arms in thorns and threw them at Beast, who flew around her and blocked with his S.N.D before skidding his feet on the ground while slashing against Chlorophina, who used her thorns as defense. Chlorophina swung her arms and struck Beast a few times, but got struck back harder while Beast jumped back. Beast then lifted his S.N.D to show a dice. He spun it and then punched it with the Beast Ring making it stop. It landed on a red six.
SIX! FALCON HEX SLASH!
He swung the sword and six spiritual falcons swooped in on Chlorophina. Before she could react she was shredded by their wings in a hexagon pattern and destroyed leaving a glowing circle and a transparent Oyakata before the former entered the Driver.
"That was... oddly healthy." commented Beast before a blue flash occurred behind him.
"You did well on your first 'boss' battle, Logan." commented a voice as Beast turned around to see another Rider. He has magenta armor, and he also had a white book-looking object at his side with a horizontal black stripe covering its center. His helmet had two green trapezoid-shaped eyes and a yellow dot on the center of his forehead. There was also a black line going down the center of the rider himself. Across his chest was a white X, and his armor looked like it had barcodes on it.
"Thank you, Decade. But shouldn't we help them?" asked Beast as he points toward where many explosions were heard.
"They can handle this without our interference. We're only here to cure Oyakata and get rid of Chlorophina. There's nothing else to do." assured Decade as both of them vanish in a blue flash.
(Back in the Fight)
It wasn't long until the heroes/heroines have drove their enemies together while they regrouped.
"Ya thinking what I'm thinking?" asked Red Wind Ranger as he puts a hand on Batja, both standing in front of their respective groups.
"Totally." nodded Batja before he taps the Omnitrix symbol and Red Wind Ranger brings up his morpher.
"Battlizer!"
A green and red flash consumed the team leaders momentarily before it died down and revealed their new armor. Red Wind Ranger is wearing gold armor on his limbs and torso, his abs are more noticeable, and his logo became metallic. Batja's armor is smiliar to Red Wind Ranger except it's onyx colored and the Omnitrix symbol is larger.
"AWESOME!" cried Zack as the Youkai awed at the armor, even Inner Moka but barely.
"Your battlizer didn't work last time. What makes now different?" laughed Lothor while blasting. Red Wind Ranger and Batja just backhanded them while wincing.
"Because this time, I'm not alone!" cried Red Wind Ranger.
"Battlizer Flight Mode!"
"Battlizer Beast Mode!"
Screeches was heard as everyone looked up to see a miniature Hawk Zord and miniature Bat Zord.
(A/N: The Bat Zord is similar to the Hawk Zord, but it's green with black highlights)
Red Wind Ranger and Batja jumped high and left a shockwave as the Zords separated. Suddenly, Batja's wings retreated into his body before the Zords' wings connected to their backs and they got shoulder guards before the Zords' head went into the ninja duo's left hand while the weapons (Hawk=Sword, Bat=Crossbow) came onto their right hands before they posed in mid-air.
"FIRE!"
An energy hawk and bat of their respective colors appeared behind them before flapping their wings and shooting 2 large currents of energy at the villains before the leaders landed and turned away as the villains began emitting electricity.
"No! This can't be... NO!" screamed Lothor before all of the villains exploded and the leaders returned to their default forms while regrouping.
"Nice teamwork, everyone." commented Batja as the groups faced each other.
"Back at ya, bro." agreed Red Wind Ranger before they high-fived.
(The Camp)
"You did what!?" cried Nekonome cried angrily. After the Abyss has sealed itself shut, the Newspaper Club members had returned to their campsite and woken up Ms. Nekonome and told the cat like teacher everything that had happened and why the Ninja Storm Rangers (de-morphed) are with them.
"We stopped 7 super-villains from resurrecting an army." repeated Ben not at all affected by Nekonome's claws.
"But I'm your teacher! You should've never left the campsite without my permission! Especially at night!" argued Nekonome as Ben was about to argue until Shane put a hand on his shoulder.
"Ben, let me talk to her. (Ben reluctantly nods) Listen, as fellow teachers, it is our responsibility to take care of our students and educate them well, like Ben here. (Ben grins) And if I recall, weren't you eyeing the fish while we were fighting? (Nekonome embarrassingly blushes) And listen. Your students were out there saving the city, quite possibly the world. They did great out there, so you should look pass the fact that they got out of the campsite without permission, because if they hadn't, you wouldn't be breathing right now." explained Shane sternly, gaining smiles from the teens.
"You had a good teacher." complimented Ruby as she looks at Ben.
"No. (Ruby looks confused) I had 3 good teachers." smiled Ben, causing Ruby to blush at the sight before the sun rose, gaining everyone's attention.
"It's beautiful." smiled Tori as Blake slung an arm over her shoulders.
"It sure is." smiled Blake along with everyone else. Suddenly, Ruby got close to Ben and put her head on his shoulder, making both blush as the other teen girls glare at them with one thought.
'MORE COMPETITION?!'
Yep, this is the start of a new beginning.
Omarnosian10: How do you like it?
Ben: Dude, I got a new form based on a Super Sentai Villain, matured Swampfire, teamed up with the Ninja Storm Rangers and had a Battlizer?!
Ruby: You don't like it?
Ben: Are you kidding?! THIS IS AWESOME!
Inner Moka: When did Ben gain this 'Battlizer'?
Moka: INNER ME?! HOW DID YOU GET HERE?!
Mizore: OUTSIDE MOKA'S BODY, NO LESS!
Inner Moka: Did you forget we're outside the story? I can't be contained.
Omarnosian10: Alright. -_-; To answer your question, it'll be explained in a flashback episode.
Ben: Like Omniverse?
Omarnosian10: Yeah, and I'm cancelling the Q&A thing! Next chapter is called 'Welcome to Bellwood'. Please review and SMOKEBOMB!
Both Mokas: UH THAT STINKS!
Ben: Meh, you get used to it.