A/N: Here is Chapter 47… and it gets crazy.
The bright sun was shining over the course of the Hoenn Region, shining on the Ever Grande Island. The recent battle marks still exist where the Salamence Statue stood. As the sun illuminated the area, Rachel was sitting down as she was looking at the burial grounds for Silva. She looked up as she was looking at the statue. Sighing, she wasn't sure what to think. Even though he was an enemy, he wasn't like enemies she fought. As she began to look up, she leaned back as she was looking at the brochure. Tonight was the opening ceremonies at the Ever Grande Stadium, but due to mysterious disturbances… they had to postpone it to later in the week. Luckily, Rachel can work on her Pokémon training. Or at least she thought. Walking behind her, she turned around to see Lamar behind her.
"You never came back last night," said Lamar, looking at her, "This boggles your brain, doesn't it?"
"Yes," said Rachel, looking at the black ranger, "It really does. I was on my way."
Lamar walked over to the side, seeing the statue, "Rachel, I know you too well. Besides, I had to leave the meeting Max had. It was a way to get out."
"What about?" asked Rachel.
"Well," said Lamar, "Besides Silva changing sides… we wanted to know more about Jake. Jake concerns me."
"What makes you say that?" asked Rachel, pushing the envelope.
"Jake said to me one time that eventually I'll become an ally of his," said Lamar, looking at him, "I hope he's wrong."
Rachel turned around, "Of course, he's wrong! Jake is nothing but a power hungry individual. Besides, what would he want anyway?"
"Well," gulping as he turned around to Rachel, "That's my question."
Meanwhile…
"ARRRRGH!"
"AHHHHHH!"
Maxie and Courtney screamed as they were trapped in two capsules. There were pipes that connected to each individual. Red and green sparks flew out as they both screamed. Chemical imbalances surrounded them as flames ignited. The Magma Chamber erupted as the Magma Grunts flew out. Maxie covered his face as the tubes exploded. Looking up, he grinned as he saw Courtney and Tabitha walk down the stairs. Except, things were different.
Both of them were now Charizard like figures. Courtney had a Charizard Y look with Magmortar fists. Her armor was bright red and she had silver claws on her hands and feet. Her head was a Charizard with green eyes. Tabitha had a Charizard X look with Hydregion hands for fists. He had black wings with blue flames and golden claws on his hands and feet. Tabitha's face was a Charizard X with red eyes.
"Say goodbye to your old forms," he said, "Now… we can use this to our advantage and destroy the rangers when we have the chance!"
"Maxie… I am ready to do some damage!"
"Me too!" said Courtney, grinning, "Let's show them that Team Magma will get the crown!"
Immediately, Maxie laughed as he turned around, "Alright, rangers… time for my final plan to come into play! Let's see who laughs when I get the crown!"
(Poké Rangers logo appears… theme song set to GouGou Sentai Boukenger… screen shows various artifacts)
Narrator: The Poké Rangers as you know them fought through amazing villains and warriors. Now, they face the advances of the Weather Syndicate, Team Magma, Team Aqua and Dracos. Now, they must find the artifacts, get the jewels, revive Rayquaza and save Hoenn!
(The season logo appears)
Seb: Poké Rangers
Rangers: Relic Hunters!
(The Mystic Force Rangers stand in pose as they transform into the Relic Hunter Rangers with Urara looking across)
Go Go Go! Go Go Go! Ready Go!
(Rangers show one by one with their weapons: Seb and Lamar with their weapons)
Start Up, Relic Hunters!
(Zander jumps up with his weapon, shooting the Magma Grunts down)
Revive Rayquaza, Shift Up, Relic Hunters!
(Rachel fights with her weapon with Grace behind cutting new grunts)
Go, Go, Ready Go!
(The five Relic Hunters arrive, standing at Sky Pillar)
(Seb appears fighting as the Solaris Knight, Seb is then climbing up on the mountain)
(Seb appears in a red background with the Red Ranger driving a zord… "Sebastian- Red Relic Hunter Ranger" created by D.J. Scales)
Riding to the center of the Earth, my heart starts beating.
(Lamar uses his Mystic Morpher to transform into the blue ranger, then Lamar drives down a snowy mountain on a sled)
(Lamar appears in a black background with the Black Ranger driving a zord… "Lamar Clayton- Black Relic Hunter Ranger" created by NashWalker)
It gives me a strong pulse…
(Zander uses his Mystic Morpher to unleash green vines from his morpher. Zander then is standing on a ship with a telescope in his hand)
(A blue background appeared with Zander grinning with the Blue Ranger driving a zord… "Zander Jackson- Blue Relic Hunter Ranger" created by BentleyGirl)
A dream is now awakening…
(Rachel arrives in Magiland as she took out her Mystic Staff, then Rachel arrives, riding on a Rapidash)
(A yellow background appeared with Rachel grinning and the Yellow Ranger driving a zord… "Rachel- Yellow Relic Hunter Ranger" created by MakiZanaX13)
It is no longer a dream, the treasure is real.
(Grace appears DJing as she releases electricity from her station. Grace climbs up a mountain, looking overhead as she used a map to look for treasure)
(A pink background appeared with Grace and the Pink Ranger driving a zord… "Grace Jackson- Pink Relic Hunter Ranger" created by NashWalker)
Climbing up, diving down, finding your Precious!
(Cedric appears from the shadows. Cedric then takes out his Meta Tector to look for clues.)
(A silver background appeared with Cedric driving a zord. "Cedric- Silver Relic Hunter Ranger" created by D.J. Scales)
Start up right now, the adventure begins!
(Urara appears mixing chemicals and doing research. Urara puts down the map down as she uses extracts ancient DNA from a fossil)
(A green background appeared with Urara and the Green Ranger driving a zord... "Urara Nakamura- Green Relic Hunter Ranger" created by Hikaru Todokori-Midorikawa)
Shift up, increase your adrenaline!
(Jack, JT, Max, and Ray stand together... donning suits from Mighty Morphin', Dino Thunder and In Space)
We were summoned to find the Ultimate Treasure…
(Team Magma, Team Aqua and Team Dracos are standing in a backdrop with the Ranger Slayers in front)
Now, let's go and chase our dreams in harsh or mild weather!
(Seb transforms into his battlized mode, Urara uses the Hoenn Sentinel Megazord)
Go Go Go! Go Go Go! Ready Go!
(Zander, Grace, Lamar and Rachel fight the admins)
Start Up, Relic Hunters!
(Seb fights Maxie, Archie and Silva)
(Urara uses the Relic Crusher to destroy the grunts)
Through the sea, through the sky, through the desert…
(Relic Hunter, Relic Seeker and Detector Megazord form in two-way split screen... with the Super Relic Hunter Megazord and the Relic Hunter Ultrazord close in)
And even through the valleys!
(The Battleship Megazord pierces through the enemies)
Do not run! Do not lose! Do not die! Let's begin our adventure!
(Rangers pose with their helmets in the background)
Revive Rayquaza, Shift Up, Relic Hunters!
(The seven rangers jump up as Rayquaza arrives in the background)
(The rangers turn center with a facial close-up unmorphed. © 2020-2022 Blaze Productions. © 2006-2007 GouGou Sentai Boukenger by Toei. © 2007-2008 Power Rangers Operation Overdrive. All rights reserved)
Chapter 47: House of Dragons
Rachel and Lamar were walking down the path, heading toward the waterfalls. Looking up, they turned around as they saw the rush of the waterfalls hit the lake. Rachel looked over as she held hands with Lamar tightly. Lamar turned around as she looked at her, staring into her eyes. Taking a deep breath, he gulped as he reached to her face, kissing her full on the lips. As both were kissing, Rachel broke off the kiss and hugged him tightly. Both of them were hugging each other as Lamar kissed her on the head, holding her.
"Don't ever leave me," he said, looking at her.
"I won't," said Rachel, looking at him, putting her hand on his cheek, "After all we've been through together, leaving you would leave me without a soul."
He grinned as he kissed her again. As both continued to kiss more deeply, the Relic Detectors were starting to go off.
"… I don't want to answer," he said.
"I will…," said Rachel, breaking off the kiss. As she reached for her morpher, Seb's voice automatically was going through the radio waves.
"Hey," said Seb, "I need you to get to the Battleship right away. We are about 1000 feet from your location."
"What's going on?" asked Rachel.
"I'll debrief you on the way," said Seb.
Rachel nodded as she looked into her morpher, "On our way."
"What's going on?" asked Rachel, running toward the location. Lamar shrugged, "Something activated this morning when the Green Orb activated. Don't know what caused it."
The two rangers headed down the hill as they walked toward the coastline. As they got toward the beach portion of the island, their shoes touched the sand just in time for the Hunter Battleship to show up. As the ship rose to the top, both rangers were dashing toward the ocean. Both rangers grabbed their Relic Detectors, pressing a few buttons as they swiped. In a flash of black and yellow light, the Hunter Harleys arrived for them to glide through the ocean waves. As the rangers hopped on, they floated at full speed, heading toward the ship. As they reached the border of the ship, Lamar and Rachel hopped on as their Harleys disappeared, back into HQ. Climbing up on the Battleship, the rangers headed to the top where they were able to access the inside.
As Lamar opened the hatch, both rangers jumped down as they hopped toward inside. Rachel closed the hatch from the inside as she hopped into the main corridor. As they got through the main corridor, they headed toward the bridge, seeing the red lights. Seb turned around as he looked at the team, "Where were you guys?"
"Contemplating life choices," said Rachel, looking at Seb. Lamar nodded as he turned toward her as he sat down, "She's got a point."
Seb said nothing as he looked at the screen, "Zander, set a course for Fable Cave."
"You have the coordinates?" asked Zander.
"They should be logged into the system. Max said the Fable Cave is a dimensional rift," said Seb.
Zander nodded as he looked at the scanner. Pressing the buttons, he found the coordinates to the cave and pulled the lever. As the lever activated, the ship headed toward a white light that was facing the ocean. Urara turned around as she looked at him, "Seb, that dimensional rift has opened. It's a little powerful for this ship to take. Recommend splitting."
"Got it," said Seb, "Let's roll team."
Immediately, the rangers, with the exception of Urara and Cedric, headed into their zords. Splitting into the five parts, the Battleship Zords headed into the dimension. A flash of white light surrounded them as they saw a mountain located on an island. As the zords combined back, it was just in time for the Hunter Battlehship to land on the beach. Seb opened the hatch from the bridge as the team started exiting the ship. Within seconds, the rangers were walking along the beach.
"So… you mean to tell me these secret passages are a part of Hoenn?" asked Rachel.
"Yes… believe it or not," said Lamar, looking at her, "To think that an artifact would be here though."
As the rangers walked toward the mouth of the cave, explosions surrounded them as they landed on the ground. Seb fell backwards as he landed on the ground. Looking up, he turned around as he saw Maxie, Tabitha and Courtney in their new forms.
"Rangers, it seems you also showed up," said Maxie, "Like their new forms?"
Tabitha hissed as blue flames emerged out of his mouth. Courtney arrived with her saber, ready to strike. Seb turned around as he looked at the team, "Rangers, stop Team Magma from getting the Three Headed Dragon!"
"Right!" shouted the rangers, withdrawing their morphers, "Relic Hunters, Start Up!"
A flash of light surrounded them as they transformed into their suits. Rachel and Lamar flipped forward as they take down Courtney and Lamar. Cedric and Seb surround Maxie as they turned to Zander, "Zander, Urara and Grace, go!"
"No way!" shouted Maxie, "My final grunts!"
Snapping his fingers, explosions surrounded them as the Magma Grunts arrived. The three rangers headed toward the grunts, dashing toward the cave entrance.
Lamar did a few spinning hook kicks across Tabitha. Tabitha kept dodging back and forth as he turned around, swinging his foot. The gold claws pierced into Lamar's stomach as Lamar flipped backward. Lamar landed on his back as Tabitha stretched his wings out, heading straight toward him. Lamar took out his Relic Blaster, "Fire!"
Black laser beams pierced Tabitha as he was knocked down. Next, Lamar took out his Doom Hammer to strike. Tabitha stretched out his hands as a golden aura surrounded it. A black assault rifle with blue stripes surrounded it as he aimed at Lamar. Immediately, pulling the trigger, blue and black dragon pulses struck out as the Doom Hammer tried to block. The pulses pushed the weapon away as explosions surrounded Lamar. Lamar fell to his knees as he fell to the ground. Landing on the ground, Tabitha cut across with his wings, stomping on his chest.
Meanwhile, Rachel headed over as she took out her Thunder Scoopers, striking Courtney. Courtney blocked with her sword. Rachel turned around as she cut across, causing Courtney to back up a little. Courtney laughed as she jumped up, kicking her in the stomach. Courtney laughed as she looked at her as she then charged her saber. Flames surrounded her saber as she stretched it out. Red and yellow flames surrounded her as she turned into a fiery dragon, heading straight toward Rachel. Rachel screamed as she flew back, landing on the dirt. Getting up slowly, Courtney laughed as she looked at her. Rachel stretched out her Thunder Scoopers as lightning bolts surrounded them.
"Thunder!"
Stretching her Thunder Scoopers, yellow bolts aimed directly at Courtney. Courtney laughed as she took her saber, causing a wall of flames to deflect them. Courtney stared her down as she looked at her, "Your attacks are worthless!"
Zander finished the last grunt as he turned around, noticing Rachel in trouble. A blue flash of energy surrounded his arm, revealing his Swamp Blaster. Pulling the trigger, channels of water emerged as he pulled the trigger. Blasts of water hit Courtney. Courtney blocked the attack with her wall of flames.
"Impossible!"
Courtney laughed as she charged through, striking the other rangers on the ground. Zander, Grace and Urara winced in pain as she swooped around, targeting Lamar. Lamar landed on the dirt, spinning across as Tabitha walked toward them. Courtney also arrived as they charged their weapons. Courtney revealed a red blood moon shape as she was creating a circular motion with her saber. Flames emerged on the ring as Tabitha charged his rifle. Pulling the trigger, a blue line of energy went through the blood moon. The red ring wrapped around the energy beam as it hit the team. Explosions surrounded them as the five rangers were all hit. Flashes of energy surrounded them as the rangers appeared unmorphed. Lamar went to get up, seeing the blood coming from his own mouth. However, Courtney grabbed him by his neck. Lamar cringed as he threw her on the ground.
"Weak and pitiful," said Courtney, laughing.
Grace grumbled as she tried to get up. Zander was also the same way, looking over to see he had a bloody cut on his forehead. Rachel and Urara tried to get up, seeing that there were burn marks. Tabitha laughed as he looked at them.
"Well, I guess I will kill you and go from there," said Tabitha, heading toward Rachel. As he walked Rachel, Tabitha grinned as he aimed at her. Rachel tried to block the attack, but his golden claw cut across her stomach, causing claw marks to appear on her stomach. She cringed as she fell down. Tabitha looked up as he was ready to aim, "Say goodbye."
Suddenly, a black beam shot out as he pulled the trigger. Tabitha missed his target as the pulse hit Lamar in the stomach. Lamar gulped as he took the hit. Tabitha laughed as he looked. Lamar was crouched down as he had his weapon. Lamar was blurring as he was wiggling his weapon. Landing on the ground, he landed on the ground.
"LAMAR!" shouted Rachel.
Tabitha laughed as he looked at them, "Ha, one down it looks like…"
Suddenly, he was pushed to the ground as Cedric swung his weapon. Immediately, Tabitha pushed him away as Cedric turned around to slaughter him. But, Tabitha pushed him down to the ground. Cedric rolled across as Tabitha tried to stomp on his body armor. Cedric turned around as he transformed his weapon to the Steel Sniper. Shooting him down, Tabitha was hit hard as Courtney struck him down. Cedric cringed as he landed on the ground.
Meanwhile, Seb and Maxie were in the cave, fighting back and forth. The floor was dark with blue flames on torches that were hung on walls. As Maxie went to strike, Seb dodged the attack as he turned around. Seb stretched out his hand as the Sentinel Sword arrived. Before he could activate it, Maxie released an explosion of flames from his sword, causing Seb to stumble.
"No way, I'm letting you use that," said Maxie. Suddenly, there was an earthquake that rumbled. Seb turned around as he saw a golden aura. Seb noticed the three headed dragon shining as it disappeared. Maxie grumbled as he kicked Seb to the ground. Seb looked up as the Magma Leader looked at him, "DAMN YOU!"
He marched out as Seb followed, seeing the cave starting to collapse. As Maxie headed out, both Courtney and Tabitha followed him as they were running. Seb turned around as he saw the others huddled over Lamar. Lamar looked at Seb, with his eyes rolling to the back of his head. Seb grabbed him by the shoulder as the rangers were dashing toward the Hunter Battleship, seeing the island collapse before their eyes…
Twenty minutes later…
Maxie arrived back in his Magma Chamber. He looked distressed as he turned around to look at the others, "We have a small problem."
"Definitely," said Courtney, turning to Maxie, "Now, what are we going to do?"
"Simple," said Tabitha, "Hit them hard!"
"And the artifact that we looked for caused the collapse. We must find it…. It could be in Hoenn!"
"Well…," said Tabitha, turning around as he looked at Team Magma, "I have an idea."
He grinned as he was looking at his grey device, "While you were fighting Seb, I managed to tag the artifact."
Maxie grinned as he looked at him, turning to Courtney. Courtney laughed as she looked at Maxie, "We are going to make sure they are out of our hair."
Meanwhile…
The rangers were hanging at Ranger HQ. Sitting down at the table, Seb turned around as he looked at Max and Jack, who were also anxious. Looking at the screen, waiting, Rachel was breathing as she looked at her Relic Detector. She turned around as she looked at Etna, who was invited to join along. Etna wrapped her arms as Rachel started to tear up. Joe, who was also a guest, looked around as he turned to the others.
"So, Lamar is in critical condition," said Urara, looking at them, "Tabitha's bullet pierced right through his stomach, very close to his vitals. There's a 50 percent chance he will make it."
Zander took a deep breath as he clenched his fists, slamming them. He looked at them in anger, "Those two are way too powerful for us now. If they are able to cut Lamar down like that, what could happen to us?"
Max turned around as he looked at him, "Zander, I-."
"Uh-uh," said Zander, "With all due respect, our team has fought anything from demons to underworld creatures… and even when we didn't have our devices, we were able to channel our inner selves to defeat them. How can we defeat something so powerful with Maxie behind the helm? We're lucky to be alive right now."
He then turned around as he looked at Seb, "And we shouldn't have let Tabitha fight Lamar alone too. That was a flaw."
Seb stood up as he looked at Zander, "It's not my fault that things got out of control. Things happen. You know more than anybody. You've been a ranger long enough to know that."
"I hope Lamar can beat death… because what are we going to do with six of us?" asked Zander, "This mission was somewhat of a suicide mission."
"Zander, please stop!" shouted Grace, looking at him, "I get your angry, but please, this isn't Seb's doing."
"Well, the shooting could have been prevented!" shouted Zander.
Urara turned around, "Well, that would have been impossible. Did you forget that Lamar was trying to save Rachel. He wasn't trying to get himself killed, you know."
"He's my best friend, Urara… we were like his family," said Zander, seeing tears from his eyes. Urara nodded as she patted him on the shoulder, "How are we going to do this together without him?"
Rachel stood up as she looked at Zander. Walking over, Zander turned around as Rachel slapped him across the face. Everyone was taken a back as Rachel looked at Zander. Rachel walked over as she turned around. She walked over as she headed toward the exit door. Without saying a word, Rachel closed the door. Etna, Grace and Urara turned around as she started running toward her.
Sitting on the transporter pad, Rachel put her head down as she started to breathe. As she looked at the floor, she turned around to see Grace and Urara who were sitting beside them. Rachel took a deep breath as she looked at them, "Sorry… I couldn't take it."
"We get it," said Grace, "Zander has been somewhat in the same spot as Lamar, but this was more serious. He has never seen something like this."
Rachel looked at her, "Lamar did something similar to what my parents did to protect me. You see, when Incinizard killed my parents, I watched it happen. And now, I watched my own boyfriend get shot. But, plotting revenge isn't going to solve it. He can face this himself."
"Well, what are you going to do?" asked Grace.
Rachel took a deep breath as she turned to them. Etna grinned as she turned around, "What are your plans?"
Rachel looked at Etna. Her grin appeared as she turned to them, "Ladies, we need to find the Three-Headed Dragon. It was part of the Green Orb stuff that happened the other day."
Before she could say anything, she turned around as she noticed two people opening the door. Rachel stood there in shock as she saw two familiar faces. One had aquamarine blue hair tied in a ponytail, dressed in a simple blue shirt, white shorts and flip flops. The other trainer flipped her purple hair back with her emerald eyes glowing in the light. She was wearing a violet t-shirt with blue jeans. She also wore a green jacket.
"Marianne? Camille?" asked Etna, "How long were you there?"
"Long enough," said Camille, turning around, "What's the plan?"
Rachel grinned as she turned around, looking at them. Waving them, the team walked out as they noticed Joe, Seb, Zander and Cedric walk toward them. Rachel looked at the screen, pressing a button. The rangers noticed that there was a map. A golden blip shows the location of something similar.
"You see… while I was in shock with Lamar… I managed to throw a device on the back of Tabitha's wing. I saw Tabitha laughing as he threw a bug on the artifact. We find Tabitha, we find the Three Headed Dragon."
Seb nodded slowly, "Even with what happened, you do keep a cool head."
Rachel grinned, "Sometimes, you just have to. Now, let's go do this for Lamar."
Hours later…
A red tank rolled across, heading toward Route 119. As it rammed through tree branches and bushes, the tank managed to slow down as it came to a screeching halt. The tank opened up as Maxie, Tabitha and Courtney climbed out of the tank. The three of them landed on the ground, looking at the area. Immediately, Tabitha and Courtney were looking at the tall trees that stood across from them. The leaves were blowing across as the team continued headed toward the surface of the waterfall. Immediately, Maxie knew where Tabitha was going. As Tabitha was looking for the device, he looked up as he turned to the waterfall.
"Argh…," said Maxie, "That's where it is!"
"What?" asked Courtney.
"Simple… the Three Headed Dragon!" shouted Maxie, turning to Tabitha. Tabitha grinned as he continued to head toward the waterfall. No sooner he took four steps, explosions surrounded him. He knelt down as he looked to his left. He turned around as Rachel arrived with her Relic Blaster. The others arrived with their weapons as they aimed at him.
"Ah… its you," said Courtney, grinning, "We showed that we are powerful… so, back off!"
Seb stood in front of his team, "Sorry, but you are going to have to deal with the six of us."
"Without black, you are kind of doomed," said Tabitha, "Granted, we made mincemeat out of you."
"Well, the odds just got better!"
Tabitha turned around as Etna, Marianne and Camille arrived, this time with familiar weapons. Etna lifted her Omega Gauntlets in hand. Marianne held her Alpha Trident across her body with Camille aiming her Delta Saber.
"Oh, you three…," said Maxie, "Well, I guess now that you're back, I can resume stealing those!"
Before he stepped forward, he saw a golden beam hit him. Turning around, he noticed Joe with his Fossil Blaster in hand. He walked over as he turned to the ladies, "I think you have a standoff, Maxie."
"No matter how many allies you have, do you expect to stop us?" asked Tabitha.
"Let's show him," said Seb, withdrawing his morpher, "Ready!"
"Relic Hunters, Start Up!"
Flashes of light surrounded them as they struck a pose. Seb turned around as he looked at the others, "Let's do this for Lamar!"
"Right!"
Maxie turned to both of them, "Tabitha, Courtney!"
Tabitha and Courtney grinned as they marched forward with their weapons. Courtney grinned as she headed straight for Rachel. Rachel turned around as she saw the saber come across. Rachel ducked as Courtney missed her by an inch. Rachel flipped backwards and then side kicked her in the stomach. Rachel then used a spinning hook kick to knock Courtney off balance. Courtney managed to lean back as she went to sweep Rachel. Rachel hopped over as she went to strike with her foot. Courtney grinned as she grabbed her foot and then pushed leg toward, almost breaking it. Rachel squirmed as she fell to the ground. Courtney laughed as she took out her saber. Red flames emerged as she went to attack her.
"You are going to go to hell like your boyfriend!"
Immediately, ground spikes popped out as Courtney struggled to get out. She turned around as she looked at Etna who went to throw a fist with one of her Omega Gauntlets. Courtney tried to break free, only for it to be too late. Etna throw a right hook across, causing Courtney to fall to the ground. As Courtney tried to get up, Rachel withdrew her Hunter Saber, "Like I will…"
Meanwhile, Tabitha was spinning around as he was trying to dodge the attacks from Zander and Urara. Grace went to strike him down with his cutters, only for Tabitha to kick Grace to the dirt. As Grace landed on impact, Tabitha went to strike with his weapon, only for a wave of water to knock him down. Turning around, he saw Marianne with her Alpha Trident.
"I will not stand for this," he said, "You are going down!"
"Not really," said Marianne, turning around.
Immediately, Tabitha turned around as he noticed Zander's Swamp Blaster at his face. Tabitha looked up as he looked at him.
"This is for Lamar, you bastard!"
Pulling the trigger, a blast of steaming water hit his face. Tabitha screamed as he was feeling the impact. Zander withdrew his Hunter Saber, striking him across the chest. Urara flipped forward as she withdrew her Scepter Dagger.
"Solar Blade Strike!"
A green energy blade cut across as Tabitha was hit. Spinning around, he looked to see Seb and Maxie fighting.
Maxie withdrew his saber, cutting Seb and Cedric down. Cedric turned around as he grabbed his Meta Tector. A silver aura surrounded it as he went to unleash his finisher. Releasing a silverish-bluish line of energy, Maxie stabbed his sword, releasing a rock wall in front of him. The attack reflected toward Cedric as he spun back, landing on the ground. Seb turned around as he went to strike Maxie with his Blaze Lance, only for Maxie to get the upper hand. Maxie lifted Seb and threw him to the ground. As Seb rolled across, he looked up as Maxie went to strike.
"I'm going to end you!" he yelled.
Seb went to strike him down, only for a black blast of energy to strike him down. Maxie turned around as he noticed Joe with his Fossil Blaster.
"You're done, Maxie!" he shouted. He reached into his pocket as he revealed a black battery with the number 2 on it, "Armaldo Charger, activate!"
Pressing the button on the battery, he placed it in the blaster. Aiming at him, a purplish-black aura surrounded it, "Claw Finish!"
Pulling the trigger, an Armaldo spun around as he went to strike Maxie down. As Maxie screamed, an emerald saber cut across as Camille struck him with the Delta Saber. Maxie turned around as Seb stretched his weapon.
"Blaze Zone Crash!"
Spinning around, he struck Maxie as he struck the weapon. Turning around, he looked at Rachel, who was fighting Courtney. Courtney turned around as she went to strike again. Courtney missed as Rachel began to glow in a yellow aura. The Hunter Armor arrived as she landed on the ground. She took out the Relic Crusher as Courtney went to strike. As Courtney swung across, Rachel ducked underneath as she landed on the ground. Tripping Courtney, she landed on top with the blaster aiming at her. Courtney went to get up as she saw Rachel's helmet off. Rachel's eyes were glaring as she pulled the trigger.
"You're done…"
Pulling the trigger, Courtney screamed as red sparks surrounded her. A golden beam pierced as she was pushed away. An explosion emerged in the air as the rangers stood there in surprise.
"COURTNEY!" yelled Tabitha, falling to his knees.
"Courtney…," said Maxie.
Immediately, Maxie stretched out his claws as a ruby energy beam surrounded the explosion. The rangers turned around as Courtney's body was put back together. Pieces formed as Courtney emerged to become bigger and stronger. She screamed, roaring… rather than talking.
"Every ounce of humanity… gone," he said, "Finish them!"
Tabitha turned around as he looked at Maxie. Maxie grinned as he looked at him, "For the good of Team Magma."
Courtney released red and golden energy beams. Everyone started running toward cover as explosions surrounded the area. As the rangers kept cover, Seb turned around as he noticed Maxie and Tabitha heading toward the waterfall.
"Rachel, it looks like Maxie is going for it," said Seb.
"I'll go," said Rachel.
"But, how do we fight them?" asked Grace.
Seb turned around as he released his Sentinel Sword, "Go, Sentinel Knight!"
Immediately, throwing the Sentinel Sword, the Sentinel Knight formed as he landed on the ground. In a flash of light, he grew ten times bigger.
"Relic Hunter Zords, all zords launch!" shouted Zander.
As Rachel and Seb started running toward the group, Joe and the others turned around as Zander grabbed the Relic Drivers, "Ready for a crash course?"
"Uh…" said Joe, looking at Etna, Marianne and Camille, "The three of you have more experience, I'll just sit. Besides, you have three spots."
Zander laughed as he looked at him, "I'm going to help Rachel and Seb."
He took his Relic Driver and pushed it toward Joe. Joe gulped as he looked at him, "Okay."
Within seconds, the rangers formed the Detector Megazord, Relic Hunter Ultrazord and the Sentinel Scepter Megazord. Grace sat in the cockpit as the others arrived sitting in their respective seats. Camille sat in Seb's chair with the Relic Driver in front. Marianne sat down where Lamar would sit with his Relic Driver. Etna sat next in between them. On the other side of Grace, Joe gulped as he placed the Relic Driver in.
"I hope I know what I'm doing," said Joe.
"It's not as hard," said Grace, "Well, at first… you'll get there. Now, let's send her packing!"
Courtney stretched out her saber, releasing red and orange flames. Sparks flew across as the rangers were hit by the attack. Sparks flew out as the rangers were hit on all sides. The Sentinel Scepter Megazord stepped forward as it went toward Courtney.
"Draco Slash!"
Using a black and golden saber, a green and teal energy beam formed as it cut across, hitting Courtney across. Courtney stumbled as she stretched her saber out. Screaming, she stabbed the ground as magma erupted, causing the Megazords to be struck by the attack. Explosions surrounded each of them. Immediately, Grace turned around as she pressed a few things. The Relic Hunter Ultrazord jumped up as it flew around, heading toward Courtney. Courtney turned around, releasing flamethrowers. The Ultrazord missed as it spun around, using the Heracross arm. The Heracross arm stabbed Courtney in the face as she yelled in pain.
Courtney cringed as she landed on the ground. Immediately, the Detector Megazord headed toward her.
"Metal Claw!"
The Scizor Claw swung across, biting the saber and breaking it in half. Courtney turned around as all three Megazords began to charge their finisher.
"Triple Flash Cannon!"
Three beams of energy were unleashed, combining into one blast of energy. As that was going on, a pinkish-greenish energy surrounded the Sentinel Scepter Megazord.
"Draco Storm!"
A tornado emerged as it combined with the Triple Flash Cannon. The funnel headed toward the Relic Hunter Ultrazord. The Relic Hunter Ultrazord jumped into the funnel as it took charge, heading toward Courtney. Orange and red lights formed as Grace stood up, targeting.
"Sky Attack!"
The funnel emerged into a phoenix as it struck Courtney through. Courtney screamed as she fell to her knees. Upon contact, an explosion emerged from the top of the area.
"That's it," said Joe, breathing.
"She gone," said Urara.
"But, that's not it though," said Cedric, "We got to fight Tabitha now."
"Exactly," said Grace, turning around the Ultrazord, "Let's get it done!"
Meanwhile…
Tabitha cut across as Rachel and Zander landed on the ground. As the two performed a shoulder roll, Seb turned around as he looked over, noticing Maxie kicking him across. Seb flipped backwards as he landed on the ground. Seb groaned as he looked up, seeing Maxie hold him by the neck. Maxie laughed as he took out his saber. A red energy beam cut him across as Seb shouted. A flash of red light surrounded Seb as his suit disappeared. Seb landed on the ground, with blood gashes on his face.
"Seb!" shouted Rachel and Zander.
Before Rachel and Zander could do anything, Tabitha shot them down with his weapon. He then began to stretch his wings. Blue and teal flames surrounded him as a black aura surrounded him. Opening his mouth a black energy orb with blue flames surrounding it, headed straight toward the two of them. As the two of them look at each other, they saw something blue shining across. The explosion diminished as smoke covered the area. He turned around as he looked at the smoke clearing. Tabitha stood in surprise, seeing a Suicune appear… or at least a blue version of it.
"That could only mean one thing," said Seb, looking up.
Rachel turned around as Lamar was walking toward them. However, he was wrapped up in bandages all over his skin while wearing clothes as he headed toward the battle.
"You should've been dead," he said.
Lamar laughed as he looked at him, "And while you are fighting… I completed the mission."
"Mission?" asked Rachel.
Lamar grinned as he pulled out the golden artifact. It had three dragon heads attached to it. He then turned around as he raised his other hand. The right hand had a ruby jewel, shining in the sunlight. Lamar laughed as he looked at Maxie and Tabitha. Turning around, he saw the others arrive, shocked at what was going on.
"Maxie," said Lamar, laughing, "The jewel is here… We have all 5 jewels… all we got to do is place it on the crown and reverse everything you did!"
Immediately, a golden spark surrounded Lamar. Lamar yelled as he landed on the ground. The ruby fell out as Tabitha jumped over, grabbing the jewel. Landing on the ground, Tabitha laughed as he watched Lamar. Lamar yelled as the golden energy surrounded him. A dark aura surrounded him as he felt the powerful pain.
"You fool…" said Maxie, "Only those with dark hearts touch the powerful Three-Headed Dragon!"
He turned around as he looked at Tabitha, "But, I am sure we can make this jewel of good use!"
As Lamar was cringing in pain, feeling the attack, deeper in the woods, Jake was watching them. Jake grinned as he looked at what was going on.
"Lamar will be my pawn… Maxie and Tabitha steal the jewel… they find the crown… easy pickings while I prepare," said Jake, laughing as he snuck away.
TO BE CONTINUED
Next Chapter: *Insert Hoenn Legendary Theme**
Maxie: Get the artifact!
Lamar: … What are you doing?
Jake: You are in my world!
Grace: We need to stop Jake before our world falls!
Lamar: Who is… no!
Jake: … It's nice to take your mystic power for evil.
Poké Rangers Relic Hunters Chapter 48: Lamar vs. Jake
Lamar: I won't let your thoughts consume me!
A/N: So, we found the artifact linked to Silva… and it has consumed Lamar. I wonder what Jake has in store for him! Maxie, Courtney and Tabitha are probably doing something too! It's nice to see Marianne back as well with Etna. This was a shorter chapter than I anticipated, but it still is a good filler for it. I am super excited about next chapter. It's going to be amazing! You are in for the ride of your life.
4 chapters left… until the Hoenn Series Finale.