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Episode IX: God of the Sun
Chapter Three: Destinies Be Told
A/N: please don't kill me! I'm very sorry for being late! But here's the final chapter of the episode! Please read and review!
"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun; the moon; and the truth." -Buddha
Kyle spotted Python easily against the bleak backdrop of the landscape. He looked at Miley and Zach, giving each of them a nod. He pointed to one side, then the other. They nodded in understanding. He flicked his hand forward, signaling them to start.
Miley ran on one side, Zach ran on the other, Kyle ran at the monster head on. Python saw the demigods attack him. He went at Miley first, snapping his jaws close to her heels. He turned his head and shot a lethal tower of flames at her. She looked back and saw the fire coming towards her. She dropped to the ground and rolled away. Then she sprang to her feet and kept going. Trying her best to stay out of range.
Kyle knew he had to help her, but he also knew his weapons would be useless against the dragon. He lifted his hands and closed his fists. He brought them in so they rested on his chest, then threw his arms out, so that his palms were wide open. A sharp gust of wind came out of nowhere and knocked Python's head to the side. The monster looked at the red ranger and growled.
Kyle dove to the side. He crouched behind a rock and created another gust of wind. Python looked in the direction where it had come from. It was then Kyle saw it. A small chunk, no bigger than a dime, in the scaly armor of the dragon. The Achilles heel. He had to find a way to tell Zach. He stood up, but Python turned his head back around at that moment and smiled. He blew more flames in Kyle's direction.
The red ranger was forced to to dive to the ground a roll to Miley. He got to his feet as the pink ranger put her shield up to protect them from another blast of flame. Zach could see his friends were in trouble, but he had to figure out how to save them. Luckily Python appeared to be ignoring him him at the moment. He looked at the coin, wondering what to do. Then he remembered what Miley would do to activate the Hepheasteus coin.
"Power of Apollo, God of the Sun and poetry!" he shouted flipping the coin. It began to glow and he put it on the end of his sword. His sword lenghted and became a golden bow. Wow, he thought. He reached to his back and pulled a golden arrow with sliver fletchlings out of a quiver that had appeared as well. He brought the arrow up to the bow and knocked it on the string. He'd never shot a bow before, or even shot a gun. He basically wasn't any kind of a marksman. He began to wonder where the hell he was supposed to shoot the monster.
"I need to get to Zach," Kyle said to Miley.
"Good for you," she said exasperatedly. "I'm a little busy at the moment." She nodded at the inferno of flames currently pounding her sheild.
Kyle rolled his eyes. "Well there's no need to be snippy about it," he muttered. He looked over the scene and closed his eyes, thinking. "Miley, can you distract the monster so I can get to Zach?"
She nodded. "Yeah. Just get ready to defend yourself."
"Ok," he replied nodding. He held his shield up. "One two three!" The two of them jumped to the side. Miley grabbed her spear and threw it, feeling a small flash of heat on her arm. She flinched, but quickly pulled her arm back behind the safety of her shield. Python became irritated by the rangers pathetic attempts attempts to injure him pursed her, determined to beat them.
Kyle quickly made his way to Zach. He grabbed the blue ranger's shoulder to get his attention. Zach looked at him, waiting for instructions. Kyle patted his neck then touch the area by his helmet where his ear was. Zach shook his head in confusion. Kyle tapped Zach's helmet where he knew his ear was, then pointed to Python. Zach squinted and saw that right behind the Dragon's ear, on his neck, was a chunk in his armor. It was well protected though, with hardened scales surrounding it; he would need to shoot from a certain angle to get it right. To Kyle's relief Zach nodded in understanding.
With Zach in the loop Kyle decided it was time to help Miley. The two rangers ran at Python, Zach bringing the bow up as he did. He drew the bow string back, discovering it was harder than it looked, then shot. It soared at the monster, but didn't hit anywhere near his neck. Zach reached behind and nocked another arrow. Kyle drew Python's attention away from a very grateful Miley.
Zach drew the bow, aimed, and fired again. This time the arrow hit his neck, but not in the right spot. Python turned his head, concealing the chink. Zach dove to the side as a breath of fire flew at him. He rolled out of the way as another almost burned him to death. Kyle ran at Python and hit him multiple times with his sword. Python turned his attention to the red ranger and swung his tail around, knocking Kyle backwards. Zach jumped to his feet and knocked another arrow. This time it went very close to its target, but the monster turned its head at the last moment and the Achilles heel was blocked by hard scales.
Miley quickly drew the monsters attention away from Zach again. Zach reached back and felt his stomach drop. He only had one arrow left. Please let this work, Apollo. A little help you would be appreciated, he prayed silently. He knew he really had to focus on this one. He took a firm stance, and a deep breath, then nocked his final arrow. He drew back the bow and took aim. The monster switched targets to Kyle, and Zach let the arrow fly. He watched it right up until it pierced the monster in his weak spot.
Python screeched in pain as he disintegrated into ash. Miley and Kyle ran up to Zach. Miley patted him on the back, nodding. They all jumped suddenly as Python regenerated, a lot bigger than he had been originally.
"You children are history!"
"Animals, zord mode!"
As soon as he was in his zord, Kyle combined them. "Olympic Force Megazord!"
Python blew a breath of flame at them. The magazines managed to avoid the fire though. "There's only one way we'll be able to beat him," Kyle said.
"I concur," Miley said.
Kyle tapped Zach then pantomimed drawing a bow. Zach nodded, then took out his coin and pressed it into his grid. "Animal of Apollo, zord mode!" He held his breath hoping it worked.
"Look!" Miley shouted pointing, but all Zach understood was the pointing.
They saw a gold lizard zord coming to their aid. It transformed as soon as it reached the megazord. It's four short legs, which had all been flat out to the sides, detached. The body itself lengthens and bent, becoming a golden bow and settling it on the megazord's hand. Each of the four lags became longer and thinner. The three toes on each foot formed fletchlings and the end became a point. The arrows then settled themselves on the megazord's forearms.
"Cool," Kyle said nodding. "This will do."
Zach drew the command for 'nock.'
An arrow flew from the megazord's arm to the bow and knocked itself.
Next he drew the command for 'draw'.
The megazord drew back its golden bow.
'Aim.'
Miley assisted in this, swinging arms around to aim at the monster.
'Fire.'
An arrow was fired and Zahc immediately nocked another one. It was a good thing to, be cause the arrow missed by a long shot. The megazord avoided another blast and Zach went through the commands quickly. Another arrow let fly and got close, but not close enough. Zach nocked another a bit his lip. They were down to two. The megazord was forced to dodge again, the fire catching on of the arms. Miley and Kyle both psotisoned them for a good shot and Zach fired.
This arrow soared and hit Python in his Achilles heel. He screeched and disintegrated in a puff of ash.
"Nike be praised!"
'This is one cool zord!'
The rangers hiked vicariously back through the garden. "That was amazing Zach," Miley said.
"Excellent shot," Kyle agreed.
"Very well done Son of Poseideon."
They stopped in front of Delphi's pavilion. Kyle gritted his teeth as they approached her, knowing it was what Chiron would tell them to do.
"You did well."
"You lied," Kyle stated. "You told us we couldn't use our powers in your garden, but I could still use mine."
Delphi smiled. "We immortals say a lot of things. Not all of them are true. For instance, you parents have said they need you to defeat Kronos."
"But they do need is," Miley said.
"You are simply pons to them. They are immortal, powerful beings. Why couldn't they just defeat Kronos?"
None of them said anything for a minute. "It doesn't matter," Kyle said firmly. "Apollo warned us about your tricky words."
"Tricky? Yes. But true none the less. I'm an Oracle. I speak the future, and the future doesn't lie. Wouldn't you like to know your fates? If you will defeat Kronos maybe?"
"You...You could tell us that?" Miley asked.
Delphi nodded. "I can tell you the outcome so you don't waste your time doing the bidding of the gods."
"Waste our time?" Kyle asked. "Is that what this is to you? A waste of our time?"
"Isn't it?"
"No! Look, it doesn't matter what the bidding of our parents is. We chose to do this. This is for the people who need protection. The innocent people of the world. We're protecting our homes, families, and friends. This is what we were born for. And another thing. Your crystal ball can't tell us the future. It can guess, but the future isn't set in stone. We have a chance, and that chance is worth months, maybe even years of fighting. We will keep training, and when Kronos does come, we'll be ready."
Delphi studied him for a minute. "You're very outspoken Son of Zeus. Your father would be proud. As would all you parents. It's apparent you all have heart, and that's really all that matters. Go now. Return home. Live."
Kyle nodded. "Good-bye Delhi," he said leading the rangers away.
"Good luck, demigods!" she called after them.
"You still don't like her. Do you?" Miley asked once they were out of ear shot.
"Can't stand her," Kyle said. He groaned.
"What?"
"We to take the chariot home, don't we?"
Miley smiled and grabbed his arm. "Come on big guy. Let's get home."
When the rangers returned to the dojo the sun was setting, and Chiron was waiting for them.
"Well?" he asked.
"Monster gone," Kyle answered.
"Very good," Chiron said nodding.
"Very good indeed," Apollo said, making his presence known. He walked towards the rangers. He looked different than last time. Gone was his cheerful expression, replaced by a look of grave shock. "Thank you for your help."
"You're welcome," Kyle said. "Lord Apollo, are you ok?"
"They aren't playing by the rules anymore," Apollo said quietly, almost to hmself.
"Who?" Miley asked. "The titans?"
"Demigods," he said, ignoring her question. "Promise me something."
'What is it?'
"Promise me you will trust in your own kind."
"Our kind?" Kyle asked confused.
"Yes. Your kind."
"Ok," Miley said said uncertainly. "We promise."
"Good," he said nodding.
"Wait what are you-" Kyle suddenly stopped as he covered his eyes as Aplollo disappeared flash blinding light.
'What was he talking about?' Zach asked.
They looked at Sensei, who shook his head. "I don't know," he said honestly.
"Did you see his face?" Miley asked. "He looked like someone had just died."
"But God's don't die," Kyle pointed out.
"No," Sensei admitted. "But there are others connected to them who can."
'Like who?'
He sighed. "Just forget it. Go home and rest. You certainly need it."
"Sleep sounds really good," Miley said.
'Not as good as food does,' Zach signed as his stomach growled.
"I have to agree with Zach," Kyle said.
Miley rolled her eyes. "Since our parents are expecting us to come home fed, how about we grab a bite to eat?"
"Sounds good. Let's go," Kyle said.
Miley smiled and grabbed Zach's hand, causing the blue ranger to blush. Then she grabbed Kyle's hand, and he blushed less. She swung their arms back and forth as the three of them left the dojo in search of dinner.
Sensei smiled and shook his head. His smile quickly disappeared though. What had Apollo been talking about? He shook his head. "Impossible," he told himself. "It's impossible. Simply impossible."
Next Time on Power Rangers Olympic Force: Kyle begins to wonder if his friendship with Pablo is salvageable, and If its even worth saving.
