Rangers Of The Elements

A/N – Finally updated after so long! Took a while, but the next chapter's up for those who actually read my stuff! Hopefully I won't take so damn long on the next one!

Chapter Six

Part 5 – Rising Earth

They were surrounded. That thought, he knew for certain. All around him countless grunts advanced on them, jabbering in their own language. Weihan was running out of options. The collision had taken the best part of his fight out of him, but he wasn't about to give up – not yet. Not now, when everyone was behind him and with protégés watching the battle from the shelter. He had to fight. Raising himself on the Raptor Sabre up weakly, he stared through the opaque visor at the army. He tasted blood in his mouth and knew a chunk of his inner cheek was missing. Power Zeltrax, Skulldier, Jabark and Death Xonix stared at him in mild disbelief. He had gone too far to give up now.

Finally, he stood upright on screaming muscles that threatened to burst. His body was aflame with pain and rage, but he knew it was time to go draconic. Sheathing his Sabre, he crossed both arms across his chest and drew in a deep breath. Slowly, an aura of power surrounded him, feeding off his anger and rage. Several Golems and Fiends backed off nervously, knowing what would happen next. Jabark swallowed hard and braced himself. He was stronger than before…he would not fall again.

"HELLFIRE ARMOUR!"

The scream caused the power around his body to implode, encasing him in a fiery explosion. He could hear Cat and Dani scream in shock as well as the muffled yells from the shelter. He paid them no mind, allowing himself to be transformed by the power from Hell itself. Actually, he was a bit apprehensive – he had no idea what the Hellfire Armour would do to his upgraded Powers, but he was willing to take that chance. He felt his shoulder spikes become fierier in appearance, as well as his helmet changing to be more dragon-like. He also felt a cape roll out from behind his neck, something that amused him greatly. He had a feeling one of his fans would appreciate it…what was his name? Chip…something.

Finally, the transformation was complete and Wei stood in front of them.

"Hellfire Raptor Ranger!"

Jabark swallowed nervously again before stepping forwards, his voice masking any nervousness on his part.

"Fancy duds Ranger, but they will not stop me!"

But then, something happened that no one could predict. A shockwave of green energy smashed the villains to the ground, causing the foot soldiers to fall in defeat. As he helped his Rangers up, Wei looked to the source. What he saw was a mild shock.

Clad in his forest-green bodysuit, was Matt. In both hands, he was clutching at a green hammer, which still crackled with energy. Slowly, he rose from his striking position and took a strong stance. The very ground trembled with his words of might, power and courage.

"GREEN ELEMENTAL RANGER – EARTH!"

Lightning crackled around him as he leapt into the air, holding his Earth Hammer high. Swinging it down, he managed to strike Power Zeltrax in the chest and leg – throwing the cyborg back with a groan of defeat. He nodded to Wei and gave him a thumbs up. Wei nodded in response and flung out his left fist, allowing fire to swarm around it.

"DRAGONBREATH BLADE!"

In a flash of unholy fire, the Dragonbreath Blade appeared. Shaped like a dragon breathing fire, the blade was constantly flickering, as if the fire was threatening to break out at any moment. Death Xonix eyed the blade warily, though he had seen it many times before he had never seen it this close. The undead reptile pulled himself off the ground and brought out his own sword. Granted, it was less flashy, but it did the job effectively.

Wei knew what was about to occur and so did Death Xonix. They strode towards each other purposefully, each raising their blades into the air.

Wei struck first. Moving with a speed drawn from the Utahraptor, he fluidly unleashed seven strikes on the Saurian Overlord in front of him. Each time the blade went down, grey matter flew up and Death Xonix screeched. At the end of his sword combo, Wei pulled the Raptor Sabre from its sheath and slashed the zombie's midsection, sending it flying back.

No one moved a muscle.

Skulldier was the first to react, dropping all four scythes and rushing to its master's side. As Jabark pulled the unconscious Power Zeltrax away, his words echoed in the Rangers' ears.

"It's not over!"

Behind his gore splattered helmet, Wei agreed. No, it wasn't over…

It was just the beginning.

TBC…