Dino Charge: Merman Aqua Ranger
Back with another chapter three days after posting the last one. I had a snow day today from work so I decided to take advantage of it. Plus, this story is almost three years old and I feel it's time to finish this. Thanks to everyone for reading, reviewing, and favoriting this story. Enjoy!
Chapter 34: Silver Secret
The Rangers were working at the Dino Cafe when Chase was telling everyone about one of his friends that was stopping by to see him. But Shelby was the most excited since she shouted, "Rata? The N-Zed Boy? He's your friend?" Chase nodded and said, "Yeah, I met him when I went back home to New Zealand this past summer. We're mates. Look, they're adding another singer to the band. Ms. Morgan said that they could hold auditions he's just coming to check out the cafe. As well as meet Prince Phillip since he agreed to sponsor them for their next tour. That's it."
Zac and Phillip were watching the scene from a table nearby as Zac asked, "So why did you decide to help sponsor the N-Zed Boys? I didn't know you were a fan of their music." Phillip sighed and said, "Well, from what music I did hear they have great promise and since Chase told me they needed to hold auditions since they were down a member, I used the opportunity to help promote them." Zac looked at Phillip and asked, "Why do I get the feeling that Mimmi is making you do this?" Phillip blushed, then chuckled, "OK, OK, Mimmi did plead with me to help them out as a favor to her and Evie since you took those two and your Australian friends to their concert a couple months back. I want to prove to her that I can be a good boyfriend and give her whatever she wants. Like a prince should for his princess." Zac smirked and said, "Phillip, you don't always have to do big things to prove your worthiness to her. I think the curse breaking kiss proved that. Mimmi loves you no matter what. Slime and all." Phillip groaned and said, "It wasn't slime. It was mucus. And I thought I asked you to never to bring that up again." Zac laughed and said, "I'm just playing with you." Phillip nodded his head and asked, "Are you going to audition? You definitely have the voice for it." Zac shook his head and said, "No. Royal destiny, remember?" Phillip then said, "Of course. Silly me. How are your lessons going with your mother and Mimmi? She tells me that your mother thinks you two are almost ready since your powers have grown exponentially since your dad showed up and your control is almost at mastery." Zac sighed and said, "They're going great. Mimmi was correct in that statement. But that just means sone step closer to saying goodbye and going to my new underwater home." Phillip frowned and said, "I thought you accepted your heritage and your royalty." Zac nodded and said, "I do, but there's still one thing that is holding me down here. Well, two, since Ranger duties is one of them." Phillip realized, "Evie. You're afraid of leaving her behind forever. Even though she is your true love. As that was another curse breaking kiss to prove it." Zac sighed and said, "Yeah. I know she loves me no matter what, but she still has a life here. And the fact that when my mom was a water dragon, she took Evie's tail away forever. And even if there was someway to give her tail back, will she want to abandon everything here just for me?" Phillip put his arm around Zac and said, "I understand you fully. I have the same fears over Mimmi. Part of me wants to follow her wherever she goes. But I am the heir to my throne. It pains me that one day I have to choose between her and Zandar. But I think for now we should follow your advice you gave me long ago. Let fate decide and enjoy the time we have." Zac smiled and said, "I guess you're right for now. By the way, do you want to join me later at the Ocean Cafe back in Australia? Sirena is singing with David's band and Mimmi wanted me to come." Phillip nodded and said, "Absolutely. Any excuse to see her triumphs anything. But maybe we should also invite the others. It would be a nice treat to get away from Ranger duties for a while."
They looked over and saw Shelby try to follow Chase around in the kitchen asking more questions about Rate when Tyler interrupted, "He's just a singer. What's the big deal?" Shelby scoffed, walked out of the kitchen to where Tyler was sitting, and said, "Just a singer? He touches the hearts of a whole generation! He's so cute!" She turned around and bumped into Rata, who was walking up towards Chase. Chase saw the scene, stepped in, and said, "Wow, uh, Rata, this is Shelby. Rata, Shelby." Rata smiled down and said, "Lean back on one, two, three." Shelby stepped back and said, "I'm so sorry, Mr. Rata." Rata shook his head and said, "Please, call me Rata. Thanks for letting us hold auditions here today, guys. That's really cool." Koda walked out of the kitchen and said, "Maybe Shelby sing for you." Koda started to sing her song, but Shelby pushed Koda back into the kitchen. Rata smirked and said, "You really know how to make an entrance. We're looking at possibly adding a girl to the group, too, if any guys don't cut it. Maybe you should audition." "Really?" Shelby asked. "Me? I have written some music, and I love to car in my sing…I mean, sing in my car." Rata nodded and said, "So come and audition later today. I'd love to hear what you can do." Shelby nodded as Rata waved goodbye to Chase and made his way over to Phillip, who held out his hand for Rata to shake. Rata said, "It is an honor to meet you, Prince Phillip. And thank you again from the entire crew for your sponsorship. We don't know how to repay you." Phillip shook his head and said, "No need to worry about it. Your group has great potential that can help and affect millions around the world. And I know many people, including Zac here, are excited for auditioning for you guys." Zac turned his head and whispered, "Phillip, what are you doing?" Rata looked over at Zac and said, "You sing, mate?" Zac shuttered trying to say no, but Phillip beat him to it and said, "Oh yes, he doesn't like to take credit for anything, but I have heard him sing multiple times and he has a great hidden talent." Rata smiled at Zac and said, "Well, then, I can't wait to here it later today. Until then, Your Highness." Rata walked away while Zac whispered, "Phillip, why did you do that? I told you that I can't audition. One, I won't be able to be in the group due to future engagements. And two, that would be unfair to all the other contestants since my voice is only great due to my heritage." Phillip chuckled and said, "Oh, relax. It's just an audition. Enjoy the time you have. Plus, Evie would probably have a laugh and enjoy it immensely." Zac sighed and said, "Fine, but I will get you back one day." Phillip smirked and said, "I would like to see you try."
Suddenly the Rangers heard their communicators went off and Kendall was on the line saying, "I've got news." "Go ahead, Ms. Morgan," Riley answered. "Rangers," Kendall said. "You need to get to McCadden Forest right now. I've picked up a distress signal." "A distress signal?" Ivan asked. "From whom?" "It's the Silver Ranger," Kendall answered. "He's on Earth?" Phillip asked. Zac looked skeptical and said, "We need to remember to be on our guard. Lord Arcanon somehow got our data because of him. I don't trust him yet." Tyler nodded to Ms. Morgan and said, "We're on our way."
The Rangers ran out to the forest in question looking for any signs of the Silver Ranger. "He should be nearby," Tyler said. Suddenly they saw the Silver Ranger limp out from behind a tree as Koda shouted, "There!" "He's hurt!" Tyler said as the Rangers ran over to him. "Rangers!" The Silver Ranger shouted. "I've found you! Arcanon captured me. But I managed to break free from his evil clutches. We must go quickly before they catch up." "Of course, mate," Chase said. "Let's head back to the base." Zac held Chase back and said, "Hold on a second." He looked at the Silver Ranger and said, "We gave you all the data on our Megazords. How did Arcanon get his hands on it?" "Arcanon will do anything to capture the Energems," The Silver Ranger replied. "That's why he forced me to create the Dino Chargers. Fortunately, I retrieved all nine of them when I escaped. See?" He pulled them out and showed them to the Rangers, but Zac could tell that he was lying. "Hold it," Riley said. "Only nine, not ten?" "Ah, yes," The Silver Ranger replied. "I never created a Titano Charger." Zac narrowed his eyes and said, "If I recall, Arcanon dropped a Titano Charger that Riley found. The Titano Charger you say you never made. That means you are a big fat liar. I knew something was off about you when you contacted us." Suddenly the Silver Ranger laughed evilly and said, "You Rangers are smarter than we thought. And it seems nothing gets by you, merman. No matter." He pulled out his own Dino Morph Blaster as the Rangers started to back away with Ivan saying, "You conniving little…" "Time to meet my Titano Morph Blaster!" The Rangers quickly morphed just as the Silver Ranger fired his Blaster. Zac countered it with his Turn the Tide move and Tyler ran right up to the Silver Ranger and shouted, "You betrayed us!" Tyler threw out a punch, but the Silver Ranger caught his fist and threw Tyler up into the air and Tyler landed on the ground hard. "Tyler!" The other Rangers shouted. Zac growled, "You will pay for that!" He held out his hand and used the wind to hold the Silver Ranger in place with the evil Ranger saying, "What? I can't move!" Zac lifted him up in the air then slammed him hard to the ground saying, "See how that feels!" "Arcanon must've brainwashed him!" Riley suggested. The Silver Ranger got up and said, "See how you like this! Silver Charge Up! Silver Strike!" He launched the attack at the Rangers and hit them head on, knocking them to the ground. "Silver Ranger so strong!" Koda said. Zac summoned his Ankylo Hammer and stood up shouting, "But so am I! Ankylo Hammer! Lightning Strike!" He summoned lightning to his Hammer and slammed it as hard as he could towards the Silver Ranger and knocked him down. The Silver Ranger got up and glared at Zac and said, "You are beginning to annoy me, Aqua Ranger. I will finish you and deliver you to Lord Arcanon myself."
He started to charge at Zac but then grabbed his head in pain with the Rangers looking at him In confusion. Zac focused his mind to the Silver Ranger's head and heard a voice cry, "Stop this, Doomwing! You will not hurt them!" "What?" Zac said. The Silver Ranger demorphed showing that it was Doomwing under the mantle as the monster shouted, "Must maintain control." "Look," Phillip said. "He's starting to transform." And sure enough, Doomwing transformed into another bird monster with blue feathers and wings. Shelby pulled out her Dino Morpher and shouted, "Who are you? Don't move!" Zac ran in front of her and shouted, "Shelby, stop! He stopped that attack on us." He turned to the monster in question and said, "We won't hurt you. I can sense you are good unlike your other half. I heard your thoughts. Thank you for stopping him. But who are you?" The monster held up his hand and said, "I am Zenowing, a friend. That other half you all saw was Doomwing. Arcanon cursed me to share a body with him. But he is evil. I want to help you! I am the true Silver Ranger." "Two beings in the same body?" Chase asked. Zac thought for a moment and said, "It's just like Heckyl and Snide. I heard two voices in his head like I did yours. Two beings fighting for control." "Prove it," Tyler said. "Hand over the Silver Energem." "I wish I could," Zenowing said. "But Doomwing has the Energem locked in his sword. So only he can morph into the Silver Ranger. I am powerless to stop him." Zac looked at Zenowing and said, "I believe you, and I know I speak for the other Rangers on that." Everyone else nodded as Tyler said, "Then we have to find a way to separate the two of you."
Suddenly Zenowing shouted, "Get back, Rangers! Doomwing's taking over again! Oh, I can't control it!" He then transformed into Doomwing who said, "You're weak, Zenowing! Just like these Rangers!" He then flew and grabbed Tyler and Zac and flew off with them and slammed them into the hillside. "Tyler! Zac!" Shelby shouted. Doomwing trapped both Tyler and Zac with his sword and said, "Mark my words! All your Energems will be ours!" He secretly put a small device on Tyler's communicator as Tyler shouted, "Get off of me!" Doomwing chuckled, "My pleasure!" and threw Tyler back down to the other Rangers. Doomwing looked over at Zac and said, "As for you, you are now the prisoner of Lord Arcanon." "Let the prince go!" Ivan shouted. Zac's eyes glowed underneath his helmet and shouted, "Not going to happen, Doomwing!" He put his hands on Doomwing's arms and used his heating powers and started to burn Doomwing who howled in pain. Zac held on shouting, "Give your master my regards!" He then threw Doomwing off of him far into the forest using the wind for assistance. He then fell to the ground and landed near Tyler. The other Rangers ran over as Riley shouting, "Tyler, Zac, are you two OK?" Tyler nodded as Ivan kneeled to Zac and said, "I am glad to see that His Highness is all right. Along with Sir Tyler." Zac nodded and said, "I'm fine. My hands hurt a little though since I had to turn up the heat more than I normally do so that I could get him off of me." Phillip helped Zac up and said, "At least you drove him off for now." Tyler pulled out his communicator and said to Kendall, "Ms. Morgan? We've got bad news. We're heading back to the base now. Hey, what the…" He saw the device that Doomwing put on his communicator and cocked his head in confusion.
They raced back to the Ranger base. They walked in as Koda was saying, "We have to help Zenowing and get the Silver Energem." "Once we do," Ivan added. "We'll have all ten. And then our work will be done." Everyone nodded with Zac nodding solemnly as he thought back to what he and Phillip discussed earlier. Keeper appeared and said, "I'm so relieved to hear that Zenowing is alive. A long time ago, he was my apprentice. I would trust him with my life." Kendall looked over and saw Tyler putting his communicator in a nearby aquarium and she shouted, "What are you.." But Tyler shushed her as he pulled his hand out and closed the tank. He walked over and said, "Guys, Doomwing put a listening device on my Dino Com." Phillip smirked and said, "Very observant Sir Tyler. Good call." "Why he do that?" Koda asked. Ivan looked in the aquarium seeing the device and said, "I see, Arcanon wants to hear our plan." "Right," Tyler said. "So we leave it in there until we have a plan that we want him to hear." "Right," Riley said. "So, in the meantime, the real plan is to figure out a way to split Zenowing and Doomwing apart." Phillip looked at Zac and asked, "Could the moon song you used to free Mr. Navarro of his curse work?" Zac thought for a moment and then said, "Unfortunately no. One, today is not a full moon when the spell would be at its strongest. And two, it's too close to the new moon for it to be powerful enough to break it." Kendall thought for a moment then said, "But you two did give me an idea of something I could put in a device that might just work."
Over on Sledge's ship, Wrench was working the signal to the device Doomwing put on Tyler's Dino Com and said, "Great news! The bug you planted is working perfectly!" He turned it on and sounds of water came out of the device. "All I hear is water!" Doomwing shouted. "Where are they?" "Uh," Wrench said. "They're by a stream so that the merman could swim, or in the bathroom." Doomwing chuckled, "They'll be making a plan soon. And when they do, I'll crush them! And bring that merman to Lord Arcanon." "Really," Ursula said behind him. "You did have him in your grasp. And he slipped from it." "But he burned me!" Doomwing shouted. "And he was strong, strong enough to push me far away!" "There's your problem," Ursula said. "You tried to take him while he had all of his strength. You need to weaken him so he can't fight back." Ursula walked away muttering, "Imbecile."
Back at the Ranger base, Kendall was putting some finishing touches on her new device saying, "The energy from these light crystals that are in each split emitter will meet in the middle. The burst it creates should be able to split Doomwing and Zenowing apart." Tyler put a plant covered rock in the middle and said, "So, the plant is Doomwing, and it's captured the rock, Zenowing." Tyler, Chase, Koda, Riley, Ivan, Zac, and Phillip lined up the emitters as Kendall said, "Stand back, everyone." Everyone stepped backwards and she pushed a button powering up the device. It glowed and shined its four lights to the plant rock and split the plant from the rock. "It worked!" Tyler shouted. "Rock is free!" Koda shouted. "Very impressive, Ms. Morgan," Ivan said. "I can see how it is similar to the moon spell," Zac said. "You are using the light energy from these crystals and focusing them, like I use moon energy for the spell." Riley picked up an emitter and said, "It'll take a while, but we gotta amp up the power. Hopefully, it'll work." Kendall looked over at Riley and said, "While you do that, I'm gonna plan the ambush." Phillip looked down at his watch and said, "I should head upstairs and take my spot for the auditions. Chase, Koda, Sir Ivan, I would suggest the same." The three boys nodded as Zac said, "I am going to clear my mind a bit before I get this over with. Thanks again, Phillip." Phillip smirked as he, Chase, Koda, and Ivan walked out of the lab and Zac walked over to the moon pool and dove in, transforming into his merman self and relaxed gliding over the water.
Kendall, Riley, and Tyler got to work on the emitters when they heard Shelby singing with her nose plugged as they looked over and saw Shelby doing some singing exercises. Kendall walked over and asked, "Shelby? Are you OK?" Shelby nodded and said, "Um, I need to learn to sing and dance in about an hour." Tyler walked behind a shelf to listen in on the conversation as Kendall snatched Shelby's book to stop her singing and sit down saying, "Speak to me." Shelby sighed happily and said, "Rata, the N-Zed boy, he thinks I should audition." "Oh, good grief," Kendall said. "What?" Shelby asked. "You think I'm crazy?" Kendall nodded and said, "Yes! You are crazy. Along with a million other screaming fans of the N-Zed Boys. I studied music for three years. You don't need a book. You need me." She stood up and dragged Shelby off to a side cave to practice. "Now," Kendall said. "Follow me." They proceeded to do vocal exercises with Tyler watching on.
Tyler sighed to himself. He was jealous of how Shelby was going all gaga for Rata. "How can I compete with that?" He thought. He turned to walk away when he heard a voice singing from the moon pool. He realized it was Zac. He walked in and heard Zac singing a song to himself while floating in the moon pool in his merman form singing:
In this world we're all alone,
You know I love my island home.
We'll make this right,
Find our way through this mystery!
I just wanna be, swimmin' in the sea,
It's just you and me forever, ever, ever
I just wanna be with you feeling free
It's my destiny forever and ever and ever
Together, forever, together lying in the sun.
Together, forever, together just be you and me
I just wanna be….
Tyler knelt to the ground next to the edge of the water and shouted, "Please teach me how to sing and dance!" Zac gasped and straightened up quickly splashing water everywhere. He turned to Tyler and said, "What?" "Please," Tyler said with pleading eyes. "Teach me how to sing and dance." Zac cocked his head and asked, "You want to audition? Seriously?" Tyler nodded as Zac sighed and asked, "Why come to me for help? Shelby is also auditioning and she could give you some pointers…" "NO!" Tyler shouted then cleared his throat and said, "No. She's busy rehearsing with Ms. Morgan and I didn't want to bother them. I heard you singing and I thought you could help me. You have a awesome voice and I bet you have some dance moves." Zac sighed and said, "Well, Evie and I did take some dance classes….Fine. I will help you. But not here. I will get out, dry myself, and we can head to the park for some fresh air. And space." Tyler grinned and said, "Thank you so much, Zac." Zac nodded as he pulled himself out and dried himself with his heating powers and the two boys walked out of the base and headed to the park.
"OK," Zac said as he was discussing what Tyler should do for the audition. "Do you want to sing one of their songs? Or something more original?" Tyler cocked his head and Zac sighed, "OK. Let's maybe do one of the N-Zed Boys songs. Now from what I have seen, they do dance a particular way. Here, let me demonstrate." He started to sing one of their pop hits, moving gracefully like a member of a boy band would. He finished and said, "OK? That's how you audition to be an N-Zed Boy. Oh, hop up, Tyler. The crowd's calling for you. Tyler! Tyler! Tyler! Tyler!" "Zac!" Tyler shouted. "Please don't say the word crowd. I have stage fright." Zac stared at him and said, "OK. Nothing to worry about here. It's just me and the fresh air." Tyler took a deep breath and started to sing, but he was very off key. Zac stopped him and said, "Stop, stop. You sound off key." Tyler huffed, "Thanks a lot! Like my day couldn't get worse." Zac smirked and Tyler looked at him and said, "What?" Zac shook his head and said, "Come on, Tyler. Let's sit over here. We need to talk." He lead Tyler over to a nearby bench and said, "Look, you are trying to impress Shelby. And she went gaga over Rata when he visited earlier. I know jealousy when I see it." Tyler scoffed, "That's ridiculous!" Zac shook his head and said, "Really? You're talking to the guy who had a jealous mermaid use a siren song on him. Look, what's ridiculous is you auditioning to be a N-Zed Boy. I have seen the way you look at Shelby. I can feel it. You should just tell Shelby how you really feel. Her reaction may surprise you." Tyler sighed and asked, "How did you tell Evie how you felt?" Zac thought for a moment and said, "To be honest, I was probably a little nervous. I have known her for most of my life. We were best friends. I was worried that our friendship might get ruined if I told her that I wanted to be more than friends. But luckily she felt the same. And I am thankful for every moment I have spent with her. And hopefully I will be able to spend even more with her in the future." He sighed sadly with Tyler cocking his head in confusion. Zac shook his head and said, "Never mind. Come on. We need to get to that audition. And I need to give Phillip a piece of my mind for making me do it."
The waiting room outside of the cafe was chaos. Many of the people waiting were anxious, giddy, or crying if they felt they were horrible during their audition. A woman came up calling for Tyler and Tyler meekly put his hand up and followed the woman to the cafe. As he rounded the corner, he heard a pretty voice and he looked up and saw Shelby singing one of N-Zed Boys' songs as she was doing her audition. Tyler was entranced by her voice. She finished and everyone in the room clapped for her. Chase, Koda, and Ivan were in the kitchen clapping while Phillip was sitting behind the N-Zed Boys clapping. Rata stood up and said, "Very nice, Shelby, you've really got it going on." Shelby blushed and said, "Thank you, Rata." The casting woman then spoke up, "Next up, Tyler Navarro." Shelby turned and stared at Tyler shocked. She walked up to him and asked, "You're auditioning?" "Yeah, so?" Tyler asked. "But you have stage fright!" Shelby reminded him. Tyler gulped and walked up to the stage. The music started and Tyler tried to sing, but choked on his eyes. "Are you up for this, mate?" Rata asked. Zac crept up behind Shelby from the entrance as he was called next and saw what was happening. Shelby suddenly grabbed another microphone and said, "Actually, he's better with duets. I can sing with him. You don't mind, do you?" Rata shrugged and said, "Let's hear it." "Just give us one second," Shelby said as she turned to Tyler. She smiled and said, "Here's the key to stage fright. Just imagine they're all pineapples and not scary people." Tyler closed his eyes and took a few deep breathes, but then he heard Zac in his head saying, "Let Shelby be your guide. Just you, her, and the fresh air." Tyler turned to Zac who smirked. Shelby looked at the crew and said, "Music, please." The DJ started the song back and Shelby and Tyler got right into it, staying on key, dancing around, just enjoying the time with each other. They were both smiling when the song was over and everyone was clapping. "Really nice," Rata said. "Made me wanna jump in there and sing harmony." Tyler and Shelby nodded their thanks and walked over to the Rangers sitting in the kitchen. "That was excellent!" Chase said. Koda ran out of the kitchen and said, "I wanna go, too!" But Ivan grabbed his arm and said, "Not a good idea, Sir Koda."
The casting woman turned to Zac who was waiting in the wings and was handed a microphone. Zac stepped onto the stage as Rata said, "Ready to go?" Zac shot a quick glare at Phillip who was smirking behind the group then said to Rata, "Actually before we start, I want to sing something different for you guys. If that's OK." Rata looked at his two group mates who nodded then Rata looked to Zac and said, "That's fine. Give us what you got." Zac ran down and whispered his song choice in the DJ's ear. The DJ nodded as Zac ran back up to the stage. Zac nodded and the music started to play and Zac started to sing:
Hey, I'm a believer
And gravity's letting go of me tonight
You, came out of nowhere
When everything was passing by at the speed of light
So hold my hand and never let me go
Take a leap of faith into the unknown
I am flying, my heart is taking over
The world is flashing by
Higher, higher, higher
I will follow wherever it might take us
Chasing through the sky
Higher, higher, higher
Oh I know, it can be scary
You bet is all when your heart is on the line
But oh, baby don't worry
Just hold my hand and never let me go
I am flying, my heart is taking over
The world is flashing by
Higher, higher, higher
I will follow wherever it might take us
Chasing through the stars
Higher, higher, higher
You take me higher
I hold you as were shooting through the atmosphere
Around us everything disappears, oh woah woah oh
I am flying, my heart is taking over
The world is flashing by
I am flying, my heart is taking over
The world is flashing by
Higher, higher, higher
I will follow wherever it might take us
Chasing through the sky
Higher, higher, higher
I am flying, my heart is taking over
The world is flashing by
Higher, higher, higher
I will follow wherever it might take us
Chasing through the sky
Higher, higher, higher, oh woah
The entire audience was entranced by Zac's voice. Zac's mind was calm the entire time and was thinking of Evie, pretending he was singing the song for her. When he finished, the entire crowd stood up and applauded loudly. Chase even gave a loud whistle. Zac bowed to his audience. Phillip gave him a knowing look and smiled widely. Rata then said, "Wow. That was amazing. I commend you for taking the risk of choosing a different song from ours. Well done." Zac smiled and said, "Thank you." He jumped down and ran into the kitchen where the other Rangers were waiting. They all rushed to hug him in congratulations as Ivan kneeled and said, "Marvelous performance, Your Highness." Zac smiled and said, "Thanks, Ivan. But I think Tyler and Shelby did better than me." Tyler and Shelby looked at him like he had three heads as Shelby said, "Are you kidding me? That was perfection! But why did you sing a different song?" Zac chuckled and said, "Because I wanted to prove a point I guess. I didn't want to audition anyway and I wanted to sing from the heart." Suddenly their Dino Coms went off and Kendall was on the other end saying, "The split emitters are ready. Meet Riley and me at McCadden Forest." The Rangers nodded and Zac sent a telepathic message to Phillip alerting him of the situation. He excused himself from the N-Zed Boys and the Rangers ran out of the kitchen and toward McCadden Forest.
Once everyone met up in McCadden Forest, Kendall laid out a map and went over the plan saying, "OK, team. This is the plan to ambush Doomwing. We need the four split emitters placed precisely in these locations. Tyler? Here is where you'll wait. Doomwing will have to come in this way. If he transforms, then we can split him. Go." The Rangers nodded as Chase, Koda, Riley, and Ivan went to the four locations to set up the split emitters. Kendall motioned for Zac and Phillip to follow her leaving Tyler and Shelby to themselves. Phillip turned back and asked, "What about them? Shouldn't they follow us?" Zac looked back seeing the two awkwardly standing near each other. He smirked, looked back to Phillip, and said, "I think we should leave them be for now. Might ruin the moment." Phillip cocked his head in confusion and Zac said, "I'll tell you later."
Meanwhile, Tyler looked over at Shelby and said, "Your audition today was really, really awesome." "Oh," Shelby replied. "So was yours." Tyler shook his head and said, "I was terrible." Shelby laughed and said, "I'm not talking about your singing. I'm talking about your courage. You were scared to death, but you got up there and sang anyway. I don't know how you did it." Tyler sighed, gathered his courage, and said, "I did it because…I thought you, uh…" Shelby cocked her head and asked, "You thought I what?" Tyler took a deep breath and said, "You were so gaga over Rata the N-Zed Boy, I just thought maybe, if I could sing, you'd like me, too." Shelby blushed and said, "Tyler, you found the bug the Silver Ranger planted on your Dino Com. You risked your life to protect Zac from your own father, twice. And now you're about to fight Doomwing, just to give us a chance to set Zenowing free. Don't you see? Even if you never sang or danced, to me, you're a total rock star." Tyler looked up with awe seeing the truth in her eyes. She liked him, like he did with her. He looked down and saw the hand she put on his chest then looked back up at her. They were about to lean in when Koda interrupted, "What are you doing?" Tyler and Shelby jumped backwards as Tyler said, "Nothing. Just, uh, we were looking for you! And here you are! Yeah! Thanks, man!" Zac saw this and walked up to whack Koda on the arm, making Koda rub his arm in confusion. "Way to ruin the moment, Koda," Zac whispered. Tyler and Shelby stared at Zac and Shelby said, "What?" Zac smirked at her and winked at Tyler and whispered, "It's OK. You'll get another chance later."
Kendall walked back over and said, "The split emitters are ready. This could be very dangerous for you, Tyler." Tyler sighed and said, "As long as I don't have to sing, I'm ready. Here goes nothing." Riley handed Tyler a jar that had his Dino Com with the listening device on it. He spoke into it saying, "Shelby, I am going after Doomwing. He's got to be near McCadden Forest." Kendall was holding up cue cards for Tyler to read. Shelby then read on, "But, Tyler, you'll be vulnerable without the team. Maybe I should go with you." "Or me," Zac added. "You're going to need my merman strength." He looked at Kendall and said to her telepathically, "Sorry, Ms. Morgan, but your writing needs work." Kendall glared at him while Tyler continued, "No! I must do this on my own. I'm dong whatever it takes!"
On Sledge's ship, Wrench, Doomwing, and Lord Arcanon were listening in, with Ursula hearing from outside the room. Arcanon turned off the device and said, "Excellent work, Doomwing." Doomwing chuckled, "You'll soon have the Red Energem, Lord Arcanon, and then, the rest!" "The universe will finally be mine!" Arcanon shouted. "You forgot one thing," Ursula said from her position outside the room. The three monsters turned to her as she continued, "What about my nephew? What is this birdbrain going to do about him?" Doomwing laughed and said, "When I get my hands on another Energem, I will use both to bring him to his knees and deliver him to Lord Arcanon." Ursula giggled and said, "Good luck with that. However, Arcanon, should your little pet bird fail, I'll be waiting to make a deal with you."
Tyler took the device off of his Dino Com and threw it as far as he could and said, "Doomwing should be here soon. Better get into position." "Be careful," Shelby warned. Tyler gave her a smile and said, "I will Shelbs." Tyler ran down the hill to get into position. Zac looked between Tyler and Shelby and smirked saying, "He's got it bad if he already gave her a nickname." Phillip looked at Zac and said, "Wait. You think…" Zac waved his hand and said, "I'll tell you later." The other Rangers minus Kendall morphed into their Power Ranger armor and crouched down behind a rock and waited for the plan to start.
Tyler stopped walking when he saw Doomwing walking towards him. "There's Doomwing!" Shelby said. Riley shushed her so that Doomwing wouldn't hear her. Tyler took a deep breath as Doomwing said, "So kind of you to personally bring me an Energem." "I'm leaving here with two Energems!" Tyler retorted. Doomwing laughed and said, "You're not leaving here at all!" Tyler pulled out his Dino Charger and activated it. Both he and Doomwing then ran towards each other both shouting, "Unleash the power!" both morphing into Power Rangers. Doomwing immediately got the upper hand and used a Silver Strike to knock Tyler down. "Tyler!" Shelby shouted and tried to stand, but Ivan and Phillip pulled her back down with Kendall saying, "Not yet, Shelby. Tyler has to wear him down first, so he'll transform into Zenowing." "I know it's not easy, Shelby," Zac added. "But we need to put our trust in Tyler. Even though I really want to go down and help him right now." Doomwing charged at Tyler and said, '"I'm just getting started!" He landed a few punches on Tyler, but Tyler shook those off and said, "Now it's my turn!" He jumped into the air and threw a punch at Doomwing, but Doomwing met him with his own punch that overpowered Tyler's and knocked Tyler backwards to the ground. Doomwing laughed and said, "Now you know why they call me Doomwing!" He unmorphed and held up his sword and shouted, "I'll finish you, grab your Energem, and combine its power with mine to bring your teammates down. Including your merman friend for the taking. Goodbye, Red Ranger!"
He charged in and was about to strike, however he stopped mid strike as the transformation was starting to happen. Doomwing groaned, "No! Zenowing! Not now!" Riley looked over at Kendall and said, "Get ready!" Tyler looked up and said, "He's starting to transform! Ms. Morgan! Do it!" Kendall hit the button and the split emitters activated, hitting Doomwing. "What's happening?" Doomwing shouted. Sure enough, both Doomwing and Zenowing were starting to split apart, however the power of the split emitters was starting to tamper out. "Oh no!" Riley shouted. "The crystals in the emitters are losing power. We need more to make this work." Zac stood up and said, "I can give it power." Ivan looked up and said, "But Your Highness! We don't know what that would do to you." Zac looked down and said, "I can focus my energy through my Energem and strengthen the moon spell since on its own it's too weak based on the current moon cycle. I have to do something if we want Zenowing free." Phillip stood up and said, "Go. Hurry!" Zac nodded as he ran down to the site where Doomwing and Tyler were. He stopped and closed his eyes, focusing his energy through his Energem and sure enough, he started to glow light blue. He opened his eyes, raised his hands towards Doomwing and the beams from the split emitters holding him, and started the moon spell:
Moonlight, gleam and glow
Let your power shine
Make the clock reverse
Bring back what once was mine
Heal what has been hurt
Change the fate's design
Save what has been lost
Bring back what once was mine
What once was mine
As Zac was singing, energy shot from him towards the split emitters and Doomwing, making the power grow and complete the split of Doomwing and Zenowing. As Zac finished, both monsters were split and an explosion blew Tyler, Zac, Zenowing, and Doomwing away from the site to to the ground, Zac demorphing from exhaustion and falling unconscious. "Yes!" Shelby said. "It worked!" Phillip looked down and saw Zac lying on the ground not moving and said, "We need to get down there. Zac needs help!" The group got up from their hiding place and started to run down. Doomwing got up and said, "Curse you, Rangers!" as he looked toward Tyler and Zenowing as they both landed nearby each other. "You may have released Zenowing, but I still have the Silver Energem!" He looked behind him and saw Zac lying on the ground nearby not moving as the other Rangers were running down to help their friends. "Tyler!" Shelby shouted as she ran to him and helped him up. "You're OK!" Tyler nodded and said, "Yeah, I'm fine. But Zac…he…" Doomwing laughed and said, "And it looks like I will be walking away from here with a prize after all. This merman is defenseless and ripe for the taking!" "No!" Ivan shouted as he shot forward with his sword but Doomwing unleashed a powerful slash from his sword and struck Ivan sending him backwards. Doomwing chuckled, turned towards Zac, and walked toward him saying, "You are mine, Aqua Ranger!" Suddenly Zenowing used his wings and flew up and landed in between Doomwing and Zac saying, "You will go no further! And this boy is not going with you!" Doomwing looked back and saw the other Rangers running towards him and he groaned running away from them. "Doomwing's leaving!" Riley shouted. "Don't let him escape!" Zenowing shouted. "But what about…" Phillip started to say until Zenowing interrupted him by bending down and picking Zac into his arms bridal style and said, "Don't worry. I will look after the boy. You need to stop Zenowing." "Go on," Kendall said. "I've got these two." "Let's go!" Chase shouted as the rest of the Rangers ran off towards where Doomwing ran off to while Kendall ran over to Zenowing holding Zac.
Arcanon chuckled from his spot on Sledge's ship and said, "The Rangers are about to face a bigger problem." He activated the Megna Beam and made Doomwing grow giant size. "Let's fight fire with firepower!" Tyler shouted. Everyone summoned all the Zords to battle as Doomwing shouted, "This chicken's gonna sewer you!" He raised his sword to squash the Rangers below, but he heard a roar and turned to see all of the Dino Zords as they fired a blast at him knocking him down. Tyler activated the Dino Charge Ultrazord and activated Dino Super Drive Mode. They jumped into the cockpit as Tyler shouted, "Let's pluck this turkey!" Phillip looked over and said, "I think Zac is right about your puns, Tyler." Doomwing laughed and said, "I'll tear your Zords apart!" He charged in and sound his sword at the Ultrazord. The Rangers countered with a Dino Head Spike. Koda then said, "Let's use Kendall's new attack!" Tyler nodded and shouted, "Titano Cannon. Lock on target!" "Titano Cannon, Final Strike!" The Rangers shouted as they blasted Doomwing. He shrunk back to normal size as the Rangers shouted, "Monster extinct!" Doomwing growled and said, "You half-waits! I'm defeated! But not destroyed! You'll never get the Silver Energem! No one is safe. Not even your precious merman!" He laughed evilly and disappeared. The Rangers jumped out of the Ultrazord and down to Kendall and Zenowing who was still carrying Zac. "How is he?" Phillip asked. Zenowing answered, "He is breathing but completely drained. He needs to reenergize quickly before there's any permanent damage." Kendall thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea. We need to get back to the base quickly."
Back on Sledge's ship, Lord Arcanon was yelling at Doomwing saying, "Fool! The Energem bonded with Zenowing because he was good! But you are evil! You'll never morph into a Ranger!" Doomwing pulled out the Silver Energem from his sword and said, "Yes, I can! I'll show you!" He thrust his sword into the air and shouted, "Unleash the power!" but nothing happened. Poisandra and Curio laughed from the side with Poisandra saying, "How pathetic!" Lord Arcanon sighed and said, "When you could morph, you had great value to me, but now you are worthless!" Doomwing groaned, "Lord Arcanon, I can still fight!" Poisandra laughed, "This big, bad bird couldn't win a pillow fight!" Doomwing growled as Poisandra and Curio continued to laugh at him. He ran out of the bridge with Poisandra and Curio following him. Arcanon sighed as Ursula appeared and said, "Tough day?" Arcanon turned to face her and said, "Perhaps. But I no longer put my trust in that bird." Ursula giggled and said, "Poor birdy. But no matter. Are you now willing to make a deal with me?" Lord Arcanon sighed and asked, "What do you purpose?" Ursula smirked and said, "As I told you, my nephew is more powerful than he seems. However, even if you take him and those other Rangers out of the equation, there is still one major thing standing in your way from ruling this planet." "And what would that be?" Arcanon asked. "My brother," Ursula said. "King Triton, ruler of the seven seas and the father to that Ranger you want so badly. If you lend me some of the Dark Energem's power, I will help you get rid of the final piece that is standing in your way. And the planet will be all yours for the taking. Do we have a deal?" She held out her hand for Arcanon to shake. Lord Arcanon thought for a moment then said, "You have a deal," and he shook her hand." Ursula giggled and said, "Wise choice." But Lord Arcanon gripped her hand tightly and said, "But if you double cross me, I'll show you the full power of the Dark Energem to end your existence." Ursula sighed and said, "Fine. Now, I know the perfect way to start. By finding out where my nephew's weakness is hiding. Did I forget to mention that he has a twin sister as well as a girl that holds his heart?"
Back at the base, the Rangers plus Zenowing ran in with Zac still unconscious in Zenowing's arms. "Keeper!" Kendall shouted. Keeper then appeared and looked at Zenowing and said, "Zenowing! I'm glad you are free, my friend." Zenowing nodded and said, "Nice to see you again. But now is not the time to play catch up. This boy used up his energy to help split me from Doomwing. He needs to be reenergized and quickly." Keeper nodded and said, "Take him into that cave there. There is a moon pool in it. Lay him in it and I will do the rest." Zenowing nodded as he walked into the cave with the others following him. He lowered Zac into the moon pool and saw Zac transform into his merman form. Keeper knelt down and waved his staff over Zac and made his Energem appear. The Energem glowed brightly and covered Zac with its glow. After a few seconds, Zac opened his eyes and took several deep breathes and looked around seeing everyone hovering over him. "Where am I?" Zac asked. "What happened? Did it work?" Keeper nodded and pointed to Zenowing and said, "Your efforts helped power the devices Kendall made and freed Zenowing. But it severely drained your Energem and you for that matter. You are in the moon pool back at our base. The water is helping reenergize you and I brought out your Energem and reenergized it to help. You did a brave thing today risking your life to help an old friend. As well as you, Tyler, for facing down Doomwing alone." Zenowing nodded and said, "I thank all of you deeply you for risking your lives to help split me from Doomwing. You, merman prince, have my gratitude for risking your life to break the curse. As well as you, Red Ranger, for risking your life too." Zac looked down and saw his tail and said, "Oh. You don't seem surprised by this." Zenowing shook his head as Koda whispered, "Oh. I wanted to pour water on his head." Chase whacked Koda in the arm and whispered, "Not the point, Koda." Zenowing said, "Like Keeper, I am familiar with several life forms such as yourself. Plus I could hear everything Doomwing heard so I know who you are and what you are capable of. But know this; like Heckyl and Snide, Lord Arcanon will stop at nothing until you are his prisoner. Be on your guard." Zac nodded as he turned and propped his elbows onto the edge. Zenowing stood up and said, "Arcanon still has the Dark Energem." "Then our worst fears are true," Kendall said. "Yes," Zenowing said. "Arcanon is in control, and he'll stop at nothing to steal the Energems!"
Later on, the Rangers went up the cafe to hear the results of the audition. Rata stood up and said, "Hey, thanks for being patient. I'm proud to announce that the newest member of the N-Zed Boys is Marla Stevens!" The crowd applauded as the girl in question stood up and cheered. Koda came up behind Tyler, Shelby, and Zac and said, "Sorry." Zac turned to Koda and said, "It's OK. I didn't want to join them anyway. I just sang for the fun of it." Rata came over to Tyler and Shelby and said, "I wish we could add two singers, but we only need one. You two are really great together." He turned to Zac and said, "As for you, we were seriously thinking about picking you since you sounded amazing, but Phillip actually stepped in and said that you weren't interested." Zac cocked his head and said, "What?" Phillip stepped forward and said, "It's true. I told them that I forced you to audition and I knew that you would have said no if you were asked. Plus I told them that you already had big plans for your future that didn't involve singing." Zac sighed and said, "Thanks, Phillip." Phillip smiled as Rata said, "But don't waste your talent. You have some serious singing skills." He then stepped in front of Shelby and said, "So, we're pretty much done here. Any chance of maybe you wanted to catch a movie later?" Shelby sighed and said, "That's sweet, but, um, actually, I'm really busy, Rata. Thanks though." He stepped away from him and stood next to Tyler to prove her point. "OK," Rata said. "Cheers." He walked away and Shelby whispered to Tyler, "I'm already hanging out with the rock star." Tyler laughed and reached down to hold her hand. Zac then stepped forward and said, "Speaking of rock star, since the auditions are over, how about we go to a concert ourselves? Sirena is performing with her boyfriend, David, and his band at the Ocean Cafe back home. Wanna grab the others and go? I bet Phillip would appreciate seeing Mimmi." Phillip blushed and cleared his throat in embarrassment. Tyler chuckled and said, "Sounds great. Let's go."
They found Chase, Koda, Riley, and Ivan and had Keeper warp them to the Gold Coast. They walked to the pier where the Ocean Cafe was and Zac said, "Wait here a minute. I want to surprise them first. Phillip will come in first then the rest of you can." The group nodded as Zac turned and walked into the cafe. Sirena was up on the stage with David practicing, Mimmi was sitting with Nixie and Ordina, and Evie was hanging out with Cam and his girlfriend Carly. Carly saw Zac come in out of the corner of her eyes and tapped Evie on the shoulder. Evie turned around and saw Zac walking in. She ran to him and threw her arms around him shouting, "Zac! You're here!" Mimmi, Ordina, and Nixie looked up from their table and ran over, as well as Sirena and David ran over to greet Zac. Mimmi threw her arms around Zac and mentally said, "I missed you. Are you OK? I felt what happened earlier. And I told Evie and she started to freak out and…" Zac chuckled and mentally told her, "I'm fine. All healed up. With the help of Keeper and Zenowing. I'll tell you later when David and Carly are not in our company." Mimmi pulled back and said, "Did Phillip come with you by chance?" Carly grinned and said, "Yes, I have heard all about this secret boyfriend of yours. Can't wait to meet him." "Then you are in for a surprise," Ordina said. Carly cocked her head as Zac shouted, "You can come in, Phillip." Sure enough Phillip walked into the cafe all princely as Carly and David's jaws dropped as they knew who he was when they laid eyes on him. Mimmi ran over and hugged him tight saying, "You're here!" Phillip pulled back and gave her a quick peck on the lips saying, "I wouldn't miss a visit with you in the world." He turned and saw David and Carly standing there in awe and said, "Ah. Let me introduce myself. Prince Phillip III of Zandar. Glad to meet you both at last." David gulped and bowed awkwardly and said, "It's an honor, Your Highness. I can't believe you came here to hear me and Sirena play." Phillip chuckled and said, "The pleasure is all mine." Nixie chuckled and asked, "Any more surprises from you, Zac?" Zac smirked and said, "The rest of you can come in now." Tyler, Chase, Koda, Riley, Shelby, and Ivan walked into the cafe as Zac said, "My friends all heard about Sirena and David and wanted to come. Carly, David, meet Tyler, Chase, Koda, Riley, Shelby, and Ivan." Ivan stepped forward and took Carly's hand and kissed it saying, "Sir Ivan of Zandar, at your service, my lady." Carly blushed and said, "Nice to meet all of you." Cam cleared his throat and said, "Nice to see all of you again. Even you, Ivan." Ivan chuckled and said, "Ah yes. I do recall the last time I accompanied Zac back here. You wouldn't let go of my sword." Cam chuckled nervously as Sirena said, "It's great to have you all here. The concert is about to start." She and David walked back onto the stage and the music started to play. Everyone walked up to the stage with the other people in the cafe and Sirena started to sing,
I've got a special power
That I'm not afraid to use
Every waking hour
I discover something new
So come on this is my adventure
This is my fantasy
It's all about living in the ocean
Being wild and free
Coz I'm no ordinary girl
I'm from the deep blue underworld
Land or sea
I've got the power if I just believe
Coz I'm no ordinary girl
I'm from the deep blue underworld
Land or sea the world's my oyster I'm the pearl
No ordinary girl
We've got to stick together
Cause the best things come in three
I want it to last forever
All the magic and fun at sea
So come on this is our adventure
There's no telling where we'll go
But all I want is to live amongst the H2O
Coz I'm no ordinary girl
I'm from the deep blue underworld
Land or sea
I've got the power if I just believe
Coz I'm no ordinary girl
I'm from the deep blue underworld
Land or sea the world's my oyster I'm the pearl
No ordinary girl
Come along it just gets better
So much to do and just so little time
Cause it all depends on whether
You want to leave the land above behind
Coz I'm no ordinary girl
I'm from the deep blue underworld
Land or sea I've got the power if I just believe
Coz I'm no ordinary girl
I'm from the deep blue underworld
Land or sea the world's my oyster I'm the pearl
No ordinary girl
The crowd cheered as the song concluded Tyler looked down and saw his hand connected with Shelby's. He looked up and saw Zac smiling and heard him telepathically tell him, "Now or never." Tyler nodded and turned to Shelby and asked, "Can I talk to you for a minute? Outside?" Shelby nodded and Tyler led her outside.
They were standing on the dock below the pier as they were looked at the view. "I can't believe Zac lives here," Shelby said. "It's beautiful." Tyler turned to look at her and said, "Yes, it is." Shelby looked at him and asked, "You referring to the view?" Tyler shook his head and said, "Just you." Shelby blushed as Tyler continued, "Shelby, I've been wanting to say this to you for a long time. I like you, more than a friend. You're smart, brave, and one of the best people I know. Not to mention beautiful. I want to say this to you for so long, but I was always nervous that you didn't feel the same, and like I said earlier I wanted to show you at the audition that you would like me back and…" Shelby put her hand on Tyler's mouth to stop him talking and said, "I feel the same way, Tyler. You have proven over and over again how amazing you are. Now if I take my hand off, are you going to keep talking or are you going to kiss me?" Tyler's eyes went wide as she said that. Shelby took her hand off and Tyler wasted no time in pulling her in for a passionate kiss. Shelby melted immediately into it and they both got lost in the moment. They eventually pulled away and leaned their foreheads against each other.
They suddenly heard some clapping and wolf whistles. They looked up and saw the other Rangers plus Evie and Mimmi up at the pier cheering them on. "Finally," Chase shouted. "I've been waiting on you two to make a move." Ivan whacked Chase on the back of the head and said, "Not the right thing to say, Sir Chase." Tyler blushed as Shelby said, "Ignore them," and pulled him back for another kiss. Zac put his arm around Evie and Phillip put his arm around Mimmi. Phillip asked, "Was this what you wanted to tell me later?" Zac nodded and said, "Yeah. Tyler and Shelby needed a little push. Hopefully the song I chose to sing earlier might have helped along with Tyler getting his courage together." Evie looked at him and asked, "Wait. You sang a song. And I wasn't there to hear it?" Phillip chuckled as Zac gulped in embarrassment and said, "He sure did." Mimmi looked over and said, "Maybe you can give us an encore." Everyone laughed as Zac sighed at the dilemma in front of him. "What a way to end this day," Zac thought.