A/N: Here is the next chapter of Relic Hunters! I hope you enjoy! I also apologize for the long delay. See the end of the author's note below...


"Ah…," said Rachel.

Grinning, she walked toward the suite. Her hair was in a nice wet mess for the moment as she wore a new yellow t-shirt with a black leather jacket. She wore blue jeans with a black and white belt. She also had brown shoes with yellow laces. As she opened the door to the suite, there was a common area with bedrooms on either side of the room with a bathroom. Turning around, she noticed Grace who was wearing a bright pink jacket with a white t-shirt that had a yellow lightning bolt. She had black jeans on with blue and white sneakers.

"Refreshed from yesterday, I presume?" asked Grace.

"You better believe it!" she said, grinning.

Rachel turned around as she looked at Lamar. Lamar was wearing a black hat with red stripes. He wore a black t-shirt with a white vest over him. He also wore blue jeans and white and silver sneakers. He grinned as he looked over, seeing Rachel.

"Did I ever tell you how beautiful you look?" asked Lamar.

"Not recently," said Rachel, grinning.

"You look amazing," said Lamar, kissing her on the cheek. Rachel grinned a little as she pulled him by the side, "So… what were your plans?"

"I was going to run to the nearest fishing store and buy a fishing rod," said Lamar, "Why?"

"Well… Grace and I were going to go to the Department Store," said Rachel, "You can come with us!"

Lamar looked at Rachel with a look of confusion, "What about Sebastian?"

"Seb is at HQ… of course," said Grace, sighing, "We need someone to carry the bags. You're it!"

Lamar looked at Rachel and Grace. Before he could run, Grace and Rachel grabbed him by the arms. Laughing, they dragged him outside as they walked out the door. As they left, Zander appeared outside. He chuckled as he looked over.

He wore a blue hoodie with a green t-shirt underneath with blue jeans and white shoes. He grinned, "I am so glad I dodged that bullet. I have to go to the Contest Hall."


Meanwhile…

At Ranger Headquarters, JT was wiping his head with a cloth as he was on his computer, working toward what he needed to do. Turning around, Jack and Max walked over as he was looking at them. Urara turned around as she was walking toward them. Ray sighed as he looked at Amy, who was perplexed. JT sighed as he looked at the zord bay. Jack and Max had looks of confusion as they saw a robotic Aerodactyl in the back.

"This is what you are showing me?" asked Jack, "This was supposed to be done yesterday."

"Well… when you had to update all nine zords… it takes time," said JT.

"So… this is Relic Hunter Zord No. 10?" asked Urara, turning to JT, "An Aerodactyl?"

"Yes… but I just got the major parts built. I didn't put the weapons in yet," said JT.

Amy turned around as she looked at him, "And what's the point of this?"

"Simple," said Jack, walking toward the team, "I highly doubt Team Aqua, Dracos or Magma will rest. I must use whatever action necessary. Besides, with a tenth zord, the rangers can use the other five zords at will."

"Good call," said JT, turning around, "We can get the weapon systems built in by the end of the day."

Max nodded as he looked at Jack, "Please work quickly."

He reached for his phone. As he looked at the phone, he pressed a few things on the touch screen to learn of a new artifact beeping in his phone, "We have a new artifact."

"New artifact?" asked Amy.

She walked over as she turned to the screen. She gasped as she saw the document analyzer on the screen, she looked at the others, "Oh, this is amazing!"


(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, Grace, Lamar and Rachel fight the admins)

Start Up, Relic Hunters!

(Seb fights Maxie, Archie and Silva)

(Seb uses the Relic Crusher to destroy the grunts)

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

(Super Relic Hunter Megazord was formed )

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. © 2020-2021 Blaze Productions. © 2006-2007 GouGou Sentai Boukenger by Toei. © 2007-2008 Power Rangers Operation Overdrive. All rights reserved)


Chapter 16: The Shrine of Johto Part 1

Seb was walking toward the businesses, seeing the nice skyscrapers. He wore a red and black plaid sleeveless shirt with black shorts and white sneakers. He also had black and red shades over his face as he was looking around. He turned around as he looked around, noticing Zander as he was dashing over.

"Hey!" said Zander.

"What's up?" asked Seb.

"Well… you should probably bring your Relic Detector with you," said Zander, picking it up. Seb's eyes popped out of his head a little as he picked up the item. Seb sighed as he looked at Zander, "Something happened?"

"Yeah…," said Zander, turning around, he noticed Grace was dashing toward them. Seb looked at Grace as she turned to him, "We have to find an ancient document at the Lilycove Museum. Apparently, there's more to it than what meets the eye."

"Well…," said Seb, turning around as he looked at him, "The museum is right around the corner."

As the three rangers turned around, they walked around the corner as they noticed a beautiful museum. It was a white building with a golden and teal roof. There was a blue trident that was stuck on the front of the area. Seb, Grace and Zander were walking on the pavement as they were looking at the beautiful gardens. As they headed toward the entrance, a rush of energy appeared in front of them as the glass broke open. The three rangers landed on the ground as a humanoid creature arrived. He was a humanoid Flareon with black fists and crimson boots. As he went to run with a golden scroll in his hand, Seb took out his Relic Blaster, shooting him down. The creature turned around as he released flames. Seb, Zander and Grace did a shoulder roll, dodging the flames.

"Relic Hunters, Start Up!"

Red, pink and blue energy surrounded them as they transformed into their suits. As they did, a new monster arrived. He was a Magmar creature with Camerupt designs. Turning around, they looked around as golden arrows shot in front of them, causing an explosion. Grace looked up as Courtney arrived.

"Courtney! What's the meaning of this?" asked Seb.

"None of your business," said Courtney, "Mags, keep them busy!"

Mags laughed as he threw red and orange plastic spheres. As he threw them, explosions surrounded the three rangers. Huddling together, the rangers were surrounded by the ring of fire. Looking up, Mags started heading toward the two. Seb looked over as he noticed the Flareon creature running. Quickly, Seb jumped up as he kicked the Flareon creature. Looking up, the Flareon creature looked at him. Seb went to intercept as he looked at him.

"Stay away! I'm here to do what I'm asked," he shouted.

Seb glared at him, "… Like I'll allow that!"

As he went to throw his first punch, the Flareon creature rolled backwards as a red aura surrounded his right hand. It was a rifle with Flareon designs as he aimed at Seb, "Fire Blaster!"

Pulling the trigger, flame bullets hit Seb as he rolled on the ground. The creature turned around as he dashed away. Seb climbed up as he jumped forward. He then took out his Blaze Lance, slicing the creature. As he did, the creature jerked up as the golden scroll flew up in the air. Seb jumped up to grab the scroll, only for the creature to grab him and throw him on the ground. As the creature was playing tug of war, explosions surrounded him as Seb landed on the ground. Seb looked up as Mags was looking at him. Before he could do anything, he noticed that the creature left. As Seb went to strike, Mags laughed as a red aura surrounded him. Disappearing, the flames diminished. Grace and Zander went through the ring of ashes, meeting up with Seb. As the three rangers met together, lights of energy surrounded them as Seb looked at the torn document.

"Well, we tried to get the document…," said Zander.

"Yeah…," said Seb, "That creature came out of nowhere."

Looking at the torn document, Seb picked it up as he turned to the others. Grace and Zander looked at each other and then turned to Seb, wondering what was going on. The two rangers were confused with Seb asking questions.


Later that day…

As Seb was having a cup of tea, the other rangers were sitting down with him. Seb sighed as he looked at the document.

"I don't get it," said Seb, having a cup of tea as he turned to the others. Lamar's Greninja walked over, smelling the scent. Greninja shook his head as he walked over to Lamar. Lamar turned around as he looked at the document, "Well… it looks like a map. Greninja hasn't sensed anything from it. But, it has sensed something from the creature's scent."

"What scent?" asked Seb.

Lamar sighed as he looked at Greninja. Greninja looked up and down as he looked at the creature. Lamar nodded as he responded, "Simple. Human."

"Human?" asked the rangers.

"Yep," said Lamar, "Greninja can sense those things."

"That's nice to know," said Grace, "But, what does that mean? That creature could be a human being."

Lamar sighed, "Maybe?"

Suddenly, as he continued, the Relic Detector went off. The other rangers turned to each other as they began to speak with Jack and Max.

"Hey," said Max, looking at the piece of documentation on the phone, "Something I wanted to let you know."

"What?" asked Lamar.

"That piece of the map is the location to Shoal Cave on Route 124. Going into the Shoal Cave, there is an underwater cavern that supposedly has the power to teleport to Celebi's Shrine… in the Johto Region," said Max, raising an eyebrow as he was looking at the document.

"Wait… you mean a portal that goes directly to the Ilex Forest?" asked Grace, "Johto is a good 3 day boat ride at best."

"You heard that right, Grace. There is an underwater city that is on the bottom of Shoal Cave that can teleport people all over the world. It's Atlantis," said Max, turning to Urara as she looked over.

"Yup. Guys, according to legend, the Shoalites used portals to teleport people from place to place. They created the first actual teleportation system," said Urara.

"Interesting," said Seb, turning around, "A legend, eh?"


Back at Team Magma's Hideout…

Maxie was walking toward Courtney and Tabitha as the Flareon creature looked at them. Maxie laughed as he looked at him, looking at the Flareon creature, Maxie gulped as he turned to the document, "Can you care to explain what happened, Pyreon," said Maxie.

Pyreon gulped, "The red ranger took part of the map."

Maxie angrily looked at Pyreon, he took his hand and smacked him across the neck. Pyreon screamed as he landed on the ground. Pyreon turned around as he angrily looked at Maxie. Maxie looked at the document as he turned to him, "But, not all is lost."

Courtney nodded as she turned around, "Well… if the rangers know about Shoal Cave, we are going to have to move fast."

Tabitha nodded in agreement, "I do not want to deal with the rangers…"

"No… but we can always create a diversion," said Maxie.


Meawhile…

"So… the Shoal Cave," Seb said, looking at the rangers.

The rangers decided to head back to Ranger HQ. As they were sitting down to look at the analysis of the map, Amy walked over as she turned to the others. Placing the map of the Shoal Cave, Amy looked at the rangers as she turned to them.

"You seem to know a lot about the Shoal Cave," said Grace.

"That's where the Bandstand Music Spirits live…," said Amy, looking at them.

"You mean…the origins of Poké Rangers Bandstand?" asked Rachel, staring at the map. Amy nodded as she turned around, "Yes. Their Notation Sabers are locked in. But, I highly doubt they would know about Atlantis."

Seb sighed as he turned to the other rangers. He grinned as he turned around, looking at the picture of what he saw. He brushed his chin as he looked at the rangers. Shrugging, he turned around as he looked at the red lights that turned on. The alarms went over the place as JT's voice was over the intercom. Mags and the Magma Grunts were beginning their infiltration into Lilycove City. Flames were covering the buildings and other places as Mags arrived.

"Looks like he won't quit," said Seb.

"Gee, I'm not surprised," said Rachel, rolling her eyes.

"Rangers: Grab that map, capture the monster, destroy the other monster! Move out!" Seb shouted.

The rangers nodded as they dashed toward one of the doors. As the doors opened, the rangers dashed toward the transporter room of HQ.


Meanwhile…

Pyreon and Mags started destroying the city of Lilycove. Flames covered some of the trees and some of the buildings. The buildings that were made out of wood started collapsing. People started screaming as they were running for their lives. The two of them stopped as the Lilycove City Fire Department showed up. Blastoise, Feraligatr and Swampert arrived, using Hydro Pump attacks. Mags laughed as he released his armor. A wall of magma blocked the two of them as he threw a few more plastic bombs. The Pokémon yelled as they were hit. Landing on the ground, Mags laughed as he looked at them. As a Blastoise looked up, Mags went to strike. However, Mags was hit in the back by laser beams. Turning around, the rangers arrived on their Hunter Harleys.

"Harley Blaster!" yelled the rangers.

Pressing the buttons, beams of energy shot the two monsters as they landed on the ground. Arriving, Rachel hopped over, helping a few of the Blastoise up. Some of the Feraligatr were able to stand up on their own with Swampert.

"Don't worry about us… try to get the fire out," said Rachel.

Nodding, the Pokémon moved away from the battle. The rangers stretched out their Relic Blasters as the five of them aimed at Mags and Pyreon.

"Hand over the document," said Seb, "You get only one chance."

He aimed his blaster directly at Pyreon. Pyreon looked at him as he stumbled, he shook his head as he stepped forward with the document.

"Try me!" he shouted, looking at Mags.

"Alright…," said Seb, "Rangers…"

"Right!" shouted the rangers, "Scope Shot!"

Combining the Scope Shot, with the Relic Blaster, the rangers aimed directly at Pyreon. Pyreon began to unleash a red aura to surround himself to battle. As he charged forward, Seb gulped as he pulled the trigger.

"Sniper Shoot!"

Five straight beams of energy formed as one beam of energy. Pyreon yelled as the document flew out of his hand. Landing on the ground, an explosion didn't occur from what was observed. Seb turned around as Mags headed straight toward them. Mags struck with his claw, slicing the rangers across. As Lamar and the others landed on the ground, Seb flipped over as he headed toward Pyreon. Pyreon looked up as he noticed Seb. Seb stood there in shock as he saw what was going on.

His face was cracked open. As his face cracked open, he noticed a human eyeball that appeared, particularly it was brown. He then noticed a human hand exposed. Seb stumbled back as he looked at him, "You're a human… who are you?"

Pyreon screamed as he took out his Fire Blaster. Pulling the trigger, flames were launched. Immediately, Seb blocked them with his saber. He looked up as he turned around, noticing Pyreon escaping. Quickly, he headed toward him.

"You're not getting away!" yelled Seb.

As he chased after him, Mags turned around as he released flame bombs from his body. As a full of shower of bombs emerged, the four rangers were hit by the explosions. Mags laughed as the four rangers began to glow. The rangers morphed out of their suits as they rolled across the concrete. Looking up, the rangers turned to see Magma Grunts.

"Great, Magma Grunts," said Lamar.

"It's going to take time to recharge and morph," said Grace, "We are going to have to deal with them alone."

"Right," said Zander, "But, what about that creature?"

Rachel turned around as she saw a whole bunch of Magma Grunts, but no sign of Mags. As one began to swing, Rachel slipped underneath and kicked a few in the stomach. Flipping backwards, she kicked two of them in the face, turning around as she used the side of a building. She flipped back as she kicked two Magma Grunts. She turned around as she used a fighting stance to keep her balance.

Lamar threw a few left hooks as he rolled backwards. He then kicked two of the Magma Grunts to the ground with a few front kicks. Lamar then turned around as one arrived with a saber. Lamar blocked the attack as he knelt low. He then used his right fist for an uppercut. The Magma Grunt winced as he landed on the ground.

Grace turned around as she used a few spinning hook kicks, knocking the Magma Grunts on the ground. She then flipped underneath as she landed on her back. As the Magma Grunts went to strike, she used both her feet and kicked them in the face. Turning around, she swept another Magma Grunt in the face. She then threw a punch to the face. She turned around as she flipped backwards, landing on the ground.

Zander turned around as he jumped toward the side of wall and then did a full roundhouse, kicking the Magma Grunt in the face. With a few back kicks, a few Magma Grunts were hit. He then grabbed one of them and twisted its neck. Kicking and screaming, the Magma Grunt landed on the ground. He looked at a few of them as they headed toward him. He grinned as he grabbed his Scope Shot. Pressing the button, the hook grabbed on to a tree. The creatures looked up as Zander released the hook, stepping "firmly" on the heads of the Magma Grunts. Flipping forward, he landed on his feet, grinning as they all landed on the ground.

"Job done!" shouted Zander.

The rangers turned around as they were looking at each other. However, they turned around as they heard a laughter.

"You're not done yet," a voice said.

The rangers turned around. Courtney and Tabitha grinned as they looked at them.

"Courtney! Tabitha!" Lamar shouted, "We don't have time for your nonsense."

"Make the time," said Tabitha, "Magma Grunts, wear them down!"


Meanwhile…

Pyreon was dashing toward the ocean as he looked around. Turning around, Sebastian was only a few feet behind him. Chasing after him, Pyreon released more flames. Sebastian continued to dodge the attacks. Seb released his Scope Shot, grabbing Pyreon by the leg. As Pyreon landed on the ground, Seb flew across with the scope shot. He then kicked the crack in the face. As Pyreon began to glow, Seb threw him in the ocean. Red auras surrounded the creature as he and Seb were having a match. As the waves covered them, a red aura surrounded them as they were fighting with each other. Once they were diminished, Seb looked up as he noticed something different. He looked at Pyreon differently.

He threw him down on the beach as he aimed his Relic Blaster. The person across from him started closing his eyes, "Don't!"

"Who are you?" asked Seb, "Are you with Team Magma?"

"… By force!"

"By force?" asked Seb.

The person looked just like your average teenager. He had dark brown skin and black hair in a buzz cut. He wore a red t-shirt with blue jeans. Looking up, he turned around as he looked at his ruby crystal that was around his neck.

"Yes," he said, "Pyreon… well, he it's a long story."

Seb looked at him as he kept his Relic Blaster at his side, "How can I tell you aren't one of them?"

The teenager placed his left wrist out. Seb examined the left wrist. The teenager had some sort of device on his wrist. It was an octagon-shaped device, shining like it was made of gold with a slot for his crystal, "I'm Richard Franklin. The Red Eon Ranger."

"Eon Ranger?" asked Seb, looking at him, unknown.

"From the Johto Region. Surely you've heard of us," said Richard.

Seb shook his head, "Not in this time line."

Richard looked at him as he took a deep breath, "I guess you don't believe me."

"Why should I?" asked Seb, "Knowing my luck, that morpher can transform into whatever beast you turn into. And Team Magma is a mortal enemy of mine."

"Well…" said Richard, looking at Seb as he started to think a bit more. He turned around as he stepped forward. As Seb lowered his weapon, Richard threw a punch across. As Richard threw a punch full force, Seb landed on the ground, "Guess I am going to be finding the Shoal Cave alone."

As he walked away from Seb, Seb's fingers clenched full of sand. Looking up, he dashed over as he ran toward Richard. Richard turned behind him as Seb grabbed him by the neck. As Richard gasped, he raised his red crystal as flames emerged. Seb yelled as he backed away. Looking at Seb, Richard looked at him with his Fire Blaster.

"Step aside…," said Richard, looking at him. Richard turned around as Seb turned around as he looked at him. He looked at the red ranger as he aimed his blaster at Richard. Richard turned around, "You are stubborn."

"You're not leaving until you tell me what's going on," said Seb, "Team Magma could be here any minute."

Richard looked at him, "I'm heading to the Shrine of Johto. Flare…"

"Who's Flare?" asked Seb.

"The spirit that lies within this crystal!" said Richard, sighing as he decided to spill the beans to Seb, "Look, I have to get going to the Shoal Cave. Are you going to go with me or not?"

"Well…," said Seb, "You aren't going to be able to get there without my help. It's going to be a long drive."

Richard slowly nodded as Seb pressed a red button on his Relic Detector, "Summon, Hunter Harley!"

In a flash of red light, Seb's Hunter Harley digitized on the beach. As he turned around, looking at Richard. Pressing the red button, the wave runner mode appeared. Seb looked at Richard as he hopped on, "Well, are you going to get on? Or are you going to swim across?"

Richard sighed as he looked at him, "Why are you helping me?"

"… Because just like you, I'm on an adventure. I have a mission I must complete too," said Seb, "Come on."

As they were heading to the Shoal Cave, Richard held on tight as Seb continued to speak. Gulping, he looked behind Richard as he was looking at the shoreline. Seb turned around as he noticed an uninhabited island. Turning to the left, he managed to make a landing at the island. Getting up, he stretched out a little with Richard behind him.

"Why did you stop?" asked Richard.

"Well… I needed to," said Seb, "Also… I highly doubt Team Magma will get there anytime soon. Plus, I never let my Harley recharge. After a good half hour, we should be good."

"Okay," said Richard, looking at him, "Hoenn looks so nice with the beautiful sun."

"Yeah…," said Seb, turning around, "I'm sure Johto has a different vibe though."

Richard nodded as he looked at Seb, "You bet."

Seb turned around as he looked at Richard, "So… how did you end up here?"

"Well…," said Richard, "Here's what happened."

He clenched his fists as he turned around, looking at Seb. Seb turned around as Richard gulped, "Well, the essence of our powers come from our crystals. Our crystals have the essence of the Eevee evolutions."

"Eevee evolutions?" asked Seb.

"Yes," said Richard, "Flare, my Flareon, is bonded with me. Hence why I can use fire attacks at will. So… anyway, we wanted to see what our powers can actually do. Celebi was very protective of us to figure out secrets about the crystals… so I met with the other rangers and we were on Route 39, far away from everyone. I thought my crystal could be controlled… so I told my team to form the circle around me. As they did, a dimensional rift opened. I landed outside the mouth of the Shoal Cave…"

"Celebi's your mentor?" asked Seb, "Cool. But, why didn't you heed his advice?"

"Because I felt that he wasn't communicating. I currently feel he doesn't communicate with us as a team," said Richard, "I find it annoying that he hasn't shared anything with anyone about what was going on. I guess this is the price I pay for doing something like this."

Seb turned around, "Well, let me ask you this, Rich and you can tell me if I'm wrong."

Richard looked up as he turned to him, "What?"

"If you took his advice, would you still be here? The adventure wouldn't have been as interesting," said Seb, "And the journey would probably be all for nothing if you didn't figure it out. You came from Johto and teleported here… that's enough to help us figure out how to get you back. We could also take the cheap way and head back to HQ but I think the adventure wouldn't be the best."

Richard nodded, grinning as he turned to him, "Looks like my stubbornness and curiosity is being picked up pretty quickly."

"… I am a fast learner," Seb said, laughing as he turned around, "So… how did Pyreon come to being?"

"Well… when I landed in front of Shoal Cave…," said Richard, "Things didn't go exactly as planned when Team Magma showed."


A couple of days ago…

"Emma? Phillip? David? Sally? Matt? Sam? Respond!" Richard shouted. He turned around as he looked at the mouth of the Shoal Cave.

"Oh boy…," said Richard, looking at the mountains, "I am in deep trouble when Celebi finds out. Maybe he was right… but I had the right to know about our crystals?"

"Crystals?"

Richard turned around as he noticed Maxie, Tabitha and Courtney.

"Who are you?" asked Richard.

"Isn't it obvious… I'm Maxie from Team Magma," he said, withdrawing his saber.

"Isn't Maxie a human?" asked Richard, striking a fighting pose.

"Oh, boy… you don't know," said Maxie, laughing as he raised his saber, "Magma Grunts!"

Richard threw a punch at one of the Magma Grunts. As he did, one of them blocked him in the face. Spinning around, Richard landed on all fours as he carefully got up. As a few went to strike, Richard closed his eyes as he released flames from his hands, annihilating the Magma Grunts. Turning around, he looked over as Courtney and Tabitha went to strike. Quickly, Richard leapt forward as he landed on the sand, dodging them. He then took out his ruby crystal.

"Flare, please tell me you are here," said Richard to himself, "Bring on the Power of Eon!"

As he placed the red crystal in his morpher, Maxie grabbed him before he could morph. He then grabbed the crystal as it began to glow a red aura surrounded Richard as a ruby aura surrounded his body. Maxie laughed as he looked at him. Using his saber, he energized the saber into the crystal. Richard screamed as he transformed into a monster rather than a suit. He looked up as he turned to Maxie. Maxie grinned as he looked at him.

"What did you do to me?" he asked.

"I used whatever you were doing and fused it with your crystal… I used monster DNA… and seeing what I can see, you are basically mine to do with as I please. If you want to return to normal and return to whence you came… I suggest you follow my orders," said Maxie.


"Once they transformed me into Pyreon, I lost connection with Flare. I am unable to morph now because Maxie implanted Monster DNA in my crystal. How he did it is beyond me… but I want Flare restored. Hence why I acted on my own in Lilycove. While Mags was fighting the rangers, it gave me the perfect opportunity to start going to the Shoal Cave and start my journey back," said Richard.

"The fact that Maxie could alter the morphing grid makes me wonder if he can do that with any other ranger," said Seb, looking at the sun. He then looked straight ahead as he saw the Pelliper, "And if they know about the Eon Crystals, they could use that as an advantage to you. But, you had to work for Team Magma so you can get home."

Richard looked over as he turned around, looking at Seb, "Pretty much. It was either that or they would learn about my whereabouts… and the last thing I want is Team Magma to learn about the Eon Crystals."

"So, the Eon Crystals channel your powers… to be Poké Rangers," said Seb, looking at Richard. Richard nodded slowly as he turned to him. Angry, he walked over toward Seb. Seb walked forward as he looked at him, "I am going to help you."

"Help me?" asked Richard, "Dude, I can handle this alone. Getting me there is fine, but-."

Seb turned around as he looked at him, "I am going to help you. Whatever is down there could be something I'm searching for too."

"Why are you on this mission then?" Richard asked, unsure if Seb was trustworthy. Seb looked over as he turned to him. He sighed as he looked at Richard. For him, he needed to know what was going on.

"Team Magma is using you to find the artifact in the Shoal Cave. They are after the five jewels of the Crown of Weather," said Seb, "Once all the jewels are combined together into the crown, whoever has it can grant the ultimate wish. My team used to be the Mystic Force Rangers. Our magic was severed by Team Aqua and Team Magma. We learned that the crown could reverse the damage they've done and revive the ultimate mentor of the Hoenn team: Rayquaza."

"Rayquaza?" asked Richard, "Wait… legendary Pokémon don't just die."

"True," said Seb, "But, about fourteen years ago, he was killed off by an empire that has been sealed for 10,000 years. Anyway, I am fulfilling Jack's mission to complete the jewels and save the planet from criminals who plan on taking the artifacts and use them to turn Hoenn into a wasteland of destruction. That's why we have to work together, especially if Team Magma knows. They will probably find you. Maxie tracks everyone. We need to see that document."

"Document?" asked Richard, looking at the golden scroll.

"Yeah," said Seb, looking at Richard, "If we can figure out the map, we can go to the shrine."

Richard nodded as he tucked the scroll in his pocket. Immediately, Seb and Richard managed to hop on the Hunter Harley, traveling toward the Shoal Cave.


Meanwhile…

The four rangers were kicked and punched as they landed on the ground. Looking at the concrete, Zander and the others tried to get up as Mags once again decided to join in on the fight. Zander and Rachel carefully got up as Grace and Lamar followed behind. The four rangers stood back to back as they looked at the Magma Grunts that were surrounding them.

"I don't know about you but I don't think we can run," said Lamar.

"Nope… but there are too many," said Grace.

"Relic Hunters, Start Up!" yelled Rachel, using her Relic Detector. However, there was no effect. Zander turned around as he looked at her, "Nothing?"

"Nope," said Rachel.

Zander sighed as he looked at them, "I have an idea, but you may not like it."

"What do you have in mind?" asked Lamar.

Zander reached for his Relic Detector, "Relic Crusher, engage!"

In a flash of a golden light, Zander grabbed the Relic Crusher and aimed for the group. Rachel turned to Lamar as she looked at Zander. Grace looked at Zander as he pointed to the Relic Crusher, "Um, you do realize we will fly backwards and probably get a concussion from this."

"You do realize we don't have a choice?" asked Zander, "Our Pokémon can't handle this much."

Grace sighed as she hung on to Zander's shoulder. Lamar and Rachel propped Zander as he aimed the Relic Crusher.

"Bulldoze Combination Crush!"

As the drill started to spin, a golden aura surrounded the blaster. A beam was unleashed as he twirled around with the blaster. The beam pierced all of the Magma Grunts, incinerating them with each blast on contact. Once the beam was released, the four rangers flew backwards as they landed against the wall. Rachel and the others carefully got up as they looked to see Mags, Courtney and Tabitha.

"Give up?" asked Courtney.

"Like hell we will," said Rachel.


Meanwhile…

The Shoal Cave was piercing out from the waves as the red rangers were traveling. Within minutes, the rangers arrived. Seb and Richard hopped off the Hunter Harley, going to explore the area. He turned around as the golden scroll appeared from Richard. Richard looked over as he turned to Seb, "Whatever we are looking for is in that cavern."

"Well… let's go," said Seb.

As the two rangers headed into the cave, they were amazed by what they saw. First, the cavern was in ripples with cave entrances on the top. But, at the same time there were some entrances on the bottom. Both of them were walking in, seeing wild Golbat hanging around. The rangers were surprised to see the cave with some light in it. Seb turned around as he used his Relic Detector. A flashlight was used to pinpoint the darkest places. The two of them walked through another cave marking. As they did, they noticed a beautiful lake within the middle of the cave.

"Wow…," said Seb, looking at the cave.

"This is awesome," said Richard, looking at the beautiful waves. As the waves were floating with some sparkles in the sun, he then noticed a few green sparkles. As he looked at his red crystal, the crystal began to glow a little. Richard screamed as he was landing on the ground. Seb turned around as Richard began to glow in a red aura, transforming into his monster form.

"Richard! Snap out of it!" shouted Seb.

"That won't be possible…," a voice said.

Turning around, Seb noticed another man standing in front of them. He had greyish-black hair and he wore a blue and golden robe. He also carried a scepter made out of Shoal Shells. He looked at the two of them as he turned to Richard.

"Who are you?" Seb asked.

"My name is… Agré… guardian of the Shoal Cave. Why are you and your monster here?"

"I'm not a monster!" shouted Richard.

"Agré, we would like to head to Atlantis to go to the Shrine of Johto."

"I can't bring you there," said Agré, "You two are inexperienced."

"Inexperienced?" asked Seb, looking at Agré, then at Richard, "We found a document that contained the location of Atlantis. We are going down there."

Agré stretched out his hand. As he opened his hand, it was four crystals that was glowing in bright lime. The rangers turned to each other as they looked at the crystals. Seb stretched out his Relic Detector, analyzing the artifact.

"Scanner reads 200… definitely one of the active artifacts," said Seb, looking at it.

"You two use the Seafloor Crystals underwater… you will never be able to return back to Hoenn," said Agré, "It is a Regional Slip… that can teleport people to the Johto Region. However, you may not be back at the present time."

"Wait… what?" asked Richard.

"You could be in Johto at any time period… are you sure you want to take that risk?" asked Agré. Richard turned around as he looked at him, "I must save Flare and become normal again. Seb, can you go with me?"

Seb nodded as he turned around grabbing his hand, as Richard's claw touched his hand, a red aura surrounded him as he transformed out of his monster form. As Agré went to give the jewels, they heard a sinister laugh behind them. Seb turned around as he saw Maxie by himself. He laughed as he turned to them.

"I believe the Seafloor Crystals belong to me?" asked Seb.

"No way….," said Seb, blocking Richard. Richard turned around as he looked at him. Richard looked at Seb as Richard stood to the side, "I'll handle him."

Maxie laughed as he looked at him, "I knew it. You would turn against me."

Maxie reached into his pocket as he revealed a silver jar. Reaching out, a Flareon appeared from the jar.

"Rich! Help!"

"Flare!" shouted Richard.

Maxie laughed as he looked at him, "Without Flare, you can't morph… with the Monster DNA inside you, you can't morph… let's face it, Rich. You were my prized token."

Richard's eyes began to glow bright red as he clenched his fists. Charging forward, he went to strike Maxie. Maxie laughed as he took out his saber, slicing him down. Seb watched as he looked at Richard spinning around. Green sparks flew out as a red aura surrounded him. As Richard landed on the ground, he looked up as Maxie tried to grab him by the neck.

"Say goodbye, ranger!"

As Richard tried to block, Maxie pushed his arms away as he went to cut.

"RICH!" shouted Flare.

Immediately, a golden beam of energy appeared from the left, hitting Maxie. Maxie yelled as he landed on the ground, Flare rolled around in the capsule. Richard looked over as Seb's body was surrounded by golden light. Seb looked over as he turned toward Maxie.

"You…," shouted Maxie.

Seb stood as he had his Relic Blaster out. Behind him, a Solgaleo began to form from behind. Seb looked behind him, "No way…"

"The Mystic Force power…," said Maxie, "Impossible!"

"Leave Richard alone, Maxie!" shouted Seb.

Maxie laughed as he looked at him, "Fool…"

As red energy bolts formed from his hand, he stretched out his energy bolts headed straight toward Seb. Seb was then hit by the red energy bolts. Richard looked up as explosions surrounded Seb. Agré watched as explosions covered Seb's face. As the bolts disappeared, Seb stepped out of the smoke, looking at him, this time, morphed in his suit.

"Alright, Maxie," said Seb, taking out his Hunter Blade, "Let's do this."

"My pleasure…," shouted Maxie, charging forward.


Meanwhile…

Mags turned around as he punched Lamar and Rachel down to the ground. Grace and Zander were tackled to the ground. Rolling along the floor, Mags laughed as he released bombs from his hands. Courtney and Tabitha released energy from their weapons. As explosions surrounded them, the four rangers yelled as they landed on the concrete.

"Hahaha," said Courtney, "Prepare to fall."

Rachel stood up as she turned around to the others, "Fall back."

"We need to find Seb!" Grace shouted.

"I know… but right now we need to head back….," said Rachel.

Grace nodded as the rangers went for their Relic Detectors. Swiping their Relic Detectors on their arm, flashes of light surrounded them as they teleported out. Courtney and Tabitha laughed as they looked at each other.

"Well…," said Courtney, "That was fun."

"Yep…," said Tabitha, "We got to find Maxie. Knowing my luck, he's in the Shoal Cave."

Back to the battle…

Maxie and Seb went at it with their blades. Seb lunged forward with the Hunter Blade. Maxie blocked it and kicked him in the stomach. Seb yelled as he landed on the ground. Maxie then took out his saber slashing him back and forth. Seb went backwards as Maxie went to charge. Seb then pulled out his Relic Blaster, shooting red blasts from his blaster. Maxie yelled as he was hit in the stomach. Seb getting up, he then pressed his belt buckle.

"Blaze Lance!"

Grabbing his weapon, fire surrounded him as Seb's helmet began to light up. He ignited himself in flames as he charged forward.

"Flame Zone Charge!"

Slashing Maxie, Maxie yelled as he flew backwards, landing in a pile of rocks. As the cave started to shake, Richard stood there, breathing as Seb helped him help.

"If I had my powers back…," said Richard.

"I know… you owe me," said Seb, turning around. He then picked up the jar with Flare. Agré stepped forward as he turned to them.

"Wow… you are definitely worthy," said Agré. He looked up as he noticed Maxie was wincing a little. He turned around as he went to give the crystals to Seb, "He may be coming around soon. Listen carefully. Swim underwater down to the center of the cave. You will notice a cave down below with a golden arch. The crystals will react and it will send you to Johto. Once you are there, you need to go to the Ilex Forest, where you will meet Celebi. The shrine in the Ilex Forest will also return you back to your time. Not many people return… but you only have 24 hours. After that, you will not be able to return."

Seb nodded as he turned to Richard. Richard nodded as he grabbed the jar.

"Rich… what's going on?" asked Flare, "What Is this?"

"Don't worry...," said Richard, "I'll explain when we get there. But, we got to move before Maxie shows up."

Seb nodded as he received the crystals. Agré revealed his other hand as a golden compact mirror appeared in his hand. In a flash of green light, the crystals combined with them. Agré revealed them the finished product. Seb received the compact and turned to Richard, "Ready?"

"I hope," said Richard, "Let's do this."

"Good thing I'm a spirit," said Flare, gulping.

Seb and Richard took a few deep breaths and then jumping in, the two of them hung on to each other as they were swimming deeper and deeper. As they continued to feel the force, Richard and Seb tried their best to continue go underground as they arrived to the center of the lake. Upon reaching the center, the rangers landed on the ground. Noticing that they could walk, feeling the gravity differ. The waves and ripples began to disappear as they noticed a forcefield.

"No way," said Seb, turning around. Richard looked around as they saw another level underneath. A golden city underground stood there with glows of green and yellow. Richard turned around as he looked at the golden arches.

"Agré never mentioned this," said Richard, "But this is real."

"Yep… Atlantis… or what's left of it," said Seb, turning around.

"And we can breathe here too," said Richard, "Which is odd."

"Probably to preserve the energy of the arch," said Seb, reaching into the forcefield. As he did, he could see the underwater cavern that they swam under. Getting his head out, he spat water out as he turned to him.

"This cave protects not also the archway… but the city," said Seb.

"That's really awesome!" Richard stated, looking at the archway, "Shall we?"

Seb nodded as he stretched out the compact mirror. The green crystals began to glow as the golden archway began to light up. A greenish aura surrounded the two of them as they were immediately sucked into the archway. The lights turned off as the city's forcefield diminished, back into cave form.


To Be Continued…

Next Chapter:

Richard: Are you sure this is the place?

Seb: This is the Ilex Forest and this is the Shrine.

?: Are you a Johto Ranger as you say?

Richard: Yes! I have the proof!

?: Well... I hate to tell you this...

Seb and Richard: NO WAY!

Grace: He's in Johto?

Richard: Yeah, but this is not our Johto... right?

Seb: This is going to be harder than I thought...

Maxie: Give me the Seafloor Crystals!

Seb and Richard: Not a chance!

Poké Rangers Relic Hunters Chapter 17: The Shrine of Johto Part 2

Seb: Ultimate Adventure Fusion!

A/N: So, Seb and Richard go on an adventure. What will happen? Well, you are going to have to find out next time! I'll leave it at that. This two-parter, I decided to be a little creative. You will have to see what I decided to do next chapter.

Here's some trivia:

*In the original footage, I had Seb find an ancient tribesperson to go find this Atlantis cavern, just like in the episode "Face to Face" of Operation Overdrive. However, months ago, when writing the draft, I was reading about Richard's whereabouts in "Poké Rangers Eon Force" by GoldenMewtwo. I figured now that I learned about how Richard disappeared, rather than sticking with my original draft, I decided to use Richard for this.

*You will also know that a mysterious group from a long time ago… yeah, I am looking forward to doing this.

*And I do apologize for not updating in six months, long story short, I lost all motivation to write at the time. However, I am going to keep pushing! It's what I can do for now.

See you in two weeks!