Power Rangers Music Force
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN POWER RANGERS, PERIOD.
Chapter 37: Always Keep Going, Test of Endurance Part 1: The Secret of the Direct Descendants
At Coach McKnight's house, Corey is asleep in his own bed. It took a lot of convincing to Anya that Corey can be at home resting by Coach McKnight. She ultimately agreed as long Corey came to DT Wave in the morning. It is nice for Corey being back home especially to Levi.
In Corey's dream
Corey is in a weird white space again as Soundmis appears to him. "Cornelius, you are almost there to be completely healed from the effects of the Anti Music Pendant". Soundmis said to Corey.
Corey is stunned to see Soundmis. "Yeah my friends has passed their tests, but I am concerned about what my test will be". Corey said to Soundmis.
Soundmis nods to Cornelius. "Your test is called the Test of Endurance. You have to keep going even though are not at full strength". Soundmis said to Corey.
Corey nods to Soundmis. "Yeah but I do not want to let my team down. It feels like I am further and further behind on everything". Corey said to Soundmis as he feels really bad. Corey is feeling the effects from the mark again.
Soundmis has a solemn look on his face. He could not do a thing to help Corey with the pain. "Cornelius, you will need your strength for your test. Plus you need to listen to me very carefully". Soundmis said to Corey.
Corey takes a deep breath to calm himself. All the sudden, the scene changes to a bright gold and silver scenes. On the gold side, there are a lot of irises being in bloom. On the silver side, there is Hawaiian music being played into the background. "I am listening". Corey said to Soundmis.
Soundmis looks at Corey. "The gold as silver rangers are the direct descendants of the Guardians of Melody and Rhythm. I sense that they will be targeting them soon. If they fall into the wrong hands, earth will be doomed". Soundmis said to Corey.
Corey looks at Soundmis. "So if they are being targeted, who is it then". Corey said to Soundmis.
Soundmis looks at Corey. "You and the others are getting really close on solving the Riddle of the Guardians. However the only one that truly knows who it is a person you least suspect of having a deep secret". Soundmis said to Cory.
Corey is really confused by it. "What does that mean"? Corey asks Soundmis.
Soundmis looks at Corey. "Her first name is Hermione", Soundmis said as he disappears from the dream.
Dream Ends
Corey walks up with a cold sweat on his forehead. He gets out of bed and grabs a piece of paper. 'Guys, I think I have a positive feeling that the direct descendants of the Guardians of Melody and Rhythm are Iris and that new guy Robin you told me about. The clue lies within the riddle itself, and I had a dream where Soundmis came to me. The gold and silver backgrounds had irises and Hawaiian music. He also said the only one that truly knows who it is a person you least suspect of having a deep secret, and her first name is Hermione'.
Corey puts it in an envelope as he has Levi taking it to school. He also adds his theory about the riddle of the guardians to support it. 'I hope that the others will forgive me for what I will do today'. Corey thought to himself as he plans to do his test that very day.
That morning at school, the teens spot Ms. Hawkins about to leave the building. "I wonder where Ms. Hawkins is going"? Julianne asks them. "I am not sure". Matt said to them.
Levi feels something in his pocket as he pulls the envelope out. "Hey guys, this is from Corey". Levi said to them. The teens look at each other as they read the message.
The teens reads the message as they are perplexed by it as they also examine his theory. "I guess being cooped up in the med bay has our leader felt like being lazy". Wally said to them.
Bobby looks at Wally. "I can't blame him, Wally. He got kidnapped by that psychotic man and his wife, and then he got greatly effected by the Anti Music Pendant". Bobby said to Wally.
Diana nods in agreement. "Yeah I mean he has been through a lot lately". Diana said to them.
Vivian looks at Julianne. "As much Julianne is leading us, I want our red ranger back with us". Vivian said to them.
Laura nods to them. "Yeah plus he is the only one that can take the test". Laura said to them.
Levi sighs as he is concerned about Corey. "Yeah but even though he is in an ill condition, we do not have much choice". Levi said to them.
Julianne looks at them. "Guys, we should keep on guard of anything that happens today. I got a call from
Quincy late last night. She told me that something is heading to Reefside. It maybe an evil being or some sort of power surge". Julianne said to them.
Matt looks at Julianne. "Talk about being in a pickle, Corey has to pass his test and something mysterious heading our way". Matt said to them.
Wally looks at them. "Look we should talk to Iris and Robin about being the guardians that we are looking for". Wally said to them. The teens nod as they head to class.
Back at DT Wave, Corey is sitting on a chair as he is holding his music zord in his hands. The fourth music scroll sheet is in front of him. 'The team is counting on me now. I can't let them down after so much they had to deal without me'. Corey thought to himself as he opens his music sheet scroll.
The music sheet scroll has a red music score with the music written for the electric guitar. 'I guess there is no other way around it but to play it even though it may hurt me'. Corey thought to himself as he plays his music sheet scroll.
As Corey plays his music zord, he feels the energy effecting him again. He winces as he continues to play it. 'I can not stop playing because of the pain that I am in'. Corey thought to himself. The music has changed the musical notes into words again just like the previous ones did.
Corey is breathing heavily from playing his music zord has completely exhaust him. Haley and Anya notices Corey being really tired. "Corey what were thinking"? Haley asks Corey.
Corey looks at Haley as Anya is looking over him. "This is my test to take now". Corey said to Haley.
Haley sighs as she and Anya take him back to the med bay as they are very careful of his arm. "The others should be here to read the riddle at least". Haley said to Corey.
Corey is laid back in a bed. "I can not be lazy anymore and get back into the fight". Corey said as he is being stubborn just like his dad.
Haley sees the stubbornness in Corey. "Like father like son", Haley said to Corey.
All the sudden, they hear a knock from the door to the basement. Anya looks at Haley. "Are you expecting anyone"? Anya asks Haley.
Haley shakes her head to Anya. "No plus Kira and Conner would call ahead if they are coming by". Haley said to Anya. They went up stairs to see that it is Ms. Hawkins and Kira "You must be Ms. Hawkins". Haley said to the old teacher. "Kira what brings you here? I thought you would be at school". Anya asks Kira.
The teacher nods to them. "Yes, Ms. Ford is with me. I know that Cornelius is a ranger. I have also told her my secret as well". Ms. Hawkins said to them.
Anya and Haley are very confused in wondering how and why a teacher knows about it. "How did you know that Corey is a ranger"? Anya asks Ms. Hawkins.
Ms. Hawkins looks at them. "There is a lot more to me than what most people would think. This is not the best place to reveal my secret to you". Ms. Hawkins said to them.
Anya and Haley look at each other as they let her into the headquarters of the Music Force Rangers.
In the med bay, Corey is relaxing as he sees Haley and Anya walking in. "Corey, you have a visitor". Haley said to Corey.
Corey is very confused on who it is as his English teacher walks in the room. "Hello Cornelius", Ms. Hawkins said to Corey.
Corey is very surprised to see her visiting him again. "Ms. Hawkins, what are you doing here? I thought you would be at school". Corey said to Ms. Hawkins.
Ms. Hawkins shakes her head to Corey. "Cornelius, there are things you and the other rangers should know. However by the time they learn it, I will be passed on. The truth is, I am the Direct Descendant of the Guardian of Sound". Ms. Hawkins said as she transform into a monk like elder and reversed back to her human form.
Corey is very shocked by it. "I do not understand, and why are you here now"? Corey asks Ms. Hawkins as he is still processing it.
Ms. Hawkins nods to Corey. "You see Cornelius, my job was to hide the three music gifts into safe places until it was time to be found by veteran rangers and earned by you and your teammates. I was also given the task to write the riddles on the music sheet scrolls and transform the words into a piece of music". Ms. Hawkins said to Corey.
Corey is very surprised by it. "So if you are the direct descendant of the Guardian of Sound, you must have known about it since you were young". Corey said to Ms. Hawkins.
Ms. Hawkins nod to Corey. "It is a part of my family ancestry. My grand mother is who that spotted in me on the very day I was born. I decided never to get married or to have children because I did not want to be the one to explain about their unique ability to pick up any kind of sound in music and other things". Ms. Hawkins said to Corey.
Corey nods as he learns about his teacher's secret. "The other two guardians of Melody and Rhythm is Iris and Robin, am I right". Corey said to Ms. Hawkins.
Ms. Hawkins nods to Corey as he already figured it out. "Yes your friends need to find them before they fall into the wrong hands". Ms. Hawkins said to Corey as she transform into her monk form.
Ms. Hawkins has a crimson and navy robe with gold and silver ties around her waist with black gladiator sandals. She has a chain necklace with the letter H on it. Her hair became white as it is in a long braid.
Everyone in the room is stunned as they see the monk in the room. Corey sees a special a red CD being pulled out from Ms. Hawkins pocket. "This will not hurt you, Cornelius. It will give you extra strength". Ms. Hawkins said to Corey.
Corey nods as Haley and Anya are wondering what it could be. Kira is very surprised by it as well.
Ms. Hawkins's eyes are glowing as her hands as glowing as well. "Powers of Sound of Musicola give the Ranger of Rock your strength in healing. I the direct descendant of the Guardian of Sound, Hermione commands it". Hermione said as she puts her power into it.
Corey is feeling the warm power of sound as the pain is easing to minimal from the Anti Music Pendant. The power of sound sounds like a famous guitarist flowing within him.
After it is complete, Hermione transform back into her human form. They are surprised by it. "Ok that was the most unusual thing I ever seen". Kira said to them.
Anya and Haley nods to Kira. "Yeah how are you feeling, Corey"? Haley asks Corey.
Corey looks at them. "A lot better since this whole thing got started, but that mark is still there. I have to go on the test and solve my riddle alone". Corey said to them.
Hermione nods to Corey. "I understand, Cornelius. Plus good luck on your test". Hermione said to Corey as she leaves DT Wave. Kira also heads back to school as well.
Corey looks at the riddle. As he reads it, Corey glances at the music gifts and the medallion as well. 'The others has to protect the other two guardians now'. Corey thought to himself as he reads it.
'The Test of Endurance
To place where the Power Rangers first began and to the ruins of the great chamber of power. the path of a ranger is not always an easy one. It is filled with rocky challenges and overcoming tough obstacles. Your judge is the 4 time ranger who has been through many challenges and obstacles in his ranger life. Your reward is the Heart of Music.
Courage, Confidence, and Acceptance, it must be combined as one in powerful declaration. Bring the three music gifts with you on the journey to the top. When in doubt on what to do, ask your judge for about his times of his greatest challenges and obstacles'.
Corey is pondering what the riddle means. He looks at the music gifts. 'Those gifts is what my friends has earned, and now I have to combine them'. Corey thought to himself as he finds himself teleported to his test and the music gifts are with him in a bag.
Anya and Haley look at each other as Corey is at his test. "I better call Kira and Conner". Haley said to Anya. Anya nods to Haley.
Meanwhile, Corey has been in Angel Grove as he looks for the place for the test. He sees Dr. Oliver at the base of a mountain. "Hello Corey, I take it you are here for the Test of Endurance". Dr. Oliver said to Corey.
Corey nods to Dr. Oliver. "That's right, Dr. Oliver", Corey said to Dr. Oliver.
Dr. Oliver nods to Corey. "You and I will be climbing this mountain to the top. Plus you can not use your ranger powers to complete it. Are you sure you want to do this"? Dr. Oliver said to Corey.
Corey looks at Dr. Oliver with a determined look on his face. "I am sure, Dr. Oliver". Corey said to Dr. Oliver.
Dr. Oliver nods to Corey. "Very well, I should warn you that once we begin you can not stop for a breather". Dr. Oliver said to Corey.
Corey looks at Dr. Oliver as he is in for the toughest test. "I am sure, Dr. Oliver". Corey said to Dr. Oliver.
Dr. Oliver nods to Corey. "Good, your test starts now". Dr. Oliver said to Corey as they head up the mountain.
Back in Reefside, it is after school as the teens are meeting in the music room. Kira has the two brand new morphors ready. "Rangers, Corey has left for his test of endurance. Plus this two morphors are for Iris and Robin". Kira said to them.
The teens are very shocked by it. "Iris as in Intense Iris and the new guy Robin are rangers". Julianne said to them.
Kira nods to them. "Corey has solved the Riddle of the Guardians. Plus the Guardian of Sound is Ms. Hawkins". Kira said to them.
This is a bigger shock to the teens. "I always knew that Ms. Hawkins is a tough old teacher but this". Wally said to Kira.
Just as Kira explains more, the teens get the alert of Mutezoids at the park. Plus they also see the gold and silver morphors flashing and glowing. "They must be in trouble". Matt said to them. The teens look at each other as they leave the school.
At the park, Ms. Hawkins are with Robin and Iris as they are surrounded by Mutezoids. "Ok what in rhythm and beats are those things"? Robin asks them.
Iris looks at Robin. "Do I look like I know what those things are"? Iris asks Robin.
Ms. Hawkins looks at them. "Enough you two, you must work together with the other rangers. Plus you two hold very special within just like me". Ms. Hawkins said to them.
Robin and Iris looks at each other. Ms. Hawkins glares at the incoming Mutezpids. "I would not harm them if I were you". Ms. Hawkins said to them as she is getting ready to fight.
As the Mutezoids are charging towards them, Ms. Hawkins are fighting back like she is a kung fu master. The teens arrive as they see Ms. Hawkins fighting back. "Is that Ms. H"? Levi asks them. They are just as surprised by it. "Yeah who knew Ms. Hawkins can kick butt"? Wally asks them.
Ms. Hawkins looks at them. "Mr. Johnson, you will not refer that to kicking the bottom". Ms. Hawkins said to them.
The teens look at them. "Busted", they said to Wally. Wally rolls his eyes in embarrassment.
Ms. Hawkins looks at them. "I got this covered. You guys get them to a safe place. If they fall into their hands, it could be disastrous for Earth". Ms. Hawkins said to them.
The teens nod to the old woman fighting the Mutezoids. The teens are running with Iris and Robin. "Ok what in the world is going on"? Iris asks them. "Why in the name of bad rhythm are we running"? Robin asks them.
Diana looks at them. "Bad villains are after your power. You two are rangers". Diana said to them.
Iris has a stunned look on her face. "What did you say"? Iris asks Diana.
Just as Diana is about to answer, a teen appears to them. "You rangers are not going anywhere". Aaron said to them.
The teens are stunned to the teen named Aaron showing up with more Mutezoids. "How did you know we are rangers? You are just a teenage human being". Julianne asks Aaron.
Aaron looks at them. "I have special lady in Warrior Heights that has been spying on you. She should be in Clover Hills right about now to spy on the rangers as well. Plus who said that I am a real human being"? Aaron said to them as he transform into a ferocious dragon monster.
The teens look at each other as they realize that this just got really complicated.
End Chapter
Aaron aka the Dragon Monster from Spirit Warriors. Plus the conclusion of this two parter will be in the next chapter. On top of that the conclusion of the quest to get the Heart of Music will be in the next chapter. There will be a shocking twist that not even the other rangers will see coming.
Next Chapter: Always Keep Going Test of Endurance Part 2: Red, Gold, and Silver Making the Scene and the Return