Episode 10
Rise of Vexagon
The weekend arrived for the rangers and they were still doing there usual. Battling Vex, going to school and trying to maintain a normal life. Dustin and Shane were hanging out at Storm Chargers, relaxing and enjoying a bit of time off. Dustin was sitting over on the couch cleaning his saxophone while watching TV
"This afternoon is the annual Blue Bay Harbor Beach Party. All citizens of Blue Bay Harbor are all invited to come and join. There will be music, games, food and a bon fire. It will be held today at three." The news lady spoke from the TV
Dustin was quite interested in the event, "Shane!" He called his buddy over. Shane looked up from a magazine he was reading from the counter.
Dustin waved him over so he got up and headed towards him, "What?" He asked.
Putting his saxophone away, "Dude, we got to go to this beach party thing!" He exclaimed, pointing to the T.V. Shane took a step forward and looked at the TV and thought for a sec.
He shrugged, "I guess."
Dustin chuckles, "What's up with you dude?"
"Nothing. I just think this is a bit stupid. We've gone to one ever year. Why do we need to go this year?" He asked.
Dustin put his finger on his chin, "Hmm because we have nothing better to do?" He smirked.
Shane sat down next to him and just rolled his eyes, "I think we should stop Vex and this new guy, King Kraven."
Dustin gave a big sighed and slumped back on the couch, "Oh come on man!" He leaned back forward, "Look, if greeny or big bird is going to attack, it most likely will be at the beach party, thus why we should go dude!"
Shane just shrugged, "All right."
Dustin groaned, "Come on! You use to be so psyched about these kinds of things." Kelly came over to see what the two boys were talking about. They both all looked up at her when she watched the news for a bit.
She then turned to the boys, "That looks fun. If everyone is going to be there, I mind as well close the shop and go also."
"So what's going on with Tori and Blake?" Dustin asked them both.
"Oh I heard about that! It sounded so romantic the way Tori explained it to me." Kelly said excitedly, "I'm so happy for them. It took forever before they admitted feelings towards each other." Hunter came into the store and took a look around. He walked over to the couch and greeted his fellow friends.
"Hey guys, what are you up to?" He put his hand on the wall and leaned on it.
Kelly turned to him, "Nothing. I was telling them how happy I was for Tori and Blake." She exclaimed. He cracked a small smile and nodded.
Deciding to change the topic, Shane spoke up, "Hey Dustin thought of a good idea. We should hit the Blue Bay Harbor Beach Party. You should come along. This would be your first time."
Dustin turned to Shane, "Wait, you didn't like my idea. Now you do?" He was a bit confused. Shane ignored him, "What do you say Hunter? I'm sure it can get your mind of things." Hunter nodded. Meanwhile King Kraven and Vex entered a large cave near the beach. It was a huge cave with nothing but sand and rocks in it.
Vex looked around, "What use is this place?" He asked.
King Kraven stared at the walls, "Patients my friend."
"So tell me King Kraven. How does the all mighty king end up defeated and trap in a time warp?"
Kraven walked along the side of the cave wall. "You want to know? Thousands of years ago I ruled a planet with fear and power. Then a sage name Zordon traveled to my planet and took it all away from me. His powers were immense. My generals and I fled to this once lifeless planet where I built a giant fortress. In that fortress, I created a ritual ground where I would devise a plan to lead Zordon and drain his energy and transfer it to me."
"And?" Vex was quite interested.
King Kraven turned to him, "He manage to locate the fortress and sink it into the ocean. So with my last efforts, I turned my generals into statues and hide them, so they can be waken thousand of years later to finish what I started. Then I attempted to battle Zordon one last time. He was victorious and locked me away in a Time Warp. I traveled countless aeons into the past where I remain trap."
"Interesting story Kraven but as you know, Zordon is no more." He informed him.
"I know that but that wont stop me from fulfilling my plans." He responded, "Ah, here it is." He blasted the wall in front of him. The rocks crumbled revealing another room. Kraven and Vex stepped in and saw two statues. One statue was carved as a half human, half dragon. He had a dragon head and claws at the end of his hands. He had two legs and arms just like a human but it was covered in scales. It had huge wings, wide open from the body. The other statue was a werewolf of some sort. A werewolf with battle armor and mace in his hand.
"Looks like these are all that remain." Kraven looked at them, "ScaleFace the dragon and Blade the wolf." Kraven stood in front of the two statues and spread his wings and arms out wide. Two energy balls were forming in each of Kraven's hand. He then fired them at both statues creating an explosion and smoke. Vex took a step back and tries to look through the smoke. The once frozen statues were now moving, breathing demons again.
Blade looked around, moving every inch of his body, "I am free again." He growled as he looked up at Kraven, "You have returned."
ScaleFace took a step forward, bowing his huge dragon head, "My lord."
King Kraven signaled them to stand back up, "Welcome back my friends. It is time to rightfully claim what is ours."
Blake nodded, "What shall we do?"
He took a step forward, "It is time to raise my fortress and finish what I started."
"Then let us go to the beach." Scaleface replied.
Vex turned to Kraven, "The Blue Bay Harbor Beach Party will be held this afternoon. The Rangers will surly be there." He told him.
"Then take care of them." Kraven answered and they walked out and left him. Vex clenched his fist and glared at them as they left. Then he vanished. The day passed quick and the Blue Bay Harbor Annual Beach Party was going off without a hitch. Hundreds of people, all crowded the beach and parking lot, dancing and chatting. A band was playing and their music was being heard through the long line of speakers throughout the beach. Shane and Dustin arrived at the beach and took a look around.
"That's a lot of people." Dustin said to Shane. He nodded and made their way through the crowd. They made it to the food table where Cam was collecting food on his plate.
A bit surprised, "Whoa, Cam. Didn't know you were here." Dustin said.
Cam just shrugged, "What I can't have fun either?"
Shane shook his head, "No-No. Of course you can. I just figure you would be looking out for Vex." He replied, picking up a plate.
"Cyber Cam will let me know if anything happens." He responded. Marah and Kapri were barging through the crowd and making their way to the guys.
"Dustin!" She called to get his attention. He turned to her and waved, "Come on let's dance!" She grabbed his hand and dragged him into the crowd.
Kapri turned to Cam, "Come on Cam. You need some fun to!" She exclaimed, grabbing him also. Shane laughed, as Cam dropped his plate and was dragged into the crowd. Shane walked down the beach where he caught Hunter sitting on a bench with a crowd of women around him. Shane watched as he tried to get up and walk away from them but they kept on following him. Shane couldn't help but laugh at the sight. He then watched as Hunter dash down the beach.
Shane was cracking up as he continued his little walk. He then ran into Kelly who was sitting on one of the benches.
She waved him over, "Hey you made it!" She exclaimed as he sat down next to her.
Shane nodded, "Yup. I see you're having a good time."
She took a sip of soda in her hand, "Mmhmm." She muffled.
He was looking around the beach, "Seen Tori or Blake around?" He asked. Kelly pointed out into the distant where Tori and Blake were dancing with each other. Tori turned to his direction and Shane waved to her. Blake looked over also and they both ran to him.
"Hey your here!" She exclaimed.
"Of course." Shane exclaimed, "This party is a blast..." He said with a bit of sarcasm.
Tori looked at him while Blake chuckled.
"You not having fun?" She asked
Shane looked away, "It's only fun if you're with someone." He muttered softly.
Tori took a step closer, "What?" She couldn't quite hear him.
Shane turns back to her, "Nothing." He smiled at her.
"Well if you excuse me guys, I'm going to find some food." Kelly backed away from the group and left.
Shane turned to see her leave then looked back at the couple, "Well, what have you two love birds been up to?"
Blake put his arms around Tori, "Nothing, just dancing and eating! This annual thing is pretty cool." Blake replied.
Shane chuckled, "Yeah, what could possibly go-" He was in the middle of saying when a huge explosion in the parking lot came out no where.
Shane closed his eyes and sighed, "Go wrong..." He groaned and turned around to the explosion. The crowd broke out fleeing, pushing there way past the rangers and running back into the city. Hunter was cornered by all the girls when he heard all the commotion.
He turned to the girls, "Sorry ladies, I have to go." He said
As he barged through the crowds, he felt someone grabbing his hand, "But wait." some girl yelled.
He yanked his hand away, "Look, you're all really great. I just don't think you girls are my type." He explained and scurried off. Dustin, Cam, Marah and Kapri all ran to the parking lot where they spotted Vex.
He grinned, "Just a little longer Rangers." He said.
Dustin turned to Marah, "Hurry Marah. You and Kapri best go!" He told them. They nodded and ran off. Hunter, Tori, Shane and Blake joined Cam and Dustin and turned to Vex.
Shane took a step forward, "Party Crashers aren't invited." He snapped at him.
"Come on guys." Shane turned to everyone, "Ninja Storm, Thunder Storm, Samurai Storm, Ranger Form! Ha! Ninja Ranger Power!" They all shouted. The rangers took a step forward only to be startled by a blast out of nowhere. They looked around and saw Blade and ScaleFace lining up with Vex.
"Looks like Vex is taking in pets." Blake commented.
Blade tilted his head at them and growled, "Pets? ScaleFace, did the rangers try to insult us?"
ScaleFace took a step forward, "Blade, King Kraven just wants us to stall them. Not argue with them." He sneered and charged forward. Blade followed him as Vex stood there and watched.
Blake and Dustin nodded to each other, "Ninja Sword, Blaster Mode." They both shouted. They fired at them but they continued to charge. Blade swiftly moved on the ground and slashed at Dustin and Tori with his claws at full speed. ScaleFace jumped in the air and spread his wings.
Hunter looked up, "Looks like we got a flyer. Let me handle this!" He shouted, "Ninja Glider Cycle!" He summoned his bike and jumped right on it, "Flight Mode!"The bike transformed and Hunter was flying through the air. He fired lasers at ScaleFace but he dodged out fo the way and rammed into Hunter. Hunter nearly lost control but he manage to balance himself out and fly high in the air.
Shane looked up at the air fight, "Damn, he needs help!" He put his morpher to his mouth, "Battlizer!" He shouted and summoned his armor. He spread his wings and flew straight into the air to join the battle. Meanwhile on the ground, Tori jumped on Blade's back while Cam slashed at him. He flipped Tori over and head butted Cam to the ground. Blake took out his Navy Antler and tried to grab a hold of the wolf. The wolf slashed at Blake and threw his weapon aside. Blake quickly got up and pulled out his Thunder Blade. The Blade that he trained with Leanne. He swiftly spined his body around and tried to slash at the wolf. The wolf was quick, dodging each attack and then leg swiped the Navy Ranger. Up in the air, ScaleFace floated in the sky as Hunter and Shane circled him. ScaleFace sucked in all the air around him and then exhaled, releasing fire from his mouth. The blast of fire went straight towards Shane. Shane turned to the attack and fired back as both attacks clashed with each other. The smoke from the two attacks shrouded the Red Ranger as he quickly looked around to find the dragon. ScaleFace snuck behind him and slashed at his armor, breaking off the wings.
"No!" Shane yelled as he started to fall. Hunter swooped down as fast as he could and Shane grabbed the end of his Bike. Hunter landed safely and Shane stepped back on the ground. The battlizer vanished and Shane was back in his original red suite. Hunter was about to take off when the whole ground started to rumble. The rangers all turned and looked towards the ocean as a giant land mass was rising from it. The water all spilled off, revealing a giant black castle with 4 great towers. It rose higher and higher into the sky as it went into space. Their it suspended, floating above the earth.
Dustin opened his viser, "Dude, is it just me or did I just see a floating castle!?"
Tori took a step forward, "No, I saw it to!" She replied. Blade, ScaleFace and Vex all vanished out of no where.
Cam looked towards the Rangers, "We better get back to Ninja Ops." Everyone nodded and hurried on over to the wind academy. They all entered the room and sat around. Cam went straight to the terminal, "It's all over the news." He pulled up TV stations, each talking about the event that just took place.
"This is crazy!" Dustin exclaimed, watching the news.
"That must be King Kraven's Fortress." Cam turned to him.
Shane sat down near the table, "And I suppose the wolf freak and dragon face works for him."
"And Vex?" Tori asked.
"Wait a minute." Cam pulled up something, "Looks like Kraven isn't wasting time. I'm getting readings of his Kaiser Warriors in the northern part of the city."
Hunter nodded, "Right, we'll fight them off." He started to head to the stairs.
Cam shook his head, "Not just that. Blade and ScaleFace is attacking the south end and King Kraven is causing trouble at the beach." He pulled up each location.
Hunter ran back to the terminal, "What is this? What are they doing?"
Blake patted Hunter on the back, "Come on Bro, relax."
Cam nodded, "Yeah. Dustin and I will take care of the Kaiser warriors. Blake and Tori, you handle Blade and ScaleFace. Shane and Hunter can tackle King Kraven." Everyone nodded and morphed into their ranger forms. Shane and Hunter went back to the beach where they found Kraven pacing around.
He turned to rangers, "Finally. We meet."
Hunter pulled out his staff, "Enough, let's skip the small talk and fight." He demanded.
Kraven nodded, "As you wish crimson ranger. " And he spread out his wings. Shane jumped in the air and summoned his Tsunami cycle. He landed on top of the bike and accelerate forward at high speed. Kraven jumped in the air to dodge Shane and turned and fired a blast from his hand. It nearly hit Shane but he manages to brake and miss the attack. He turned and returned fire from his bike hitting Kraven in the wings. Kraven fell to the ground and screeched loudly. Hunter was busy covering his ears, trying to drown out the sound. Kraven looked up and grinned, flapping his wings violently, sending a gush of wind that knocked the crimson ranger off his feet. Shane took out his Hawk Blaster and fired Kraven in the back. Kraven jumped in the air and circled the sky.
"I do not have time for this!" He started to get angry, "I will wipe you out with my fortress." And he flew up high in the sky to retreat.
Shane ran to Hunter, "He wasn't so tough." He helped his teammate up.
Hunter nodded, "Think the other needs help?"
Shane's morpher beeped and he answered, "Shane here."
"Yo dudes! It's Cyber Cam! Cam wants you back here. He has a plan or something!" The cyber guy spoke. Hunter and Shane glanced at each other and nodded. They ninja streaked back to Ninja Ops.
"How did it go!?" Dustin turned to them as they came down the stairs.
"Good, we got him to retreat. He isn't as tough as they say." Shane replied, "And you guys?"
Tori nodded, "We did all right. They retreated when Kraven called for them though. So what is our plan now?" She turned to Cam.
He sat in the chair, "Not too sure. We just have to wait." He told them.
Everyone exchanged looks and nodded, "Man, I hate waiting. That's like the worst part of anything." Dustin rambled.
Up in space in the fortress. Kraven walked down the long hall into a giant room with three pedestals around a large circle hole. Vex entered in and looked around. Blade, ScaleFace and the Kaiser Warriors followed behind him.
Kraven walked into the center of the room, "It is time we destroy the earth. I waited far to long for this. Everything online?"
ScaleFace nodded, "Everything is online. It needs a good power jolt before everything is operational."
Vex took a step forward and explored every part of the room, "Your going to drain your energy and put it towards your ship's artillery and bombard the planet?" He asked. Kraven nodded, "What kind of plan is that?" Vex continued.
Kraven glared at him, "And what is wrong with that plan?" He snapped at him.
Vex grinned, pulling out the three gems, "I can't wait any longer." He replied. Kraven watched as Vex circled the room and placed the Gem of Magic in one pedestal. He then placed the Gem of Power in another one, and the Gem of Souls in the last one.
"What are you doing?" Kraven suspiciously watched him.
Vex grinned as he pulled out his other sword, "I'm taking over." He laughed as he lunged forward and stabbed Kraven. Vex whispered in his ear, "Do you really think I was going to take orders from you forever?" Kraven grunted, as he turned his head to Vex, "You.." He said with his last words as the pedestals begin to react.
"You are just another useless pawn in my game." Vex chuckled. A wave of pink, blue and green energy from the gems shot into the middle of the room at Vex and Kraven.
"No, Kraven!" Blade try to take a step forward. The power was immense and he couldn't get near. They watched as Vex pulled Master Org's Horn and held it tightly in one hand. Kraven's body began to grow bright yellow as his energy was slowly being drained. A shroud of black mist consumed Vex and swirled around the room. The generals and the kaiser warriors took a step back as the fortress began to shake. The gems shattered and a voice echoed through the room.
"Mwaha! Yes, I can feel the power! The Rangers do not stand a chance!" A deep voice boomed. Blade, ScaleFace and the Kaiser Warriors took a few more steps back as the figure appeared from the mist. It was Vex, or a more powerful version of him. He was completely different. He still wore a dark green helmet but this time a long huge horn stuck out in the front. It was Master Org's Horn. He somehow manage to fuse with it. Not only that, he was wearing King Kraven's Silver armor. He also acquired long black wings that spread out and folded back together again behind Vex's back. He held up his two broad swords which were decorated with the shatter pieces of the three gems.
Blade took a step forward and pulled out his twin blades, "You destroyed Kraven." He confronted him, "I will seek his revenge."
Vex held out his hand, "Silence fool. Kraven is no more, Vexagon is the new ruler of this world." And he blasted Blade through the fortress wall. ScaleFace turned and looked at his fallen comrade and then turned to Vexagon.
The Kaiser Warriors and ScaleFace bowed to him, "We will follow your orders." He said to him. Vexagon waved his hand and a shroud of black mist covered the room. As it began to fade away 6 mysterious figures appeared in the room. They were black shadows, with no face, no color or anything. Just black.
"These are the shadow stalkers. They are minions that will assist us when we need them" They all nodded to him, "I'm going to test my powers. Ready the fortress's artilleries. They best be done when I return." He then vanished in a cloud of black smoke. The rangers were all hanging out at Ninja Ops waiting for something to happen. Everyone was pretty bored, doing random things to keep them entertained. Tori sat on Blake's lap as they chat. Hunter was sitting across the room and staring at them. Tori turned to him and smiled, waving at him. He cracked a small smile in return and then looked at Dustin and Shane near the terminal. Dustin was trying to see how many times he could hop on one foot. With his arm crossed, Shane watched him out of boredom.
"92, 93, 94." Dustin counted to himself. Shane, a bit annoyed, rolled his eyes and pushed him over. Dustin lost balance and fell to the floor. Everyone was cracking up as he scrambled to his feet.
He ran his hands through his hair and glared at Shane, "Dude, what was that for?" He asked.
Shane just sighed and sat in Cam's chair. He spined the chair, looking at his battlizer morpher as Dustin stared at him.
"Okay, You've been acting totally weird man." Dustin told him and walked over to Cam. Cam was reading an old book on the ledge. He looked up and saw Dustin coming towards him.
"Man, how long do we have to wait? I mean can't we just go and like find them instead?" Dustin asked him.
Cam shook his head, "And how do you suppose to do that? The fortress is in space. The Dragonforce vehicle can only hold one person and I'm not going to risk sending that up when we don't know a thing about the fortress."
Dustin shrugged and nodded
He stuck the book back on the shelf, "I just need more time to develop on my new project." Cam reassured him.
Tori and Blake got up and went over to them, "What project!?" Tori asked excitedly
"Oh no. I'm not telling you just yet." Cam replied, walking over to his terminal.
Blake groaned, "Oh come on man! Why not!" He went to him.
Cam just grinned, "Its more fun if it's a surprise." Then Ninja Ops alarm went off and Cam locked on to an unknown enemy. The rangers gathered at the terminal and looked on.
Cam was a bit confused, "That's strange." As he watched the black wing figure on the screen, "That looks like Vex.. But he's a bit different."
Hunter leaned closer, "Your right. Looks like he got a little maker over." Hunter joke. The rangers all turned away from the terminal and held up their morphers.
"Ninja Storm, Thunder Storm, Samurai Storm, Ninja Form Ha! Ninja Ranger Power!" They shouted.
"Hold it right there Vex!" Shane got his attention as he stepped into the city to stop him. Vexagon turned around and greeted the rangers.
"The name is no longer Vex. It is Vexagon." He informed them.
Tori stuck her hands on her hips, "Well Vexagon, I think it's safe to say that you over did your welcome."
Blake and Hunter pulled out their Thunder Staff, "Let's see what this new version of Vex can do." They shouted and charged Vexagon snapped his finger and a black mist shrouded the rangers . As the black mist faded away, 12 Shadow stalkers surrounded the rangers.
The wind rangers took out their ninja swords, "What's this!?" Shane asked as he looked around.
Vexagon evilly laughed, "Attack!" He commanded. The Shadow Stalkers swarmed around the rangers. Tori lunged forward, knocking back a few and flipping out of the way to dodge from their counter attacks. Blake stayed by her side and watched her back. He slashed at one of the Shadow Stalkers, knocking them to the ground. It got back up and charged back at Blake. He jumped over him and kicked him in the back. Dustin was off in the corner battling 4 of them. He backed against the wall and couldn't find a way out.
"Uh-oh!" Dustin spoke, looking around, "Looks like I need to even the odds." He grinned and made copies of himself. There stood 3 other yellow rangers next to the original. Each charged forward and took on the shadow stalkers. Hunter jumped on a near by bench and flipped over his enemy. He took out his crimson blaster and fired the shadow in the back. Cam then came in and slashed at Hunter's opponent which fell to the ground. He nodded to Hunter and they both turned to face 5 more shadow stalkers. Shane on the other hand was battling Vexagon. Shane tried to hit Vexagon but he took to the skies. Shane looked up as he saw hail of lasers being shot down to him. He did the best he could to dodge each attack and return fire with his Hawk Blaster. Vexagon then raised his hand and fired a lighting shot at Shane, sending him flying back. Vexagon landed on the ground and took out his twin swords. He used his special cyclone attack which was more powerful then every. He spined towards the rangers and knocked them all in the air. He then stopped spinning and fired a wave of lasers at them. Each ranger fell to the ground, losing their ranger forms.
Hunter was holding his chest as he tried to get up, "He's impossible to get near!" He shouted to them. Vexagon took a step forward and pointed his sword at Shane.
"This is your end." Vexagon laughed. Then a surge of pain rippled through Vexagon's body, making him fall to his knees.
"Damn it. I haven't fully control this power yet." And he spread his wings and rose to the sky, "You wont be so lucky next time rangers!" And he vanished into the sky. The rangers all quickly retreated back to Ninja Ops where they all slumped to the ground, tired and sore.
Shane groaned, rubbing his neck as he sat there, "Man, Vex or Vexagon, whatever he is. He just keeps getting stronger and stronger."
Dustin scratched his head, "I kind of think it's sad that we can't beat him or even the Kaiser warriors. We got to do something fast."
Tori sighed, "Dustin has a point. We can't keep fighting and running away. We'll never save the world if that's all we do."
Blake nodded, pulling Tori close to him, "I agree. I hope this project of yours will be useful Cam."
"I'm hoping so to. If I'm not mistaken, Vexagon must have tricked King Kraven and fused with him. Not only that, that was Master Org's Horn that was on his head." He replied.
A bit stunned, "Are you saying that Vex spent this whole time, collecting things to make him more powerful?" Hunter asked.
Cam sighed, "I'm not sure. I'm going to have to do some analyzing. You guys should go home and get some rest." They all nodded and walked up the stairs.
Cyber Cam appeared behind Cam, "Yo dude, the ship is almost done!" He exclaimed.
Cam turned to his cyber partner, "You took apart the dragonForce and used the parts from those?"
Cyber Cam gave him a thumbs up, "Yup! Are you sure you should use your samurai morpher to charge it up. It could be too much."
"It's our only power source that is strong enough to break through the fortress. At least that's what I'm hoping for." Cam replied.
"Well then, let's finish this baby!" Cyber Cam shouted and vanished.
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A/N: Well there's chapter 10... Any ways tell me what you think? I thought it was cool involving Zordon in it a bit because we really don't know what kind of battles Zordon fought long ago before he got trapped. Also if you have any better names besides Shadow Stalker... Let me know.. I can't think of anything good.
Rise of Vexagon
The weekend arrived for the rangers and they were still doing there usual. Battling Vex, going to school and trying to maintain a normal life. Dustin and Shane were hanging out at Storm Chargers, relaxing and enjoying a bit of time off. Dustin was sitting over on the couch cleaning his saxophone while watching TV
"This afternoon is the annual Blue Bay Harbor Beach Party. All citizens of Blue Bay Harbor are all invited to come and join. There will be music, games, food and a bon fire. It will be held today at three." The news lady spoke from the TV
Dustin was quite interested in the event, "Shane!" He called his buddy over. Shane looked up from a magazine he was reading from the counter.
Dustin waved him over so he got up and headed towards him, "What?" He asked.
Putting his saxophone away, "Dude, we got to go to this beach party thing!" He exclaimed, pointing to the T.V. Shane took a step forward and looked at the TV and thought for a sec.
He shrugged, "I guess."
Dustin chuckles, "What's up with you dude?"
"Nothing. I just think this is a bit stupid. We've gone to one ever year. Why do we need to go this year?" He asked.
Dustin put his finger on his chin, "Hmm because we have nothing better to do?" He smirked.
Shane sat down next to him and just rolled his eyes, "I think we should stop Vex and this new guy, King Kraven."
Dustin gave a big sighed and slumped back on the couch, "Oh come on man!" He leaned back forward, "Look, if greeny or big bird is going to attack, it most likely will be at the beach party, thus why we should go dude!"
Shane just shrugged, "All right."
Dustin groaned, "Come on! You use to be so psyched about these kinds of things." Kelly came over to see what the two boys were talking about. They both all looked up at her when she watched the news for a bit.
She then turned to the boys, "That looks fun. If everyone is going to be there, I mind as well close the shop and go also."
"So what's going on with Tori and Blake?" Dustin asked them both.
"Oh I heard about that! It sounded so romantic the way Tori explained it to me." Kelly said excitedly, "I'm so happy for them. It took forever before they admitted feelings towards each other." Hunter came into the store and took a look around. He walked over to the couch and greeted his fellow friends.
"Hey guys, what are you up to?" He put his hand on the wall and leaned on it.
Kelly turned to him, "Nothing. I was telling them how happy I was for Tori and Blake." She exclaimed. He cracked a small smile and nodded.
Deciding to change the topic, Shane spoke up, "Hey Dustin thought of a good idea. We should hit the Blue Bay Harbor Beach Party. You should come along. This would be your first time."
Dustin turned to Shane, "Wait, you didn't like my idea. Now you do?" He was a bit confused. Shane ignored him, "What do you say Hunter? I'm sure it can get your mind of things." Hunter nodded. Meanwhile King Kraven and Vex entered a large cave near the beach. It was a huge cave with nothing but sand and rocks in it.
Vex looked around, "What use is this place?" He asked.
King Kraven stared at the walls, "Patients my friend."
"So tell me King Kraven. How does the all mighty king end up defeated and trap in a time warp?"
Kraven walked along the side of the cave wall. "You want to know? Thousands of years ago I ruled a planet with fear and power. Then a sage name Zordon traveled to my planet and took it all away from me. His powers were immense. My generals and I fled to this once lifeless planet where I built a giant fortress. In that fortress, I created a ritual ground where I would devise a plan to lead Zordon and drain his energy and transfer it to me."
"And?" Vex was quite interested.
King Kraven turned to him, "He manage to locate the fortress and sink it into the ocean. So with my last efforts, I turned my generals into statues and hide them, so they can be waken thousand of years later to finish what I started. Then I attempted to battle Zordon one last time. He was victorious and locked me away in a Time Warp. I traveled countless aeons into the past where I remain trap."
"Interesting story Kraven but as you know, Zordon is no more." He informed him.
"I know that but that wont stop me from fulfilling my plans." He responded, "Ah, here it is." He blasted the wall in front of him. The rocks crumbled revealing another room. Kraven and Vex stepped in and saw two statues. One statue was carved as a half human, half dragon. He had a dragon head and claws at the end of his hands. He had two legs and arms just like a human but it was covered in scales. It had huge wings, wide open from the body. The other statue was a werewolf of some sort. A werewolf with battle armor and mace in his hand.
"Looks like these are all that remain." Kraven looked at them, "ScaleFace the dragon and Blade the wolf." Kraven stood in front of the two statues and spread his wings and arms out wide. Two energy balls were forming in each of Kraven's hand. He then fired them at both statues creating an explosion and smoke. Vex took a step back and tries to look through the smoke. The once frozen statues were now moving, breathing demons again.
Blade looked around, moving every inch of his body, "I am free again." He growled as he looked up at Kraven, "You have returned."
ScaleFace took a step forward, bowing his huge dragon head, "My lord."
King Kraven signaled them to stand back up, "Welcome back my friends. It is time to rightfully claim what is ours."
Blake nodded, "What shall we do?"
He took a step forward, "It is time to raise my fortress and finish what I started."
"Then let us go to the beach." Scaleface replied.
Vex turned to Kraven, "The Blue Bay Harbor Beach Party will be held this afternoon. The Rangers will surly be there." He told him.
"Then take care of them." Kraven answered and they walked out and left him. Vex clenched his fist and glared at them as they left. Then he vanished. The day passed quick and the Blue Bay Harbor Annual Beach Party was going off without a hitch. Hundreds of people, all crowded the beach and parking lot, dancing and chatting. A band was playing and their music was being heard through the long line of speakers throughout the beach. Shane and Dustin arrived at the beach and took a look around.
"That's a lot of people." Dustin said to Shane. He nodded and made their way through the crowd. They made it to the food table where Cam was collecting food on his plate.
A bit surprised, "Whoa, Cam. Didn't know you were here." Dustin said.
Cam just shrugged, "What I can't have fun either?"
Shane shook his head, "No-No. Of course you can. I just figure you would be looking out for Vex." He replied, picking up a plate.
"Cyber Cam will let me know if anything happens." He responded. Marah and Kapri were barging through the crowd and making their way to the guys.
"Dustin!" She called to get his attention. He turned to her and waved, "Come on let's dance!" She grabbed his hand and dragged him into the crowd.
Kapri turned to Cam, "Come on Cam. You need some fun to!" She exclaimed, grabbing him also. Shane laughed, as Cam dropped his plate and was dragged into the crowd. Shane walked down the beach where he caught Hunter sitting on a bench with a crowd of women around him. Shane watched as he tried to get up and walk away from them but they kept on following him. Shane couldn't help but laugh at the sight. He then watched as Hunter dash down the beach.
Shane was cracking up as he continued his little walk. He then ran into Kelly who was sitting on one of the benches.
She waved him over, "Hey you made it!" She exclaimed as he sat down next to her.
Shane nodded, "Yup. I see you're having a good time."
She took a sip of soda in her hand, "Mmhmm." She muffled.
He was looking around the beach, "Seen Tori or Blake around?" He asked. Kelly pointed out into the distant where Tori and Blake were dancing with each other. Tori turned to his direction and Shane waved to her. Blake looked over also and they both ran to him.
"Hey your here!" She exclaimed.
"Of course." Shane exclaimed, "This party is a blast..." He said with a bit of sarcasm.
Tori looked at him while Blake chuckled.
"You not having fun?" She asked
Shane looked away, "It's only fun if you're with someone." He muttered softly.
Tori took a step closer, "What?" She couldn't quite hear him.
Shane turns back to her, "Nothing." He smiled at her.
"Well if you excuse me guys, I'm going to find some food." Kelly backed away from the group and left.
Shane turned to see her leave then looked back at the couple, "Well, what have you two love birds been up to?"
Blake put his arms around Tori, "Nothing, just dancing and eating! This annual thing is pretty cool." Blake replied.
Shane chuckled, "Yeah, what could possibly go-" He was in the middle of saying when a huge explosion in the parking lot came out no where.
Shane closed his eyes and sighed, "Go wrong..." He groaned and turned around to the explosion. The crowd broke out fleeing, pushing there way past the rangers and running back into the city. Hunter was cornered by all the girls when he heard all the commotion.
He turned to the girls, "Sorry ladies, I have to go." He said
As he barged through the crowds, he felt someone grabbing his hand, "But wait." some girl yelled.
He yanked his hand away, "Look, you're all really great. I just don't think you girls are my type." He explained and scurried off. Dustin, Cam, Marah and Kapri all ran to the parking lot where they spotted Vex.
He grinned, "Just a little longer Rangers." He said.
Dustin turned to Marah, "Hurry Marah. You and Kapri best go!" He told them. They nodded and ran off. Hunter, Tori, Shane and Blake joined Cam and Dustin and turned to Vex.
Shane took a step forward, "Party Crashers aren't invited." He snapped at him.
"Come on guys." Shane turned to everyone, "Ninja Storm, Thunder Storm, Samurai Storm, Ranger Form! Ha! Ninja Ranger Power!" They all shouted. The rangers took a step forward only to be startled by a blast out of nowhere. They looked around and saw Blade and ScaleFace lining up with Vex.
"Looks like Vex is taking in pets." Blake commented.
Blade tilted his head at them and growled, "Pets? ScaleFace, did the rangers try to insult us?"
ScaleFace took a step forward, "Blade, King Kraven just wants us to stall them. Not argue with them." He sneered and charged forward. Blade followed him as Vex stood there and watched.
Blake and Dustin nodded to each other, "Ninja Sword, Blaster Mode." They both shouted. They fired at them but they continued to charge. Blade swiftly moved on the ground and slashed at Dustin and Tori with his claws at full speed. ScaleFace jumped in the air and spread his wings.
Hunter looked up, "Looks like we got a flyer. Let me handle this!" He shouted, "Ninja Glider Cycle!" He summoned his bike and jumped right on it, "Flight Mode!"The bike transformed and Hunter was flying through the air. He fired lasers at ScaleFace but he dodged out fo the way and rammed into Hunter. Hunter nearly lost control but he manage to balance himself out and fly high in the air.
Shane looked up at the air fight, "Damn, he needs help!" He put his morpher to his mouth, "Battlizer!" He shouted and summoned his armor. He spread his wings and flew straight into the air to join the battle. Meanwhile on the ground, Tori jumped on Blade's back while Cam slashed at him. He flipped Tori over and head butted Cam to the ground. Blake took out his Navy Antler and tried to grab a hold of the wolf. The wolf slashed at Blake and threw his weapon aside. Blake quickly got up and pulled out his Thunder Blade. The Blade that he trained with Leanne. He swiftly spined his body around and tried to slash at the wolf. The wolf was quick, dodging each attack and then leg swiped the Navy Ranger. Up in the air, ScaleFace floated in the sky as Hunter and Shane circled him. ScaleFace sucked in all the air around him and then exhaled, releasing fire from his mouth. The blast of fire went straight towards Shane. Shane turned to the attack and fired back as both attacks clashed with each other. The smoke from the two attacks shrouded the Red Ranger as he quickly looked around to find the dragon. ScaleFace snuck behind him and slashed at his armor, breaking off the wings.
"No!" Shane yelled as he started to fall. Hunter swooped down as fast as he could and Shane grabbed the end of his Bike. Hunter landed safely and Shane stepped back on the ground. The battlizer vanished and Shane was back in his original red suite. Hunter was about to take off when the whole ground started to rumble. The rangers all turned and looked towards the ocean as a giant land mass was rising from it. The water all spilled off, revealing a giant black castle with 4 great towers. It rose higher and higher into the sky as it went into space. Their it suspended, floating above the earth.
Dustin opened his viser, "Dude, is it just me or did I just see a floating castle!?"
Tori took a step forward, "No, I saw it to!" She replied. Blade, ScaleFace and Vex all vanished out of no where.
Cam looked towards the Rangers, "We better get back to Ninja Ops." Everyone nodded and hurried on over to the wind academy. They all entered the room and sat around. Cam went straight to the terminal, "It's all over the news." He pulled up TV stations, each talking about the event that just took place.
"This is crazy!" Dustin exclaimed, watching the news.
"That must be King Kraven's Fortress." Cam turned to him.
Shane sat down near the table, "And I suppose the wolf freak and dragon face works for him."
"And Vex?" Tori asked.
"Wait a minute." Cam pulled up something, "Looks like Kraven isn't wasting time. I'm getting readings of his Kaiser Warriors in the northern part of the city."
Hunter nodded, "Right, we'll fight them off." He started to head to the stairs.
Cam shook his head, "Not just that. Blade and ScaleFace is attacking the south end and King Kraven is causing trouble at the beach." He pulled up each location.
Hunter ran back to the terminal, "What is this? What are they doing?"
Blake patted Hunter on the back, "Come on Bro, relax."
Cam nodded, "Yeah. Dustin and I will take care of the Kaiser warriors. Blake and Tori, you handle Blade and ScaleFace. Shane and Hunter can tackle King Kraven." Everyone nodded and morphed into their ranger forms. Shane and Hunter went back to the beach where they found Kraven pacing around.
He turned to rangers, "Finally. We meet."
Hunter pulled out his staff, "Enough, let's skip the small talk and fight." He demanded.
Kraven nodded, "As you wish crimson ranger. " And he spread out his wings. Shane jumped in the air and summoned his Tsunami cycle. He landed on top of the bike and accelerate forward at high speed. Kraven jumped in the air to dodge Shane and turned and fired a blast from his hand. It nearly hit Shane but he manages to brake and miss the attack. He turned and returned fire from his bike hitting Kraven in the wings. Kraven fell to the ground and screeched loudly. Hunter was busy covering his ears, trying to drown out the sound. Kraven looked up and grinned, flapping his wings violently, sending a gush of wind that knocked the crimson ranger off his feet. Shane took out his Hawk Blaster and fired Kraven in the back. Kraven jumped in the air and circled the sky.
"I do not have time for this!" He started to get angry, "I will wipe you out with my fortress." And he flew up high in the sky to retreat.
Shane ran to Hunter, "He wasn't so tough." He helped his teammate up.
Hunter nodded, "Think the other needs help?"
Shane's morpher beeped and he answered, "Shane here."
"Yo dudes! It's Cyber Cam! Cam wants you back here. He has a plan or something!" The cyber guy spoke. Hunter and Shane glanced at each other and nodded. They ninja streaked back to Ninja Ops.
"How did it go!?" Dustin turned to them as they came down the stairs.
"Good, we got him to retreat. He isn't as tough as they say." Shane replied, "And you guys?"
Tori nodded, "We did all right. They retreated when Kraven called for them though. So what is our plan now?" She turned to Cam.
He sat in the chair, "Not too sure. We just have to wait." He told them.
Everyone exchanged looks and nodded, "Man, I hate waiting. That's like the worst part of anything." Dustin rambled.
Up in space in the fortress. Kraven walked down the long hall into a giant room with three pedestals around a large circle hole. Vex entered in and looked around. Blade, ScaleFace and the Kaiser Warriors followed behind him.
Kraven walked into the center of the room, "It is time we destroy the earth. I waited far to long for this. Everything online?"
ScaleFace nodded, "Everything is online. It needs a good power jolt before everything is operational."
Vex took a step forward and explored every part of the room, "Your going to drain your energy and put it towards your ship's artillery and bombard the planet?" He asked. Kraven nodded, "What kind of plan is that?" Vex continued.
Kraven glared at him, "And what is wrong with that plan?" He snapped at him.
Vex grinned, pulling out the three gems, "I can't wait any longer." He replied. Kraven watched as Vex circled the room and placed the Gem of Magic in one pedestal. He then placed the Gem of Power in another one, and the Gem of Souls in the last one.
"What are you doing?" Kraven suspiciously watched him.
Vex grinned as he pulled out his other sword, "I'm taking over." He laughed as he lunged forward and stabbed Kraven. Vex whispered in his ear, "Do you really think I was going to take orders from you forever?" Kraven grunted, as he turned his head to Vex, "You.." He said with his last words as the pedestals begin to react.
"You are just another useless pawn in my game." Vex chuckled. A wave of pink, blue and green energy from the gems shot into the middle of the room at Vex and Kraven.
"No, Kraven!" Blade try to take a step forward. The power was immense and he couldn't get near. They watched as Vex pulled Master Org's Horn and held it tightly in one hand. Kraven's body began to grow bright yellow as his energy was slowly being drained. A shroud of black mist consumed Vex and swirled around the room. The generals and the kaiser warriors took a step back as the fortress began to shake. The gems shattered and a voice echoed through the room.
"Mwaha! Yes, I can feel the power! The Rangers do not stand a chance!" A deep voice boomed. Blade, ScaleFace and the Kaiser Warriors took a few more steps back as the figure appeared from the mist. It was Vex, or a more powerful version of him. He was completely different. He still wore a dark green helmet but this time a long huge horn stuck out in the front. It was Master Org's Horn. He somehow manage to fuse with it. Not only that, he was wearing King Kraven's Silver armor. He also acquired long black wings that spread out and folded back together again behind Vex's back. He held up his two broad swords which were decorated with the shatter pieces of the three gems.
Blade took a step forward and pulled out his twin blades, "You destroyed Kraven." He confronted him, "I will seek his revenge."
Vex held out his hand, "Silence fool. Kraven is no more, Vexagon is the new ruler of this world." And he blasted Blade through the fortress wall. ScaleFace turned and looked at his fallen comrade and then turned to Vexagon.
The Kaiser Warriors and ScaleFace bowed to him, "We will follow your orders." He said to him. Vexagon waved his hand and a shroud of black mist covered the room. As it began to fade away 6 mysterious figures appeared in the room. They were black shadows, with no face, no color or anything. Just black.
"These are the shadow stalkers. They are minions that will assist us when we need them" They all nodded to him, "I'm going to test my powers. Ready the fortress's artilleries. They best be done when I return." He then vanished in a cloud of black smoke. The rangers were all hanging out at Ninja Ops waiting for something to happen. Everyone was pretty bored, doing random things to keep them entertained. Tori sat on Blake's lap as they chat. Hunter was sitting across the room and staring at them. Tori turned to him and smiled, waving at him. He cracked a small smile in return and then looked at Dustin and Shane near the terminal. Dustin was trying to see how many times he could hop on one foot. With his arm crossed, Shane watched him out of boredom.
"92, 93, 94." Dustin counted to himself. Shane, a bit annoyed, rolled his eyes and pushed him over. Dustin lost balance and fell to the floor. Everyone was cracking up as he scrambled to his feet.
He ran his hands through his hair and glared at Shane, "Dude, what was that for?" He asked.
Shane just sighed and sat in Cam's chair. He spined the chair, looking at his battlizer morpher as Dustin stared at him.
"Okay, You've been acting totally weird man." Dustin told him and walked over to Cam. Cam was reading an old book on the ledge. He looked up and saw Dustin coming towards him.
"Man, how long do we have to wait? I mean can't we just go and like find them instead?" Dustin asked him.
Cam shook his head, "And how do you suppose to do that? The fortress is in space. The Dragonforce vehicle can only hold one person and I'm not going to risk sending that up when we don't know a thing about the fortress."
Dustin shrugged and nodded
He stuck the book back on the shelf, "I just need more time to develop on my new project." Cam reassured him.
Tori and Blake got up and went over to them, "What project!?" Tori asked excitedly
"Oh no. I'm not telling you just yet." Cam replied, walking over to his terminal.
Blake groaned, "Oh come on man! Why not!" He went to him.
Cam just grinned, "Its more fun if it's a surprise." Then Ninja Ops alarm went off and Cam locked on to an unknown enemy. The rangers gathered at the terminal and looked on.
Cam was a bit confused, "That's strange." As he watched the black wing figure on the screen, "That looks like Vex.. But he's a bit different."
Hunter leaned closer, "Your right. Looks like he got a little maker over." Hunter joke. The rangers all turned away from the terminal and held up their morphers.
"Ninja Storm, Thunder Storm, Samurai Storm, Ninja Form Ha! Ninja Ranger Power!" They shouted.
"Hold it right there Vex!" Shane got his attention as he stepped into the city to stop him. Vexagon turned around and greeted the rangers.
"The name is no longer Vex. It is Vexagon." He informed them.
Tori stuck her hands on her hips, "Well Vexagon, I think it's safe to say that you over did your welcome."
Blake and Hunter pulled out their Thunder Staff, "Let's see what this new version of Vex can do." They shouted and charged Vexagon snapped his finger and a black mist shrouded the rangers . As the black mist faded away, 12 Shadow stalkers surrounded the rangers.
The wind rangers took out their ninja swords, "What's this!?" Shane asked as he looked around.
Vexagon evilly laughed, "Attack!" He commanded. The Shadow Stalkers swarmed around the rangers. Tori lunged forward, knocking back a few and flipping out of the way to dodge from their counter attacks. Blake stayed by her side and watched her back. He slashed at one of the Shadow Stalkers, knocking them to the ground. It got back up and charged back at Blake. He jumped over him and kicked him in the back. Dustin was off in the corner battling 4 of them. He backed against the wall and couldn't find a way out.
"Uh-oh!" Dustin spoke, looking around, "Looks like I need to even the odds." He grinned and made copies of himself. There stood 3 other yellow rangers next to the original. Each charged forward and took on the shadow stalkers. Hunter jumped on a near by bench and flipped over his enemy. He took out his crimson blaster and fired the shadow in the back. Cam then came in and slashed at Hunter's opponent which fell to the ground. He nodded to Hunter and they both turned to face 5 more shadow stalkers. Shane on the other hand was battling Vexagon. Shane tried to hit Vexagon but he took to the skies. Shane looked up as he saw hail of lasers being shot down to him. He did the best he could to dodge each attack and return fire with his Hawk Blaster. Vexagon then raised his hand and fired a lighting shot at Shane, sending him flying back. Vexagon landed on the ground and took out his twin swords. He used his special cyclone attack which was more powerful then every. He spined towards the rangers and knocked them all in the air. He then stopped spinning and fired a wave of lasers at them. Each ranger fell to the ground, losing their ranger forms.
Hunter was holding his chest as he tried to get up, "He's impossible to get near!" He shouted to them. Vexagon took a step forward and pointed his sword at Shane.
"This is your end." Vexagon laughed. Then a surge of pain rippled through Vexagon's body, making him fall to his knees.
"Damn it. I haven't fully control this power yet." And he spread his wings and rose to the sky, "You wont be so lucky next time rangers!" And he vanished into the sky. The rangers all quickly retreated back to Ninja Ops where they all slumped to the ground, tired and sore.
Shane groaned, rubbing his neck as he sat there, "Man, Vex or Vexagon, whatever he is. He just keeps getting stronger and stronger."
Dustin scratched his head, "I kind of think it's sad that we can't beat him or even the Kaiser warriors. We got to do something fast."
Tori sighed, "Dustin has a point. We can't keep fighting and running away. We'll never save the world if that's all we do."
Blake nodded, pulling Tori close to him, "I agree. I hope this project of yours will be useful Cam."
"I'm hoping so to. If I'm not mistaken, Vexagon must have tricked King Kraven and fused with him. Not only that, that was Master Org's Horn that was on his head." He replied.
A bit stunned, "Are you saying that Vex spent this whole time, collecting things to make him more powerful?" Hunter asked.
Cam sighed, "I'm not sure. I'm going to have to do some analyzing. You guys should go home and get some rest." They all nodded and walked up the stairs.
Cyber Cam appeared behind Cam, "Yo dude, the ship is almost done!" He exclaimed.
Cam turned to his cyber partner, "You took apart the dragonForce and used the parts from those?"
Cyber Cam gave him a thumbs up, "Yup! Are you sure you should use your samurai morpher to charge it up. It could be too much."
"It's our only power source that is strong enough to break through the fortress. At least that's what I'm hoping for." Cam replied.
"Well then, let's finish this baby!" Cyber Cam shouted and vanished.
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A/N: Well there's chapter 10... Any ways tell me what you think? I thought it was cool involving Zordon in it a bit because we really don't know what kind of battles Zordon fought long ago before he got trapped. Also if you have any better names besides Shadow Stalker... Let me know.. I can't think of anything good.