Episode 16: Vrak Is Back, Part 1
Night
A shadow raises his hand to the created gold dust and flies over the city, the ocean, and the mountain, creating three giant structures while the shadow smiles, showing his face slowly. Vrak chuckles, seeing his new creation.
-Now thanks to my brother I can finally put an end to those Rangers… all I need is a little bit of Andresians energy… -said Vrak.
And he knew exactly where to find it.
Ernie's BrainFreeze
Orion was getting ready to go to sleep when a sound made him get up and look around, at first, he saw nothing but a pair of eyes behind him and by the time he felt a hand on his shoulder, it was too late.
Orion's eyes opened before he was pushed to the ground and knocked out by Vrak, who took him and teleported back to his underwater base.
Underwater Base
Vrak smiled watching his device connected to Orion's chest from where he was getting the energy needed to follow his plan. He was impressed with Andresians but they weren't as smart as he was.
-The Rangers didn't know this, Orion but your people created the device that made them Super Megaforce Rangers… I have been watching and watching, waiting for my chance, seeing my brother fail and now, his sacrifice serves me to get a better understanding of these new powers work and how to block them until I can destroy the Rangers and you… you are the key, little friend.
Vrak laughs, walking away while Orion remains unconscious, his energy getting robbed to stop the Rangers.
Next Morning
Jake, Gia, and Noah are walking to get the bus when they see something strange not far from home. They look at each other, confused but quickly they react, running away from people and contacting Emma and Troy.
For some reason, the only one they can't contact is Orion.
-I don't like this…-said Noah.
-Let's go with the others and find out what is going on. -said, Gia.
-Billy, call dad. I think we are going to need help to find Orion. -said, Jake.
Jake is lowering his morpher when a message from Billy makes Jake raise the morpher again and what Billy says, freezes Jake completely, forcing Gia and Noah to stop and look at him, confused and worried.
-What is it? -asked Noah.
-The Ranger's keys… Billy says they transformed into stones. We can't use them…-said, Jake.
The Rangers looked at each other, now they had a serious problem but for now, all they could do was to reunite with Troy and Emma and decide what is going to be the next step they must follow to find out what is happening.
Beach
The Rangers arrived at the beach, almost arriving at the Command Center when they heard a laugh and all of them turned to see Vrak standing in front of them. Their past enemy seemed to be ready to bring them down, transforming into his most powerful state while the Rangers looked at each other.
They couldn't use the keys but they still have their Gosei morpher.
-Rangers! Ready! -screamed Troy-. Go! Go! Megaforce!
-Go! Go! Megaforce! -screamed the Rangers.
The Megaforce Rangers got ready for battle with Pink, Yellow, and Blue using their cards to create the Tri Attack and hit Vrak but it did nothing to him. He only started laughing before he ran towards them, the symbol on his chest shining as he hit, Yellow, Pink, and Blue, throwing them to the ground then he heard Red using his sword but Vrak stopped it with his hand and send Red flying with the other Rangers.
Finally, Black appeared and Vrak grabbed him but Black managed to free himself and kick Vrak, unfortunately, Vrak raised his hand, hitting Black with a wave of energy but Black blocked it using Bastro's energy combined with his Snake.
-We see each other again, Jake…-said Vrak.
-Hopefully, this will be the last time. -said the Black Ranger.
The Black Ranger was about to attack when Vrak jumped back and clapped, looking at the Rangers. He was having so much fun and they didn't even know why.
-I believe we have to leave this reunion for later now, I must go back to my base. -said Vrak, raising his hand-… by the way, if you look for your friend Orion, he is with me. He is the one I'm using to keep my towers and if you kill me… guess what? You will never know where he is.
Vrak disappeared before the Rangers can do anything to stop him and the Ranger's demorph, Troy and Jake are frustrated and furious while the others are worried but is Noah the one who speaks when he takes a step forward?
-We have to go to the Command Center, there we have all we need to find out a way to stop this and save Orion-said Noah.
Jake and Troy looked at Noah and then nod. He is right, letting their girlfriends hug them, the two couples and Noah walk towards the Command Center there, they are hoping to find all the answers to this problem.
Command Center
Arriving at the Command Center, the Rangers saw that they weren't alone, the Dino Rangers, the Mighty Morphing and Zeo, the Turbo and Space were there, there others have been there, judging by the screens around the Rangers and if Jake wasn't mistaken, this situation is more serious than they thought.
-Rangers…-said Tommy.
-Tommy… what's all this? -asked Troy.
-We had a meeting. -said Jason-… thanks to the Space and Lost Galaxy teams we know now the devices you use transform into the Super Megaforce Rangers and use the key were created in Andresia.
-, when Andresia was attacked, the elders managed to send all the devices or that's what they thought -said Kimberly.
-They left the Silver Ranger device there, where later Orion found it. -said, Kat.
-And ours ended up in Corinth? -asked Jake.
-Yes, apparently some Andresians can travel through different universes, they must have opened a portal and thrown the devices, hoping to reach someone or destroy them. -explained Wes.
The Rangers looked around, the keys were stone and there was no way they could use them, they couldn't even have access to the Super Megaforce suits and that was a big problem against Vrak.
-So… what do we do now? -asked Emma.
-We have to find Orion and put an end to this, unfortunately, Jake, we will have to count on your power as the extra push this time. We need you and Bastro at your best. -said, Jason.
Jake nodded, his hand already surrounded by white light until Gia grabbed it and looked at him that's when they heard a sound and saw RoboKnight walking towards them, he was still a little bit dizzy but better than the last time they saw him.
Jake run towards him, helping him to stabilize when RoboKnight raised his morpher and put it on Jake's hand.
-I'm still not good to fight myself but this can be useful…-said RoboKnight-…there is a code, 331 that will allow you to use me as a battalizer… I know is not much but is all I can do to help.
-RoboKnight…-started Jake.
-Vrak is powerful and we need Orion, he is good for Earth…-said RoboKnight-…use it when you see is necessary, please…
Jake got the morpher and nodded, helping RoboKnight to sit then, he took a few steps towards his friends, putting RoboKnight's morpher in his pocket and looked at his father, both men knew what to do and they nodded as if they could talk to each other with their eyes.
Suddenly, the alarm went off and the Rangers looked at Vrak. He was on the beach and so sure of his win that Jake felt furious.
-Dad, you, and the others try to find out where he has Orion. We will take care of him. -said, Jake.
-Well said, Jake… we won't give up. -said Troy, putting a hand on his shoulder-… Rangers! Ready!
-Go! Go! Megaforce! -screamed the Rangers.
The Rangers morphed and ran out of the Command Center, towards the beach while the others tried to locate Orion, while the Rangers ran outside, they called for their Ultra Mode and jumped, standing in front of Vrak.
-Here you are again, Rangers…
-Vrak, this ends now!
Vrak laughed and raised his hand. A new monster appeared beside him and Vrak ordered the monster to attack the Rangers while he played with something in his hand. Blue and Black both saw it and they avoided the monster, running towards Vrak but the monster stopped their staffs with one hand.
-Really? I'm not even interested in the Blue one…not yet.
With a wave of energy, he sent both Black and Blue to the ground but they got up quickly and Black closed his fists, letting the white aura cover him while Blue looked at his friend, and run towards Vrak. Blue saw that now Vrak holding his sword, blocking Black's attacks but he still was holding something in his hand.
What was that?
After Black use his head to hit Vrak finally Blue was able to see what Vrak was holding. It was two spheres and it seemed the third one was shining in his chest. Blue got up, quickly, trying to get a better look, one of the spheres was blue, the other white.
-Black! The spheres! -screamed Blue.
Vrak pushed Black back with his sword and hid the spheres but Black was able to get a glimpse of them before Vrak teleported away from the Rangers and looked at the monster.
-Take care of them!
Vrak disappeared from the beach while the monster roared and the Rangers, together again, used their Ultra Mode to attack the monster, avoiding his attack then they saw the monster get big, to a Megazord size and the Rangers look at each other, knowing what to do.
The Rangers called their zords, jumping on them, ready for the fight until they realized something…
-Black! What are you doing!? We need to form the Megazord! -said Red.
-I need a minute…-said, Black.
Black took a deep breath and closed his eyes, lowering his head.
Inside Jake's mind
Jake opened his eyes, looking at the Snake and Bastro, sitting in front of him.
-What is it? -asked Jake.
Master…at this point you know you can call more zords… not only the Dragonzord and the Tigrezord but also the remaining zords of the Mighty Morphing Rangers…-said the Snake.
I can give you enough stability to hold their energy but be careful Jake, this is a one-time use. The zords will be always there for you but handling the spirits by yourself is still too much for you. You are not fully ready yet. -said Bastro.
Jake looks down, at his hands. This, like everything before, is risky but they have to get rid of this monster and find Orion before Vrak tries to destroy this planet…
-I understand, Snake, Bastro… what do I do? -asked Jake.
Call for them, Jacob and they will come to you. They are your family. -said Bastro.
Jake nodded and smiled at his spirits before closing his eyes.
Beach
When he opened his eyes, he saw his friends using their zords to fight, not able to form the Megazord without him and Black took a deep breath, preparing himself for the upcoming energy.
-I'm ready…-said Black-… Tyrannosaurus Dinozord!
Command Center
Jason's mouth fell to the floor when he saw his old Dinozord coming to life from the ground, the Tyrannosaurus roared as if the time never went past him and ran beside his son's Snake. Jason turned around, looking at the Rangers behind him.
-What..? How…? -asked Jason.
-Is your kid, Jase… he called my Dragonzord and Tigrezord twice, and now… now he is calling the others for help. -said, Tommy.
The veteran Rangers looked on as the Snake and the Tyrannosaurus moved together while the Black Ranger called for the other Dinozords. Their old friends coming to the youngest Rangers.
Beach
The Rangers looked impressed as they saw another zord running along the Snake. They could hear Black calling for them and at the sound of their names, the zord appeared.
-Triceratops Dinozord! -called Black-… Mastodon Dinozord!
They heard new roars and saw the Triceratops and the Mastodon Dinozords appearing, running right in front of the Tyrannosaurus and the Snake.
-How the hell is he doing that!? -asked Blue-… he is calling the original zords of the Mighty Morphing Rangers!
-Pterodactyl Dinozord! -called Black-… Dragonzord!
-Now he called Pink and Green's Mighty Morphing Zords too? -asked Pink.
-Bastro must be giving him the energy to control them all…-said Yellow with a nervous voice.
Red was nervous too but he keep his cool, whatever Jake was doing, it was too late to stop it and he had to trust him, whatever it was, he had to have faith Jake knew what he was doing, meanwhile, inside his Snake, Black touched his heart when he called for the last Dinozord.
-Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord! -called Black.
Even with his broken voice the call was clear but when the monster saw so many zords coming towards him, he tried to attack the Snake, fortunately, at that time, the Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord appeared, jumping on the monster, and using her paws to throw the monster on the ground before the Dinozord too ran beside her friends and her fallen master's son.
Command Center
The Mighty Morphing Rangers looked in awe as they saw their old Zords running beside Jake's zord while the Megaforce Rangers formed the Megazord now, with the assistance of the Dinozords, they could finish this.
-Go get them, guys…-whispered Jason.
Beach
Inside the Megazord, the Rangers could see Black was holding a lot of tension, his whole body was tense, holding so many zords at the same time but he still moved as if everything was fine. Red commanded the Megazord and quickly destroyed the monsters but just when they were about to get a victory, Black winced in pain.
Jacob, form the sacred Zordon sword with the Dinozords. They hold the power to destroy the weakest of the Vrak's towers, which will give us some time until we find Orion.
Black nodded and raised his hand, he took a deep breath before he spoke to the Dinozords.
-We need your help, Dinozords, please, transform into the Sacred Zordon Sword and help us destroy this tower! -called Black.
As if it was the call of their master, the Dinozords unite to create a powerful Sword with their symbols on the handle. The Megazord grabbed the sword and with great effort, Black looked at Red.
-Use it to destroy the tower..-said Black, breathing hard-… Blue saw two crystals and Bastro says this is the weakest one and that it will…
The Rangers saw how Black had trouble breathing and almost got up but he recovered and continued.
-…give us time to find Orion... -finished Black.
-Of course… the other crystal could be in the tower! -said Blue-… if we destroy it, Vrak will lose power and we will have time to look for Orion.
-Then let's do it. -said Red-… Rangers! Attack!
The Rangers moved the Megazord that raised the sword and with one powerful attack, the sword send a wave that completely decimated the tower, making it disappear and giving the Rangers a much-needed victory.
The sword disconnected from the Megazord and turned into the Dinozords that looked up, towards the cabinet where the Rangers stood, looking at them.
-We should go… they have to go back to their resting state…-said Black-… that was a one-use thing.
-How…? -asked Yellow.
-I'm not used to so many energies at the same time yet…-said Black, looking at her.
-Let's see them. -said Pink.
The Rangers nodded and went back to the controls to dissemble their zords and allow them to go back. Once on the ground, the Rangers look up and saw the Sabertooth Tiger walking towards Jake as the Ranger demorphed.
The Dinozord lowered her head and allowed Jake to pet her and hug her while the Tyrannosaurus walked closer and lowered himself, so Jake could pet him too. The scene was touching for the Rangers that saw the love these Dinozords have for Jason and Trini's son.
But then, Jake nodded and looked at the Rangers, signaling them to come closer as the Dinozords allowed them to pet them. Troy hugged the Tyrannosaurus. Noah touched the Triceratops, amazed by its technology. Jake played with the Mastodon. Emma pet the Pterodactyl as the zord put her head on the ground, signaling she liked Emma's presence and Gia was allowed to jump on the Sabertooth Tiger's back, taking a small run with her.
It was short but it was so sweet the Rangers would never forgive it. Once it was time to get the Dinozords roared and went back to their homes while the Rangers said goodbye and then, they looked at each other.
-Now we have to find Orion and put an end to Vrak, for good. -said, Troy.
The Rangers nodded and went back to the Command Center. They needed a plan and time was running against them but they were Rangers and Rangers never give up.
Never.