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Fear the Scorpion Part 2

Scorpionox was coming in for the kill. To it, the now fear-filled Crescent Ranger was an easy prey. With a small swipe of its venomous tail, it'll be the end of the Power Rangers. As for Derek, he could do nothing but slowly step backwards as the scorpion stepped toward him.

Suddenly, the communicator on his wrist started to beep. 'What is it Axlar?' he asked.

From the other side, Axlar voice came in. 'Derek, Scorpionox is too strong for you. Since the other rangers are also injured, I think it'll be best if you six come here first. Don't worry, I'll teleport you.'

'Well make it quick!' he yelled frantically as he felt golden light around him. In a flash, he was gone.

Seeing a chance slip right through its pincers, Scorpionx was furious! 'You just watch out, for the next time I see you, you'll be dead!' It roared.

Back at the temple, Derek demorphed and sat down for a rest while Axlar examined the other rangers. Seeing Axlar's grim face, he knew that his friends were not well.

'Axlar, how are they?' he asked as he walked over to his mentor. 'They're not dead are they?'

The wise man looked into the youth's eyes. 'Hopefully, no. However, the venom from Scorpinox's tail is running through their whole body. There is no cure available here. The only way to save them is to use a small crystal located on its head. Without the crystal, the rangers will soon die. It's up to you now.'

Derek was horrified. 'Y- you mean I have to face Scorpinox alone? By myself? How could I do that? I'll never stand a chance against it.'

'Derek, I understand your fear of scorpions. You must not run away from it, it'll only make the fear grow. The only way out, is to face it. Running away will not do any good. You must confront Scorpinox.' Axlar explained. 'Because Scorpinox is a very powerful monster, you will have no chance fighting against it by using plain strength. I therefore give you your signature weapon, the Crescent Staff.' With a wave of his hand, a long, slender golden colored staff with three pointed edges on each side appeared in front of Derek. 'With this, you may be able to defeat Scorpionx and retrieve the crystal. Good luck Derek, I have great faith in you.' He smiled.

Taking a deep breath, Derek stepped forward. 'Don't worry Axlar. I won't let you or the others down.' Closing his eyes, he made a promise to himself. 'I must face my fear. I shall defeat Scorpinox. When I step inside this temple again, I will be standing victoriously.' Then, he opened his eyes. 'Solarize! Crescent Powers Now!'

Back at the city, Scorpionx was continuing its rampage. 'Where are you Crescent Ranger? Face me now you coward, or you shall see this city be turned into pile of rubble.' It snarled as it broke a telephone booth.

'Stop it! I'm right here.' Cried the Crescent Ranger as he ran onto the scene.

'So good to finally see you. Prepare to meet the same fate as your friends.' Mocked the foul creature as it moved in for the kill.

Derek's knees started to buckle. However, he cleared his mind and ran straight at it, delivering a judo kick to its chest. Scorpinox immediately caught his leg and started to swing him around in circles. Retrieving from his fall, Derek stood up slowly. 'Where is that crystal? Crescent scanner!' the device in his helmet started a scan on Scorpionx, revealing the crystal on its forehead. 'That's it. I'll start attacking its head, there I'll might stand a better chance.'

Once again, he ran towards Scorpinox. 'Crescent Staff!' he bellowed as the weapon appeared in his hands. The monster blocked the first strike, but Derek delivered blows onto it again and again. With a swift thrust directly at its chest and a low kick, it landed onto the ground with a loud thump. Using this opportunity, he snatched the small crystal on the top of its head.

'Hey! That's mine, give it back!' growled Scorpionx as it felt its crystal being removed. Without warning, it dived forward, pincers snapping dangerously to get back the crystal. In a flash, Derek rolled away, saving himself from the fatal strike.

'Axlar, I've got the crystal. Sending it over now.' Derek said as the crystal disappeared from his palm.

'Well done. I'll tell the others to help you as soon as they recover. Hold him off for now. Be careful!' Axlar warned.

'Check!' he answered as he dodged another dive-attack by Scorpinox. Again, he started to fend it off with the staff. It was clear, Derek was getting the advantage now with his staff. Scorpinox however, would not allow himself to be defeated.

'Slimes, emerge!' it yelled at the ground. Instantly, about a dozen greenish creatures dripping slime appeared from the ground. Some of them carrying long sharp hatchets. 'Destroy him!' Scorpinox cried, pointing a finger at Derek.

Immediately, the creatures ran toward the Crescent Ranger. Though their skills were poor, there were too many of them, Derek had no chance defeating everyone of them. With a hard punch to his stomach, he doubled over in pain. Without hesitation, the Slimes surrounded him immediately.

Just as they were ready to slash the fallen ranger, Derek heard a voice behind him cry out. 'Solar Sabers, fire!' A small blast knocked several of them behind as the five Solar Rangers came to Derek's aid.

'Guys, you're ok!' Derek said happily as he saw his friends alive and standing.

'You didn't think we'd let you have all the fun would you?' laughed Peter. 'There's no way I'm going to miss this out!'

'Enough talk guys! Let's take 'em.' Said Milton.

The six rangers defeated the remaining Slimes. As the last trace of goo vanished, they faced Scorpinox.

'Guys, call out your solar weapons. We'll have a better chance with them.' Ordered Derek as he held out his staff.

'Right!' the five said.

'Sun Sword!' cried the Sun Ranger as a long sharp sword appeared into his hands.

'Uranus Utlizer!' cried the Uranus Ranger as a medium sized gun emerged.

'Venus Vector!' cried the Venus Ranger as an axe-like weapon appeared.

'Mars Slinger.' 'Neptune Lance!' both the Mars Ranger and the Neptune Ranger cried as their weapons also appeared.

With their weapons, the six of them ran towards Scorpinox as they attacked it again and again. It tried to defend itself but it was useless. Finally, the rangers fought the last bit of energy out of the scorpion as it staggered back.

'Utlizer fire!' cried the Uranus Ranger as a ball of energy shot at Scorpionx, paralyzing it.

'Guys, now's our chance. Let's finish this thing! Solar weapons, combine!' yelled the Sun Ranger. Then, the five weapons were combined into a large bazooka-like gun.

'Solar Stabilizer, fire!' the five rangers said as they activated it. A huge fireball shot straight into Scorpinox. However, it still wasn't destroyed. Just as they were ready to fire again, the Crescent Ranger stopped them.

'Guys, let me do it!' he said confidently. Holding his staff in front of him, he cried out 'Crescent Staff, Solar Spin!' As he ran towards the helpless creature, his staff spun rapidly in his hands as he sliced Scorpinox cleanly into two halves. With one final cry of pain, it blew up. The monster was finally destroyed. The rangers rejoiced as they stood over the tiny bits of what remained of it.

Back at the temple, Axlar gave them a small talk. 'Congratulations rangers. You have again gained some precious experience on battling Astroda's forces. I'm sure they'll be useful to you in the future. It's getting late, you might as well go home. Derek, I have to talk to you.'

As the five rangers teleported off, Axlar headed over to a puzzled Derek. 'Don't worry. I just wanted to say how proud I am of you. You showed the courage and determination of a true warrior. I can see that the rangers will be heading onto victory with you leading them.' The mentor smiled.

'Thanks Axlar. I promise as long as I have one breath inside me, I'll do whatever I can to defeat Astroda. Anything.' Assured the young warrior.



I know the ending is a little cheesy, but that's all I could think of for now. I hope that you'll enjoy it. A new story is coming up, so will the zords. Keep Watching!