A/N: Continuing with Chapter 4… here we go! Here's our new chapter!


"Come on… you know exactly what to do!"

Rachel stood there in the battlefield of Petalburg Gym. However, she looked a little different. Rachel wore a yellow and white sweatshirt that had red flame designs with a black t-shirt underneath. She wore blue jeans and red sneakers as she was looking at her opponent, Norman. It was a hyper intense battle, now that things in Magiland resolved, she could return to her badge challenge. With four badges left, she kind of needed to speed things up.

"Slaking, Body Slam!"

As Slaking went to slam his body on top of Combusken, Combusken dodged away as he slammed on the floor, beginning to loaf around.

"Torch, Double Kick!"

Torch, Rachel's Combusken kicked Slaking back and forth with his kicks. Combusken turned around as he started hopping back and forth. As Slaking stood up, Norman laughed as he looked at the Pokémon, "Slaking, Focus Punch!"

"Torch, Bulk Up!"

Torch began to tighten his muscles as a red and green aura surrounded him. Slaking began to focus as he clenched his fist. As he went to charge with his fist, Rachel closed her eyes as she opened them, "Quick Attack!"

Immediately, Torch dodged the attack as Slaking missed, smashing the tiles of the gym. Torch flipped up as he went to kick.

"Torch, Flame Charge!"

Engulfing in flames, Torch pushed Slaking down, burning his back. Torch flipped up in the air as he turned to strike.

"Double Kick!"

Smacking Slaking with his feet, Slaking screamed as he landed on the ground. He closed his eyes, fainting on the spot. Rachel dropped to her knees as she saw what happened. The judge turned around as he waved the green flag.

"Slaking is unable to battle, Combusken wins. The winner is Rachel!"

Rachel grinned as she turned to Combusken, "We did it."

Rachel looked up as she turned to Norman. Norman grinned as he looked at her, "You were fantastic! Your battle was amazing! Thank you for all that you have done."

"How did you know?" asked Rachel, looking at him.

Norman grinned, "Flannery told me. It's amazing to learn that there are rangers like you to save us. Here's the Balance Badge!"

Rachel noticed the two black circles connected with the straight bar. She grinned as she turned to Norman. Norman nodded as he turned around. He turned back, "So, you basically have all of the badges in this part of the region?"

"Yeah… Rustboro, Dewford, Mauville, Lavaridge and now this city," said Rachel.

"Good… then you can head to Fortree City," he said, "I wish you luck."


A few minutes later…

Rachel sighed as she was on her way to the Pokémon Center. She was impressed with how the reconstruction was going from what happened last. Petalburg City started looking like a city. Turning around, she noticed someone different as he stood in front of the Pokémon Center. It was Seb, but he was wearing something different. He had a red and black vest with a white t-shirt underneath. He had black jeans and green sneakers. His cowboy hat was still on him as he looked at her. She laughed as she turned around.

"Hey!" she said, "You look amazing in red."

"Thanks," said Seb, "Well, did you win?"

"Yeah!" said Rachel, "I was thinking I heal and then we can head out. Where are the others?"

Seb sighed as he looked at her, "Well… let's just say while you were gone, Max told them that another artifact was active… could lead to the jewels."

Rachel turned around as she looked at him, "What artifact?"

"The Eight Blades of Hoenn," said Seb, raising an eyebrow.


Meanwhile…

Grace, Lamar and Zander were all wearing new attire as they stepped into the house. Lamar wore a black and white hockey jersey with a Greninja Ninja Star on the back. He had blue jeans and white shoes. He also had his backpack on his back. Grace wore a black crop top shirt with pink designs on the front. She also wore blue shorts with white and gold sneakers. She also wore a black and yellow zip-hoodie. Next to her, Zander wore a blue t-shirt with a black leather jacket. He wore blue jeans and white shoes. As they headed toward a house, they were surprised at what they saw. It looked like a golden shrine as they walked inside. As they sat down, an old man who had grey and black hair looked at them with his brown eyes. He had a white robe as he knelt down in front of them.

"I heard you were the… Relic Hunters?" he asked.

"Yes… Max sent us here," said Grace, "He said something about blades?"

"Ah…," he said, "Darcie! Do you have them?"

The rangers turned around. The door opened as a woman wearing a silver dress arrived. She had black hair and blue eyes as she turned to them. She grinned as she had two brown scrolls. The scrolls had a black letter S and an N. Landing on the ground, Grace took out her Relic Detector. Scanning it, she saw a number.

"Hazard Level: 200… this is it… but…"

"But, what?" asked Zander.

"This one has a 0 level," said Grace.

Zander turned around as he opened the scroll. Looking at the scroll, he noticed that there was no writing on the scroll. He looked up as he turned to the girl.

"So… are you sure this is it?" asked Zander.

Darcie turned around as she took out another scroll. The scroll turned into a red and blue saber. Zander ducked as Darcie went to strike. The rangers yelled as they landed on the ground. The man looked up as he turned around, "Thanks… for hosting me!"

"Draco Change!" she shouted, looking at him. A green aura surrounded her as she revealed herself. The rangers stood as they noticed that she wore a black jumpsuit with a green cape. She had emerald armor as well as ruby boots. She also had golden ninja stars around her belt and her helmet was shaped like an Altaria.

"Who are you?" asked Lamar.

"Darcie is still my name. Dracos Admin Darcie. Team Dracos will be stealing the artifacts to search for the crown… so we can use Rayquaza for our own use."

"Like that will happen," said Grace.

"Rangers, let's do it!" shouted Lamar.

The three rangers took out their Relic Detectors, "Relic Hunters, Start Up!"

(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!

(Team Aqua arrives… with Archie in the front)

Start up right now, the adventure begins!

(Team Magma arrives… with Maxie in front)

Shift up, increase your adrenaline!

(Team Dracos arrive… with Darcie in front)

We were summoned to find the Ultimate Treasure…

(Jack, JT, Max, Ray and Urara stand together… donning suits from Mighty Morphin', Dino Thunder, In Space and Mystic Force)

Now, let's go and chase our dreams in harsh or mild weather!

(All nine zords are launched in the ocean)

Go Go Go! Go Go Go! Ready Go!

(Zander and Grace fight Courtney and Tabitha)

Start Up, Relic Hunters!

(Lamar and Rachel fight Matt and Shelly)

(Seb fights Darcie and two other Team Dracos warriors)

Through the sea, through the sky, through the desert…

(The Relic Hunter Megazord is formed, finisher is used)

And even through the valleys!

(Seb uses the Relic Detectors and slides it across his arm with the rest of the group)

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 five rangers jump up as Rayquaza arrives in the background)

(The rangers turn center with a facial close-up unmorphed. © 2020 Blaze Productions. © 2006-2007 GouGou Sentai Boukenger by Toei. © 2007-2008 Power Rangers Operation Overdrive. All rights reserved)


Chapter 4: The Blades of Hoenn


A shade of black, blue and pink surrounded the team as they transformed into their suits. Darcie grinned as she looked at them, "Fight me… if you dare."

Grace leapt as she used a side kick, kicking Darcie to the ground. Darcie looked up as saw Lamar kick the scrolls from her hands. As the scrolls went up in the air, Zander leapt as he grabbed the scrolls. Landing on the ground, Zander turned around as he turned to Darcie. Darcie reached for her belt, grabbing ruby shurikens and shooting them across. Zander blocked them with his Hunter Saber. Darcie grumbled as she went directly for Zander. Darcie grabbed Zander as he was thrown to a tree. Dropping the scrolls, Zander ran over as Darcie pushed him down. She rolled over, grabbing the scrolls as she turned to the rangers. Zander looked up as she took the scrolls. The scrolls began to glow in a golden aura as a red, orange, blue and pink aura surrounded the scrolls, turning into four different blades. She twirled them around as she looked at Zander.

"Can we just talk about this? This artifact is very dangerous!" said Zander, "Even though you can handle yourself, you are totally facing someone with experience in this."

"You talk too much," she said, slashing Zander across. Red, orange, pink and blue beams struck Zander as he flew to the ground. A blue aura surrounded him as he unmorphed. Grace and Lamar turned around as Darcie did the exact same thing. Before they could summon weapons, the two landed on the ground, releasing a pink and back aura, transforming out of their suits. Before things were said, Darcie disappeared in a flash of green light.

"Oh, Max is not going to be happy," said Zander.

"Yeah….," said Grace, "And you should have just grabbed it from her hands."


Twenty minutes later…

"I agree with Grace," said Max, slamming his book down on the desk as the rangers looked at Zander. The rangers returned to the Relic Hunters HQ to debrief on their collection. Zander looked down as he looked down at the table, dressed in the Relic Hunter jacket over his clothes, "You should have TAKEN the artifacts."

"Sorry…," muttered Zander.

"Look at it this way," said Grace, turning around as she took out a scroll, "At least we have a scroll with two sabers… the Feather Saber and the Stone Saber."

"So… Darcie has the Knuckle, Heat, Mind and Rain Sabers… which leaves the Dynamo and the Balance Saber," said Lamar, scratching his chin as he sat down, "But, who are Team Dracos?"

"Team Dracos?" asked Seb, looking at him, "A third team?"

"What makes them different is they morph… just like us," said Grace.

"Hmm…" said Jack, looking over, "Well, Team Dracos is doing the exact same thing as Magma and Aqua then. Probably though… looking for the jewels to revive Rayquaza for their own."

"But, if Rayquaza's a peaceful legendary…," said Rachel, "Why would they want him?"

"There could be reasons," said Max, looking at them, "But, it's best we monitor the situation for now until they know their true intentions. But, we are going to need to find the other scroll and that means doing that on the double."

Rachel shrugged as she looked at the rangers. She turned to Seb as she turned to the others, "Well… what if I told you there's something going on in Petalburg?"

"What?" asked Grace.

"Norman said that he was going to battle me and then get ready for the auction… apparently, they are doing a fundraiser to support the Petalburg City finances from what happened with the Hades Gods. However, she said it was a fancy party with only a limited invite list," said Rachel.

"Auction?" asked Seb.

"Yeah… an artifact auction," said Rachel.

"At least, that's a start," said Grace. Zander said nothing as he headed toward the elevator. As the door opened, Zander went in before Grace could say anything.

"I wonder where he is going," said Grace.


Meanwhile… deep in the woods of Route 120, there was a hidden temple with draconic features. Darcie turned around as she noticed Vibrava humanoids training along the sides. They were brown with green wings attached. They all had green armor and red dragon-tailed shaped sabers. She walked straight down the hall as she headed into another corridor. The corridors were created out of wood, specifically oak. As she walked on the red carpet that begun, she noticed the carpet rolled up to where there were two men that sat on the throne. Both were male. One had his body covered in gold with emerald stripes. Attached to him, he had two emerald blades stuck out. He had golden and red claws with golden and emerald feet. His face was shaped like a Dragonite but with a metal helmet over his head. In the chair, there was a man who had a green and emerald body with a dragon's tail as his saber on the side. He had golden boots and golden gloves with golden armor. His head was a Flygon as he looked at Darcie.

"My young human…" he said, "Do you have it?"

"Indeed, I do," said Darcie, looking at the two scrolls, "If only we had the other scroll… but I know there is one left."

"Good," he said, turning to the Dragonite warrior, "Jake, what are your thoughts?"

"I am sure once we find the third one, we can find the last one. All of the blades are connected, Master Silva," said Jake, turning to Darcie, "And if we get all eight of them, then we can destroy anything… and get the jewels of course."

"So… you learned about the jewels?"

Team Dracos turned around as an anchor broke through the ceiling, landing on the floor. Turning around, Darcie watched as Archie slid down the chains. He grinned as he turned to them, "I hear you have the Blades of Hoenn… those are really precious artifacts."

"Archie of Team Aqua, I presume?" asked Silva.

"Yes," said Archie, "How did you know?"

"We watched as you got creamed by Maxie… and the Poké Rangers of course," said Darcie, grinning. Archie turned around as he looked at her, shaking her head, ignoring her. He stepped forward as he turned to the team. He grinned as he snapped his fingers. Blue lights appeared as the Aqua Grunts surrounded the throne.

"Look. I am not here to invade… I am here to team up against Team Magma to find the jewels. You in?" asked Archie.

Silva stood up from his chair. He grabbed his saber that was placed next to the chair. Digging it out, he stepped down the stairs as he marched toward Archie. Archie stood near Silva as he looked at Archie.

"Do you think I wouldn't have an army of my own?"

Immediately, green lights surrounded the throne as the Draco Soldiers barged through. The group had their sabers ready to go as they went to strike the Aqua Grunts. Darcie grinned as a green aura surrounded her fingers. As she snapped them, a tornado surrounded them as a robotic Porygon creature appeared. It was humanoid. The creature also had Dragonair cannons on either side.

"Your own monsters too?" asked Archie.

"As you can see, Archie… we don't need your help," said Darcie.

Archie sighed, "Well…I can take a hint. Good luck without our help."

A blue aura surrounded the Aqua Grunts as they disappeared. Archie hopped on the anchor as he was lifted up in the air, disappearing from the temple. Jake sighed as he looked at the group, "We should make them fix the temple when we find the crown."


Meanwhile…

Amy sat down as she was on her computer. Clicking, she heard the whirring sound of a printer. Looking down, she noticed three badges pop out. Grinning, she managed to grab the badges as the doors opened. Zander was dressed up in a tuxedo as he looked at Amy. As he was trying to brush off the dust, Leavanny was trying to help. Zander turned around as Leavanny grinned.

"Thanks… but I can do it," he said, turning around as Amy grinned. Amy gave him the badges. They were blue with black and green designs. Zander looked up, "So, you got us clearance?"

"Yep," said Amy, grinning, "Good luck."

Zander grinned as he headed back into the elevator. As the doors closed behind him, Leavanny looked at him as Zander nodded.

"Yeah… I know dad would be proud. He never sees me wear a tux," said Zander, seeing the doors open. Seb and the others looked at him as he entered.

"What's going on?" asked Grace, "And why did you wear a tuxedo?"

Zander turned around as he grinned, "Allow me to fix things."


Twenty minutes later…

Zander was waiting outside in a tuxedo with everyone else. He turned around as he looked at Grace and Seb. Seb was dressed in a tuxedo while Grace had her hair in a ponytail with a sparkly purple dress with purple heels. Her makeup was on as she turned to them.

"So…," said Grace, "Where is this?"

"The badges," said Zander, "Are what we need to get into the auction."

"And how did you get them?" asked Seb, curious.

"Amy," the blue ranger responded. The group turned around as they went to the two security guards. Getting closer, they noticed Lamar and Rachel, dressed up as waiters, watching as the three walked inside. Rachel looked at her as Zander grinned.

"Would you like a square of cheese?" asked Rachel, walking close to him, "And maybe a badge so I can get out of this suit?"

"Play your part and stick with the mission. Did you see the scroll?" asked Zander, taking a square of cheese with the toothpick that was attached. Rachel nodded as she turned to him, "Yep. But, there's so many people… it's like a needle in a haystack."

Lamar walked over as he was serving the guests that were coming in. Heading over to Seb and Grace, Seb looked over as he turned over. Norman was wearing a tuxedo, carrying a wooden case. Lamar nudged the group as they observed. Norman opened up the case, picking up a wooden scroll. Lamar picked up his Relic Detector, analyzing the scroll. He turned to the others as he nodded. Putting his Relic Detector away, he grabbed his tray that had cheese, serving it to the guests. Walking over to the group, he nudged Seb as he was supposedly acting.

"The wooden scroll is here… and it matches the one we collected," Lamar said.

"So…," said Seb, "We are going to auction it to the highest bidder."

Grace looked at Seb, "Dear, do you even have the money?"

"This is Zander's plan. Zander has got it covered," said Seb, kissing Grace on the cheek. Grace turned to Seb as he grinned. Grace shook her head as she turned to Zander, who was sitting at the bar. Zander was sitting down as he looked at the bartender, who was mixing his drink for him.

"Silver Blaze… for you," he said, looking at Zander. It was a clear glass with some cinnamon flavor inside and a lime attached to it. Zander grinned as he looked at him. Zander turned around as some of the guests brought their own Pokémon, enjoying the beautiful scenery. He grinned as he turned around, sipping a glass. He then turned around, watching Grace and Seb holding hands. Grace turned toward him, darting his eyes as Zander smiled. Zander turned around as he continued to sip his glass. He then turned around as he looked at a woman walking down the guest hall to the bar. She walked toward the bar, sitting next to Zander. The bartender grinned as he walked over. The woman was wearing a green, emerald dress with golden earrings. She also had blue sapphire eyes as her black hair was tied in a ponytail. She also had a golden purse. Zander looked over, analyzing… analyzing everything, that is. He then noticed a "D" tattooed to her neck, shaped in a dragon. Zander didn't freak out, but he knew playing along without disturbing the guest is the only way. He also knew that communicating with the others was not a good idea. He was on his own.

"Hey, I'll buy you a drink…. What do you want?" Zander asked.

She turned around as she looked at him, "Well… I would love a Oran Sangria…."

The bartender grinned as Zander forked up a few bucks, like one thousand Poké-dollars, to place on the table. She turned around as she looked at him, "Blue Ranger, you might as well stop with the act."

"Speak for yourself, Darcie," said Zander, sipping a drink, "You see… I was being generous. I won't be next time."

Darcie grinned as she turned around, "Same. I don't want to disturb the guests if I wanted to kill you."

"Then, why did you hold back?" Zander asked.

As her drink was poured, she turned to him as she received her drink. She turned around as she looked at him, "For someone who is more of a formidable adversary. I needed to stick with the mission, especially dealing with an experienced ranger. Zander Jackson, the former Green Mystic Ranger… second-in command of the Mystic Force. Specializes in earth magic and now is the Blue Relic Hunter Ranger. You also are a Pokémon Coordinator. Your sister is Grace… the former Yellow Mystic Ranger, and now the Pink Relic Hunter Ranger… wasn't she a DJ?"

Zander chuckled, "Someone did a lot of research in eight hours."

Darcie grinned as she turned to him, "I am not like Maxie or Archie… we like to analyze our adversaries before we strike."

"Or better yet, you," said Zander, "Enemies don't analyze everything… unless they had extensive research."

Darcie turned around as she looked at him, "Zander, since when did you pick up on that?"

"I am not as naïve as you think I am," said Zander, drinking away.

While that was going on, Seb and Grace were sitting down as they were watching Lamar and Rachel continue their serving. As they walked over, Grace darted her eyes as she looked at Darcie, talking to Zander as they were having another drink.

"Since when Zander decided to make a move?" Lamar asked, "I'm proud of him."

"His taste of women needs work though," Grace muttered. Seb turned around, "What do you mean?"

"I can notice hairstyles like that. That's Darcie of Team Dracos…." Grace said.

As the rangers observed, Zander was chuckling as Darcie continued. Darcie grinned as she looked at Zander, watching him like a hawk. Zander grinned as he looked to his left eye, noticing the crate. As he looked, someone was walking toward the crate. As he continued to have his second drink to observe, Darcie put her hands on Zander's face as he looked over. Zander grinned as he looked to his left. As he was snapping his fingers, trying to point, Grace looked over, noticing the person. He was a young man wearing a black suit and tie with green eyes. Walking over, Lamar decided to meet over toward him. Grace got up as she walked over toward Zander. As Darcie was making out with him, Grace tapped him on the shoulder. Darcie broke off the kiss as she turned to him, "Hi… are you having fun?"

"Hello, Grace…" she said, turning around as she noticed Lamar talking to the man who was at the wooden crate.

"I am sorry but I need you to step aside… no one is allowed to be near here until the auction begins," said Lamar.

"But…," he said.

"Sorry, but rules are rules," said Lamar, pushing him aside. As he went to push, the man grabbed him by the arm. The man punched him in the face and pushed him to the ground. The guests stood in surprise as the man went to grab the wooden scroll, only for a Vigoroth to jump on top of him. The man screamed as a green aura surrounded him, transforming into a Draco Soldier. As people started walking back, a green aura surrounded the soldier as he disappeared. Grace turned around as she looked at them.

"Well… so much for my plan…" she said, turning to Zander. She drew closer to him as she spoke, "I'll see you again. Maybe, I'll let you off the hook."

She grinned as she marched out with the rest of the guests. Grace stood there as she looked disgusted, "I am… wow."

Zander grinned, "Well, at least she's human. She knew how to kiss."

Grace turned around as she looked at him in shock, "Zander Jackson!"

"Rachel? What are you doing here?"

The rangers turned around, noticing Norman. Rachel sighed as she turned to the others. Rachel grinned as she looked at him, "Well, Norman… your wooden scroll is the reason why."

"The wooden scroll… the scroll that contains the two of the Eight Blades of Hoenn?" Norman asked.

"Correct," said Seb, walking over, "Lamar stopped a member of Team Dracos from stealing it."

"Norman, Team Dracos has two of the four scrolls. They know you have this scroll. Maybe, it's best if we collect it. We'll put it in our HQ for safety," said Rachel.

Grace turned around as she looked at him, "Yes… that would be a good idea."

Norman sighed as he turned around, "I don't know."

Zander walked over, "Look… Team Dracos is a sneaky group. If anything, we can protect it."

Norman turned around as he looked at them, "… I don't know if I can. Especially, seeing that you snuck into the auction. You were not even on the guest list. How did you get in?"

Zander grinned and sighed, "That's confidential, Norman."

"Well, I am not giving this to you. It belongs to me…," said Norman, turning around. Zander stepped forward, "I hope you realize that you are making a big mistake."

Norman turned around, "You did one thing wrong with this operation. First, I want to thank you for saving the scroll. However, you should have told me. I could have helped you."

He walked over toward the wooden crate, grabbing the crate and stormed off. Zander sighed as he turned around, walking away. Before Grace could follow, Seb wrapped his hand around her arm, shaking his head. Lamar sighed as he walked over toward them.

"I am glad Norman wanted to help," said Lamar, "We could have asked."

"Yeah," said Rachel, turning to him, "But, I think it wouldn't have worked anyway."

"Why?" Grace asked.

"I don't think the Team Dracos member went to steal. He went to observe… so if you think about it, we compromised our own plan," said Rachel, "They wanted to make sure that the scroll was at the Petalburg Gym. Norman confirmed it belongs to him. I wouldn't be surprised if they go and steal it tonight."

Lamar nodded, "And because of that… Zander is blamed because his plan failed."


Later that evening…

Zander was walking toward the Petalburg Gym as the moon was shining brightly. He was dressed in a full black suit as he had black rubber gloves and boots. As he put on a black hoodie, he put a ski mask on his face. He sighed as he grabbed the blue bag that was attached. Grabbing his Relic Detector, he placed it in his arm and grabbed his Scope Shot, only to be touched by another human on the shoulder. Zander turned around as Lamar arrived with Greninja to his right. Lamar was dressed in all black as well with the same stuff, but with a black backpack attached.

"Lamar… Greninja… what are you doing here?" Zander asked.

"Greninja sensed you would do something like this. I did too… we both agreed that you are insane. So, with Greninja's help, we are going to steal the artifact," said Lamar.

"Can I reason with you?" Zander asked, "This is my mistake and I am going to fix it."

"Darcie's right… you talk too much. No need to reason with me… let's just do it," Lamar said. Zander nodded as Greninja walked forward. Greninja formed a pose that will cause a blue aura surrounding the three of them. In a flash, they materialized into the second floor. As the team lands on the gym floor, the three started walking with flashlights in hand. Walking around the corridor, they noticed a light in the hall. Standing to the side, Lamar and Zander stood next to each other. As Zander peeked over, he noticed that there was a desk with a laptop computer. Walking inside, the two noticed that the room was empty with a wooden crate to the right.

"There," said Lamar.

As he went over toward the wooden crate, Greninja craned his neck up as Vigoroth roared. The Vigoroth landed on the ground, slashing Greninja. As Zander and Lamar struck with a fighting pose, Norman arrived with a staff. Zander elbowed Norman and threw a back kick. Norman yelled as he landed on the ground. Without looking, Zander took out his Relic Blaster. Norman put his hands up as he looked at him.

"Stay where you are!" Zander shouted.

"Failed again… Zander," said Norman.

Zander sighed as he took off his ski mask. Lamar nodded as he took off his ski mask. Zander turned around as he looked at him, "Norman… where's the scroll?"

"In there," he said, pointing to the wooden scroll. He then turned around, "But, I refuse to let you have it."

"Why?" Zander asked.

"I plan on finding all four scrolls to defeat Team Aqua and Magma… and if I give the blades to the gym leaders, we can defend our region," said Norman.

"Yeah… well, unfortunately you are going to have to wait on that," Zander said, "At least until we have completed our mission."

"Your mission?" Norman asked, "I never expected you rangers to be thieves."

"More like treasure hunters," Lamar said, "But, we have our reasons."

Norman turned around as he looked at him. He darted his eyes, "As Petalburg Gym Leader, I would like to know your mission."

Lamar stood as he turned to Zander. Zander breathed heavily, not sure if Norman should learn about the mission. He turned around as he sat down at his desk. As he sat down, he looked at Zander and Lamar, "Or do I have to call the police and expose your names as rangers gone bad?"

Greninja aimed at Vigoroth as the two Pokémon looked at each other. Lamar sighed as he turned to Zander. Lamar nodded as he looked at him, nodding. Zander sighed as he turned around, "Alright, Norman. Do you want to know our mission so badly? Fine. Our magic is no longer with us. Team Magma and Team Aqua destroyed our morphers. We learn that the way to restore our power, plus send one of our friends back to where she came from was to find the jewels. The artifacts may have clues that help us find them. Also, to stop them, we need to bring Rayquaza back. So, that's why we need the blades."

"You see," said Lamar, "The artifacts we carry, if used the wrong way, could devastate this region. Even you as a gym leader understands that."

Norman looked up, "And what if I prove you wrong?"

"Well…," said Lamar.

"You want to give the blades to him?"

Lamar and Zander turned around as Darcie arrived, morphed as she looked at her, "Why, hello lover boy."

"DARCIE!" Zander shouted.

"So, Team Dracos… nice of you to show up," said Lamar.

"I brought a friend!" Darcie grinned, snapping her fingers as Polydra appeared with his weapons. Darcie grinned as she also picked up the wooden scroll.

"The scroll!" Lamar and Zander shouted.

"Polydra… activate your power…," said Darcie.

Polydra laughed as he turned around, touching the computer. Norman watched as Polydra activated the security system through his wiring that was launched from his back. Blue lightning surrounded the laptop as the lights turned red with the alarm sounding throughout the whole gym.

"Security Alert. Activating weapons!"

"Bye!" Darcie shouted, grabbing Polydra, disappearing. Immediately, a Poké Ball started to lower from the ceiling. Norman turned around as he grabbed Zander and Lamar. Vigoroth grabbed Greninja as they dashed outside the wall. Red beams shot across as the walls broke through. The group started dashing down the stairs.

"That monster just hacked your system!" Lamar shouted, "Can we stop it?"

"We would have to get to the main computer downstairs and cut the power!" Norman shouted.

Red beams shot out from Poké Ball weapons as the group jumped down the stairs, landing on the ground.


Outside…

Darcie watched as she threw the scroll up in the air. She laughed as she was looking at the laser beams and the white flashing lights. She grinned as she turned around to Polydra. Polydra nodded as they walked away, only to see a flash of flames appear in front. Polydra turned around as Rachel's Combusken stood there angrily.

"So… it seems that you are up to something again. Where's Zander and Lamar?" Grace asked.

"Oh, your friends are inside with Norman, getting shot up by some Poké Ball blasters that were installed. Polydra did well," she said, looking at the beast.

"So," Rachel said, "Seb… recommend we engage. Hopefully, Zander and Lamar can get out."

"Agreed. Defeat Polydra, destroy Darcie and get the scroll," said Seb, taking out his Relic Detector. The other rangers followed suit.

"Relic Hunters, Start Up!"

A flash of red, yellow and pink auras surrounded their suits as they transformed into their suits. The rangers took out their Relic Blasters. Pulling the trigger, golden beams shot out as Darcie blocked it. Polydra stood in front of them, shooting blue and green beams. The three rangers yelled as they landed on the ground.


Meanwhile…

Norman and the others ducked underneath as beams were shooting throughout the basement. As the group ducked under a platform, the red beams started shooting where they were. As they ducked, the beams stopped. Greninja looked up as Lamar nodded.

"Yep… they stopped…" he said.

Getting up, he noticed the blaster was aimed at him. Lamar yelled as he ducked, causing the laser blast to miss. Zander turned to Norman.

"Norman, these blasters… describe them," said Zander.

"The Poké Ball blasters I installed are activated when an intruder moves…," said Norman.

Zander looked up as he noticed the blaster aimed directly at where they were. Zander grinned as he looked at Norman, "What if Greninja teleports you over to the control panel and Lamar and I can be cover fire."

"There are THREE installed…," said Norman, pointing to the two blasters. Zander grinned as he looked over, "Lamar?"

Lamar nodded, "Greninja, shoot Water Shurikens… give the blasters a diversion."

Greninja screamed as he released blue ninja stars. Beams shot the stars as Zander and Lamar went underneath, covering their fire. As they kept missing, Greninja grabbed Norman, teleporting him to the control panel. It was a silver panel with yellow and black stripes with a red lever. As he grabbed the lever, the blasters turned off automatically. Norman sighed as he turned around, looking at them.

"Well… that was a great plan," said Norman, looking at the two of them.

"It was an adventure," said Zander.

"Zander!"

Zander turned around as he looked at the window. Darcie arrived with four sabers, slicing the rangers back and forth. Norman looked up as the rangers landed on the ground. As they stumbled, they looked at Polydra, screaming as they battled.

"Guys!" Zander shouted.

"So, they do have the blades," said Norman.

Lamar turned around, "Zander, we need to go…,"

Zander nodded as he turned to Lamar. The two rangers nodded as Greninja was returned to Lamar's Poké Balls. Lamar turned to Zander as Norman nodded.

"Ready?" Lamar asked.

"Yep," Zander said.

"Relic Hunters, Start Up!"

Seb, Grace and Rachel landed on the ground as Darcie laughed. She then grinned as she gave the blades to Polydra. Polydra stretched out its arms as its arms transformed into the double blades. The rangers watched as they were going to get slashed by the attack, only to get shot by Zander and Lamar as they had their Relic Blasters.

"Rangers," Darcie said, "All five of you are here."

"The deep adventurer! Relic Hunter Blue!"

"The fast adventurer! Relic Hunter Black!"

"The fiery adventure! Relic Hunter Red!"

"The strong adventurer! Relic Hunter Yellow!"

"The mindful adventurer! Relic Hunter Pink!"

Seb struck out his hand as he clenched his hand into a fist and put it toward his chest, "Let the adventure begin!'

"Poké Rangers Relic Hunters!"

Turning around, Darcie grinned as she snapped her fingers. Polydra screamed as he released green and blue beams, shooting the rangers down. As they rolled up to battle, Seb and the others took out their Relic Blasters, transforming them into Hunter Sabers. The five of them jumped up as they slashed Polydra. Polydra screamed as he slashed each ranger down. Zander flipped up as he kicked Polydra in the face and then headed straight for Darcie. Darcie blocked as Zander and her continued their match. As Darcie used a spinning hook kick, Zander ducked as he slashed her across. Screaming, she turned around as she took out her red stars, shooting them at Zander. Zander took out his Swamp Blaster. Pulling the trigger, water emerged as the stars disintegrated, hitting Darcie. Darcie screamed as she unleashed draconian pulses from her hands. Dodging them, Zander turned around as he cut across, kicking her down. Looking across, he jumped up, turning around as Polydra looked up. Before he could retaliate, Zander slashed him. Polydra screamed as he twirled around. The rangers turned to each other as they took out their Scope Shots, attaching them too the Relic Blasters.

"Relic Blaster: Sniper Mode!"

The five rangers stood together as they aimed their weapons at Polydra. Seb nodded as he pulled the trigger, "Fire!"

Five beams shot out from the rangers in their ranger color, combining together into one golden beam. Polydra screamed as the blast went through, exploding in the process. Darcie turned around as she looked at wrist, "Silva, I need help!"

Suddenly, gusts of wind picked up as the rangers turned around. A golden tornado formed around Polydra as Polydra began to glow bright gold. As the aura surrounded the creature, Polydra grew ten times bigger with weapons online.

"Great… just what we needed," said Zander, turning around to Darcie. The other rangers turned to Darcie.

"Never underestimate our Draconic fury! Polydra… show them what we do in Team Dracos!" Darcie shouted.

"Got it!" Polydra shouted, releasing green and blue beams. The rangers ducked as explosions surrounded them. As buildings exploded, the rangers took cover as Zander hid underneath rubble. He reached for his Relic Detector, "Relic Zords, launch!"


Back at Headquarters…

Red lights flashed around the Zord Bay as JT dashed over with other people running around. As JT climbed up the ladder into his office, he jumped to his chair as he opened his laptop, "Relic Hunter Zords 1 through 5, auto control… launch!"

Turning around, he noticed the consoles. Pressing the red button, the Relic Drivers teleported from his office. He pressed the green button on the console, "Rangers, the Relic Zords are on their way. Sending you the Relic Drivers."

Back on the battlefield, red, yellow, black, blue and pink lights surrounded the rangers as their consoles appeared. Hearing a roaring sound, the rangers turned around as their Relic Hunter Zords arrived. Polydra turned around releasing beams from its blasters, shooting the zords. The rangers turned toward the zords, jumping into the cockpits. Zander sat down as he installed the Relic Driver into the console.

"Relic Hunter Zord 3: Online!" Zander shouted.

"Adventure Fusion!" Seb shouted.

He pressed the first five numbers of the morpher and then spun the dial. Immediately, the systems began to haywire as he saw what was going on. The Houndoom and the Manectric got on all fours. The legs began to shrink as they turned into wheels. Leaving the heads where they were, their bodies lifted 90 degrees. The Blaziken Zord jumped up into the air as it landed on top of the zord legs. A red and golden charge surrounded the zords as they combined. The Swampert Zord divided in half. The Swampert's head and chest popped out as the body split in half, connecting to either side of Blaziken. The chest connected to the front of the Blaziken with the head covering the Blaziken. Last, the Gallade Zord flipped up as it put its legs together and spread its arms wide. Connecting to the back, Gallade Zord's arms wrapped around the chest. Golden eyes appeared on the helmet as the Megazord formed.

In the cockpit, the rangers were amazed as they all sat together. This time it was a grey cockpit with the numbers 2, 4, 1, 5, and 3 from left to right. The rangers sat down with their cockpits, ready to go. Rachel turned around.

"Relic Hunter Megazord, Assembly Complete!"

Charging up the four blades, red, pink, blue and orange blades struck across as the rangers were hit. The blade slashes were so intense, the Relic Hunter Megazord fell down to the concrete, landing on a few buildings.

"That was rough," Seb said, turning to Zander, "How?"

"Polydra infused himself with the blades… its probably packing a wallop on us!"

"Zander's right," said Lamar, "We might survive four more hits… but our shields are down to like fifty percent."

"Well… we can't stop now. Adventure Saber!" Seb shouted.

Immediately, the Relic Scooper and the Relic Axe began to shine in a golden aura, transforming into an emerald saber with golden designs. The Megazord blocked the saber strikes. However, turning around, Polydra struck with its sabers, damaging the Relic Hunter Megazord. Landing on the ground, Polydra laughed as Darcie arrived.

"Polydra, let's use this scroll!"

As she stretched her hand out with the scroll in the air, she began to say a few things. However, nothing was going on. She looked at it. She turned to Polydra as she tried again. No effect.

"You have GOT to be kidding me!" Darcie shouted.

"Rangers!"

Darcie looked up as Norman arrived. Darcie looked at him, "What can you do?"

She grinned as she looked at the scroll. Unrolling it, she saw a Vigoroth sticking its tongue out. She stood there, aghast. She turned to Norman as he reached into his pocket, revealing the scroll, "Darcie, that was a fake this whole time… even at the auction. I knew both you and the rangers were going to be here. Hence why I was in my office. Even if you went to steal it, it would have been fake. Rangers, catch!"

As the scroll went up toward the hands of the Relic Hunter Megazord, the scroll went inside one of the hands of the Megazord, dropping into the zord. Immediately, a golden glow surrounded the Megazord as the Adventure Saber began to glow.

"What's going on?" Grace asked.

"Rangers," JT said, as his screen popped open, "Did you take the first scroll out?"

"Now that you mentioned it… no," said Seb.

"Well, believe it or not, it is reacting to the other scrolls. Channel the artifacts into the Adventure Saber… it should cut power to Polydra and you will be able to get the scrolls," said JT.

"Right!" Seb shouted, "Blades of Hoenn, activate!"

The Adventure Saber struck out, releasing teal, grey, yellow, and gold beams as it pierced Polydra. Polydra screamed as red, blue, pink and orange energies charged into the saber. Immediately, the scrolls were sucked into the Relic Hunter Megazord.

"We got all four scrolls!" Rachel shouted.

"Then, let's send this monster packing," said Seb.

"Full Throttle!"

Everyone pushed the full accelerator as a red, blue and green aura surrounded the saber. A Poké Ball with a compass appeared behind the Megazord as the engines began to increase.

"Adventure Saber, Hunter Overdrive!"

As the saber cut across, the blade pierced the metal, piercing Polydra. Polydra screamed as it landed on the ground, exploding into pieces. Norman turned around as Vigoroth went to grab Darcie. Darcie hopped up as she landed on a flagpole. Norman turned around as Darcie looked at him.

"Norman, you fool… you have made a mark on yourself… Team Dracos will not forgive you nor the rangers what has happened. Remember this… now a third team is after the jewels… and Team Dracos will definitely make our mark."

A green aura surrounded her as she disappeared. Norman sighed as he looked up at the Relic Hunter Megazord.


The next day…

The rangers walked toward the Petalburg Gym. As they opened the door, they noticed the gym floor where Norman was training. Grinning, he turned around as he looked at Zander, who was grinning.

"Hey," said Zander, "Look, we can give you the blades back if you want. I highly doubt-."

Norman grinned as he shook his head, "After last night's crazy adventure, I think it's best if it's kept with you. Just like a Pokémon journey is an adventure, treasure hunting for your mission is one as well and I hope that your adventure to save the world and eradicate the three teams will be a good mission."

Zander grinned as he turned around. Walking away, he cleared his throat, "Zander… one more thing."

Zander turned around as he walked toward him, "May and Brendan… they have had experience with Team Aqua and Team Magma before. They were the first ones that saved this planet from its destruction. To think that they have come back for a greater purpose and that the five of you are there to stop them gives me more confidence."

"Thank you," said Zander, grinning, "Take care."

Walking outside of Petalburg City, the rangers were on Route 102, heading to Oldale Town, on their way to Fortree City. Urara looked over as Zander was being very quiet. Zander looked up as Urara turned toward him, "You okay?"

"Yeah…," said Zander, "I am wondering… what would Brendan and May do?"

"Well, remember they didn't have ranger powers," Urara said, "But, if Team Aqua and Team Magma were like that then… it would be insane."

Grace nodded, "Yeah. But, we just got to keep doing. We have two artifacts secured. I wonder what will come of finding the first jewel?"

"Well," said Seb, turning to the team as he stopped in the woods, "We just got to keep moving. After all, we are adventurers."

The rangers nodded as they walked along the path of Route 102, heading toward their next destination. Who knows what is in store when they reach Fortree City? Well, guess you will have to find out next time on Poké Rangers Relic Hunters.


Chapter 5…

Seb: You want me to try that?

Rachel: Do it… I don't see why not.

Grace: We're trapped!

Zander: What do we do?

Lamar: Get us out of here!

Seb: Relic Zord Number 6…. Launch!

Poké Rangers Relic Hunters Chapter 5: The Lost Zords


A/N: So, we have a third team: Team Dracos! So, yeah… talk about nuts! This was I thought a good Zander chapter compared to ones in Mystic Force and this was fun to write. I figured why not start off at Petalburg City? You will also notice that Darcie was definitely not like her counterparts, Shizuka from Boukenger and Miantrix from Operation Overdrive. This chapter was based off the episodes "Heart of Blue"(PROO 4) and "The Champions Blades" (Boukenger 3). So, take a look at both episodes, see how each one is different! Alright, next chapter… as you can tell… I am introducing a new zord… and it's going to be fun.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: As of right now, I am almost finished with Chapter 9. Somehow, Chapter 6 is missing... so there will be a delay in posting right now until I can find or... unfortunately, re-write Chapter 6. :( So... yeah, hopefully we can resume in August but I wasn't too happy when I couldn't find the file. Alright, have fun! Happy 4th of July in the USA if you celebrate it.