Chapter 25: Thunder Storm (Part 2)

The group stood gathered in the lab as they attempted to come up with a plan that would deal with the evil Wind Rangers.

"Y'know, there's something we haven't even considered," Hayley looked at Dr. Oliver, who sighed as he realized what she meant.

"I'm way ahead of you, Mesogog, right?" he summed up, and the teenager's eyes widened.

"Great, if he finds out about this…" Demi groaned, a hand to her face.

"Can you imagine the two of them on the same side?" Ethan exclaimed, his hands up in the air.

"Awesome, and my day just went from bad to worse," Kaitlyn complained. The thought of having two villains to deal with made her stomach clench uneasily.

"Alright, what are we supposed to do now Dr. O?" Kira asked the Black Ranger, who sighed.

"For right now, go home and get some rest, we'll call you if anything happens," he instructed. The six teenagers shared an uneasy look, but nodded. Though they didn't like the idea, they wouldn't stand a chance in the next battle if they were all too exhausted.

"Alright, we'll catch you guys later," Conner told them, and they turned around to leave. Dr. Oliver and Hayley watched them with worried looks.

"Are you nuts?!" Blake's demand echoed through the torn-up street. The ex-Navy Ranger had finally arrived during the fight between the Dino Thunder and Ninja Storm Rangers.

"I take back everything I ever said about you being smart," Hunter shook his head, just as horrified by Cam's plan. Sierra and Kenzie stared at him.

"Take a look at what they've done!" Cam exclaimed, gesturing to all the destruction. "We have to get to the Abyss, it's our only," he told them.

"Cam, you were there, you know what's inside that thing," Sierra reminded him, looking worried.

"Yes, but you guys are forgetting what else is in there," Cam sighed. "Our powers," he said, and they all sighed. "And we have to get them back if we're gonna have any chance of helping the Dino Rangers deal with Tori, Shane, and Dustin," he told them, and the four sighed, knowing that he was right.

"No way!" Blake was far from convinced. "There's no possible way I'm going near that thing again!" he yelled at them. They all raised their eyebrows at him.

"I hate you," Blake growled at Kenzie as they stood on the edge of the Abyss, all of them attached to climbing gear. The former Black Ranger, who had been the one who dragged Blake back with them, rolled her eyes. "And I just wanna say one last time, I think this is a bad idea," he told the others.

"So, what's the plan Cam?" Sierra asked, glancing at the samurai. Despite still feeling pretty uneasy about the whole idea, she knew that their powers were the only way of bringing their friends back to normal.

"Stick together. We spilt up, we're through," he told her.

"Alright, let's go," Kenzie nodded, and then stepped over the edge, and was immediately followed by the others. It wasn't long before they reached solid ground, and unclipped themselves.

"Man, it stinks down here!" Blake groaned, waving a hand in front of his face hoping to get rid of the foul smell.

"Kinda reminds me of what Dustin smelt like after Ninja training," Sierra couldn't help but grin lightly. Kenzie elbowed her as Cam glanced around.

"Let's find our powers and get out of here," he frowned.

"Over there!" Hunter noticed it first.

"The Samurai Amulet!" Cam gazed softly at the gift he had received from his mother.

"I can't believe there's no-one's guarding it…" Hunter commented with a frown. He looked around the empty chamber suspiciously. There was a flash of purple light, and Zurgane appeared, along with Kelzacks and a few monsters. Sierra slapped his arm.

"Seriously Hunter? How many times have I told you about not tempting fate?" She frowned up at her boyfriend, who shrugged.

"Welcome to my home, Power Rangers!" Zurgane greeted them, pulling out his sword. "Attack!" he barked. The Ninja's leapt down to meet them. Landing on the side, Sierra punched a Kelzack, and kicked out two more. She spotted Zurgane attacking Cam, and jumped in to kick the faceless general back.

"Cam, go and get the Amulet," Sierra told the Samurai, who nodded.

"Stop!" Zurgane blasted the ground and the entire Abyss began to shake, knocking them all off their feet. Blake screamed as he stumbled and fell over the edge.

"Blake!" Hunter dove over and grabbed his brother's hand.

"No!" Sierra managed to grab hold of his other hand, and she cried out under the weight of the two. "Guys! Help!" she pleaded, and Cam and Kenzie ran to her side.

"Hang on!" Cam yelled as he and Kenzie attempted to help pull them up.

"I'm trying!" Blake groaned as he felt his hand slipping from Hunter's. "I'm losing my grip!" he cried out.

"Now it's your turn to feel what's it like to live at the bottom of the Abyss!" Zurgane laughed, standing with the rest of the monsters. "Goodbye Rangers!" they disappeared and the shaking became worse.

"I can't believe I'm gonna miss my race tomorrow!" Blake whined.

"Did you seriously just say that?" Hunter stared at his brother in disbelief.

"Blake, when we get out of this we're gonna have a serious talk about priorities," Kenzie told him, pulling harder.

"I can't hold on!" Cam felt the pair slipping. Another hand suddenly reached down, and Cam, Sierra, and Kenzie looked up quickly. "Dad!" he stared at his father, who nodded and slowly they managed to pull the two Thunder Ninja's back up.

"Thanks guys," Blake choked out as they all tried to catch their breaths. When they got back to their feet, Hunter was nearly tackled to the ground.

"You idiot! Don't ever pull something like that again," Sierra told him as bright tears stung her eyes. Hunter pulled her into him. "You're still an idiot," she told him, burying her face into his chest.

"Dad, how'd you get here?" Cam turned to Sensei.

"I'm afraid now is not the time," his father reminded him. Cam nodded, and with the others help, he managed to get the Samurai Amulet.

"Alright, let's get outta here already and go help the others," Kenzie told them, anxious to save her boyfriend.

After sending Sensei back to Reefside to find Cam's contact to explain what happened, the rest of the Ninja's hurried to the bridge where Shane, Tori, and Dustin were fighting Conner, Ethan, and Kira.

"This is boring!" Tori declared as the two teams faced each other.

"Shall we?" Shane asked with a small smirk.

"Oh yeah!" Dustin nodded eagerly.

"No wait!" Blake called out, earning their attention. The five jumped over to the fence, and walked to the two teams.

"Wait a minute, Blake?" Kira blinked at the racer. "That's how I know you, you're a Power Ranger!" she realized, remembering the diary.

"Good, cause we could use all the help we can get," Ethan looked relieved, already worn out from fighting Dustin.

"Yeah," Conner agreed.

"We're not here to help you guys out. We stick with our own kind," Blake smirked at them.

"Yeah, Lothor showed us that villains have way more fun," Sierra added, a smirk of her own.

"Whoever doesn't follow us, we destroy," Cam told the three coldly as they stood in front of their friends. The Dino Rangers looked horrified that the rest of the Ninja Storm team had been turned evil as well.

"I'm starting to think we should've brought the others," Kira gulped, fear gripped her stomach.

"This is gonna be great," Dustin cheered.

"Wait!" Cam stopped the Earth Ninja before he could morph. "First, you have to take these," he held out three Power Disks. "A little power boost, direct line from the Abyss of Evil," he told them, and Tori scowled.

"But we already have our powers," she growled at the Samurai.

"Not these ones. They're extra powerful," Kenzie told her. Shane frowned suspiciously at it for second, before frowning at Cam.

"You better be right about this," Shane warned him coldly.

"Believe me, you won't be sorry," Cam insisted. The three took their disks, and replaced the ones already in their morphers. Everyone watched silently as they activated them. Red, blue, and yellow lights shot out of them, and the three fell to the ground.

"Dude, what happened? My bell is seriously rung!" Dustin groaned as they were helped to their feet.

"How did we get here?" Tori blinked at Blake. "The last thing I remember…"

"Lothor, he's back," Blake told them.

"Yeah, we know," Shane nodded, trying to concentrate through his aching head. "Sensei told us," he told them, before he was nearly knocked off his feet by Kenzie. The Air Ninja blinked, confused, but hugged her back as the others shook their heads.

"That wasn't Sensei," Hunter said.

"No dude, I know Sensei when I see him," Dustin shook his head, not believing it.

"No, it's Lothor," Blake insisted.

"Oh, unless it was Lothor dressed as Sensei!" Dustin realized.

"It's like you've completely forgot that they're twins," Sierra giggled, before the Dino Rangers joined them.

"Ok, this is all highly amusing," Conner spoke up, frowning at them. "but does someone wanna tell me what's going on?" he asked, looking at the Ninja's.

"We were just about to fall inside, but dad got there just in time," Cam finished explaining what had happened down in the Abyss.

"So, we faked being on Lothor's side to get you to take the right Ninja Disks," Hunter added. The two teams sat together in Dr. Oliver's lab.

"It's a good thing you guys showed up when you did," Conner grinned, with Kaitlyn happily sitting on his lap. The Silver Ranger had been too relieved to see that everyone was alright to be angry about being left behind.

"Good thing for you guys," Shane smirked, making them all laugh.

"Whatever dude," Conner rolled his eyes.

"Nah, I'm just playing man," Shane laughed, clapping the Red Ranger on the shoulder. "You guys fight like rock stars," he told them, and the four who had fought against them smiled.

"I for one will take that as a compliment," Kira smiled up at him from beside Trent.

"We're glad you're here, but now it's time to get down to business," Dr. Oliver spoke up, becoming serious. He glanced at Sensei, who stood up with a nod.

"Tommy is right," he agreed. "We have a serious problem on our hands," he told them.

"And it's gonna take all of us to defeat him," Dr. Oliver finished.

It wasn't very long before the alarm went off, and the computer screen showed footage of various monsters waiting together.

"We've got company," Hayley announced, and they rushed to the computer.

"The quarry again?" Kenzie groaned, a hand to her face. "Man, what is it with these losers and quarries?" she whined, looking at Shane, who chuckled and slipped his hand into hers.

"Alright, it's time," Dr. Oliver nodded to the rest of the group. "Let's show 'em what team work is all about," he told them, and they all nodded, hurrying off and leaving Hayley and Sensei behind to watch on the computer.

Running towards the quarry where the various monsters, Kelzacks, Triptoids, and Tyrannodrones awaited them, the two Ranger teams looked down.

"It is time!" Zurgane was the first one to spot them.

"Let's be careful, but let's get it done," Dr. Oliver told them.

"Are you guys ready?" Conner called loudly.

"Ready!"

"Dino Thunder, Power Up!"

"White Ranger, Dino Power!"

"Ninja Storm, Ranger Form!"

"Arctic Storm, Ranger Form!"

"Lightning Storm, Ranger Form!"

"Thunder Storm, Ranger Form!"

"Samurai Storm, Ranger Form!"

"Ha!"

"Tyranno!"

"Tricera!"

"Ptera!"

"Plesio!"

"Brachio!"

"Hypa!"

"Drago!"

"Dino Thunder!"

"Power of Air!"

"Power of Water!"

"Power of Earth!"

"Power of Snow!"

"Power of Lightning!"

"Crimson Thunder!"

"Navy Thunder!"

"Samurai Power!"

"Ninja Storm!"

The two morphed Ranger teams jumped off the cliff, landing together.

"Ranger Power!"

"Attack!" with a loud bark as she pointed her sword at them, Elsa led the charge against the Rangers. Hopping on their bikes, Conner, Ethan, Kira, Kaitlyn, and Demi, along with Shane, Tori, Dustin, and Sierra sped towards the monsters. Racing across the quarry, Kaitlyn and Sierra blasted the Kelzacks, Tyrannodrones, and Triptoids.

"Man, I never realized how much I missed blasting these losers every day," Sierra laughed, blasting a Kelzack.

"Yeah, they're always a good workout," Kaitlyn giggled, and slashed a Triptoid that got too close with her saber. "Hey, I got an idea! Follow me!" she told her predecessor, who nodded. The pair flew through the air, where on Kaitlyn's word, they jumped off their bikes and blasted the rest of the foot soldier's mid-air. Meanwhile, Dr. Oliver blasted Zurgane and was followed by Kenzie, Hunter, and Blake, who drew their weapons.

"Well, I can see being down in the Abyss hasn't changed your attitude, Zurgane," Kenzie said, as the three attacked him together. "Or skills for that matter," she taunted, and slashed the general with her Sais.

"Enough! I will not be defeated this time!" Zurgane roared, and turned his attack onto Kenzie, who blocked it. Hunter slammed his staff into his back, making the general roar with pain as the Lightning Ninja managed to back away.

"Still pissing people off I see," Blake mused, Kenzie stuck her tongue out at him, though it was pointless due to her helmet.

"Blake, I swear I will hurt you," she growled, making the Navy Ranger laugh. Dr. Oliver leapt through the air, and hit Zurgane. They all attacked him at once, and Zurgane blocked them, knocking them back. When he went to blast Dr. Oliver with his swords, Blake intercepted with his shield. Hunter blasted Zurgane, then Kenzie slashed him, and he cried out as he stumbled back.

"I'll take it from here!" Dr. Oliver told them, holding his staff.

"We got your back!" Blake nodded to him.

"Brachio Staff! Energy Orb!" he summoned his attack, and threw it at Zurgane, destroying him. Nearby, Cam called on his Super Samurai Mode, while Trent and Demi went into Super Dino Mode.

"Alright let's send these mutts to the dog pound!" Demi called, and the trio ran forwards to attack the Wolf Blades, and as Cam and Trent took out two of them, Demi finished the last one with multiple slashes. It wasn't before long, the rest of the foot soldiers were wiped out by Ethan, and Conner and Shane had called on their Battlizer, finishing off the two monsters that Lothor had brought from the Abyss.

With the last of the monsters defeated and Elsa had retreated after being beaten by Kira and Tori, the Rangers all regrouped.

"Nice moves you guys," Conner grinned at the Ninja Rangers as they all stood together.

"Back atcha bro!" Shane smiled, slapping Conner's hand in a high-five. When there was a loud thud nearby, they all looked around to see Marah and Kapri on the ground.

"Oh bother," Sierra groaned, a hand on her helmet. Kenzie laughed, knowing that the Snow Ninja still found Cam's cousins annoying. The pair groaned as they got back to their feet, before they spotted the Rangers.

"Oh, guys!" Mariah beamed as they ran over.

"Hey Cam," Kapri greeted.

"What are you doing here?" Cam asked as he walked towards them.

"Is that any way to greet family?" Kapri rolled her eyes.

"Yeah, especially when we brought you a present!" Marah pouted. She held up a strange bottle, and uncorked it. Purple smoke flew from it, and settled close by. It vanished, revealing the Ninja students that had been captured from the Wind Ninja Academy. They then ripped off their strange clothes, revealing their Ninja gear.

"Hey, is it just me or does one of those girls look kinda familiar to you?" Demi asked Kaitlyn as they hurried over to check on the students. Kaitlyn glanced at the pair, mostly at Marah, who was talking to Cam for a moment, before turning back to Demi and nodded.

"Yeah, she kinda does," Kaitlyn agreed, now curious as to why.

"I'm afraid it's dead," Hayley held out the Samurai Amulet in her hands as they all stood gathered in the lab. "Lothor's extraction left just enough energy for one last battle," she told them sadly.

"Yeah well, I guess it's a good thing we got you guys," Shane sighed sadly, looking at the others. Conner clapped a hand on Shane's shoulder.

"You've done your part. It's our turn to take over where you guys left off," he told the Air Ninja. Kenzie slipped her hand into his, shooting him a smile. He gave her a small smile back.

"Well I for one think you guys are perfect for the job," she told them, and the Dino Rangers smiled brightly at the Lightning Ninja.

"We'll try not to let you guys down," Kaitlyn smiled.

"and if you guys are ever in Briarwood come by and visit," Sierra grinned, Hunter's arm wrapped around her waist. "I'd especially love to hear more about your type of fighting style," Demi went red as the Snow Ninja looked at her.

"I'd like to hear more about it too," Cam admitted. He had been watching the Purple Ranger when they were fighting the Wolf Blades. Demi's face grew even more red. Trent laughed.

"Wow, I don't think I've ever seen Demi this flustered before," he mused, and the mermaid scowled.

"Trent, I'm seriously not afraid to hurt you," Demi warned, and the others laughed. "and I'd be happy to tell you guys about Pai Zhuq," she smiled at the Ninja's.

"But there's one thing that I still don't understand," Dustin spoke up.

"What's that Dustin?" Dr. Oliver asked curiously.

"Who rescued Sensei?" the Earth Ninja asked.

"I think we can answer that for you," Marah and Kapri bounced over to the pair. They explained how while Lothor had taken a nap, they had managed to drag Sensei out of his lair. Everyone burst out laughing.

"What? Do you have any idea how heavy he is?" Marah demanded loudly.

"Yeah! Sensei, you should cut down on the cookies with your afternoon tea!" Kapri told him.

"I will keep that in mind, now that I am returning to my normal life," Sensei chuckled, smiling at his nieces.

"I'm all about getting back to normal," Ethan grinned.

"Yeah, but not till we get down and dirty!" Blake told the Blue Ranger, and everyone cheered with excitement, eager to see his next race.

The next day had finally arrived, and everyone met up at the track. They all passed Blake, calling out good luck to the racer.

"Just so you know, you're coming back with me to Briarwood," Sierra told Hunter as they walked together, their hands linked. The Thunder Ninja quirked an eyebrow at her.

"I am? But I-" he was cut off as Sierra pulled him down to kiss him deeply.

"Cause there's no way I'm ever letting you go again," she smiled wryly as she pulled back. Hunter grinned, and scooped her up into his arms, making his girlfriend giggle, before he kissed her again. They were forced to break apart when someone cleared their throat.

"I'd like to kindly remind you guys that the race is about to start," Kenzie smirked at the pair, while the others started laughing. Hunter shot Kenzie a dirty look as he set Sierra down.

"Y'know she kinda reminds me of a certain someone," Conner grinned to Kaitlyn, who laughed. Demi stuck her tongue out at the pair, having heard the Red Ranger.

Everyone was gathered at the edge of the track when the race finally began. They all cheered as the Thunder Ninja tore across the track, leaving his competition in the dust and passing the finish line. Cheering loudly the two Ranger teams hoisted him into the air as he held up a large trophy over his head.

And that's all she wrote for this one folks!

Honestly, I had so much fun writing this one :)

Fun Fact: The Winter Academy is located between Briarwood and Mariner Bay while the Lightning Academy is located somewhere near San Angeles, a possible hint that I might be doing Overdrive, we shall see ;)

Well my lovelies, I must be off, with only five more chapters to go, I really have to get started on Ocean Force.

Remember to R&R, Aquarprincess3 signing out ;)