Power Rangers Music Force

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN POWER RANGERS, PERIOD.

Chapter 53: The Hidden Island

It is an early Saturday morning as Corey is watching the sunrise. He sighs as it is a brand new day. 'It is another new day. That man is in a psych hospital, and Sharon is in prison'. Corey thought to himself as he looks at his left arm. The mark that was there is barely noticeable now.

Conner yawns as he walks towards him. "Morning Champ, you are up early". Conner said to Corey.

Corey turns around as he looks at his dad. "Yeah, I am curious what this journey will bring to the team. I mean it is not like the quest that we did to get the Heart of Music, dad. Plus this time, I am not sick from the anti music pendent. All I am saying is that it will be different". Corey said to Conner.

Conner nods to Corey as he understands. "You are right Champ. This will be different from the quest for the Heart of Music. Plus there no telling what you and the other teens are in for on this one". Conner said to Corey.

Corey nods as he looks at Conner. "Kind of like what you were in for when you, Kira, Mr. James, Dr. Oliver, and Mr. Fernandez were rangers"? Corey curiously asks Conner.

Conner nods to Corey as he remembers his ranger days. "Yes plus there were a lot of things that we were in for during my ranger days". Conner said to Corey as he remembers the ranger battles.

That morning the teens just finished eating breakfast. They went to the lake as four canoes are ready for launching. Corey, Levi, Diana, and Conner are in one canoe. Vivian, Matt, and Ethan are in another canoe. Julianne, Robin, Wally, and Kira are in the third canoe. In the fourth canoe are Iris, Laura, Bobby, and Dr. Oliver.

As they head out to the lake, Iris and Robin feel something like a distinct melody and rhythm coming from the west. "We should go that way". Iris said to them. "I am with the rhythm and beat on this with Iris". Robin said to them.

The teens look at each other as they are really confused by it. "Are you sure about this"? Matt asks them as he is really skeptical about it.

Iris looks at him with the are you kidding look on her face. "I can detect melodies being played, and it is coming from that direction". Iris said to them.

Robin nods in agreement with Iris. "I can detect rhythm and beats being played. Plus it is coming from that direction as well". Robin said to Matt.

Corey looks at them as he makes a decision. "Let's take that path and see where it takes us. Robin and Iris maybe on to something". Corey said to them.

The teens shrug to each other as they go to the west direction that Iris and Robin pointed to.

As they row ahead, Iris and Robin feels the melody and rhythm getting stronger. "We are heading the right direction guys". Iris said to them. "Yeah this is the right beat and rhythm of the way". Robin said to them.

The teens look around on the water to find an island. "I do not see anything looking like an island guys". Bobby said to them.

Wally nods in agreement. "Yeah what if this is a big hoax, and we are being played like a scam artist". Wally said to them.

Diana looks at them as she is very doubtful about it. "I do not know about that Wally. Maybe there is more about this island that we don't know". Diana said to them.

Laura nods in agreement with Diana. "Perhaps that the island has a secret entrance". Laura said as she is being hopeful about it.

Vivian spots something up ahead. "Umm guys, I don't know if I am seeing things, but does that look very odd to you". Vivian said to them as she spots 11 colorful whirlpools in their ranger colors.

The teens look at the whirlpools up ahead. "I never thought there are whirlpools in a lake like this". Levi said to them. The veteran adults are stunned as this is for the ranger books once again. "Have you ever seen this before Dr. O"? Kira asks Dr. Oliver.

Dr. Oliver shakes his head as he is just as stumped. "No, but why are these whirlpools in various colors that matches to the rangers are here at a lake"? Dr. Oliver asks them.

The other veteran rangers are stumped about it. "I do not know but we should try to push away from it". Conner said to them. "I agree", Ethan said as he worries the safety of the teens.

As they try to row away from the whirlpools, it seems that the canoes are drawn to the whirlpools, and it is pulling them to different directions. The water is becoming very choppy as things get crazy. "I thought we are on a lake not in the middle of the ocean". Julianne said to them.

Corey looks at them as he has to take charge of the situation. "Calm down guys, we just got to hang on". Corey said to them. Conner nods as he looks at the others. "Corey is right everyone". Conner said to them.

All the sudden a big wave pushes the canoe that Corey, Levi, Diana, and Conner are in capsized into the lake. "Oh no", the group said to them as they are stunned by the events.

Conner is in the water as he looks for them. He swims towards Corey. "Diana, Levi grab my hand", Conner said to them. As the two teens grab Conner's hands, he spots Corey heading to the red whirlpool. "Corey try to swim towards me". Conner yells out to Corey.

Corey looks at them as he tries to swim out of it. Just as he tries to get out of the current, two more waves hit the other three canoes. Everyone is in the water as things get absolutely crazy.

"This is insane. Strange and colorful whirlpools and now strange waves capsized the canoes". Matt said to them.

"This rhythm and beat is very strange in deed Matt". Robin said to them.

As the teens are holding on to the adults, the current in lake is getting strong. "I do not know how much longer I can hold on to you, dad", Vivian said to Ethan.

Julianne and Levi nod in agreement with Kira and Conner respectively. "Yeah it's like these whirlpools are pulling us away". Julianne said to them.

"Yeah but why is this happening though"? Levi asks them.

Diana spots Corey trying to swim back towards them. "Corey, come on you are almost there". Diana yells out to Corey.

Corey looks at them as he is getting tired of swimming against the current that is pulling him in the red whirlpool. "I do not have much strength to pull away guys". Corey yells back to them.

As the current of red whirlpool grabs him, Corey is now in it. "Corey no", Levi yells out to him. He is stunned that it is happening.

All the sudden, Julianne, Matt, Wally, Bobby, Diana, Vivian, Laura, Levi, Iris, and Robin are pulled by their whirlpool currents. The adults try to help save them, but a wave pushes them back. A bright white light flashes as the adults are back at the campsite, and the teens are heading to the hidden island.

On the hidden island of Musicola, the teens are laying on the beach as they are coming around. The hidden island is like a very beautiful tropical island resort but everyone is wearing special robes with musical notes on the rope ties. "Are you guys alright"? Corey asks them.

The teens nod as they replied I am fine to him. "I should have asked you the same thing". Diana said to Corey.

Corey looks at Diana as he nods to her. " I am fine and still in one piece, but where are my dad, Kira, Mr. James, and Dr. Oliver"? Corey asks them.

"I do not know. The last thing I remember was being drawn to that whirlpool". Julianne said to them. The other teens nod as it is the same thing as well.

As the teens look at their outfits, they have similar robes in their ranger colors. "Ok either we all have changed our outfits while we were out cold or someone put these on us against our will". Iris said to them.

The teens shrug to each other as they don't know how it happened. "Are we at the right place"? Corey asks them.

"Indeed you all are at the right place rangers". Soundmis said to them as he walk towards them. The teens are very surprised by the arrival of Soundmis.

Levi looks at Soundmis like he wants to know something. What happened to my dad, Kira, Mr. James, and Dr. Oliver"? Levi asks Soundmis.

Soundmis looks at them. "Rest assure you that they are back at the campsite". Soundmis said to the teens.

The teens look at each other as they are puzzled by it. "So though whirlpools are there because". Iris asks Soundmis as she has her arms crossed.

Soundmis looks at Iris as he looks at them. "The whirlpools are an illusion and a gateway to the island. Non rangers can't see the whirlpools while rangers of music and other rangers and veterans can". Soundmis said to them.

Bobby has a confused look on his face. "So it is like a barrier and a gateway to get here". Bobby said to Soundmis.

Soundmis nods to Bobby. "That is correct. I know why you came to the island because you want to find a way to defeat Dr. Mutron once and for all. Am I right"? Soundmis said to the teens.

Corey nods to Soundmis. "That's right, we are looking for the Book of Sound and Music"? Corey said to Soundmis.

Soundmis nods to Corey as he expected this much. "Finding the Book of Sound and Music is not as easy one would think, Cornelius. To find the book, you all will go through the maze, and along the way you will be tested to see if you deserve to move on. Now follow me, I will show you where the maze begin". Soundmis said to them.

The teens look at each other as they follow Soundmis. As they are walking through the civilization, the people are bowing down to the teens. It catches them very off guard by it. "Um Soundmis, why are the people bowing down to us"? Julianne asks Soundmis.

Soundmis looks at Julianne. "Each one of you are chosen by each genre of music. Eons ago, there were multiple locations of the islands for each genre of music. Plus there were a lot more genres like New Age, Soundtrack, Bluegrass, and Gospel that existed. However when Dr. Mutton betrayed our ways, he destroyed the other islands. I took the genres that he could not get and fled to this very island. This island is the only one left. Each one of you has a deep connection to your own genre of music that gives the strong color of your robes. It tells me that all of you are ready to become the guardians of your genre of music". Soundmis said to them.

The teens are very surprised by the revelation. "We are ready for this". Matt said as he is perplexed by it". Matt said to Soundmis.

Soundmis nods to him. "Indeed Matthew", Soundmis said to Matt. As the teens shrug to each other, a young man walk towards them. "Elder Soundmis why, I thought I am suppose to be the chosen one to carry the genre of Rock and Roll"? A young man asks as he is not happy to see Corey. His robes has some red in it. He has that dashing good looks with his suave blonde hair and brown eyes.

Soundmis looks at the young man who rudely interrupted the walk. "You know the reason why Paul. You may have studied hard in the Rock and Roll genre, but you don't have the one thing that the true chosen one has to carry the genre". Soundmis said to the young man named Paul.

Paul frowns as he glares at Corey. "What does he has that I don't have, Soundmis? I have worked hard for years and the genre power chosen him over me". Paul said to Soundmis.

Soundmis frowns as he looks at Paul. "It is not about being chosen over. It is about the heart within,Paul. If you don't understand that, you will never get close to your genre". Soundmis said to Paul.

Paul scoffs as he walks away in a foul mood.

The teens look at each other from the spat from the guy. "What was that about"? Bobby asks Soundmis. "Yeah he clearly got mad about it". Wally said to Soundmis.

Soundmis looks at them. "Paul, some of the people on the island study the genre. However he is not as close to his genre like Cornelius is. He must have the idea that he is the chosen one to carry the genre of Rock and Roll. However he lacks things within his heart like friendship with others and true leadership". Soundmis said to them.

The teens nod as they understand now. "That guy must have a big ego to think that way". Diana said to Soundmis.

"Yeah plus if we had to put up with him, we probably wouldn't most of the battles". Vivian said to Soundmis.

"I agree plus we probably have trust issues with him". Laura said to Soundmis.

Soundmis nods to them as he sighs to them. "Indeed, Paul just do not understand why just yet". Soundmis said to them. Little did they know that Paul followed them to the maze.

As they got to a clearing, the teens see 11 colored pathways in a maze. The teens are in awe of the maze. "This is the maze. It looks like a giant super maze". Levi said to them.

Iris nods in agreement with Levi. "Yeah plus there is a pathway for each one of us". Iris said to them.

Robin looks at the maze with them. "The rhythm and beat of this is amazing, and yet we won't see each other until we make it out". Robin said to them.

"That is if you get out of it that is". Paul said to them.

The teens turn around to see the same guy from before. Soundmis frowns as he looks at Paul. "You should not be here unless you are fully close with your genre of music. Go back to the main village, Paul unless you want to face the consequences for this intrusion". Soundmis said to Paul.

Paul is holding a sword in his hands. "I want to challenge you to a dual, red. I want to see why the genre of Rock and Roll chosen you instead of me. If you refuse, you will be banished from the island, and I will take over the team that you so called to build with them". Paul said to them.

The teens are stunned by this as they look at Corey. "If you lose what will happen then"? Corey asks Paul.

Paul looks at Corey. "I will back off for now on". Paul said as he appears to be genuine about it.

Soundmis frowns as he does not buy that at all. "No such dual will take place Paul. I can see through your plan. You will lose your cool and your pride will be broken that will lead to a lifetime of revenge against him. Is that right Paul"? Soundmis asks Paul.

Paul grits his teeth as Soundmis figured out his motive so easily. "Nothing ever got passed you, Soundmis". Paul said to Soundmis. He leaves the area as the teens are stunned by what just happened.

Soundmis looks at the teens. " The test within the maze will find you. One more thing, the one that you bonded with is the easiest way to get to the test, but to get out you got to listen to the one that you didn't bond with. I wish good luck to you all". Soundmis said to the teens.

The teens nod as they went to their starting point. "I wonder what Soundmis meant by that"? Matt asks them. "I am not sure but we should get going". Corey said to them. As the teens walk into the maze, they are in for the toughest test yet.

Meanwhile back in the main village, Paul is furious about the fact that the dual does not take place. 'Soundmis thinks that he can decide whether or not the dual can happen. I have studied the genre for years and that guy in red is closer to the genre than I am. I will dual him in the city where the evil has been striking'. Paul thought to himself as he leaves the island.

End Chapter

Yeah this is the hidden island chapter. The colorful whirlpools that I included is just creative thinking outside of the box. Plus I thought a maze will be different that has not been done before in my ranger stories.

Anyways my mom is back on the transplant unit from the ICU last night weekend. Plus her blood count is still low, and she is working on getting her strength back.

Next Chapter: The Maze Part 1: The Tales of Two Friendships