Hello, hello, hello, HELLO! The 3rd dragneel has returned with another action packed chapter of Power Rangers Dimension Heroes. Man, twenty chapters of monster fighting, Ranger bonding and cringe dialogue. I am honestly surprised none of you are sick of this, but since all of us love Power Rangers, I guess we have an immunity.
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To recap the last chapter: Things were growing intense as Vektor and Kaldon rushed to get Wendy Marvell to the Rangers in order to heal them. Though thanks to the intervention of Aracnilord and the other Generals, Vektor was forced to stay behind to hold them off. Wendy was able to heal the venom inside their bodies and eventually, the Rangers were able to fight back. Back on Kaon, Oblivion encountered a survivor, who pushed him to his limits in order to get the amulet of Egon, which granted him more power.
What will the heroes do now that their enemy has such a powerful object? Let's find out!
(Power Rangers Dino Charge Opening…...start!)
The scene starts with a large portal emerging before the Dragonzord pokes its head out, roaring. Natsu, Rias, Yusei, Yang, Ichigo and Spike all find their Dimension Crystals.
(Power Rangers)
Natsu lands on his feet while Rias flies down with her devil wings and Yusei stops his Duel Runner.
(Power Rangers)
Ichigo spins his sword while Yang raises her fists and Spike draws his Wolf Blaster.
(Power Rangers, Power Rangers)
Oblivion walks forward, his Crekor army behind him as his eyes begin to glow red.
(In a dimension full of strife)
Natsu Dragneel as the Red Dimension Ranger.
(We must fight to…..)
Rias Gremory as the Pink Dimension Ranger.
(Survive!)
Yusei Fudo as the Blue Dimension Ranger.
(Try to break the gates)
Yang Xiao Long as the Yellow Dimension Ranger.
(That dividdddddeeeeee!)
Ichigo Kurosaki as the Black Dimension Ranger.
(There is only one chance)
Spike Spiegel as the Green Dimension Ranger.
(To take the right stance. Hold tight, keep out powers alllliiiivvvveeee!)
The scene then shows Ichigo blocking several laser blasts before Spike takes out his blaster, a smile on his face. Vektor raised his head before he blocks several energy whips from a new enemy. The six Rangers then run forward before taking out their Dimension Crystals, morphing into their Ranger forms.
(Go go, Power Rangers. Don't you….ever stop!)
Natsu throws several waves of fire around himself, striking some Crekor bots. Yang thrusts her Gauntlets forward, punching two Crekors as they're sent flying. Ichigo slides to the left, slashing more Crekors. Yusei rolls in the air before launching a Phoenix Blitz forward. Rias pulls her bow before firing three crimson arrows forward. Spike backflips before firing several blasts from his Blaster.
(Go go, Power Rangers. You will rise up to the top!)
The Apocalypse is seen hovering over Earth as Oblivion takes a sight in his throne, with Demolition, Longshot, Vila, Static and a new general appear. The first five Rangers extend their arms as new armor attaches to them.
(Rangers together, DIMENSIONS, all together!)
The six Rangers bump fists as their Crystals hover in the air as the Dragon, Tiger, Phoenix, Ape, Lion and Wolf Zords run ahead. Then, the Gunslinger Megazord blocks the attack of a new monster while the Dimension Titan Megazord flies in the air, bringing down its sword. The five Rangers fire the Dimension Ion Cannon while Spike fires a charged energy shot from his blaster. Rias summons a magic circle before firing a large arrow while Yusei unleashes a barrage of missiles from his Kaldon Battlegear. Yang slams her fist on the ground as Ichigo creates a clone of himself to fight. Spike swings his nunchucks while Natsu uses his Lightning Flame Dragon Mode.
(Power Rangers, Power Rangers, Power Rangers Dimension Heroes!)
Finally, the six Rangers all pose before a large explosion erupts from behind them, with the logo of the story appearing.
'The Apocalypse'
The crew of the Apocalypse felt very stressed and for good reason. Not only did Aracnilord fail to get the Rangers, but she wasted precious research for Static. Besides Vila and Demolition, everyone else, even the Crekors, felt tense.
"So, how are we going to spend our last day alive?" Longshot said bluntly as he leaned against the wall. He and the rest of the Generals were currently inside the hangar, waiting for Oblivion to arrive.
"You speak as if my father is willing to sacrifice a powerful hunter like yourself." Demolition scolded while cleaning his collapsible bo staff, a replacement for the sword Ichigo Kurosaki destroyed. "We all failed him, so we will all be punished."
"It's easy to say that when you're his son." Kyra shot back while crossing her arms. He didn't get how terrified she, Longshot and the Crekors were, given how they were personally hired by Oblivion and failing him would end their lives.
"The probability of Lord Oblivion destroying all of us is 60%." Static said offhandedly while typing on his pad. "Longshot and Kyra would be the first to perish as the former has failed more times than all of us while Kyra would most likely attempt to avenge him. As for the Crekors, he would most likely not destroy them due to how necessary they are for the function of this ship."
"And what about you, brainiac?" Longshot said with a glare as he walked up to Static. "Your Gene Slicer didn't help us and I haven't seen you fight them much."
"First: it is called a Gene SPLICER. Though I wouldn't expect someone like you to understand." Static said as he looks at the gunsman with a calm expression. "Second: because of my ability to craft weapons and soldiers for him, Lord Oblivion will continue to need me until the time comes I prove unworthy. In which cause, I would proudly die by his hands."
"How… Living of you." Kyra admitted while giving him a nod of acknowledgement. Considering how robotic(literally) Static was, to hear how loyal he was to Oblivion was a surprise.
"I'll take that as a complement." Static said without a care in the world as he went back to his work, getting a scoff from Longshot. Soon, the hangar's sensors began to go off, indicating a ship closing in.
"He's here." Vila spoke up for the first time in a while. No one could really blame her, given the place her husband had travelled to. Judging by the tone in Oblivion's voice when he contacted them, he must have found something haunting. If something bad happened, then she would do everything she could to help him through the pain.
The hangar doors slowly began to open, allowing Oblivion's ship to enter the Apocalypse before safely landing inside, with several Crekors standing in two lines. The Generals stood at the end of both lines, some concerned for Oblivion's mental health while some feared for their own lives. The door to the ship hissed for a moment before opening, revealing a tired looking Oblivion stepping out.
"Are you alright, love?" Vila asked as she quickly ran up to Oblivion, unable to stay quiet. And wait for him. Oblivion didn't say anything immediantly as he continued to walk forward, as if nothing else was going on.
"Were their any complications, sir?" Static asked as he and the other Generals began following Oblivion once he passed them. Again, Oblivion didn't say anything, which greatly concerned them.
"Boss?" Longshot questioned, giving a side glance at Kyra.
"Father, please say something." Demolition spoke up as he stopped in front of his father, which surprisingly caused him to yield. "We weren't able to secure the Dimension Crystals from the Rangers and Aracnilord was destroyed." This got a flinch from Longshot and Kyra. Well, there went their chances of surviving.
"I know." Oblivion finally said in a tired tone. The others looked at each in confusion, put off by the lack of anger in his voice.
"And… you aren't mad?" Kyra asked Oblivion, though she did take a step back in the event he decided to punish them.
"No. I'm tired." Oblivion confessed while rubbing his forehead. It was fortunate that his headaches weren't causing a problem, but for now, he just wanted to sleep. "Longshot."
"Y-Yes?" Longshot stuttered unknowingly.
"Find the best bounty hunters available. I want them here tomorrow." Oblivion requested, though his tone said otherwise. If there was one thing Longshot learned, it was never to be late for anything, especially if it involved Oblivion and his mission.
"Right. I'll make some calls." Longshot said with a nod before he ran off to make said calls.
"I'm going to bed. No one disturb me." Oblivion ordered, not even bothering to hear any objections as he left the hangar. The remaining Generals all looked at each other, having the same question.
What did he see?
'The Legacy, the next day'
"So let me ask you this one more time… Why the hell are we doing this?" Spike asked with a blank expression as he stood inside a large storage space inside the Legacy.
Though instead of being filled with supplies essential for their mission… It was filled with large containers, water and bubbles. Lots and lots of bubbles.
"We told ya, cowboy." Yang said, fixing her ponytail as she raised a large broom. "Zord clean up."
True to Yang's words, the Rangers were currently washing their Zords as a sign of appreciation for their help against Oblivion's large monsters.
But you may be asking: how could they clean such large machines inside of the Legacy?
"I still don't get how you were able to do this, Vektor." Ichigo said in disbelief as he scrubbed the top of his Lion Zord… which was now approximately the size of as actual lion. Like the rest of the Zords, were where now shrunk down to a reasonable size. Ichigo then felt something nudge his side, which turned out to be the Swordfish Zord. "I know, I know. You'll get your turn."
"It's actually quite simple, Ichigo, Ni-Ni." Kaldon said while keeping a safe distance from all the water, given how damaging it can be to his body. "Thanks to the bonds you created, along with Vektor's staff, we are able to shrink the Zords down, Ni-Ni. Though they do lose the ability to battle and behave like their flesh and blood counterparts, Ni-Ni."
"It does save us trouble." Rias said as she dried the Bat Zord's wings, though said Zord merely flapped her wings to dry herself.
"Plus, it's nice to talk to them when they aren't trying to stomp on us." Natsu said with a smile as he added more soap and water on the Scorpion Zord's back, causing it to shudder. However, he was then tackled by the Dragon Zord, who proceeded to lick him. "Hey-hahahaha! That tickles!"
"After everything they've done, cleaning them's the least we can do." Yusei said with a shrug as he hosed down the Phoenix and Frog Zords, with the latter enjoying it more. He was used to cleaning his, Jack and Crow's runners before, so this wasn't anything different… aside from the Zords reacting every now and then.
"... I am so done with this." Spike sighed while rubbing the bridge of his nose before he felt a nudge. "Not now, Ein."
"That isn't Ein." Vektor said with an amused tone, getting the bounty hunter to look at him in confusion.
"Then who…" Looking down, Spike sweatdropped as he saw the Wolf Zord giving him a pleading look, despite being a machine. "Really?"
The Wolf Zord barked in response.
"Awww, it's so cute." Wendy said with a smile as she kneeled next to the Zord, extending a hand towards it. "Paw." Seeing the blue haired girl, the Zord stared at her for a minute before it lifted one of its paws, putting it on her hand. Wendy then giggled while rubbing the Wolf Zord on the head. "Good boy."
"So they still act like real animals, despite being all machines?" Carla questioned from the chair she was offered, sipping some of Vektor's tea(which was surprisingly delicious in her opinion).
"It may be surprising, but when the first Rangers were founded, scientists on Poven worked for months to create the Zords." Vektor explained to the white Exceed as he saw the other continue to wash their Zords. "Though they were created to defend, they drew influence for animals from all over the Galaxy and found those who seemed to be the most useful."
"I see…" Carla muttered before she realized something. "Vektor, I've noticed that everyone other than Spike has two Zords."
"Oh, that's because the Green Ranger only has one, Ni-Ni." Kaldon said while dodging a splash of water from one of the Zords. "When the Zords were being designed, the Rangers at the time were present and had the choice of choosing their partners, Ni-Ni. The original Green Ranger was… Different, Ni-Ni. He felt having one Zord was more than enough for him, Ni-Ni."
"So just like Spikey, over here?" Yang joked out loud while laughing, along with Natsu. Rias giggled in her hand while Yusei shook his head and Ichigo smirked.
"Funny. Real funny, blondie." Spike said dryly before he reached into his pocket, taking out his cigarette box. "There are three things I don't like: nosy women, kids and pets." He then put a cigarette in his mouth and took out his lighter before lighting it. "We have two out of those three things."
"What? Don't you think me and Ri-Ri here are women?" Yang called out while jabbing a thumb towards Rias.
'Ri-Ri?' Rias thought, along with the other Rangers. The yellow ranger really did have weird nicknames for everyone, didn't see?
"In looks? Yes. In the act you act?" Spike looked at Yang before blowing some smoke. "Hell no." This got a pout from Yang while Rias just ignored the banter and continued washing the Tiger Zord.
"Now that we're talking about it." Natsu spoke up while looking at Yusei. "Didn't you and Kaldon bring those eggs back a while ago?"
"Eggs?" Wendy questioned as she patted the Wolf Zord's head.
"OH, NI-NI! You mean the capsules needed to create the Auxiliary Zords, Ni-Ni." Kaldon said in an excited tone before he waddled over to Spike, grabbing him by the shoulders. "Spike, we can make you a second Zord, Ni-Ni!"
"I don't need it. Wolfy here's all I need." Spike said while removing the robot's hands from his shoulders, rolling them. "Besides, those things are old. How do we know they'll even work?"
"I can help with that!" A screen appeared on the wall, revealing the smile emoji of Neo. "After Yusei and Kaldon brought the capsules, I've been working hard to adapt to the technology used to make Zords and I just finished updating an hour ago. Which means we can make a Zord right now!"
"Do I have to?" Spike groaned while rubbing his neck. All he wanted to do now is practice some martial arts, eat some meat and sleep. Washing machines that want to lick your face like a dog is not something he wanted to experience.
"It's your choice, Spike. But it would help us against Oblivion." Vektor said with a sagely tone. The green ranger looked over his shoulder, seeing everyone, even the Zords, looking at him. Of course they didn't see any reason to think doing this was bad when they already found their second Zords.
"Screw it." Spike finally said while sighing, much to Kaldon's joy.
"EXCELLENT, NI-NI! Neo, get the Capsule, Ni-Ni!" Kaldon shouted in pure glee as a small part of the wall opened up, revealing one of the few capsules found in the forge.
"This is actually the first time we've seen a Zord being made, huh?" Ichigo spoke up as he and the others began to gather around the capsule.
"Yusei, do you know how it works?" Rias couldn't help but ask her friend, who shook his head.
"When we got to them, the notes were in an entirely different language. I couldn't read any of it." Yusei admitted while staring at the capsule. It was a good thing they had Kaldon and Neo or else finding the capsules would be a complete waste of time. "But it must have something to do with the crystals."
"You're correct, Yusei." Vektor said with a smile. "The capsules are made through science, but the energy of the crystals are what give the Zords life. I've seen it first hand, though I don't fully understand the process as a whole."
"That's where we come in, Ni-Ni." Kaldon said confidently as a keyboard appeared in front of the capsule, to which he began typing on. "Now, this Zord will need to function with the other Zords in order to draw out its full potential, Ni-Ni."
"Yeah, but since Spike doesn't have his own Megazord, shouldn't we put something like that in?" Wendy asked innocently. Almost immediately, all eyes were on her, much to her discomfort. "I-I mean, it w-would help fight those big monsters."
"That's… Actually a good point. Nice one, Wendy." Yang congratulated while patting the young Dragon Slayer. It was just a surprise to everyone that they never considered creating another Megazord for Spike.
"Okay, let me just add that function in, Ni-Ni." Kaldon muttered while typing in a few new codes before a thought occurred. "There is an issue, Ni-Ni. Because Spike only has two Zords, he would not be able to form a full Megazord, Ni-Ni."
"If that's the case…" Vektor hummed to himself while rubbing his chin. Given how the other Rangers haven't been found, which meant using the other Dimension Zords were off limits. However, there was a way to counter this, a way that made him smile while turning to the other Rangers. "Perhaps we can use the Auxiliary Zords."
"They have been used with our Megazord." Rias said while crossing her arms.
"And since we can't use them all at the same time, it would keep the pressure off the other Zords." Yusei chimed in as he and Rias looked at each other. They said nothing, only giving a nod before stepping forward. "You can use my Frog Zord."
"And my Bat Zord." Rias added as she and Yusei handed their Dimension Crystals. The other Rangers smiled at their donation while Spike shrugged.
"Knock yourselves out." Spike said without a care. Kaldon grabbed the two crystals, as well as Spike's, before placing them against the capsule.
"Now, we just need an animal for the Zord to represent, Ni-Ni. Any suggestions, Spike, Ni-Ni?" Kaldon questioned curiously.
"Do another dragon!" Natsu immediately shouted with a big grin.
"Of course you would say that." Carla said while rolling her eyes as Wendy giggled.
"What's wrong with that? That way, we can have two dragons. Just think of the combos we can do." Natsu tried to convince Spike, who rubbed his chin in thought.
"... No." Spike said, smirking in amusement at the look of disappointment on Natsu's face. Still, he did need to choose an animal, and he was for sure not choosing another canine. "Hmmmm, what about… a vulture?"
"Really? Never thought you'd be a fan of those things." Ichigo asked with a tone of interest.
"Not just. Just thought it'd help." Spike said simply.
"Very well, Ni-Ni. Vulture it is, Ni-Ni." Kaldon said while entering the new information into the capsule. "Just put your hand on the capsule and the process should be complete, Ni-Ni." Spike did as instructed, causing the capsule to glow a bright green aura. The capsule began to shake, much to the confusion of the humans before it began floating in the air.
"Is that normal or should we take cover?" Yang couldn't help but ask as she and the others began to take a few steps back.
"Don't worry, my friends." Vektor reassured them as the capsule began to spin.
"Calculating suitable planets… Planet found." A robotic voice suddenly spoke from the capsule before it disappeared in a flash of green light.
"So what happens now?" Yusei questioned Kaldon with a raised brow. Since he and the others never saw the process, they didn't know what the next step was.
"Now, the capsule will bury itself in a planet's core in order to absorb its energy." Neo explained as his screen showed a cartoon image of the capsule digging into a planet's crust, reaching close to the core. "Thanks to the energy the core produces, it will help allow the Zord inside to grow in mass and power."
"Like an egg?" Rias asked, getting a nod from Vektor and Kaldon. "How long would it take?"
"Some Zords can take some time to fully emerge, depending on the planet." Vektor explained before he took notice of the planet Neo was displaying. "Oh. It seems the capsule landed on Malgon. That planet is known for its hot core, so it should speed up the process."
"Great. That's really great." Spike said without a hint of joy before he proceeded to walk away. "Now if you don't mind, I'm getting something to eat." He gave them a lazy salute before exiting the room, causing the Wolf Zord to whimper a bit at the lack of attention.
"I guess he still doesn't take being a Ranger like us." Natsu theorized while frowning.
"It does take time to adjust, but I suppose there is only so much Spike can take." Vektor said with a sigh before his smile returned. "But enough of that. Shall we continue?"
The Zords' response was loud enough.
'Back with the Apocalypse'
To say Oblivion was feeling better would be an understatement. After going back to his home and fighting one of his own in battle, most of his stamina, as well as his mental state, were practically drained. But thanks to some rest and a helpful hand from Vila, the leader of the Apocalypse was now prepared for the day's work, especially with the Amulet of Egon in his hands.
"I'm glad to see you've recovered." Static said as he and the Crekors on the bridge bowed their heads out of respect for Oblivion, who sat on his throne with his family next to him.
"Yes. I do apologize for my behavior yesterday." Oblivion told them with a stoic tone. "I will work to ensure you never see me in that state again."
"I am relieved to hear you say that, father." Demolition said with a nod. "Whatever you ask of me, I will do without hesitation."
"That goes for all of us, dear. We know how troubling that trip must have been." Vila said in a soft tone while rubbing Oblivion's shoulder out of support, much to his appreciation.
"Onto other business…" Static said in a professional tone, standing up straight. "With your extraction of the Amulet of Egon, our strength has increased by 50%. In order to use the Amulet, I advise-"
"I will choose how we use the Amulet, Static." Oblivion spoke up with narrowed eyes, on hand reaching to hold said Amulet around his neck. "Is. That. UNDERSTOOD?" It was clear that the Amulet still held great value to Oblivion, and his tone was enough to make even a robot like Static flinch.
"Of course. Forgive me." Static apologized with a bow. "As per your request, Longshot has contacted five bounty hunters and they are currently waiting outside."
"Let them in." Oblivion said calmly, his anger subsiding for the time being. The doors to the bridge opened…
*HHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWLLLLLLLLLL*
… And promptly followed by the piercing sound of a howl.
Just then, five figures began flipping inside, one by one.
The first was a blue skinned female with a yellow right eye and a futuristic monocle on her other eye, as well as a bald head. She wore a tight brown combat suit with several guns in their holsters, black boots and a single metal wrist on her right hand.
The second was a muscular humanoid creature with four arms, pure white skin, pointed ears and green eyes. He wore a pair of dark blue pants, a large rusty chestplate, boots and a red belt. He also seemed to hold a large axe on his back.
The third was another male, who wore a dark bodysuit with a matching mask and brown helmet that had a blue cross shaped visor. Because of the helmet, they could not see their gender, though given the crossbow on their back, it was obvious they were a hunter.
The fourth member was a female, dressed in green and black shogun-like armor with red skin, sharp teeth and blue eyes with slits.
And lastly, the fifth member and seemingly the leader was a tall figure with a skull like face, short black hair and black and violet eyes. He wore a traditional gunslinger's outfit, completely with a large hat and checkered scarf.
"Sorry for the delay. But my people here can get a bit antsy when they're copped out for a long time." The leader said with a casual smile, walking up to Oblivion, each step clinging due to the stars spinning on his heel. "Allow us to introduce ourselves."
"Mono." The blue skinned woman said calmly.
"Donbo." The alien with four arms said while flexing his arms. Before pointing at the crossbow wielder. "That's Kanaba. He doesn't talk."
"Saya. My sword is at your command." The shogun look alike said with a bow.
"And I'm the guy who keeps this band together: Kibo." The leader known as Kibo said while taking out what looked like a revolver, causing the Crekors present to aim their weapons at him. Rather than shoot it, Kibo smirked while spinning his firearm. "Longshot said you were looking for experts. Here we are."
"Yes. I do need fighters." Oblivion said as he stood up, walking around Kibo. "But the question is: are you strong in mind and spirit? Because while physical strength is needed, those who cannot push past their limits are nothing."
"That's a deep philosophy, but what does it have to do with us?" Kibo questioned, raising a slight brow.
"I ask because I must see your strength." Oblivion said in a serious tone, placing a hand on Kibo's shoulder. "Show me your resolve." Before the leader of the bounty hunters could ask another question, Oblivion tightened his grip and slammed Kibo onto the ground, leaving a visible dent.
And with that, the other bounty hunters rushed Oblivion.
Saya was the first to act, drawing out a katana from her left hip before swinging it at Oblivion. He quickly raised an arm to block said sword. However, he failed to stop Donbo from tackling him, wrapping all four arms around his body.
"No one attacks our boss!" Donbo shouted in anger, only for Oblivion to headbutt him, causing him to let go. Oblivion prepared to fire an energy blast from his hand, only for Mono to jump on his back, wrapping her arms and legs over his arm before tossing him to the ground. Vila clenched her fist in anger, but she did nothing. After all, this was her love's plan.
"Kanaba." Mono ordered simply. The crossbow user quickly took out their weapon before firing four blue arrows around Oblivion. Once they were in place, they pressed a trigger in their right hand, causing the arrows to split in two while surrounding Oblivion in an electric restraint.
'Their teamwork is impressive. Almost like the Rangers.' Oblivion thought, ignoring the feeling of electricity coursing through his body. Opening his right palm, Oblivion began concentrating green energy into it before firing it in a large wave. His attack was strong enough to destroy the four arrows and allow him to stand up. Glancing at a surprised Mono, Oblivion let out a grunt before throwing her off his arm, though she did land on her feet.
*Bang*Bang*Bang*
Another grunt escaped Oblivion's mouth as he looked at his left arm, which was smoking on three different parts. "You really are as tough as they say." Kibo said while spinning his gun, a look of interest in his eyes. He then took out a second gun from his back, spinning it at a rapid pace. "To take three shots from me isn't easy, let alone fighting my people."
"Yes. Your cooperation is impressive." Oblivion said while dusting off his arm, as if nothing was wrong. It was all thanks to the Amulet's power and his own strength. "I've seen enough."
"And?" Kibo asked while waving down at his group, who lowered their attack stances.
"And I will hire you… to hunt down the Power Rangers." Oblivion spoke in a tone of superiority, one that would motivate armies.
"Power… Rangers? I think I've heard of them, boss." Donbo told Kibo while using one of his arms to rub his forehead.
"They're warriors who strike fear into those of evil intent." Mono added with a serious tone, much to Kibo's interest.
"Oh yeah. A family member of mine died because of those Space Rangers." Kibo said with a disgusted tone as he threw both guns in the air, only to catch them almost instantly. "They're causing you trouble, huh?"
"More than my fair share." Oblivion said as he unconsciously touched the area where Spike shot him not too long ago. "They have something I require and I will stop at nothing to get it. If you have such anger towards them, then you must understand how much working with me would benefit you."
"True. Getting paid and avenging a family member is a good combo." Kibo muttered as he holstered his weapons. "But even you should know how hard it is to kill a Ranger. I think one did die, but she came back."
"Of course I do." Oblivion shot back, holding his tongue out of anger. "But as for how you'll deal with them…" Untying the Amulet of Egon, the sole survivor of Kaon walked up to Kibo's face. "All it would require is your survival."
"Wait, what?" Was all Kibo could say… before Oblivion pressed the Amulet against his chest.
*Thump*Thump*
The gunslinger gasped loudly as a strange feeling began to flow through his body. However, it was soon followed by excruciating pain. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Kibo screamed as loud as his lungs could before he fell on his knees, his hat falling as well. Oblivion did not stop as he continued to pour more energy from the Amulet to the bounty hunter.
"B-Boss!" Donbo and the others prepared to strike, only for several Crekors to stand in their way.
"My father will not kill him." Demolition said as he walked next to the group, watching the events fold. "He is testing how strong your leader truly is."
"And if he isn't?" Saya asked, a small hint of fear evident in her voice. The swordsman didn't say anything, which didn't ease their nerves at all.
"Do you feel that? This is the power of vengeance me and my people feel. Let it course through your body. TAME IT." Oblivion ordered as he inserted even more power inside Kibo, who howled in agony. He knew that if Kibo didn't accept the power, then he would be a victim to the Amulet's power. But that was the key to said Amulet: a strong will to overcome even the pits of Hell.
After five minutes of pain… Kibo stopped screaming. His body leaned forward and his head was down, as if he was rendered unconscious. Seeing this, Oblivion pulled the amulet away, looking at the leader of the bounty hunters with a disappointed gaze.
"Hmmm, it seems he wasn't strong enough." Oblivion said with a tired sigh while turning his back on the 'dead body.' "Static, order the Crekors to-"
*BANG*BANG*BANG*BANG*BANG*
Five shots. Five loud shots were fired on the bridge. Oblivion quickly snapped back, only to see two different things.
The first were the six Crekors that laid on the ground, itching possessing smoking holes on their bodies.
And the second… Was Kibo.
"Ooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!" Kibo howled in pure joy as he looked at his drawn guns, his eyes glowing a bright purple and a strange aura surrounded him.
"It worked?" Vila couldn't help but ask as she stared at the man in surprise. It looked like he really bit the dust, yet he was able to destroy six Crekor bots faster than the eye could see. Even Demolition and Static couldn't see his movements.
"Alive and better than ever." Kibo said, his heart beating 100 miles an hour. He never knew such a power even existed. But now that he had a taste… he wanted more. Without a second thought, he raised one of his guns at Oblivion. "That was good, but I think I could use a little more. What'cha say?"
"No." Oblivion grabbed the barrel of the gun before squeezing it, easily bent the metal. He then took a step forward, his eyes glowing red. "I am giving you a SMALL portion of the power so you may be able to defeat the Rangers. But don't expect me to give it to you. Its power would tear someone like you to pieces, even if you had some willpower. AM. I. CLEAR?" The two men simply stared at one another, neither backing out due to their pride. No one could act, mostly out of curiosity for the end result. However, Kibo was the first to respond as he laughed and holstered both guns back.
"Your eyes are cold. I respect that." Kibo said while wiping the bottom of his nose. "Alright, we'll work for you. Taking out those rangers shouldn't be too hard with this little power boost you gave me."
"I have no doubt. And to ensure that…" Oblivion slowly turned towards the other bounty hunters, who all tensed up(minus Kanaba). "You will all be given the power."
The next few minutes inside the bridge of the Apocalypse, the only noise that could be heard were the screams of pain, courtesy of the bounty hunters.
'Karakura Town square, an hour later'
*BOOM*
A large explosion erupted inside a local coffee shop in the middle of Karakura Town. One large enough to cause the citizens to run away in a panic. Calmly walking out of the wreckage was none other than Kibo, who spun his guns(replacing the one Oblivion broke with a new one) while yawning. "Honestly, give me a challenge. I may be a professional, but even I need a challenge." Kibo complained as he saw a police car driving towards him, only for him to shoot the engine once, causing it to crash into a light post. He was glad to get the power boost and all, but without an actual opponent, it was just a waste. "Rangers should be here in three… two…"
"STOP!" And just on cue, six heroes from different worlds(though one of them did belong here) arrived, each glaring at him.
These were the Dimension Power Rangers.
"Ahh, so you're the Rangers, aren't you? I saw your faces, so I know what you look like." Kibo said as he turned to his enemies, still spinning his weapons.
"Let me guess, Oblivion sent you?" Ichigo questioned with a heated glare in his brown eyes.
"You're SO clever, know that? Did my look give it away?" Kibo said with heavy sarcasm, getting even more glares from the Rangers. "But let's get down to business. You have something my client wants and I'm hired to take it. And since your 'heroic hearts' won't let you surrender them, let's get down to the fight."
"There's something wrong." Rias whispered to everyone suspiciously.
"Yeah, where the hell are the others?" Spike muttered while scanning the area. According to Neo, there were five alien signatures here, yet they only saw Kibo.
"Might be a trap." Yang said before an excited grin appeared on her face. "And I like setting off traps."
"We need to be careful." Yusei spoke up, looking over his shoulder. "There could still be people who haven't gotten away."
"Don't worry about that." Kibo called out to get their attention. "It might surprise you, but collateral damage is something I don't do. Have to be at least a little civil. Now…" He grew serious as he holstered his guns, taking a stance. "Morph and let's get this over with." The Rangers knew there was something off about this, but they kept their opinions to themselves while reaching into their pockets.
"It's Morphin Time!" The six took out their crystals and aimed it at Kibo. "Dimension Crystals, ready!" The first five Rangers inserted their crystals in their morphers while Spike put his in his Wolf Blaster. "Link 1!" They pressed a button before aiming their morphers in the air. "Unleash the dimensions!" Six beams of light shot into the air before returning to each ranger, slowly changing them out of their current attire.
'Good…' Kibo thought with a dark smirk.
The light soon died out, revealing each Ranger in their colored outfit and helmet.
"You wanted it? Well here it is!" Natsu declared while aiming a fist at the bounty hunter, only for him to chuckle lowly.
"Good… THIS IS EXCELLENT!" Kibo exclaimed with an excited grin. Cracking his neck a bit, he turned his back on the Rangers before going something unexpected.
*MEOWWWWWW*
He let out a rather uncharacteristic meow sound, loud enough to echo through the streets of Karakura.
"... He didn't just meow, did he?" Spike said without a second to spare, his eyes widening in surprise.
"I think he did." Ichigo commented, his eyes wide as well. Never did he think any of Oblivion's cronies would do something like meow before a battle. Yang was forcing herself not to burst out laughing, though it was still hard for her.
*Rumble*
However, the group's shocked behavior didn't last as the ground beneath them shook. "W-W-What's g-g-going o-o-on?!" Natsu asked while trying to keep his balance.
"Your end." Kibo said, his tone from before changing into a serious frown, the same aura from before surrounding his body.
Suddenly, the ground broke underneath Yang, followed by four arms wrapping around her body. "HEY!" Was all Yang could yell before she was pulled under.
"YANG!" The other Rangers shouted in shock and anger.
*Whoosh*
However, things grew worse when a large net suddenly wrapped around Rias, complete with an electric rope. "HEY!" Before Rias could do anything, she was dragged away, courtesy of Kanaba.
"What the hell's going on?!" Ichigo shouted while drawing out his sword. However, his heard the faint sound of armor clanking together before he raised his sword in the air, just in time to block at aerial attack.
"Your reflexes are sharp. Fitting for a swordsman." Saya said as she flipped down to the group, running a finger along her sword while aiming it at Ichigo. Pushing her foot on the ground, Saya rushed towards the black ranger, clashing blades with him.
"It's a trap!" Yusei growled under his breath as he, Natsu and Spike took out their weapons.
"Mono?" Kibo called out with his arms spread. Then, Mono jumped off the top of a nearby building, landing on the ground next to her leader, creating a small crater where she stood.
"Target found." Mono said in a robotic tone before she rushed towards Yusei. He quickly raised his Phoenix Shield, blocking a rather strong punch from Mono. His feet slid onto the ground as Mono continued to push him back.
"He knew what we'd be doing, so he called for some backup." Spike concluded while spinning his own weapon.
"Of course we did. Did you really think we'd fight you one by one?" Kibo asked rhetorically while judging his guns. "We get down to business, you see. And believe it or not, we think about ways to deal with our targets."
"I don't care what you're planning. You won't get our Crystals!" Natsu declared before he rushed Kibo, Dragon Claws at the ready.
"Glad we came to an understanding." Kibo said with a smirk before he caught his guns and fired a bullet. Natsu raised his arm to block it with his weapon, yet the force of the blast actually snapped his arm back. Stepping back, Kibo allowed Natsu to roll past him before standing up, slashing his Claw at him. Spike, acting quick, fired three shots at Kibo, only for him to fire three of his own shits, causing both attacks to cancel each other out. Kibo began spinning his right gun yet again while glancing at Spike. "I like the way you think, green ranger. Not afraid to shoot someone in the back. But unfortunately…" Natsu ran towards him again, swinging his claws as Kibo used his guns to block them. He then shot Natsu in the leg, causing the Dragon Slayer to kneel before Kibo fired two more shots into his chest, sending him crashing to the ground. Slowly turning towards Kibo, he gave Spike a dark smile as the aura intensified around him. "I'm a much better shot."
'With Yang'
Donbo wasn't exactly gentle with Yang, which was evident by the way he threw her against the wall, leaving a large spider web of cracks. "Heard you were the toughest out of your little team. But I ain't seen anything yet." Donbo said while cracking his fingers. He marched up to Yang as she began to push herself up. Grabbing her by the arms, Donbo lifted her up in the air, with his other arms clenched into fists. "Oh well. Makes the job easier." With that, Donbo began punching Yang multiple times in the stomach, though surprisingly, she wasn't responding to the pain. "Are you done already? GIVE ME SOMETHING!" Just as Donbo was about to slam his two free fists into Yang's stomach… She grabbed them.
"You want some fun?" Yang asked while raising her head and a yellow aura surrounded her, indicating her Semblance being activated. "Try THIS!" The yellow ranger broke free of Dobo's grip, causing him to stumble into the sewer water. Summoning her Ape Gauntlets, the only other female of the rangers rushed towards him, striking his body with a flurry of strong punches. "No one throws me in a sewer and gets away with it!" She increased the speed of her punches, occasionally punching his face before roundhousing his stomach, sending Donbo crashing into the wall. "Was that what you wanted?"
"Oh yeah…" The brawler of RWBY widened her eyes as Donbo stood up from the robot, his wounds healing almost instantly.
"What the hell?" Yang muttered while raising her gauntlets up. Cracking his neck, Donbo smirked before he lunged towards her, all four fists clenched. 'I can tank it. I can tank it. I can-'
*Boom*
However, when Donbo collided with Yang's gauntlets, his strength was clearly on another level as she crashed into the wall a second time, only to create a much larger hole. "Maybe I was wrong about you. You can really throw a punch." Donbo admitted with a respectful tone. "Having someone who's as strong as me is something I've always wanted. Still, just because I like this doesn't mean I can't let you go." Cracking a knuckle, Donbo pulled his arm back before throwing a fist…
'With Rias'
Rias rolled on the sidewalk, hitting her back on an empty car. Groaning a bit, the devil heiress pushed herself up, quickly dodging several arrows from Kanaba. Quickly drawing her bow, Rias began firing her own arrows, only for Kanaba to cartwheel away. "Who are you?" Rias demanded as the two fired their arrows, causing them to collide midair and exploding.
Kanaba didn't respond as they reached into their belt, pulling out what looks like a black and grey sword handle. The masked bounty hunter then pressed a single button the handle, causing a long blue energy saber to eject out of it. Spinning the handle with their wrist, Kanaba ran towards Rias and swung their weapon horizontally, forcing the pink ranger to dodge. The slaber cut though the car like butter, splitting it in half.
'I need to stay away from that sword!' Rias thought as she attempted to strike Kanaba. However, their rather quick reflexes were able to keep up with her. Attempting to kick Kanaba, Rias was surprised when he caught her foot. The same aura from the other bounty hunters surrounded Kanaba before they began spinning Rias in the air. A small tornado began to form before Kanaba threw Rias at a nearby light pole. However, she summoned her devil wings in order to fly in the air.
*CLING*
A loud cling rang in the air as Ichigo and Saya clashed their swords. "It's good to see at least one ranger has some swordsmanship." Saya said with a determined smile as she slowly pushed Ichigo back.
"Like I give a damn about what you think." Ichigo growled as he attempted to hold his ground. Pushing Saya's katana back, Ichigo began slashing at the shogun-dressed warrior, yet no matter how hard he tried, his attacks did little to damage her armor.
"Good try, but this armor isn't just for looks!" Saya revealed before parts of her armor began to glow a white aura. With a battle cry, the sword user of the bounty hunters thrusted her arms forward, launching her armor. Widening his eyes, Ichigo did his best to block the armor, but they ended up peppering him, sending him crashing to the ground. "Ragnarok!" Raising her sword in the air, Saya slammed it onto the ground, causing a string of explosions to appear before engulfing Ichigo, making him scream in pain.
"Destroy." Mono said calmly as she extended her left arm, which transformed into a small cannon before firing a large cannonball at Yusei. The blue ranger quickly blocked it with his shield, though the force did make him stumble. Using the opportunity, Mono began attacking Yusei with a flurry of kicks and jabs, occasionally getting the best of him.
"Phoenix Flame!" Igniting his shield, Yusei blasted a close range flame, only for Mono to perform the splits in order to dodge. She then spun on the ground, tripping Yusei. Clenching her fist, Mono then brought it down, only for Yusei to block it with his shield, forcing her to punch it.
"Useless." Was all she said before she proceeded to punch Yusei's weapon mercilessly, each punch digging the Head Signer deeper into the ground. He groaned at the force she was using before she grabbed his shield and tore it off his body. Yusei quickly drew out his Dimension Blaster and was prepared to shoot Mono, only for her to grab his arm and throw him to the side.
*Bang*Bang*Bang*
Natsu and Spike landed on the ground harshly, their uniforms smoking in several places due to the gunshot wounds they took. "Well, that was a show." Kibo said while walking to the open street, still spinning his guns. "But it's about time we ended this, rangers." Natsu groaned as he began to stand up. However, he soon saw the rest of his team being thrown to him and Spike, each feeling immense pain. Kibo's allies then stood beside him, each giving the Rangers intense looks.
"How… The hell… are they this strong?" Yang questioned while holding her left arm. Even her Semblance wasn't enough to deal with Dombo's strength.
"It has to be Oblivion." Yusei guessed while pushing himself up, though he did feel his legs wobble.
"Still standing, are we? I guess that's something we can respect." Kibo told the rangers while reloading his guns with red bullets. "I'll give you one last chance to give up those crystals and we'll kill you quickly."
"You can take… your chance… and shove it." Natsu shot with as much anger as he had, with he and the other rangers preparing to fight one more time. Kibo sighed in disappointment before he aimed his guns while Donbo ripped off a piece of the ground, Saya charging energy into her sword and Mono and Kanaba aiming their own weapons forward.
*Thump*Thump*
Just as they were about to attack… the bounty hunters dropped their weapons. "Aaaaaahhhhhh… AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" Each and every one of the bounty hunters screamed in pain, the aura around them fading away.
"Boss… what's going on?" Donbo asked Kibo, who held his chest in pain.
"I… I don't…" Kibo couldn't finish his words as he felt all his strength fade away. It must have been a side effect of the Amulet of Egon. If that was the case, why the hell would Oblivion even give them such a powerup?
"This might be the best time to retreat." Rias told the rangers, watching their opponents struggle to stand.
"No. We… We need to end this." Spike replied while aiming his blaster forward, though his grip was shaking due to the pain he was in.
"I'm sorry, Spike. But everyone's correct." Vektor explained from the Ranger's communicators before six lights enveloped the rangers, teleporting them away.
"RANGERS!" Was all Kibo could shout before he fell forward.
Today's battle took a toll out of both sides.
'The Legacy, sometime later'
"Well… That sucked." Yang said flatly as Wendy continued to heal her arm with her Sky Dragon Slayer magic. Thanks to her ability to heal, the entire ranger team were able to heal nicely, though even Wendy couldn't fix their broken spirits.
"Just how the hell did we get our asses handed to us?" Ichigo muttered with narrowed eyes, though the gaze wasn't to anyone in the room.
"Must be something that Oblivion gave them." Spike suggested while taking a huff of his cigarette, earning a scolding glare from Carla.
"Must you smoke every time?" Carla told him, only for the green ranger to shrug.
"Vektor, do you have any idea what happened?" Yusei asked Vektor, who was currently watching a recording of the fight.
"Kaldon?" Vektor asked his robotic friend with a serious tone.
"Analyzing energy signature,Ni-Ni…" Kaldon began scanning the data provided, his eyes showing three dots before he stopped. "Unknown energy has been detected, Ni-Ni. I believe it is responsible for their increased strength, Ni-Ni."
"So Oblivion did give them a boost in power? Is there a way we can counter it?" Rias asked the mentor, hoping to stop the bounty hunters before anyone was hurt.
"We just need to use everything we have." Natsu spoke up with a serious tone. "The Ion Cannon, the weapons, even Kaldon."
"Even Kaldon?" Wendy asked in a shocked and confused tone. She never would have expected someone as innocent as Kaldon could be such a fierce fighter, given how awkward and kind he was.
"It wouldn't work." Neo told them as a frowny face appeared on screen. "Based on this power output, no weapon we currently have can counter it. Luckily, this power up is temporary, but I doubt Oblivion would allow us a moment to rest."
"So we give up?!" Natsu shouted as he punched the wall out of frustration, causing Ein to jump and hide. "There has to be something we can do."
"There may be." Vektor said with a solemn tone, getting everyone's attention. Sighing to himself, Vektor turned away from the screen, giving his team a serious gaze. "There is a weapon that we may be able to use now that Oblivion's forces have gotten stronger. However, it would require all of you to go to another planet."
"Which one?" Yusei couldn't help but ask. The others noticed the rather sorrowful look on Vektor's face before he spoke up.
"These weapons… Are on Povis."
Another… Damn… Cliffhanger. God, you guys hate me, don't you? Oh well, it's good for suspense, especially since the next chapter will have the rangers going to the place where it all started. Trust me, there'll be a LOT of emotional moments.
But as you can tell in this chapter, the Amulet of Egon will be used to give monsters a boost in power, which would require new rangers to join. After the next chapter, we'll meet our seventh ranger and I'll bring the bling. You guys won't believe how hyped I am.
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