A/N: Here is Chapter 18… and here we go to kick off the new year!
Darcie was dashing through the woods, jumping through the woods. As she turned around, she noticed that the other rangers were chasing her down. In her hands, she had a grey and black platform that was shaped as a circle with bones engraved on it. As she flipped over a log, the others followed suit. Zander leapt as she tackled her down. Screaming, the artifact landed on the ground. Turning around, Zander held her as the others went to pick up the mirror. Once Rachel picked up the mirror, Zander threw her down. Darcie raised her daggers as she looked at her.
"You had no right to steal that mirror!" she shouted.
"Unfortunately, the mirror is ours," said Seb, "Suck it up, Darcie."
Before she could fight, Zander turned around as he noticed someone with a sparkle in a device. Zander gulped as he grabbed Seb and threw him down. A bullet pierced through the trees as they hid behind the logs. The mirror fell across as they landed on the ground.
"Relic Blasters," said Seb.
Raising their hands, the Relic Blasters appeared. Three people started shooting back and forth. As they were hit, Lamar turned around as he went to shoot them down. Pulling the trigger, golden beams shot out as one of them was hit in the face. Turning toward the mirror, he flipped forward as he landed on the dirt, grabbing the mirror. As he did, one of them turned around, shooting him in the arm. Lamar winced in pain as he pulled the trigger. As the beam shot out, the person screamed as the pistol fell on the ground. Immediately, Lamar dashed over as he noticed the person.
She had blonde hair and purple eyes. She wore a pink t-shirt with a black leather jacket and blue jeans. Before she can reach out for the pistol, Lamar kicked the pistol away as he aimed the pistol.
"Stay where you are!" he shouted.
Immediately, Grace and Rachel popped out of the trees as they aimed their blasters. Seb and Zander escaped the woods as they aimed their blasters. The girl looked as she gasped. Seb aimed his weapon, then recognized her.
"You!" she shouted.
"Chloe," said Seb.
"WHAT?" asked the rangers.
"YOU!" he shouted.
Seb turned around as he aimed toward two people. He stood there, gasping as he looked at them. One hunter had a black t-shirt with blue jeans and white shoes with yellow stripes. The other hunter had his blue hair slicked back with his amber eyes staring at him. He wore a green and white striped t-shirt with black jeans.
"No way…," said Seb.
"Did you think you would get away from us?" he asked, looking at the blue haired hunter, "Nick, it seems Seb has seen a ghost."
"Yes, Brent… he has," said Nick, looking at Chloe. Chloe got up as Lamar was holding on to his left arm, trying to stop the bleeding.
"Now…," said Nick, looking at them, "Hand over the mirror."
"Sorry, but it's technically ranger property," said Seb.
Before he could do anything, explosions surrounded them as a shadow appeared. The rangers looked up as Jake arrived with his saber.
"Jake!" shouted Lamar.
Noticing Jake, he snapped his fingers as the Dracos Grunts arrived to battle. Chloe, Brent and Nick stood with their pistols. Seb and the others took out their morphers as he looked at Lamar, "You will be okay?"
"It's just a flesh wound," said Lamar, looking at him taking his morpher, "I'll be fine."
Seb turned around as he stretched his morpher, "Ready…"
"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, 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 18: The Mirror of Destruction
The rangers were fighting the Draco Grunts in the wood with hand-to-hand combat tactics. Seb and the others threw a straight punched, then used their legs to roll back with a kick to the face. The Dracos Grunts screamed as they fell to the ground. Jake struck his saber in the air as blue beams struck out, green and yellow beams hit the team with flames surrounded them. Seb turned around as he looked at the rangers.
"Protect the mirror!" shouted Seb.
Lamar nodded as he held the mirror. Zander, Rachel and Grace flipped forward as they stretched out their Relic Blasters, turning them into Hunter Blades. As the Hunter Blades came down on top of Jake, Jake blocked them as he stretched his saber out as a defense weapon. The three rangers landed on the ground, leaving Lamar and Seb to stop him. However, no sooner they took a step, shadows emerged from the ground as the rangers froze to see who it was. Jake stood there in surprise as he saw the warrior. He was wearing a black suit with red and silver armor on the top of his chest. He had silver gauntlets with red leg guards. He had a golden belt with a letter M in the center. He also had a red cape attached to the back of the suit.
"No way," said Seb.
"Well… hello," said Lamar.
"Nice to meet you," said Zander.
"Um… wow," said Grace, "Long time no see."
"… Well, we found you," said Rachel, "How's it going?"
The shadow warrior turned around as he looked at Jake. Jake looked at him, "You know this person?"
"The shadowy dark element! Dark Magician, Shadow Wizard Ranger!"
"Shadow Wizard?" asked Jake, "Well… allow me to finish you!"
As he went toward the Shadow Wizard, the Shadow Wizard kicked him forward as he stretched out his hand. It was a black and red shield with Darkrai's face.
"Shadow Slam!"
As he slammed on the ground, an explosion of darkness lifted Jake in the air. Jake yelled as he landed on the ground, on top of the three bounty hunters. He turned around as he went to withdraw his saber. Jake turned around as he looked at the hunters and then them. A green aura surrounded him as he disappeared. The bounty hunters turned around as they looked at Seb.
"This isn't over Seb," said Nick, "We'll find you!"
Immediately, the three of them started running away. Seb turned around as he looked at the Shadow Wizard. A red aura surrounded his body as his suit disappeared.
"Well, Cedric… it's nice to finally meet you," said Rachel.
A black aura surrounded his armor as his body appeared. Cedric was a dark-skinned individual, medium build. His hair was dark with the sides and back shaven. He also had hair underneath his chin. He wore a white t-shirt with a black leather jacket with black jeans. He looked at the team as he turned to them.
"Seb, everyone," said Cedric.
"Well, it's a pleasure to see you," said Zander, "Reshimé is looking for you."
"I know," he said, looking at her, "Right now, I can't reunite with her until I have that mirror back."
"Wait?" asked Grace, looking at the artifact, "This is a mirror?"
"Yes," said Cedric, "This is a mirror. That mirror belongs to the Hades Empire."
Rachel shrugged as she turned to Cedric, "But, Cedric, the Hades Empire was being rebuilt."
"Well… unfortunately, with what has happened to you, I suggest you stay out of it. The mirror, however, I will need," said Cedric.
Grace looked at him as she turned to the others, "We need to bring it to base to get it re-examined to make sure its not a clue to a jewel."
She placed a golden chip on top of the mirror, transforming it into a box. The mirror was placed inside as she turned to them.
"We'll get it back to you as soon as we can," said Seb, looking at him, "You just need to be patient."
"Fine, I'm going with you," said Cedric, looking at him.
Seb looked at Cedric. He has never seen that look on his face as the six of them started walking away.
Meanwhile…
The Dracos Grunts were training in the fields. As they were kicking and punching, Jake was stumbling forward as he looked at Silva and Darcie. Darcie looked mortified as Jake turned to her, "Why didn't you back me up?"
"I had three people shooting me for that mirror!" shouted Darcie.
"You could've taken them on…," said Silva, looking at her, "They are only human."
"Who are they?" asked Jake, looking at them.
"Bounty hunters," said Silva, laughing, "From what I heard."
"Oh, they are so weak…," said Jake, grinning, turning to Silva and then at Darcie, "And that other guy…"
Silva looked at them, "That is the Shadow Wizard. The rangers know him very well. They fought along side him. He used to be a villain before he woke up."
Jake laughed as he looked at Silva in disbelief, "Wait, you mean to tell me, another magician has gotten himself involved?"
Silva shrugged, "Maybe. But, be on your guard. Compared to the other five, the Shadow Wizard is a very experienced person."
Jake turned around as he looked at Silva and then at Darcie. The smile on his face went away as he looked at them. He was annoyed that he had to hear it from him as he looked at his face, "Listen, Silva and Darcie. I remember when Lamar used his water magic on me… and Rachel with her fire magic. I am not going to let someone with dark magic try to stop me. I will squash them just like any other man… or woman."
"Good luck with that," said Silva, looking at Jake, "He's not one to meddle with. But, we need to solve this soon. There's a reason why those three humans were after Darcie for the mirror. We must seize that mirror!"
Meanwhile…
Off on a desolate area, Chloe, Nick and Brent were running into a cave. As they got into the mouth, Nick pressed a button. Nick watched as the cave doors closed. As the blue lights turned on, the three of them started walking toward the main center of the cave. The cave had TV screens that were built into the wall. There were consoles with red and green lights that had the letter "R" written in red. As they were walking toward the screen, Chloe took a deep breath.
"I can't believe we got stopped by a magician," said Chloe, looking at Nick. Nick turned to her as he walked over. Nick turned around as he looked at them, "Unfortunately, he's an enemy, just like Seb."
"Sebastian…," Brent said, looking at Nick, "Wasn't he the one that was with us when we handed over the Tyrantiar Saber?"
"You mean…," said Nick, looking into one of the shelves on the side, pulling out the saber, "This one?"
"Yeah!" said Brent.
"You bet," said Nick, "The fact they know about the mirror, is not going to help us bounty hunters."
"Right," said Chloe, turning to him and Brent. Brent turned around as he looked at Nick. Nick pressed a few buttons as they were looking at the ranger team. They were shocked when they were surprised at what they have learned. Nick grinned as he had a green chip. He looked at them as he turned to the others, "Thanks to a few sources… I was able to figure out who they were, including Sebastian."
"Sebastian Santiago… Solaris Knight and Red Relic Hunter Ranger… hmm," said Nick, "Looks like while we suffered, he was out saving the world. A Pokémon historian and a rising magician when joining the Mystic Force Rangers. He helped destroy Master Hades."
He then turned around as he saw a picture of Lamar up there.
"Lamar Clayton… Blue Mystic Ranger and the Black Relic Hunter Ranger…" said Brent, "His father worked as a scientist and he experienced Team Rocket firsthand. He's a known Pokémon Trainer around some parts of the world."
"He seems to pack a punch," said Chloe.
Next, there was a picture of Zander, looking at them.
"Zander Jackson… Green Mystic Ranger and the Blue Relic Hunter Ranger," said Nick, "Father was a spy and he is one of the top coordinators in the Hoenn and Johto regions."
"Ah," said Chloe, "I have seen him before. He flirts with a lot of women."
Brent chuckled as he looked at her. Chloe narrowed her eyes as she turned to him. Nick grinned as he pressed a few buttons. The next person was Grace, this time with her headphones and turntables on.
"Grace Jackson… Yellow Mystic Ranger and the Pink Relic Hunter Ranger… Zander's brother and rising musician and DJ. She is a good shot with her weaponry and rising warrior," said Chloe, "I guess she's not to be messed with either."
Clicking the next mouse, they noticed Urara's picture with her Furfrou. She grinned as she looked at her, "Urara Nakamura… Pink Mystic Ranger… and scientist of Relic Hunters. Despite her fashion sense and her love for science, Urara is a strong fighter. Uses wind and fairy magic."
"So… they are magicians… whoop dee dee," said Brent, "Hey, wait… wasn't there a yellow one?"
Clicking the next one, the hunters stood in awe as they saw Rachel's photo. They were surprised as they looked at her profile.
"Rachel… Red Mystic Ranger and Yellow Relic Hunter Ranger. Former leader of the team. Took on role as Sebastian's mentor when they switched over. She is from Magiland…"
"Magiland?" asked Nick, looking over as he turned to her profile, "Then… that mirror…"
"What about that mirror?" asked Brent.
Nick grinned as he turned to them, "You see… while trying to find the mirror… I learned about it from someone who still works undercover in the hunter business. They said that Cedric, Seb's cousin has been missing when I asked. But, they gave me a note about the mirror. Those that control the mirror can control the Hades Empire. Seeing that the rangers already did the dirty work…"
"… We can revive the empire," said Chloe, smiling with evil in her eyes.
"To do our bidding. To do it, we will need Rachel," said Nick, "We have to sacrifice her blood in the mirror."
"And how do we plan on stopping them?" asked Brent, looking at Nick, "Our pistols and technology is nothing compared to what they have."
Nick laughed as he snapped his fingers. Looking at them, he grinned as he pressed the red button. As they did, the three of them turned around as they noticed three suits. Each suit was black with different designs. One was black with pink diamond shape patterns. It also had silver cuffs on the boots and gloves. The helmet was shaped with Alakazam features. The middle one was black with lime diamond shape patterns. It also had golden cuffs on the boots and gloves. The helmet was shaped with Tyranitar features. The one on the far right had a black suit with navy diamond shape patterns. It also had silver cuffs on the boots and gloves. The helmet was shaped like a Garchomp. Each suit had a silver belt with a golden morpher.
"How did you get the technology?" asked Brent.
Nick grinned as he looked at Brent. Brent laughed as he looked at them. Nick grinned as he pressed a few buttons. Pressing the button, a cave opened up as someone was coughing. Nick crossed his arms as he grinned.
"Hello, Jack!" he shouted.
Jack was breathing heavily as he was caught in a cage. Jack looked at him as Nick laughed, seeing him on the ground with misery, "How does it feel to be captured?"
"It's been a long time," said Jack, "I see you've gotten busy."
"Yes… we have. Thank you for the information…," he said, "Now, we need the base."
"I am not giving you that information," said Jack, "No way in hell."
Nick laughed as he reached inside the cage, grabbing Jack by the neck. Jack looked down as he looked at him, "So… you stole the information from the grid. What are you going to do?"
"Simple. I am going to use your 'grid', use Rachel and then use that mirror. I heard that mirror can also do more than revive Hades Empire… is that true?" he asked.
Jack gulped, "Huh?"
"I can't wait…," said Nick, "We can revive all of those monsters, everything… and we can use them for the Crown and our hunter business will boom!"
Brent laughed as he looked at them, "Let's face it! You were hijacked by criminals, Jack. And you can't do anything to stop us."
Chloe laughed as she turned around as she looked at him, "Well… it looks like we should wear these suits."
Jack turned around as he reached for the back of his pants pocket. He looked up as he noticed that Nick had his Poké Morpher in hand with the Torchic Coin, "Yeah… good luck with that."
Jack grinned as he turned around looking at them, "Did you honestly think that was the only morphing device on me?"
Nick turned around as he looked at him, "Huh?"
Jack laughed as he turned around and looked at him, "Boy, you don't know you are messing with."
Immediately, Jack stretched his arms out, flickering his wrists. A green aura surrounded his arms as the Overtech Braces appeared on his arms. A golden brace appeared on his left hand and a black brace appeared on his right hand. The Green Overtech Crystal was lodged in the brace.
"What?" asked the hunters.
"Going Into Overdrive!" shouted Jack.
Jack stretched out his right hand. He then stretched her arms out. After that, he had his right forearm up in the air as his left arm was held perpendicular to the mountain. The braces connected. The gold brace opened up while the crystal landed. A green aura surrounded the beams.
Immediately, Jack crossed his arms and put his arms to his side. A green grid surrounded his whole body as a rectangle sign appeared on his face. A green circle emerged on the ground as it rose up. The energy beam materialized his suit from the feet up to his head. He had a green suit with white boots and gloves that have a gold rim around them. He had a golden belt. He also had a white and gold chest design that made a V-shape across his chest. His helmet had the rectangle as the visor with a leaf on top of the head.
"Overtech Ranger 4, Green!"
"What?" asked Nick.
Immediately, Jack clenched his fists as he threw a punch, breaking the cage. He turned around as he grabbed the Poké Morpher on the console. Nick turned around as he looked as he went to strike, only for Jack to throw a back kick in the stomach. Nick flew over as he landed on the ground. He looked over as he pressed a few buttons. Immediately, blue beams shot down as Jack rolled across. Immediately, Jack pulled out a white blaster that had a black edge on top with a ruby handle. It also had the logo of the rangers which was a gold circle with a triangle, a star, an equal sign, a rectangle, and a circle all in one.
"Overtech Blaster!"
Shooting the terrets down, he looked over as he placed his hand on the blaster. As he went to leave, Nick pressed a black button on the console. Red energy surrounded Jack as he landed on the ground. Jack yelled as a green aura surrounded his suit. As it disappeared, Jack yelled as all of his morphing devices flew out. Looking up, Nick caught them as he looked at them. Jack stumbled as he turned to Nick.
"I am sorry… any more tricks?" asked Nick.
"As a matter of fact," said Jack, looking at him. He placed his hands out, "Kiryoku, Flamethrower!"
As he released a stream of flames, Nick pressed a button as a bucket of water appeared, causing Jack to look up. Immediately, in a flash of red light, Jack dashed through, grabbing his morphers as he appeared on top of the cage. This time, wearing a ninja suit. He wore a black suit with a red belt. He also had a red saber attached to his back.
"He's a ninja!" Brent shouted, "Awesome!"
"Stick to the plan!" shouted Nick.
Immediately, Jack released a few ninja stars from his hand. Immediately, Nick was hit with one of them as he landed on the ground. Nick yelled as the star dug into his shoulder. Immediately, as Jack went down to fight Nick, a purple aura surrounded Jack as he turned around. Jack watched as he noticed Chloe, wearing a ranger suit.
"No way…," said Jack.
Immediately, Chloe withdrew a silver bow with purple arrows. As she did, explosions surrounded Jack as he landed on the ground. As Jack did, a wooden doll appeared. Chloe looked over as suddenly Jack appeared into two people.
"Doppleganger Strike!"
As Chloe was slashed, she turned around as she released more arrows. Immediately, Jack blocked them as he turned around. Suddenly, a blue energy wave was hit by Jack as he was trapped in another barrier. Turning around, Brent was now wearing the Garchomp suit. He had a black device shaped like a palm pilot that trapped him.
"Surrender," said Nick.
Jack sighed as he looked at him. As the barrier disappeared, Jack transformed out of his suit. Immediately, Nick grabbed Jack's Ninja Saber and placed it on the counter, "Now, you are going to stay here."
Meanwhile…
The door opened up as they turned around, noticing that the headquarters was quiet. The rangers were looking at the area as Max and Urara arrived. Urara looked over as she noticed Cedric was behind them. Cedric grinned as Urara arrived, "Hi! We've been looking for you."
Cedric nodded as he turned around, "Yeah."
"So… can you run this for analysis?" asked Seb, "We think this mirror could be part of a Hades Empire plot."
"Again?" asked Urara, sighed, "I hope its not related to the crown."
As she walked away, Max walked over as he turned to each other. The rangers were led to the table as Max stood in front of them. His face showed that he was quiet. Rachel looked up as she turned to him, "You seem distressed."
"I do," said Max, looking at him, "Jack has been missing for three days."
"What?" asked Seb, "What happened?"
"Simple. He was meeting with three people. Those three people supposedly knew about the Mirror of Destruction, which supposedly had connections to the crown. Well, he hasn't been contacted. Plus, while you were gone, someone hacked into the system," said Max.
"What?" asked Rachel, "Impossible."
"Possible," a voice said.
Rachel turned around as she looked over. She turned around as she looked at Amy. Amy walked over as she turned around, "Someone used Jack's access codes. They now have access to every ranger, every monster you've defeated. Someone hacked into the system."
"Well… it wouldn't be Team Dracos, Magma or Aqua," said Zander, "They are so hell bent on making Hoenn something impossible."
"True," said Amy, "It was from an outside source."
Grace turned around as she looked at them, "You mean… someone outside of those three were able to hack in."
"What about those three bozos that injured me?" asked Lamar, wrapping his arm in a white bandage. He turned around as he looked at Seb. Seb sighed as he looked at Lamar, "They were bounty hunters. Those were the three that I talked to you about."
"Brent, Nick and Chloe?" asked Rachel.
"Yeah, Brent is the troll of the group. Chloe is a fearless woman not to be messed with and Nick… well…," said Seb, "Nick is a very sadistic man."
"Sadisitic? That's a tough way of putting it," said Zander, reacting to Seb. Seb raised an eyebrow as he looked at Zander, "Unfortunately, that's how he is. He tried to fight Team Rocket… and he is also great at hacking. Right, Cedric?"
Turning around, he noticed that Cedric was missing. The rangers stood up as they noticed the empty chair. The doors swung open as Urara dashed over toward them. Urara gasped as she turned toward the rangers, "Guys… there's nothing in the box."
"Impossible," said Grace, "I sealed it."
"Don't worry, Grace. I know who took the mirror," Seb responded.
The rangers walked over as they noticed a golden card. Opening the card, Seb read the note as he looked at the message.
Seb-
This is something I don't you or your friends to get involved in. These hunters kill on sight. I wouldn't be surprised if they played a role in Jack's disappearance. The mirror is with me. Just be patient.
Seb threw the card on the ground, "Like I am going to sit here and let you fight them alone."
Immedaitely, Seb dashed forward. The other rangers followed as they headed toward the doors. The doors closed behind him. Max turned around as he looked at Amy and Urara. Urara walked over as she turned to Amy. Amy shook her head, "Who would data breach our base?"
"We do have a spy…," said Max, looking over. He turned around as JT arrived. JT sighed as he looked at them, "Actually, we don't. Someone stole Jack's command codes…"
"How can you prove that?" asked Urara.
JT grinned, "Come with me to Meteor Falls."
A few minutes later…
Cedric was sitting along the river side with the Mirror of Destruction in his hand. As he looked over toward the beautiful ocean side of Lilycove, he looked around as he turned around. He noticed Chloe, Nick and Brent walking toward him. Cedric arrived as he looked at the three of them.
"Hello…," said Cedric.
"Ah, so you brought the mirror," said Nick, "Now, let me have it."
"Nope," said Cedric, "Is Jack alive?"
"He's fine…," said Nick, "Now give me the mirror."
Chloe grinned as he turned around to look at the sand. She noticed a circle around them. She looked up at Nick as she turned to him, "Nick!"
Before Nick could say anything, Cedric took out his Mystic Morpher, "Gigiru!"
Immediately, a purple barrier surrounded them as the three looked at each other and then at Cedric. Brent turned around as he looked at the sky, "Let us go!"
"Where is Jack?" asked Cedric.
"I will never tell you…," said Nick.
"Then, I am sending you to Hades Underground where you will live in purgatory for the rest of your lives," said Cedric, looking at him, "Don't mess with me."
"CEDRIC!"
Cedric turned around. He noticed Seb and the other chasing over toward him. Cedric stepped forward, "Stay back!"
Nick and the others turned to each other, "Now's our chance!"
"Chance?" asked Cedric.
Suddenly, the hunters took out black and golden morphers with ruby coins that were similar to the original Poké Rangers. The coins had Alakazam, Tyranitar and Garchomp engraved in them.
"Slayer Power, Unleash!"
As the morphers opened up, just like the morphers, the three of them donned their evil suits. Chloe wore the Alakazam suit, Nick wore the Tyranitar suit and Brent wore the Garchomp suit.
"Ranger Slayer, Pink!"
"Ranger Slayer, Blue!"
"Ranger Slayer, Green!"
"Mighty Morphin' Ranger Slayers!" they yelled, causing a black explosion, destroying the barrier.
"They did use the morphing grid technology!" shouted Seb, looking at the suits. The other rangers stood in awe as they were looking at the new suits. However, they weren't too pleased with what they saw in front of them.
"And I am not going to let you stop me, Seb!" shouted Nick.
"Rangers, let's go!" shouted Seb.
The rangers took out their Relic Detectors and slid them across their arm, "Start Up!"
Flashes of red, black, blue, yellow and pink energy arrived as they flipped forward. Seb and the others flipped forward as they had their sidearm weapons in hand.
"Hunter Blades!"
Cedric quickly took out his Shadow Morpher. It was a black cell phone with red and silver stripes. He then opened the device, "Shadow Force, Mystic Force!"
A purple-black Magiland circle surrounded Cedric as Darkrai's spirit stood behind him. Cedric transformed into a black suit with red and silver armor on the top of his chest. He had silver gauntlets with red leg guards. He had a golden belt with a letter M in the center. He also had a red cape attached to the back of the suit.
Chloe released her bow and arrow as she released purple arrow beams. Rachel and Grace blocked the attack with the Psychic Cutters and Thunder Scooper. Immediately, Chloe jumped up as she swung her bow. Grace blocked it with her cutters as Rachel slashed her with the Thunder Scooper. Chloe flipped forward as she landed on the ground. As Rachel and Grace stood across, Chloe laughed as she looked at the arrow that was near them. Rachel turned around as she saw Grace near the arrow. It was glowing bright purple as she looked at the arrow.
"Grace, watch out!"
As Grace went to turn around, she noticed the arrow behind her explode. Grace screamed as she landed on the ground. Getting up, Chloe released a few shots from her arrows, hitting the girls as they landed on the ground.
Next, Lamar and Zander were swinging their Hunter Blades as they faced Brent. Brent revealed two navy sais that were shaped like Garchomp's claws. He slashed the two of them as they landed on the ground. Lamar turned around as he looked at Zander, "Zander, cover me!"
"Got it!" shouted Zander, pressing his belt buckle. His Swamp Blaster appeared in hand. As he aimed at Brent, he pulled the trigger releasing water blasts from his weapon. Brent blocked it off with his blades, only to watch as Lamar revealed his Doom Hammer.
"Shadow Slammer!"
As he released the hammer, Brent's blades began to combine as he blocked the attack. Lamar watched as a blue energy pulse surrounded the two of them.
"Dragon Pulse!"
A blast of navy energy shot out as Lamar landed on the ground with his hammer. The blast continued as Zander was hit with the intensity of the attack. Screaming, he landed on the ground on top of the girls.
Meanwhile, Nick slashed Seb and Cedric with his saber. Seb landed on the ground as Nick jumped up in the sky, twirling as a green aura of energy surrounded him.
"Sandstorm Slash!"
As sand began to pick up around him, Nick charged in with his saber. Quickly, Seb's lights turned on as he became engulfed in flames. Cedric withdrew his Darkness Shield as they charged forward.
"Blaze Zone Crash!"
"Shadow Slammer!"
As both attacks of fire and darkness combined, Nick laughed as he stabbed the ground. Green energy surrounded the saber. Green sparks surrounded the area as Seb and Cedric landed on the ground. The six rangers surrounded them as Chloe, Brent and Nick laughed.
"Come on, rangers. We know every move you can make," said Nick.
"Why become Pokémon Bounty Hunters when using your ranger technology to destroy you would be so much easier?" asked Chloe.
"And we can finally become ultimate rulers once we have the jewels," said Brent.
"Not happening," said Seb, "Rangers, Relic Blasters and Scope Shots!"
The rangers attached the Scope Shots to their Relic Blasters.
"Relic Blaster: Sniper Mode!"
The five rangers stood together as they aimed their weapons at the three rangers. Seb nodded as he pulled the trigger, "Fire!"
Five beams shot out from the rangers in their ranger color from all points. As they combined into one energy beam in the sky, a ball of energy formed as the beams were released. Immediately, the energy ball dropped on top of the three rangers. A mega explosion surrounded them as Seb was watching the smoke form. As the smoke began to clear, laughter occurred as the rangers stood behind Seb.
"Did you honestly think that this was going to work against us?" asked Brent, showing a blue barrier surrounding them.
"Impossible," said Grace.
Seb turned around, "Alright, Hunter Armor!"
Immediately, a red aura surrounded Seb as the armor plating arrived in his left hand. Placing the plate on his chest, Seb stretched his arms out as the plate connected to him. Silver armor connected to the back of his body. Black and white stripes surrounded his shoulder pads as black and white gloves appeared.
"Relic Crusher!" shouted Seb.
Raising his hand, a golden blaster appeared in Seb's left hand. It was a silver and black blaster with ruby stripes. It had a mixer like head on one side and a golden drill head on the other. As Seb grabbed it by the handle, the other rangers stood behind Seb. Seb aimed his weapon directly at the three of them.
Cedric's saber began to charge in a black and purple aura as he turned toward the rangers, "Let's do it!"
"Relic Crusher, Bulldoze Combination Crush!"
Pressing the trigger, a red energy beam shot out, transforming the energy beam into a drill.
"Shadow Finisher: Dark Void Bomber!"
Black and red beams surrounded his shield as Darkrai struck. As the energies combined into one, Nick, Brent and Chloe stood together as they began to energize. As they took the hit, explosions surrounded them as they landed on the ground.
Chloe screamed as she landed on the dirt, rolling across. She then turned around as the other rangers cheered.
"So… where's Jack?" asked Rachel.
Chloe turned around as she snapped her fingers. Immediately, a blue aura surrounded Rachel as she was floating. Chloe turned around as pink beams surrounded Rachel. Rachel screamed as she landed on the ground. A yellow aura surrounded her as she morphed out of her suit. Nick laughed as he grabbed her. Lamar dashed over, only for Brent to slash across Lamar's chest. Lamar yelled as he landed on the ground. Lamar looked up as Nick stepped on his neck. Lamar screamed as he was then kicked to the face. As the others went to help him, Nick released a green aura from his saber. Releasing energy beams, the other rangers yelled as they landed on the ground. As they did, flashes of light surrounded them as they unmorphed. Cedric looked over, noticing the Mirror of Destruction sitting on the dirt. Brent kicked Cedric in the stomach as he grabbed the mirror. Laughing, the other rangers struggled as the three were laughing manically.
"Good job, team! Let's return to base," he said.
A wave of green energy surrounded them as they disappeared. The rangers looked over as they noticed what was going on.
"Oh no," said Cedric, turning to the team, "Is there a way to trace Rachel?"
"Yeah… if we can," said Seb.
"Good…," said Cedric, turning to the team as they were looking at the ground. He turned around as he looked at them, "They are going to use Rachel's blood on the mirror."
Lamar looked up as he turned to him, "What?"
"You heard me," said Cedric, "Rachel is a Magiland native. Magiland blood can open up the mirror. Once they do, all of the monsters you've destroyed can be revived and then the three will control the Hades Empire. That is why I wanted to do this alone."
"Well," said Grace, turning toward them, "We need to head over there."
"Nick will know to mask the ranger signature," said Zander, raising an eyebrow.
Lamar grinned as he turned around, "Yet… there is another way."
Lamar sat down over the river side as he knelt on the edge of the riverbank. Placing his hand in the river, a blue aura surrounded his body as he began to feel visions and directions. He turned around as he noticed a sparkle from the river, showing arrows that were lighting up in a blue aura. The others were amazed as Cedric stood over him.
"Amazing how your magic can still work after your morphers were destroyed," said Cedric.
"Only a few of us can do it right now," said Seb, looking at him, "But, I have a feeling we will be able to eventually."
"Follow those arrows," said Lamar, grinning.
"Good job," said Seb, turning around as the others chased after the arrows.
An hour later…
Rachel woke up, noticing the mirror in front of her. She then turned around as she noticed that she was tied around a wooden pole. Looking down, she noticed that Chloe, Nick and Brent were sitting together along the ocean. Rachel sighed as she looked down, staring at the mirror. She turned around as she noticed something about the mirror.
"That mirror…," she whispered, "I sense something…"
She turned around as she looked down, noticing the three rangers on the ground.
"So… how do we do this?" asked Chloe.
"We need her blood to open that portal…," said Nick, looking at Brent and Chloe, "If we do, we can unleash a monster from the past. And use the past monsters from Hades Underground. Then, we can use dark magic to revive past monsters. Like I said, we will have the ultimate army."
"But," Brent said, as he looked at them, "You know Rachel won't comply."
"I know," said Nick, grinning, turning around as he walked over. He grinned as he brushed his hair, looking at Rachel as she was looking at him, "Hello, dear."
"Don't call me dear," said Rachel, "You humans are despicable sometimes."
"Ha… and you have human friends," said Nick, looking at her. She turned her face, "What's your point?"
"Red Mystic Ranger… I know you… more than you know," he said, looking at her, "I know how Urara, Zander, Grace and Lamar became your warriors to destroy the Hades Underworld. And I also know how you enrolled my… former best friend to be a part of your possé… actually him and Cedric."
"I heard you were a psychopath. Guess Seb was right," said Rachel, laughing.
Immediately, Nick turned around as he went to clench his fist. Before he could do anything, Chloe walked over, "Hey! Calm yourself!"
He turned around as she looked at Nick, "We need her alive… and I would like it if you stop being so toxic. She is right you know."
Nick looked at her with anger as Rachel stood there quietly. Chloe walked over as she looked at Rachel, "So… we are going to need your blood sample."
"I heard… its because that's a Magiland artifact," said Rachel, looking at Chloe. Chloe laughed as she turned around, "You have good ears."
Meanwhile…
Lamar and the others were driving on the Hunter Harleys, with Cedric borrowing Rachel's. The five of them were driving through the forests seeing the water arrows on the left-hand side. As they headed down the mountain, the rangers were looking around the beach area. The beach had nothing but pebbles and rocks that were by the ocean. As Lamar noticed a bright blue arrow, it diminished. He stopped the Hunter Harley as the others followed. Quickly, the rangers quickly headed up the hill as they turned around to notice Rachel with the three. Lamar pressed down on all fours as he took out his Scope Shot for a closer look.
"It seems they drew some blood for the sacrifice," said Lamar.
"Well," said Seb, looking at Lamar and Grace, "I don't know about you, but we need a distraction."
Cedric nodded as he turned around. Zander looked at Cedric as he looked at him. Zander sighed as he looked at him, "No… no… no…"
"Come on…," said Cedric, grinning.
Zander sighed as he turned around, "Well… I do have an idea."
A few minutes later…
Rachel cringed in pain as she was thrown on the ground. Brent and Chloe held her as Nick had a golden bowl with a pint of Rachel's blood. He grinned as he went toward the mirror.
"Spirits… I summon thee. Give me the power to bring back Hades!"
As a blood drop appeared on the mirror, Rachel stood there in aghast as a purple and black aura surrounded the mirror. The wind picked up as a claw managed to get out. Immediately, humanoid Crobats appeared on the ground. They had red and yellow eyes and their skin was a mix of blue and green with sabers. Nick laughed as he looked at them, "Yes! Now, let's bring -."
Suddenly, a flash of golden light surrounded the site. Rachel closed her eyes as the three hunters were blinded by the light. Immediately, Zander arrived on his Hunter Harley, running over a few Crobatulas as he grabbed Rachel. The three of them turned around as they noticed Zander.
"Oh hello…," said Zander, "Crobatulas…."
Rachel then turned around as she noticed the mirror. More of them were coming out as she turned to Zander, "Zander, where are the others?"
"We're here!"
The rangers looked up as Seb, Lamar and Grace flipped over with Cedric behind.
"Cedric, destroy the mirror!" said Seb, "We will handle these guys…"
Cedric nodded as he stretched out his Shadow Morpher, "Shadow Force, Mystic Force!"
A purple-black Magiland circle surrounded Cedric as Darkrai's spirit stood behind him. Cedric transformed into a black suit with red and silver armor on the top of his chest. He had silver gauntlets with red leg guards. He had a golden belt with a letter M in the center. He also had a red cape attached to the back of the suit.
Seb turned around as he revealed his Relic Detector, "Ready!"
The rangers nodded as they revealed their Relic Detectors. Rachel turned around as she noticed that her Relic Detector was missing. Zander grinned as he revealed her Relic Detector, "I grabbed it during the rescue."
"Thanks," said Rachel.
"Relic Hunters, Start Up!"
Transforming, the rangers materialized into their suits. Immediately, the five of them stood together in a line.
"The fiery adventurer! Relic Hunter Red!"
"The fast adventurer! Relic Hunter Black!"
"The deep adventurer! Relic Hunter Blue!"
"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!"
"Hunter Weapons, engage!"
Seb turned around as he fought with his Blaze Lance. Using the Blaze Lance, he stabbed the lance in the stomach as he kicked a few Crobatulas in the face. Twirling around his weapon, he destroyed the Crobatulas as they fell to the ground. As more were coming toward him, Seb's helmet began to glow as he charged straight through with his weapon, the Blaze Lance began to ignite from the flames.
"Blaze Zone Slash!"
Engulfing in flames, the group of Crobatulas around him burnt to a crisp as they fell to the ground.
Lamar kicked a few of the Crobatulas in the face as he used his Doom Hammer. Laughing, he swung around as he beat a few of them in the face. Twirling around his weapon, he flipped backwards as he landed on top of the rock formation.
"You guys are still the same grunts… just annoying," said Lamar.
His helmet began to light up as he clenched to the Doom Hammer. He jumped up as he raised the Doom Hammer above the sky.
"Shadow Slammer!"
A black and grey energy blast occurred on impact as he slammed the hammer. The creatures screamed as they landed on the ground, disappearing into nothingness. Lamar grinned as he spun the Doom Hammer.
Zander turned around as he used the Swamp Blaster. As he saw his group of creatures, he laughed as he looked at them.
"I am going to pull a Lamar here… from a long time ago," said Zander. Dashing into the ocean, many of the Crobatulas followed as they got into the ocean. Looking around, he noticed Rachel was in the same location, "Hey… Rachel… how about some teamwork?"
Rachel grinned, "You got it!"
Zander laughed as he looked at the Crobatulas surrounding the two of them. Zander's helmet began to light up as he looked at the ocean. He aimed his Swamp Blaster to the ocean.
"Hydro Pump!"
Pulling the trigger, a blast of water pushed Rachel and Zander up. Rachel used her Thunder Scoopers as her helmet began to light up. Electricity charged throughout her scoopers.
"Thunder Strike!"
As she aimed on the aquatic platform, electric channeled through the tower and then across the ocean, electrocuting the Crobatulas as they exploded. As they landed on the ground, Zander and Rachel laughed as they turned around.
Meanwhile, Grace was slashing a few of them as she used her Psychic Cutters. Turning around to face the grunts, her helmet began to glow as her weapons began to glow in a pink aura. She stretched her arms as she began to energize her body, twirling around.
"Psychic Tornado!"
She cut across every Crobatula as she landed on the ground. The Crobatulas screamed as they landed on the ground.
Cedric dashed over with his saber. As he raised his saber, Nick pushed him away as Cedric stumbled back. Nick turned around as he revealed his Slayer Morpher.
"I am not going to let you do this…," said Nick, "Slayer Power, Unleash!"
A lime green aura surrounded him as he transformed into his suit. He picked up his Tyranitar Saber as he swung across. Immediately, Cedric and Nick began to fight. It was swordfight to swordfight. Turning around, Nick cut across as Cedric blocked it. He then turned around, using the Darkness Shield to slam him down. Cedric pushed him down as Nick turned around, noticing that Cedric went to strike the shield, seeing that some Crobatulas were about to come out. He revealed his saber as he struck them. He then turned around as his shield went toward the mirror, only for Nick to push him down. Cedric yelled as he was strangling. Nick turned around as both were fighting each other. Looking up, Seb and the others arrived with the Relic Crusher.
"Aim for that mirror!" shouted Seb.
As the target aimed for the mirror, they noticed a purple claw coming out of the mirror.
"Bulldoze Combination Crush!"
As they pulled the trigger, a golden drill was heading straight for the mirror. Immediately, Brent and Chloe jumped up as they transformed in purple and navy light, blocking the drill attack. The drill exploded into two pieces.
"Let's get them," said Chloe.
Cedric turned around as he noticed a purple claw was coming out. Nick laughed as he looked at them, "I am going to rule the Pokémon World… and using your technology was the perfect excuse."
"I am not… going to let you use these powers for evil," said Cedric. He lifted his leg, getting it free as he kicked him in the stomach. Landing on the ground, Cedric lifted his whole body up as he raised his saber. As the creature tried to get up, Cedric pushed him down with the shield. A black and red energy aura surrounded Cedric as Darkrai appeared behind him.
"Magika Luminado Gojika!"
A black energy beam shot out of the mirror, causing a shockwave. The three hunters yelled as they landed on the ground. The other rangers were hit as they landed on the ground. As the shockwave ceased, Nick and the hunters looked up as they noticed the mirror in pieces. The three hunters turned to each other as they looked at them.
"You… destroyed the mirror," said Nick, looking at him.
"I already told you," said Cedric, noticing he was unmorphed, "I was going to do whatever means necessary to make sure you don't achieve your goal."
"This isn't over," said Nick, turning around as he looked at Brent and Chloe. The two hunters nodded as they dashed away. Cedric turned around as he noticed the other rangers.
"Are you alright?" asked Cedric.
"Yeah," said Rachel, turning around, "That was so close."
Cedric nodded, "Yeah it was."
He turned around, noticing he felt something different. He looked up as he turned to his morpher. His morpher was operational, but something wasn't right. He turned to the others as he looked at them. Grace looked over as she noticed the morpher.
"You used your magic to destroy the mirror?" asked Grace.
"I almost destroyed myself with the mirror… I can no longer transform," said Cedric, "For now."
"But," said Rachel, "What if Nick tries to do something?"
Cedric sighed as he looked at the rangers. He turned to the others as he looked at them, "I guess we will need to work together."
"Well, we will need to save Jack too," said Seb, looking at Cedric.
Meanwhile…
Jack stood there in the cage as the three hunters arrived in their HQ. Chloe, Nick and Brent turned around as they looked at each other. Nick slammed his fists on the console.
"Well, that was great," said Brent, looking at Chloe and Nick, "They destroyed that mirror. So much for your plan, Nick."
"Shut your mouth," said Nick, turning to Brent, "I am just getting started."
Jack turned around as he looked at him, "You will never be able to beat my team, you three. Eventually, you will have to surrender."
Nick walked over as he looked at Jack. He grabbed him by the neck as he stared at him, "I don't surrender. We bounty hunters… NEVER surrender."
He turned around as he looked at them. He grinned as he looked at him and then the rest of the team. He walked over as he looked at the consoles. Pressing a few buttons, he turned around as he looked at the machine to his right. The others watched as they noticed a purple and green laser device that emerged from one side. On the other side, Nick turned around as he pressed a red button. The rock wall opened as the others were surprised. They heard the sounds of Pokémon, screaming for help as they were watching.
"You are going to be a part of my army," said Nick, laughing, "Why sell you… when you can fight for me?"
To Be Continued
Next Chapter:
Seb: We are looking at a full-scale war with now a fourth enemy on our hands.
Archie: This is going to be epic!
Seb: Where am I?
Nick: Hello Seb… how does it feel to die?
Seb: Where's Jack?
Nick: He's in good hands. Now, give me your power,
Seb: Uh… no.
Poké Rangers Relic Hunters Chapter 19: Once a Bounty Hunter
Nick: I will have your ranger powers!
A/N: So, plot twist? I decided to create my own evil rangers as counterparts of the Fear Cats. I think it would be a definite game changer, especially when I wrote out my plans back in August. So, what do you think?
Side Note: This was supposed to air on January 11th, the 15th Anniversary episode.
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