The past couple of weeks have been astounding for our heroes. A new upgrade was discovered that allowed the Red Dragon Zord and the Silver Eagle Zord to transform into warrior modes. The Eagle's warrior mode has been classed as the Eagle Force Megazord, the Dragon warrior is the Dragon Force Megazord, and the Cyber Force Megazord that was introduced in the previous chapter is now known as the Cyber Eagle Megazord. The threats from Killabyte have continuously grown stronger, but our heroes have defeated them without much difficulty. Little did Phong or any of the Rangers know, a new threat was lurking in the shadows of the Tor, waiting for the time to strike. Will this force be the downfall of our heroes? To find out, read ahead in the first-ever Power Rangers Cyber Force Mini-Series!
"Well, students, we have a new teacher that is supposed to start in September, but will be joining the staff early," The principal of Jeff's school said at the assembly that day. "Who do you think he'll be replacing?" Jeff whispered to JC. "With the luck you guys have been having it'll probably be Vince," He replied, taking a good shot at the Physics and Chemistry crew. "Please welcome Dr. Thomas Oliver. He will be replacing Mr. Farr until he returns from his leave of absence" Mr. Sturge continued. "Told ya," JC laughed. The new teacher then stepped up to the microphone. He was about six feet tall with short, spiky black hair and a goatee. He wore silver-rimmed glasses and a khaki vest, along with black cargo pants and a gray shirt. "Hello everyone. I'm Dr. Oliver, but you can call me Dr. O. I've taught at Reefside High School in Australia, and I hope to introduce you all to the wonderful world of archaeology to you all," The teacher introduced himself as he stepped back and let Mr. Sturge take over. "With the addition of Dr. Oliver, Mr. Jamie Roebotham will be heading back to university to finish his studies, but we do thank him very much for his services." There was a round of applause and some cheering from the student body.
The bell then rang and the students were dismissed from the assembly and sent back to class. It was just pure luck that Jeff had Chemistry, so he could get to see Dr. Oliver's teaching abilities for himself. He went to class and sat in his usual seat near the window. Dr. Oliver then came in and introduced himself once more. He then proceeded with the role call, just to familiarize himself with his new students. "Jeff Blackwood?" He called out. Jeff then raised his hand to signal that he was there. Dr. Oliver then continued to call out the names of the students in the class. "Man, there's something about him that I can't put my finger on," Jeff thought to himself.
"Hexadecimal!" Killabyte bellowed. "Yes, brother. What is it?" The female virus responded. "Have the preparations for our new weapon been completed?" "As a matter of fact, dear brother, the new weapon is ready and awaiting your command," Hexadecimal responded.
A loud echo came from a dark hallway and a tall figure stood within the shadows. A long cloak covered him, but it was quite obvious that he was wearing strong shoulder armor. "I will do what your viruses have failed to do, Lord Killabyte. And that is destroy the Power Rangers!" The figure said in a deep voice. "Excellent! Lets see you do it by attacking the Silver Ranger in his home school!" Killabyte bellowed as he gave the warrior a massive army of Nulls and sent him to attack Jeff's school once again.
"So Mr. Roebotham has covered all the hydrocarbons up to the esters?" Dr. Oliver asked the students. "That's right," Megan responded. "Then I guess we'll start with the amides now. They are similar to esters, but instead of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol, they are comprised of a carboxylic acid and an amine." Dr. Oliver began to explain. Before he could continue any further, there was a loud crash outside the classroom. "Not now!" Jeff thought. "Dr. Oliver, I gotta go check this out," He said to the teacher. "I don't know if I should let you. Was it usually okay with Mr. Roebotham?" Dr. Oliver asked. "Always was," Erica replied. "Alright then. But hurry back," The teacher said. "Will do," Jeff replied as he dashed out of class and headed to the main lobby.
"There's nothing here," Jeff said to himself. He then looked outside and saw a massive army of Nulls surrounding the school. "This is just great." He then pressed a button on his Morpher and activated the communication link. "Rangers! My school's under attack again. There's a massive army out there and I'm gonna need some backup," He radioed to the others. "Red here. We're on our way," A voice replied. "We'll use Icon Mode on these again," Jeff explained. "Will do. See you soon," Emily's voice responded. "Perfect. Silver out," Jeff ended. He then ran outside the school to confront the enemy.
"Hey! Slimewad! Come and get me!" Jeff taunted the Nulls. "Icon Mode – Reboot!" he yelled as he was once again transformed into Vash. Five beams of light then came down in front of him and the other Rangers, all in Icon Mode, emerged from the light. "Excellent timing, guys. Alex, what's say we break out the heavy artillery?" Jeff asked the Blue Ranger. "Sounds good to me," He replied as he pressed a button on his right wristband. A massive plasma cannon materialized over his shoulder and he kneeled down to handle its power. "Typhoon Power!" Jeff yelled as he once again summoned forth the massive energy cannon he had used several times before. He and Alex stood back-to-back and launched energy blasts at the Nulls, while the others attacked with remainder of the army with their weaponry. In no time at all, the Nulls were quickly defeated. "Well done, Rangers, but now you will fall," A deep voice said as a black flash of light streaked across the parking lot, knocking each Ranger back. "What was that?" Jake asked, struggling to stand.
The streak then materialized into the shape of a cloaked warrior that slowly walked towards the Rangers. "Who are you?" Kent demanded to know. "I'm your worst nightmare. Call me.... Falchion. And as of now, I'm Killabyte's top warrior," The warrior said. "Oh yeah? Well we'll see about that! Ready guys?" Jeff asked. They all nodded in response.
"Cyber Force – Online!"
The six Rangers stood before the new foe, ready to strike. "Force Weapons online!" They yelled as their weapons materialized in their hands. Kent then lunged at Falchion with his Lance, but the warrior threw him to one side like a ball. The others then attacked with their weapons, but were also thrown aside. "He's too powerful! Try the Defender!" Emily exclaimed. They regrouped and proceeded to form the mighty Norton Defender. "Deletion Slash!" They yelled as they launched the energy blade at Falchion, but he deflected it right back at them! The force knocked the Rangers back and caused them to revert back to their human selves. "He's way too powerful," Ashley moaned. "We have to do something," Jeff replied, struggling to stand. "Let me take another shot," Kent said. "Cyber Force – Online!" He yelled as he morphed into the Red Ranger. "Dragon Lance online!"
Kent once again lunged for the unknown warrior, and made direct contact with his left side, inflicting some damage to him and shredding off a section of his cloak. The other Rangers stared and looked at where the cloak was slashed. "Is that...?" Emily said, shocked. "A Keytool?" Jeff finished. "Seems you've figured out that part of my secret," Falchion replied angrily. "That means that he's....!" Jake exclaimed. Falchion then removed the remainder of his cloak to reveal a golden jumpsuit with white gloves and boots. A silver shield covered his upper body and he wore a helmet that resembled the head of a bird. "A Ranger!" Ashley finished. "Impossible..." Kent said with pure shock in his voice. "That's right. I am the Gold Ranger. Falcon Wave!" he yelled as he shot a massive stream of energy at our heroes. Kent reverted back and landed next to his allies. Falchion then vanished in a stream of golden light. "We gotta go see Phong about this. I can't believe it," Alex said as he helped his friends stand. They nodded at him, pressed a button on their Morphers, and were transported to the Mainframe.
"This is terrible! How could this happen?" Phong exclaimed, pacing back and forth the room. The six teens then appeared in the room and approached the wise master. "Phong, can you explain that Gold Ranger who suddenly attacked us?" Ashley asked him. "I can actually. Last week, Hexadecimal launched an attack on the Principle Office in Mainframe. She injured several people and stole Bob's Keytool. She and Killabyte must have uploaded a lost Guardian file into it and created their own Ranger. These powers are unlike any we have seen before. We just may be doomed, "Phong explained. "That's not good. There has to be a way," Jeff thought aloud. "As of now there is no way. The Guardians did make another upgrade, but it is not on their database," Phong replied. "Could Killabyte have uploaded it?" Kent asked.
"It is doubtful. Killabyte infects the folders that he wants before stealing them. This one was still pure," Phong responded. "Then what can we possibly do against him?" Emily said. "As of now there is nothing we can do but keep fighting. I have sensed something odd within your school, Jeff. Something ancient that I cannot explain," Phong added. "That's odd. But instead of worrying about that, lets worry about the Gold Ranger and how to hold him off," Jeff said.
Well our heroes certainly are in trouble now. What is the ancient power that Phong has sensed? Will the Gold Ranger strike again? Can the Rangers hold him off? Find out in part two of the Cyber Force Miniseries!
Chapter IV: Mini-series Part II – Prehistoric Help