A/N: Welcome to Chapter 19! I hope you enjoy the next story arc.


Last time on Poké Rangers Relic Hunters…

Seb's nightmare has come true when Chloe, Brent and Nick arrive. The three fight over the Mirror of Destruction. Among doing so, they also face Cedric, one of the Mystic Force Rangers. When the rangers learn that the mirror has the power to bring back monsters from the past, the rangers had to protect the mirror from the hunters. However, the hunters managed to steal ranger technology to create for their own. The hunters take Rachel and activate the mirror. With no choice, Cedric used his magic and destroyed the Mirror of Destruction.

However, the rangers need to find Jack's whereabouts…


The rangers sat down as they were looking at the table in Ranger HQ. Seb was perplexed as he looked at the team. The other rangers were also sitting there, waiting with bated breath on what to do. Rachel turned around as she looked at the table, noticing the map. The other rangers were confused as to the events of what happened as Seb lifted his head up.

"So, where was Jack before he was taken?" asked Seb.

"Simple," said Ray, looking at them, "Jack was meeting someone at Meteor Falls. He heard about the mirror and realized that it was next to the Command Center in a different chamber. To save you the trouble, he went over there."

"Well, that was nice of him," said Grace, "What happened?"

JT sighed as he pressed a few buttons. The rangers turned around as they saw a video of Meteor Falls and the command center. Jack was dashing up the stairs as gunshots were ringing out. Jack turned around as he closed the door behind him into the center. As Jack tried to press a few buttons, an explosion of the door appeared as Nick knocked Jack down. The rangers listened intently as they were looking at the video.

"Ah," said Nick, looking at the command center, "The Poké Rangers? I think we are in luck. Brent…"

Brent grinned as he inserted a microchip into the command center. Chloe grinned as she turned around, "Imagine… using superhero powers to capture and enslave Pokémon? Or sell them."

"No…," said Nick, "We are going to do our research… I have a better idea."

He grabbed Jack as Brent removed the microchip from the center. Chloe laughed as she threw the door on the ground. The footage then short circuited.

"So… wait," said Lamar, "Claydol should be there. He's been there for years."

"Claydol was asleep when he told us what happened," said JT, "And how they managed to hack into our systems."

Grace sighed as she turned around, noticing the video. As she was looking at the fuzzy video, she looked at JT as she crossed her arms, "JT, would it be possible if I go over there?"

Seb turned to her, "You can't get in there with Jack's access codes. You are going to need me."

"You have access?" asked Rachel.

Seb nodded as he turned to Rachel, "In case Jack was captured, he gave me access codes."

Rachel nodded as she turned to the team. Seb stood up as he walked over toward the team. Seb shook his head as he gulped. He lifted his head as he looked at Grace, "Grace and I are going to take a closer look at Meteor Falls. Rangers, I need you to investigate more about those hunters. Cedric, can you help?"

"Me?" asked Cedric, looking at the others, "I don't know if…"

"Well," said Seb, looking at Cedric, "They need to know more about these guys. If they are after the crown, its going to be Team Magma, Team Aqua, Team Dracos and them. I am not going to let criminals have that crown!"

Cedric said nothing as he looked at him. He stood up, trying to find the words to say, "Seb, these are professionals. Bounty hunters will kill anyone who tries to interfere with their Pokémon hunting operations."

"And last time I checked… they are no longer just simple Pokémon Bounty Hunters. They now possess real power, Cedric… and seeing they are using ranger powers for evil, we could all die. You know that!"

"It's not your problem," said Cedric, looking at him.

"It will be," said Seb, looking at him, "Mark my words. Let's go, Grace."

Grace shook her head as she followed Seb behind him. As the doors opened, Cedric looked at the others. Zander and Lamar sat down in silence as Rachel turned to him. Cedric sighed as he sat down, looking at her. Rachel turned to him as he went to speak. However, Rachel went to speak…

"I hate to upset you…," said Rachel, "But, Seb is right. Who are these people?"

"Let's just say you are in for the ride of your lives," said Cedric, looking at her.

JT and Ray looked at each other as they got up from the table. Cedric looked up as JT and Ray headed over toward the door. JT turned to Ray as he looked at Cedric, "We have some things we need to do. Excuse us."

As the doors opened, the two doors closed. Ray pressed a few buttons as the elevator continued down. After going down a level, the door opened, revealing their laboratory. Amy and Max were looking at them as they stepped down. Urara sat down as she was looking at them.

"What's up?" asked Urara.

"Well, Cedric is briefing them," said JT.

Max sighed as he looked at them, "Well… they did more than just compromise things. They know who we are…"

"So…," said Ray, "Are you trying to tell me every ranger is in danger?"

Max nodded slowly. He then turned around as he looked at them, "However… there is something that those three don't have."

"What do you mean?" asked JT.

Max turned around as he looked at the others. He walked over to a small table, which was covered in a black blanket. As the others turned around, he took the edges of the blanket and smiled.

"Introducing: Operation Detection: the only thing not inputted in the archives when Brent hacked into it," said Max, grinning.

"What is that?" asked JT.

Max grinned as he revealed the table. The former rangers stood there in awe, as they looked at the designs and blueprints, "Now…," said Max, trying to keep professional, "Have a seat ladies and gentlemen, we need to get this operation up and running."


Chapter 19: Once A Bounty Hunter

Archie was sitting back in his chair, looking at the glass as he saw the Sharpedo swimming around. He was in his prime as he put his feet up on the table. He was not even thinking about what was going on previously. However, Shelly and Matt was sitting down across as he was looking at the devices. He was amazed as he was looking at the blue and golden devices that were placed. The blue devices were shining with a golden spinner installed. Shelly looked at Archie as she went to pick them up.

"So…," said Matt, "What do these things do?"

"With what I saw the past few days we have an issue," said Archie, "Maxie increased his army. We have a new group of rangers who basically are evil and have the same motive. And we have another bloody magician."

"Well," said Shelly, "I guess we are upping our game."

"Yep… but here's the problem," said Archie, snapping his fingers.

As the doors opened, an Aqua Grunt was screaming as they landed on the ground. Shelly and Matt held him as Archie looked at them. Struggling, Archie pressed the red button on the device as he placed the device in the chest cavity. A blue aura surrounded the Aqua Grunt as it began to transform, only for the creature to explode into a few pieces.

"It's a…," said Matt.

"Yeah," said Archie, "But, its supposed to create a monster. It's missing something…"

"Well…" said Shelly, "What if we ask them?"

Archie looked at them, "I am not going to ask evil rangers…"

"They aren't just evil rangers. They are professional criminals," said Shelly, grinning. She reached around his shoulder as she looked at the ocean, "Just think, Archie. They give us the tech, and we can make a whole army by ourselves."

Archie nodded as he turned around, "In the end, they are just scamps."

He looked at her as he patted her head, "Shelly, this is why I love your attitude."

"What about me?" Matt asked, jealous.

"Zip it, scamp," said Archie, laughing.


Meanwhile…

Nick was looking at the punching bag as he was punching back and forth in the cave of their own headquarters. As he threw a punch and then a kick to the bag. He took a deep breath as he was looking at the bag. As he continued kicking back and forth, he looked up as he heard the door open. Chloe walked down the stairs as she looked at him. He took a deep breath as he raised his hand, "What's up?"

Chloe walked over as she placed her hand on the punching bag, "We need you upstairs."

"For what?" asked Nick.

"Brent found a way to find technology to upgrade our own tech… and… we have a spy," said Chloe.

"A spy, eh? Why wasn't the alarm sounding?" asked Nick.

Chloe turned around, "Well… why don't you come with me?"

Nick sighed as he walked up the stairs, heading into the next rock quarry. Grabbing his towel, he walked up the stairs as he noticed an Aqua Grunt. Screaming in a cage, he looked at him as Brent turned around. He looked at the Aqua Grunt as he looked at a Tentacruel that was in a cage.

"It seemed we caught a grunt," said Nick, laughing, "Well… we can't let you go unattended. Looks like we are going to have to use that tech Brent."

Brent laughed as he took out a black and purple Poké Ball. Returning Tentacruel into the ball, he placed it in the silver container. He then opened the door as he grabbed the Aqua Grunt, throwing him to the ground. Jack watched the whole time as Brent puled the trigger quickly. Above the Aqua Grunt, there was a black and red laser that pointed at the creature. A purple aura sucked the Poké Ball into the laser chamber. The Aqua Grunt looked up as a purple beam surrounded his body. He screamed as his Carvanha body had now a Tentacruel head with tentacles in his hands and feet. The creature had green eyes as he looked at them.

"Carvacruel Hunter!" he screamed.

"Cravacruel Hunter… it worked!" shouted Brent.

Jack looked at them as he spoke softly, "You… just…"

"Yeah, I did!" said Brent, "What are you going to do about it?"

Jack took a deep breath as Brent looked away. Brent laughed as he turned around, "Now, all we need is the Tornado Bow and we are good."

"Tornado Bow?" Jack thought, "A Tornado Bow? Tornadrus!"

"So… how are we going to get that bow?" asked Chloe, looking at Nick. Nick grinned as he grabbed his morpher from the counter, "Simple. Send Carvacruel Hunter to destroy Lilycove City. We find the bow…"

Later that afternoon…

Seb and the others were hanging around Lilycove City on the outskirts of town where the beach met the ocean. There was a wooden house, almost similar to the Seashore House, but this time it was called the Lily Cove. The Lily Cove was where trainers go to hang out, battle or both. There was a fitness center as well as an outdoor patio. The rangers were sitting down on the table, enjoying the outdoor dining and the waves.

"So," said Grace, sipping her margarita, looking at them, "Where's Cedric?"

Seb sipped a glass of whiskey, "Unknown. He decided to search for the Hunters."

"Well, after dealing with what them, I don't blame him," said Rachel, having a glass of water, "What is that?"

"This is… Johnny Green Label…," said Seb, looking at Rachel. Rachel shook her head as she turned around, "When this is over, you need to try Magi Mead."

"Mead?" asked Zander, looking at Rachel, "Like…."

"Yeah… Mead," said Rachel, looking at the glass, "Mead is a powerful drink."

Lamar laughed as he looked at her. Rachel turned around as he put his arm around her. Lamar knelt his head on her shoulder, "I would like to see you with Mead in your hand."

"Well," said Rachel, pointing to Lamar's shoulder, "At least I don't need to see another fishbowl."

"What's wrong with fishbowls?" asked Lamar, sipping one. It was a plastic bowl with a blue liquid. It had red fish on the bottom with nerds on the bottom.

"Well… they are too sweet. I remember when we were at that club in Rustboro…" said Rachel.

Grace darted her eyes. Rachel grinned as she looked at Grace. Apparently, the club Rachel referred to had a bad name. It was also the place when Urara turned into a vampire to destroy the rangers. Grace lost a lot of sleep to figure out a plan to stop Hades from destroying the place. However, they decided to go to the club after another plan failed by Hades. However, the experience was something Grace did not want to experience or explain again.

As she continued to her drink, they heard a sudden vibration. The rangers looked at each other as they turned to the ocean. Immediately, the Relic Detectors started going off as Seb reached for it.

"Yeah?" asked Seb.

"Apparently, Lilycove City is under attack by a new monster," said Max, "And… it seems they have found the Tornado Bow."

"Tornado Bow?" asked Seb.

There were tons of screaming coming from the outside. Looking up, the rangers noticed businesses were enveloped in tornadoes. The five rangers turned to each other as they were looking at the damage from the outside. Seb placed 500 pokedollars on the table, "Rangers, search for the bow and retrieve it! Start mission!"

"Right!" shouted the rangers, dashing out of the patio, heading toward the city.

Residents of Lilycove City started dashing away from the tornadoes. Seb and the other rangers were dashing the opposite direction, heading toward the attack. Chaos and fear echoed throughout the city as they headed up the stairs, dashing toward one of the complexes that had the Department Store. Turning around, Carvacruel Hunter released more arrows as they shot some of the buildings. He laughed as he looked at the five of them.

"Team Aqua has a beast," said Seb.

"Actually… it's ours," a voice said.

Looking up, Nick and Chloe started laughing as they jumped to the ground. The two of them looked at each other as they turned to the team.

"You two…," said Seb, "Where's the third one?"

"That's not important," said Nick, "But, we aren't going to let you stop us."

Immediately, Grace took out her Relic Detector, scanning the bow. A blue aura surrounded the bow as she was looking at the device, "It is an artifact… with a Hazard Level of 300."

"Yep…" said Chloe, taking out her bow, "So, back off!"

As she released purple arrows, the purple arrows pierced the ground. Explosions appeared in front of them as they flew backwards. Seb yelled as he flew off the edge of the cliff, landing on the ground.

"Seb!" shouted Grace.

"And you will fall as well…," said Nick, turning to Grace. He turned to the monster, "Go destroy some buildings!"

Carvacruel Hunter nodded as he saluted to the group and dashed away. Rachel and the others took out their Relic Detectors. Rachel stood in front as she looked at them, "Rangers, let's go!"

"Relic Hunters, Start Up!"

Flashes of pink, black, blue and yellow surrounded them. Their suits digitized over their bodies. Nick and Chloe laughed as they took out their morphers. Opening them up, green and purple surrounded their bodies as their suits digitized.

"Hunter Blades!"

Flipping back and forth, Grace and Rachel headed straight toward Chloe with their Hunter Blades. Chloe blocked with her bow and slashed Grace across. Rachel flipped forward as she kicked Chloe in the stomach. Pushing Chloe back, Rachel then slashed her across. Chloe landed on the ground as she released more arrows. Using her blade, Rachel block the arrows. Grace then turned around as she used a spinning hook kick across, smacking Chloe across. Chloe turned around as she took out three arrows. Immediately, releasing three arrows at the same time, the arrows turned bright purple as they exploded around them. Surrounding the rangers, the ladies screamed upon explosions.

Lamar and Zander slashed across with their Hunter Blades as Nick swung his saber across. Nick turned around as he kicked back, slashing Lamar across. Lamar landed on his back, stretching his legs to grab Nick's leg. Nick lost his balance as he moved Nick's foot. Nick yelped as he landed on the ground. Looking up, Zander went to strike. Zander swung across as Nick blocked the attack. Turning around, Lamar flew forward with his Hunter Blade, slashing Nick across. Nick spun around as Zander broke free. Lamar and Zander transformed their Hunter Blades to Relic Blasters.

"Double Relic Blaster!"

Pulling the trigger, two beams of energy flew out of their blasters, piercing Nick's armor. Nick stumbled backwards as he landed on the ground. Turning around, he picked up his saber and headed straight toward Zander. A lime aura of energy surrounded the saber as Zander was struck. He then struck Lamar vertically as Lamar landed on the ground.

Chloe released more arrows as Rachel blocked it with her Thunder Scoopers. She charged forward with her scoopers as she slashed Chloe across. Chloe blocked with her saber and pushed her back. She twirled around as she went to slash, only for Chloe to get hit behind. Turning around, Grace appeared with her Psychic Cutters. A pink aura surrounded her blades as Grace jumped forward with her sabers.

"Psycho Cut!"

Pink energy slashes formed as she cut across in diagonals. Chloe was hit as she landed on the ground. Turning around, Rachel's Thunder Scoopers began to glow in a yellow aura.

"Thunder Slash!"

Yellow energy slashes filled with lightning went directly into Chloe as she landed on the ground. Chloe immediately looked up as she turned to the two.

"Come on!" she shouted.

"Gladly!" said the girls.


Meanwhile…

Seb awoke as he looked up. His eyes woke up to notice that he was off the cliff, but still present in Lilycove City. As he got up from the dirt, he brushed off his clothes as he looked around. He turned around as he noticed a wooden warehouse. Looking around, he continued walking toward the warehouse. He felt something in his stomach, knowing that something was going to erupt at any moment. He couldn't tell but he knew there was something going on as he walked toward the building.

"So…," said Seb, "Where do I-?"

He stopped walking. He could overhear footsteps as he turned to his right. Looking over, he noticed a blue arrow hitting in front of him. An explosion surrounded him as Seb landed on the ground. Looking up, he saw Carvacruel Hunter with Brent laughing as he looked at him, "Hello, Seb!"

"Well, for someone so klutzy… can't believe you sold your soul," said Seb.

Brent took a deep breath, stepping closer as he looked at him, "Well, it's all your fault. Cedric's too."

"Huh?" asked Seb.

Brent shook his head, "We know everything."

Seb stepped backwards, "No offense, but the last time I remembered, you were dead."

Brent laughed as he looked at him, "Oh, Seb…"

He reached for his pocket, revealing his morpher. He pressed the button as a blue aura surrounded him, transforming into his suit.

"If only you knew…" said Brent, charging in to strike. Seb dodged the attack as he landed on his back. Brent went to throw a punch, only for Seb to kick him in the stomach. Looking up, Cravacruel Hunter hissed as he released blue beams from his mouth. Seb dodged as explosions appeared in front of him. Immediately, Seb took out his Relic Detector, "Relic Hunters, Start Up!"

As he slid across his arm, a red aura surrounded his body as he transformed into his suit. Brent kicked Seb in the stomach with a strong spinning hook kick. Seb spun around as he landed on his back. Looking up, Carvacruel Hunter released another wave of blue needles from his mouth. Seb rolled away as he missed. Landing on his back, he carried himself off the ground as he withdrew his Relic Blaster. Pulling the trigger, Brent blocked them with his blades as Seb looked up. Immediately, Brent laughed as he combined the blades, making a boomerang.

"Dracorang!"

He threw the boomerang across, aiming for Seb. Seb looked around as he dodged to the left, missing the attack. Seb laughed as he went straight to attack. Brent grinned, snapping his finger. Before Seb could strike, the boomerang headed straight for his back. Seb yelled as he landed on the ground. Seb looked up as Carvacruel Hunter grabbed his Tornado Bow.

"The Tornado Bow!"

"Hee hee… do it," said Brent.

Carvacruel Hunter released a green arrow from the Tornado Bow. The arrow was so quick, Seb yelled as a green arrow hit the ground, causing a gust of explosions around him. Brent and Carvacruel laughed as a red aura surrounded his suit. Seb flipped forward as he morphed out of his suit landing on the ground. As he did, the Relic Detector flew out of his hand. Brent laughed as he walked over, looking at him. He grabbed him by the neck as he took his morpher.

"I think I am going to have a lot of fun with you…," he said, laughing. He knelt down, reaching for Seb's chin. Brent examined him, looking at all the bruises as he lifted his body over his shoulder, "Carvacruel… let's go."

Carvacruel Hunter nodded as he walked toward Brent, with Seb slumping over Brent's shoulder.


Meanwhile…

Nick and Chloe laughed as they kicked the four rangers down to the dirt. Nick laughed as he charged his saber. A green aura surrounded his blade as he raised it above his head. He stepped forward as he swung forward, slamming the saber on the ground. A green blast of energy erupted from the cracks, heading straight toward the rangers. Immediately, Rachel and the others got out of the way.

"Hunter Armor, engage!" shouted Rachel.

As the Hunter Armor attached on Rachel's body, she then raised her hand as the Relic Crusher appeared in her hands. The other three rangers stood behind her as Chloe went to aim her bow.

"Make the shot count," said Nick.

"I'll try," said Chloe, aiming her bow, "Arrow Beam!"

"Relic Combination Crush!"

A golden energy blast shot out of the energy blast. Chloe released a pink bow that struck out almost like a laser. As both beams intersected, a massive explosion surrounded them. Chloe and Nick yelled as they landed on the ground, morphing out of their suits. Rachel and the others landed on the ground, unmorphed as the shockwave struck a few places. Chloe and Nick carefully got up as they looked at them.

"This isn't over," said Nick, looking at them, "Chloe, let's go!"

Chloe nodded slowly as she dashed with Nick, retreating.

"Everyone okay?" asked Rachel.

Zander nodded as he looked up, noticing the cuts and bruises, "Oof… I think this was ten times worse than Zeramses."

"We basically got our butts handed to us on a silver platter," said Lamar, feeling some blood trickle from his lips.

Grace looked over as she had a gash on her head with a few cuts and bruises. She had her Relic Detector in her hand, pressing a few buttons, "Seb?! Seb?! Come in!"

The other rangers walked over toward her as she turned around, "It looks like Seb can't be contacted."

"Why Seb?" asked Rachel.

"I think I can answer that," a voice said.

The four rangers turned around as they noticed Cedric walking down the steps. As he walked closer, Cedric noticed that the four of them in horrible shape. He then looked at the damage around the area as he turned to the other rangers. He walked closer as he turned to the team, "So… let's go take care of these wounds."


An hour later…

Seb's eyes grumbled as he awoke from his slumber. He looked around as he saw his surroundings. He noticed that he was in an abandoned warehouse. There were oil canisters surrounding the area. He looked up as he felt pressure around his wrists. Looking up, he noticed that he was tied to the wall with chains hanging from the rafters. He looked down as he noticed Brent was sitting down, eating a bowl of macaroni and cheese with Carvacruel Hunter.

"So… how did Archie become a crazed dysfunctional beast?" asked Brent.

"Well… that crown did it from what I heard," the creature said, looking at Brent, "As an Aqua Beast, our goal is to help Archie find the jewels to the Crown."

"The Crown of Weather seems to be interesting," said Brent, looking at him, "Tell me… what else do you know?"

"Archie wants to use the Crown to resurrect Kyogre… and continue his mission that he tried to almost 20 years ago, which was to make Hoenn nothing but an ocean," said Carvacruel, "Why are you asking?"

"I am just learning more about this Crown. My friends wants the jewels too," he said, "We have… different reasons."

He turned around as he noticed Seb's eyes were open, "Guess who's awake. Old friend… or should I say my new adversary?"

"I am not here to argue you with you…," said Seb, "And I know you aren't going to let me go, so let's save the drama and cut to the chase. Why?"

"… Well, Seb… I wanted to know why you abandoned us… so I chose to capture you specifically," said Brent, looking at him.

"I just chose to get away from Team Rocket before the three of you decided to shoot them up," said Seb, "I wasn't going to be a part of that shooting gallery."

Brent's eyes narrowed as he looked at him. He immediately reached for the collar of his shirt as he looked at him, "You were my best friend and you left me behind with them!"

Seb said nothing as he looked at him. He looked downward as he turned to him, "… I understand that you have every right to be angry with me. To be honest, I thought Team Rocket killed you so I didn't know you would be alive."

Brent laughed, "Well… you could've looked at your messages. I had to change numbers, bro."

Seb looked at him as he turned to his face, "So… all of those times that you called me… that number…"

"That was me!" Brent said, looking at him, "And now, I am basically a criminal."

Carvacruel Hunter turned around as he looked at Brent, "Well… yeah… you kind of helped Team Aqua now. But, not all is lost if you get the crown."

"I don't want anything to do with the crown. I am just following Nick's orders," said Brent, looking at him.

"… So…," said Seb, looking up, "How did you end up getting involved in this? I mean, I know you worked very closely with both of them and I know about your bounty hunter history."

Brent sighed as he looked at him. He walked over as he turned to him. His eyes looked at Seb's as he groaned, "Well, you might be dead so I can tell you. After you escaped…"


A while ago, after Team Rocket…

Brent, Nick and Chloe were taken into prisoner by Team Rocket. Arriving at Team Rocket headquarters in Mahogany Town, the three of them landed in the office, where Proton was sat. He laughed as he turned toward them.

"So… did you honestly think that would work?" he asked.

"We don't trust criminals like you," said Nick.

Proton smacked Nick in the face as he landed on the ground. Chloe went over to help him, only to get punched in the face by another grunt. As she landed on the ground in the pain, Brent went to fight, only to feel something pierced the side of his stomach. Looking at him, he noticed a knife was nudged into it. Landing on the ground, Proton laughed as he looked at him.

"Take them to the prisoner cells… except for him…"

He pointed to Brent as Nick and Chloe were taken away by the grunts. Brent looked up as Proton grabbed him by the stomach.

"You really have the balls to face me… punk!" yelled Proton.

Proton threw a direct punch toward Brent in the stomach. As Brent landed on the ground, cringing in pain, he looked up as Proton laughed, "Thanks to you… I have the money to purchase what we need. Your friends will never get the deal."

"So," said Brent, cringing, "You used me."

"Yes… I did," said Proton, "I sent a grunt to make a deal with you. The Slowpoke for the cash. Yet, we also took this…"

Brent looked over as he noticed something different. Proton walked over as he pressed a button. The Grunts lifted him up as he threw Brent with Proton. Proton laughed as he showed him the case. The Tyranitar Saber was in its case with two daggers next to it. The two daggers were shaped like Garchomp claws and there was bow, that was created out of cosmic energy with pink and black arrow tips. Brent looked over as he looked at them, "The artifacts that Seb was looking for…. You had them?"

"Yes," said Proton, "Thanks to you… I am able to now create my own army and take over Johto before we have another group of Poké Rangers."

Brent laughed, "Well… you don't want to mess with them."

Proton looked at him, "Do you want to stay alive? Do you want your friends alive?"

Brent said nothing as he looked at Proton. Proton nodded as he looked at him, "You are going to use these weapons and do more than just steal."

"No way….," said Brent, "I steal Pokémon for cash. I don't intend on killing anyone."

"I'll kill you if you don't."


Brent walked away from Seb as he looked at the door. He turned to Seb, guilty, "Thanks to Proton, we became Class A professional criminals. We blew up buildings, robbed banks, stole Pokémon and even murdered for Proton. We were his cronies… it was only until I realized that we needed to escape."

"So…" said Seb, "What did you do?"

Brent laughed as he looked at him, "We destroyed the Team Rocket base using their tech. We then escaped to Hoenn. I learned a lot about the Poké Rangers in my downtime. Learned a lot about the teams and I chose that if we were going to use these weapons, we might as well learn how to use the powers… so with some help… I set a meeting with Jack at Meteor Falls."

"You stole the leader of the rangers then and were able to absorb information to tap into the grid… hence the Ranger Hunters," said Seb.

"Bingo," said Brent, grinning, "And thanks to you and Cedric, we wouldn't have had these powers."

Seb looked down as he turned to him, "Brent, look…its not too late. You and the others caused a lot of suffering. Just turn yourselves in. Trust me…"

"Why should I trust you?" asked Brent.

"Because Poké Rangers have a duty to save the world. And unfortunately, we take all necessary action. Even if it means, destroying those who are evil," said Seb, "This region has so many rangers. Even if you kill me, there are other rangers. The three of you can't defeat the rangers."

Brent looked at him, "I want my revenge, Seb… on you!"

"I won't fight you Brent," said Seb, "I can't."

"Why?" asked Brent, "You were guilty? Guilty of leaving me behind?"

Seb looked at him as Brent laughed, looking at him. Seb looked behind him, noticing the sunlight shining on the back of the chains. Brent continued to laugh even more as he sat next to the monster. Seb grinned as a golden aura surrounded his eye, absorbing the solar energy. Opening his one eye, the golden beam pierced the chain…


Meanwhile…

"So…," said Grace, looking at Cedric. Cedric nodded as he put his feet on the table. The rest of the team sat in the Pokémon Center as Grace went to speak, "Nick, Chloe and Brent were the same three people that Seb mentioned. We know they are bounty hunters."

"Yep…," said Cedric, "You do know that. But, there's more to the story. When I was bounty hunting in Johto before I was caught up in the Hades Underground, I was doing my typical rounds in Ecruteak City when there has been shootings… mass shootings and robberies from three people using weapons. The weapons that you saw them use with their ranger suits were the exact same ones from before."

"You mean to tell me," said Rachel, "These guys are professional criminals?"

"They are now…," said Cedric, "However, with Seb not here it doesn't help. Was all three there?"

"No… just Chloe and Nick," said Lamar.

"Interesting. I wonder if Seb ran into Brent," said Cedric.

"Brent?" asked Zander, laughing, "That klutz?"

"He's not a typical klutz. He and Seb were best friends before he became criminal. I wouldn't be surprised if he were captured by Brent," said Cedric.

Grace sighed as she turned to him, "What if he was?"

Immediately, the beeping sound of her Relic Detector activated. Grace reached over as she turned on the Relic Detector, placing it to her ear, "Yes, Urara?"

"We seemed to find Seb's Relic Detector… its very faint. But, its at the Old Lilycove Warehouse… and there's a Hunter energy signal there," said Urara.

"… Brent," said Grace, looking at her morpher, "Send me the coordinates."

Immediately, Grace hung up the Relic Detector. She placed the Relic Detector in her pocket as she went to get up. Before she could, Cedric interfered with her walking.

"Cedric, please," said Grace.

"You know how powerful they are," said Cedric, "You are going to need backup."

Grace turned around as she looked at him, "I know. But, I also know if we all go its going to be a bit more suspicious."

Cedric slowly nodded. The other rangers nodded slowly in agreement as Grace walked toward the exit. The doors opened as Grace left the Pokémon Center with the doors closing behind her.


Meanwhile…

As the solar beams broke the chain on his left arm, the golden aura continued to surround him as his other eye pierced another golden beam, breaking the chain on his right arm. Immediately, Seb dropped to the ground, landing on his feet. Brent turned around as Seb struck a fighting pose.

"How did you-?" he asked.

"You need to learn your ranger history," said Seb, "I was the Solaris Knight and still have a few tricks up my sleeves."

Brent grumbled as he went to throw his Dracorang across. Grinning, Seb rolled forward as he kicked Brent in the face. Brent yelled as he stumbled backwards, Seb caught the Dracorang as he swung it at Carvacruel Hunter. The creature screamed as he released the Tornado Bow. Seb quickly jumped on Brent's shoulder and reached for the bow, landing on the ground.

"Thank you…," said Seb.

Grabbing the Relic Detector on the table, Brent withdrew his pistol from his pocket. Seb looked at him as he stretched out his pistol.

"You don't have to do this," said Seb.

"I will handle this," said Carvacruel, but Brent put his hand up. Brent shook his head, "Thanks but this is a personal score. I would rather handle it."

Seb gulped as Brent aimed his weapon. Brent pulled the safety bolt back, "Say goodbye Seb!"

Before Seb could do anything, a golden blast of energy pierced through the window, shooting his wrist. Brent knelt down as the pistol landed on the ground. Brent looked to his right as he saw Grace with a Relic Blaster in her hand.

"Grace…," said Seb.

"Seb!" Grace shouted, running over to her. Grace walked over as she aimed her Relic Blaster at him, "I am glad you're alive."

"Where are the others?" asked Seb.

Immediately, a green and purplish aura surrounded them as the rangers landed on the ground. Seb looked up as Nick and Chloe arrived. Nick, however, had the Tornado Bow in his hand as he looked at the rangers.

"Wonderful," said Nick, "Are we ready for Round 2?"

Before Grace and Seb could fight them, the glass shattered from the other end. The rangers turned around as Rachel, Lamar and Zander drove through on the Hunter Harleys, spinning around as they came to a complete stop. Grace, Lamar and Zander dashed toward them as they headed toward the three of them.

"Brent," said Seb, looking at him, "Last chance…"

Nick laughed as he looked at Brent, "Brent won't betray me. He stays!"

Brent said nothing as he looked at Seb. Seb took a deep breath, "Alright, that's your choice."

He stepped toward the middle as he looked at the other rangers, "Defeat the Hunters, retrieve the Tornado Bow!"

He then raised his right hand, snapping his fingers, "Begin!"

"Understood!" said the rangers.

Seb and the other reached for their Relic Detectors, "Relic Hunters, Start Up!"

Transforming into their suits, the rangers struck a pose to fight. Brent, Nick and Chloe took out their own morphers as they transformed into their suits, wearing their outfits.

"I'll handle Seb," said Brent.

"Got it," said Nick, turning to Carvacruel, "Leave. Take the bow and bring it to base."

Carvacruel Hunter nodded as he dashed toward the exit. Seb turned around as Brent took out his Draco Daggers, slashing Seb across. Seb landed on the ground as Brent continued to strike. Nick swung his Tyranitar Saber across, slashing Zander as Lamar swung across with the Doom Hammer. Chloe went to strike, but was blocked by Rachel and Grace. Carvacruel continued to dash toward the exit as he was running. However, as he reached the exit, a shadow emerged in front of him as a punch hit him in the face. Carvacruel landed on the ground as the Tornado Bow landed in Cedric's hands.

"You!" shouted Carvacruel.

Cedric laughed as he grabbed the Tornado Bow. Carvacruel released blue beams from his mouth. Cedric dashed over as he flipped backwards, kicking Carvacruel in the stomach. Carvacruel released another line of needles. Cedric flipped over as he grabbed the creature's face. As he smacked him to the ground, Carvacruel smacked with his tentacles, throwing him down.

As Cedric went to smack him with the tentacles, blasts of energy hit the creature. Cedric looked up as the other rangers arrived with their weapons.

"Guys," shouted Cedric.

"Cedric, I'll handle it," said Seb, "Return the bow to the base!"

Cedric nodded as he dashed toward the exit. Brent, turning around, looked at Nick. Nick slowly nodded as Brent dashed forward out of the warehouse. Seb and the others immediately took out their Scope Shots, attaching them to the Relic Blasters.

"Sniper Shoot!"

Pulling the trigger, red, black, blue, yellow and pink beams emerged as they combined to one blast, piercing the creature. As the creature broke through the windows, the rangers jumped out of the windows as the creature stumbled.

"Hunter Armor!" shouted Seb.

Immediately, the armor surrounded Seb as he called for the Relic Crusher. Seb held on to the blaster as the rangers hung on behind him.

"Bulldoze Combination Crush!"

As they pulled the trigger, a golden drill was heading straight toward the creature. Carvacruel Hunter screamed as he erupted. Explosions surrounded as he exploded into pieces. The rangers turned around as they looked at Nick and Chloe who were next in line.

"You may have destroyed our Aqua Beast… but at least we have a few tricks up our sleeve," said Chloe, taking a green and black arrow from behind and placing it on her Kazam Bow, "Telegrowth!"

Releasing a green beam of energy, the rangers dashed out of the way as the arrow pierced the corpse. The rangers watched as Carvantula Hunter screamed with its tentacles everywhere. Releasing a blue blast of energy, everyone took cover as the warehouse exploded into pieces. Seb turned around as he looked at the others.

"We need to figure out where the Tornado Bow went to," said Rachel.

"No need to worry about that!"

Seb turned around as he reached for his Relic Detector. He placed it near his head, "JT?"

Back in the headquarters…

Cedric dashed toward the doors as he landed in the main room with the Tornado Bow in hand. He took a deep breath as Max grinned, taking the bow. Max turned around as he nodded towards JT, who pressed a button on the console, "The Tornado Bow is secure. I am sending the zords now."

"Understood," said Seb.

JT turned around as he looked at Max. Max slowly nodded as he looked at Cedric, "How did you know?"

Cedric grinned as he looked at him, "You need it. The rangers lost their magic powers and I know the Ranger Slayers won't give up… especially if that's for the jewels."

JT grinned as he turned around with the bow, "I'll bring it to Amy."

Max nodded as he looked at him, "Take a breather. Watch the zord battle. You earned it."

Cedric grinned, "Thanks."

Max grinned as he turned around toward the doors, as the doors opened, he stepped into the elevator, closing behind them. Cedric turned around as he saw all ten zords move toward Lilycove City.


Back to the battle…

The Relic Hunter Rangers jumped into the zords as they bulldozed their way toward the creature. Seb turned around as he looked at the other rangers, "Rangers, let's teach this creature a lesson! Ultimate Adventure Fusion!"

Ultimate Adventure Fusion Start-Up System Begin: Blaziken, Houndoom, Swampert, Manectric, Gallade, Beedrill, Gyarados, Abomasnow, Heracross, Aerodactyl!

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

The Abomasnow Zord's head projected off from its body. The Abomasnow Zord split in half as the bottom half flipped up ninety degrees. The Abomasnow Zord's body connected to the armor of the Relic Hunter Megazord's legs. The Beedrill Zord folded its arms as it connected to the right arm of the Megazord, with the stinger facing the opponent. The Gyarados Zord split in half and covered the left arm of the Megazord. The bottom half and the top half snapped together on the left arm. The Heracross Zord snapped to the back of the Megazord with the horn detached. The Abomasnow's head detached as it connected to the left arm of the Megazord.

The Aerodactyl flew across as its head detached, forming the helmet of the Megazord. The body connected to the back of the Relic Hunter Megazord with the tail detached. The tail connected to the right arm of the Megazord, forming the saber. The cockpits appeared in the same location as the rangers were looking around.

"Relic Hunter Ultrazord… Assembly Complete!"

Carvacruel Hunter released a few tentacles, wrapping around the zords. Angrily, the creature released blue beams of energy from its tentacles. Explosions and sparks surrounded the Ultrazord as it stumbled. Carvacruel Hunter charged forward as it smacked the Ultrazord backwards. The Ultrazord was then hit by a spray of needles as it was pierced back and forth. Sparks flew from its body as it landed on the ground.

"Now…," said Seb, "Shall we?"

"Sure," said Grace, pressing a few buttons, "Stinger Drill!"

The Beedrill needle began to spin in the Relic Hunter Ultrazord as it spun toward the creature. Carvacruel Hunter was pierced as it stumbled. Looking at the creature, the Relic Hunter Ultrazord jumped up as the Aerodactyl wings activated, floating toward Carvacruel Hunter. Carvacruel Hunter released a series of bubbles, only for the Ultrazord to pierce past them.

"Let's give him a taste of our own medicine!" said Seb, "The finisher!"

Floating, the zords began to glow as it connected to the center of the Ultrazord. The Abomasnow Shield and the tail of the Aerodactyl combined as it turned into a crossbow. It was a white crossbow with a grey nozzle. It had a green scope attached to it.

"Hunter Crossbow! Target locked!"

Immediately, the red crosshairs aimed directly around Carvacruel Hunter.

"Relic Hunter Ultrazord, Sky Attack!"

A red and orange blast shot out of the crossbow. It shaped into a phoenix as it drilled into Carvacruel Hunter. Carvacruel Hunter screamed as red sparks surrounded them, exploding into pieces.

Landing on the ground, the Relic Hunter Ultrazord stood down as the rangers watched the debris. Seb sank in his chair as he turned to the group.

"Well, at least things we were able to stop them," said Seb, sinking.

"But, what are we going to do about Jack?" asked Rachel, turning to him.

Seb looked down as he turned to them, "Right now, we should head back and come up with a plan."


Meanwhile…

Jack looked up as Nick, Chloe and Brent landed in their headquarters. He looked at them as Nick turned to the other two.

"So… There goes the Tornado Bow!" said Nick, "Brent and Chloe, you really did it."

Brent looked at them, "Well, maybe if you planned it better, we would've had them."

Nick turned around as he threw a punch right in Brent's stomach. Brent groaned as he landed on the ground. Nick looked at him as he grabbed him by the shirt.

"And you… out of everyone, I would expect better from you. You let your guard down. You let your friendship break you," Nick said.

Brent looked at him as Nick threw a punch at his face. Nick looked at him as Brent rolled on his back. Nick laughed as he looked at him, "You let our nemesis… OUR nemesis… break you."

Chloe raised her hand across before Nick could strike. Nick turned around, "What?"

"We don't have time. Right now, we got to keep one step ahead. They know we are after the jewels. They will eventually find Jack. We need to keep ahead," she said.

Nick turned around as he looked at Brent, "Good point. We have things to do."


Meanwhile…

Amy and the others were sitting in the lab. No rangers were present in the building and it was just JT, Max, Urara and Amy with Ray. As the five sat down at a table, Amy grinned as she was looking at the rangers. Max looked at Amy as she had the blueprints on the table. Max looked up as he turned to her. Grinning, she turned around as she reached a silver case which was behind her on the counter. Turning to the group, she opened the silver box. The others were looking over the open box.

"This is beautiful," said Amy.

"It looks fantastic," said JT, "Did you run the tests?"

"Tests were great. We just need a human to try it," said Ray.

"Good," said Max, "Who can we use?'

"I think I know someone who would benefit," said Urara.

"We were thinking you," said Max.

Urara looked up, baffled as she looked at them, "I wouldn't mind… but I know someone who would benefit."


Next Chapter:

Cedric: We need to stop them now!

Seb: Well, that's tricky to do.

JT: I think we can save Jack now…

Nick: The five of you are basically down for the count, team!

?: Not so fast!

Seb: What the-?

Poké Rangers Relic Hunters Chapter 20: The Dazzling Adventurer


A/N: So, yeah… I wonder what will happen now? We learned a lot about the Ranger Slayers and who they are. I am looking forward to seeing what you think and how things are going to be. I am looking forward to continuing next chapter. I do apologize for not having this up earlier. According to Word, this should have been up since June. I had it saved on my OneDrive since May 31st. I also have writer's block with the 25th Chapter, currently in drafting. I'll figure it out. Anyway, reviews are welcome.