A/N: Here is Chapter 27 of Relic Hunters! I hope you enjoy!
"Welcome to Fantasy Island, an island where your dreams do come true."
The announcement sounded so nice as the cruise ship landed on Fantasy Island. There, Rachel and the others walked down the street as they were looking at the fairy tale creatures and the fairy tale costumes on display. She grinned as she turned around, "Fairy Tales?"
"Yeah… like Snow White and the Seven Meowths!" said Lamar.
"Or… Sleeping Jynx!" said Grace.
"Or… Alice in Pokéland," said Seb, turning to Rachel.
Rachel nodded as she walked over, noticing a fairy tale book. Opening, it was a picture of a princess in a blue dress with an orange and white pumpkin on the cover. She also had a Growlithe and three Rattata who were clothed.
"This is the story of Cinderella," said Seb.
"Cinderella?" asked Rachel.
"Yes, she was raised by her stepmother but her stepmother made her do all the dishes and the work while her sisters and the mother did whatever they wanted. They went to this royal ball and she wanted to go. She meets the fairy godmother and she puts on these slippers, that allow her to transform her into a beautiful princess, but only until midnight was she princess like," said Grace.
"Wonderful story!" Rachel said, looking at her.
"Nah, I prefer Peter Pan," said Lamar.
"Someone doesn't want to grow up," Zander said, chuckling. Lamar elbowed him in the stomach as he turned to him, "Same with someone I know!"
(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!
(Cedric appears from the shadows. Cedric then takes out his Meta Tector to look for clues.)
(A silver background appeared with Cedric driving a zord. "Cedric- Silver Relic Hunter Ranger" created by D.J. Scales)
Start up right now, the adventure begins!
(Team Magma, Team Aqua and Team Dracos appear)
Shift up, increase your adrenaline!
(The Ranger Slayers arrive, looking straight across)
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 ten zords arrive with Cedric's Zords arriving on the ground)
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…
(Relic Hunter Ultrazord and the Detector Megazord form in two-way split screen)
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 six rangers jump up as Rayquaza arrives in the background)
(The rangers turn center with a facial close-up unmorphed. © 2020-2022 Blaze Productions. © 2006-2007 GouGou Sentai Boukenger by Toei. © 2007-2008 Power Rangers Operation Overdrive. All rights reserved)
Chapter 27: Legend of the Glass Slipper
On the cruise ship, docked at Fantasy Island, many visitors, such as Pokémon Trainers, explorers and coordinators were enjoying a beautiful time at the tiki bar, located on the main level of the ship. Cedric was sitting on one of the bar benches, having a coconut drink as he was looking at people jumping into the pool. He grinned as he was enjoying the beautiful time. Sighing, he looked over as he turned around, noticing Lamar and Zander fighting in the pool, wrestling as Lamar's Greninja was clapping along. Zander's Leavanny was nudging Greninja as they were having their frequent communication. Cedric grinned as he turned around as he was looking at the others, Rachel and Grace were sitting down as they were in their bathing suits. Rachel was wearing a red and yellow two-piece bathing suit as she went to sit down with her Blaziken, who decided to hang out. Grace was looking at her Luxray, as she was petting her. She was wearing a white and pink bathing suit with her hair tied behind her back. She had red sunglasses as she turned around.
"So…," said Grace, "How long until we get to Sootopolis Island?"
"A few days at least," said Rachel, "Granted I would just love to pause the Pokémon Journey and enjoy sitting here for a few days."
Grace nodded as she turned around, "True."
She looked up as she turned around, noticing Seb walking along the pool deck. Seb was wearing a red and white Hawaiian shirt with a black bathing suit with golden stripes. What caught Grace's eye was that his Hawiian shirt was buttoned all the way. She grinned as she turned around, looking at the sun, "Well, Seb came in on time."
"So… how is your relationship going with Seb?" asked Rachel, looking at her.
Grace sighed as she looked at her, "We were more intimate when he wasn't leading the team. I guess its hard having him as a leader and your boyfriend…"
Rachel turned around as she looked at him, "You know what made it work for me and Lamar?"
Grace looked at her, afraid to hear what she would say, "I don't know."
"Communication… Lamar knows that Magiland will need me back and we plan on making it work. Also…"
"Also?" asked Grace.
Rachel walked over as she turned to her. She put her hand on Grace's palm, "If he really loves you, he will do anything to protect you. That's why Lamar and I are so close."
"But…," said Grace.
Rachel grinned, "Love is like… and you know… gradual. It sneaks up on you. Do you like him?"
Grace turned around as she looked at him, "I did… but I don't know now that he's been leader. I feel like he's been taking too much time as a leader and forgetting that I am… you know."
Rachel nodded as she turned around, "Patience."
Grace sighed as she turned around. She rolled her eyes as she put her head back on the chair, "Now, he's shirtless and I am like…"
Rachel grinned as she looked at Seb dive into the pool, hanging out with the others. She turned around, "Oh, I get it now."
"What?" asked Grace.
"You want to take it up a notch and you don't think he's ready," said Rachel, "He's your solar knight in shining armor, waiting to-."
"Don't finish that sentence," said Grace. Her face was red with embarrassment. As she turned around, she then saw Cedric walking around toward them. Cedric squatted down as he looked at them, "What up?"
"Ugh… Men," said Grace, lifting her head back.
Cedric looked at her as he turned around, "Well, then."
"It's not you," said Rachel, grinning. Cedric turned around as he noticed Seb hanging out with the others. He then turned around as he looked at him, "I see."
"Yeah," said Grace, sighing.
Cedric sighed as he looked at him, "I'll talk to him later when he's not hanging around."
He got up as he went to walk away, leaving the girls to relax. Cedric walked around the pool deck and headed up the stairs, walking on the main floor. He walked along the golden hallway with white walls as he walked into the ballroom. Turning around, he noticed a woman twirling around in her glass slippers. She turned around as she wasn't paying attention. He then turned around, noticing her Growlithe, barking at her. Cedric could tell something wasn't right.
"Hey, why are you dancing by yourself?" he asked.
No sooner he walked toward him, he saw the woman turn to him. She was pale as she landed on the ground, knocked unconscious. Quickly, Cedric knelt down to his knees as he went to check a pulse. He looked up seeing the Growlithe over her.
"Stay with her, I need a medic," said Cedric.
Five minutes later…
The woman was on a stretcher as she was carried by a few Machoke. The Growlithe went with her as Cedric saw Officer Jenny. The other rangers were standing along as they were looking at the glass slippers.
"So, she was twirling around and you went to ask her why she was alone. Then, she collapsed?" asked Officer Jenny, "Oh my."
"It seems like this isn't a surprise," said Cedric.
"This is the 7th case this week. Ever since people have been on Fantasy Island, there has been people dancing around with glass slippers and then knocking unconscious… unable to return," said Officer Jenny, "It's based on an artifact from many years ago but I don't remember. If you see the shoes, do not touch them or put them on."
Cedric turned around, noticing the glass slippers were missing. He then turned around as he went toward the others. Seb looked at them as he was looking at the ballroom, "Cedric, Grace and Rachel, can you do a bio scan here?"
"Sure," Grace responded, taking out her Relic Detector, looking at him as he went to scan. Lamar and Zander turned toward him, "We will respond to Max. Maybe he knows something about those Glass Slippers."
An hour later…
The sun was shining as Seb, Lamar and Zander were wearing tropical attire along the beach. Lamar was wearing a black polo Hawaiian shirt with a blue hat and blue shorts while Zander wore a blue and green t-shirt with tropical designs with tan shorts and Seb wore a red and gold Hawaiian shirt with black jeans with a silver necklace. The three were walking along the shore, asking people about the glass slippers.
"So, it seems people know about those slippers," said Zander.
"Some are not giving great detail though," said Lamar.
Seb nodded as he turned around, "Either way, we need to figure out if it's an actual weapon or… is it an artifact being used by someone."
He turned around as he stopped in front of three young women, wearing bathing suits and a volleyball. Seb and the others looked as one of them stepped forward. Grinning, Zander turned around, "Why, hello."
"Hello, I am sure we will get along fine," said Zander, grinning, "Do you know anything about glass slippers?"
"Only if you play a game of volleyball," said one of the girls.
Lamar and Seb turned around as they looked at Zander. Zander looked at them, "What?"
"We're taken. You single. I don't like where this is going," said Seb, "What if the girls find out?"
"Honestly, do you want to know more about this or not?" asked Zander.
Seb took a deep breath as he turned around, looking at Lamar. Lamar took a deep breath as the three turned back toward the girls.
"Alright, who's serving?"
Ten minutes later, Grace was walking down the village as she was looking at the glass slipper, "The Glass Slipper… it looks like something I have seen before."
She turned around as she stopped. She began to think as she thought about some things. She turned around to one of the stores as she noticed a fairy tale book. Picking it up, she realized what it was.
"Hmm… Cinderella's glass slippers are literally the same," said Grace.
"Alright!"
Grace closed the book as she turned around to notice the shore. Grace stood aghast, jealous as Seb, Lamar and Zander were playing volleyball with the girls. She turned around in shock as she looked at the book. Marching on to the beach, Seb turned around as she noticed an angry Grace walking toward him.
"Grace… I," said Seb, looking at him, "I can explain."
Grace shoved him to the ground, "After everything is complete, I resign… oh and it's over."
Before Lamar and Zander could say anything, Seb went to walk toward her. As he went to take a step forward, he felt a tug from someone else. He turned around as Cedric arrived.
"Don't go. I'll handle it. You must've really upset her," said Cedric.
Seb turned around as he looked at Zander. Zander grinned as Cedric punched him in the arm, "Go figure out what's wrong with your sister!"
Meanwhile…
Grace stormed off into the park of Fantasy Island. The fields were lush and full of greenery as she stood looking at her Relic Detector. She took a deep breath as she looked at the trees, "Go do a bio scan while I go play with girls. You know what? I can't! Sorry, Rachel. I can't do this… nope… nope."
"Can't do what? Have a relationship with my cousin who happens to be leader?"
She turned around, noticing Cedric. Grace sighed as she looked at him, "Cedric, go away."
"No way. Not until you tell me what's going on," said Cedric, "And why you decided to break up with him."
Before Grace could say anything, she turned around as she heard the sound of glass hitting the pavement. Immediately, Grace turned around as she looked at another woman her age. This time wearing a green t-shirt with blue shorts. She was in her own world, twirling around. Cedric turned around as he noticed the glass slippers.
"Grace, we got to stop her from dancing!"
Grace nodded as she dashed toward them. No sooner they took the first step, an explosion appeared. The Aqua Grunts appeared in front of them.
"Wonderful. Just wonderful," said Grace, grabbing her Relic Detector.
The two rangers activated their morphers, "Relic Hunters, Start Up!"
Flashes of pink and silver light surrounded them as they went to battle the Aqua Grunts. Grace slashed a few with her Hunter Saber. She then turned around as she flipped forward, shooting them down with her Relic Blaster. She jumped forward as she went to grab the glass slippers, only to be attacked by Shelly and Matt. Landing on the ground, Shelly appeared.
"Hello…" said Shelly, "You will not steal our slippers!"
"Your slippers?" asked Grace.
"More like we found the slippers," said Matt, "They are a clue to the jewels… so hands off!"
As he went to turn around, he noticed the woman unconscious, but the shoes were missing. He turned around as he looked at Rachel, who had the glass slippers, "I believe this belongs to us now?"
"Grace!"
Grace turned around as Seb, Lamar and Zander arrived. Grace pushed Seb away as she turned to Shelly, "So, now that you've been using this, what do you plan on doing?"
"Simple… we have made replicas of those slippers and sending them to girls who desperately look for their knight in shining armor. Anyone that wears the glass slippers will be cursed by Cinderella's prince."
"Curse?" asked Grace, looking at Shelly.
"Yes… but at least we have a clue to the jewels now," said Matt, grinning, "See ya!"
Explosions surrounded him as he and Shelly disappeared. Grace turned around as she looked at the slippers. Picking it up, she scanned the slippers with her Relic Detector, scanning the slippers. She was surprised at the level as she picked it up.
"We should take this back to HQ," said Rachel.
"After further analysis," said Grace, "I would like to examine it more."
Seb turned around, "No way. I am not letting anyone wear those slippers nor even touch them."
Grace said nothing to Seb as she looked at him. She turned around to Rachel, "What if we bring Urara to analyze it?"
Rachel turned around, "It would make sense."
"Good," said Grace, turning around as she walked away. Seb turned around as he looked at her. Rachel looked at Seb as she turned around and walked away. Cedric stood next to him, "What did you do?"
"I don't know," said Seb, looking at Cedric, "I really don't know."
Later that evening…
Grace sighed as she turned to Urara, who arrived at their huge suite. Urara grinned as she was looking at the slippers. Setting up the analysis scanners, she turned around as she looked at the rangers. Urara grinned, "It will be a few hours before I can make an analysis."
"Good," said Grace, "I think we girls need a night out."
"Why?" asked Urara.
"Well, I am quitting the Poké Rangers after this mission and I want to do nothing with Sebastian after he ignored me half the time and then started hanging out with other girls," said Grace, "I am like SO done."
"So, basically -," said Rachel.
"I am going to the dance club and I am drinking a few shots. Single Gracie is here! Who wants to go?" asked Grace.
Rachel and Urara looked at each other and then turned to Grace. Grace grinned as she stood up, "Great!"
Later at the dance club…
It was around 11:00pm as Grace, Rachel and Urara were sitting at a dance bar together. Trainers were dancing and having a great time as the three were having a few shots. Grace was having a wonderful time as she was having a tropical beverage.
"Are you allowed to -?" asked Rachel.
"It's maritime law. No rules," said Grace, "I need another Sootopolis Baybreeze."
Rachel looked at Grace as she was standing up on the couch, dancing around just like some of the other people.
"I've never seen you like this," said Urara, looking at Grace.
"I AM SINGLE, READY TO MINGLE! LET'S GO!" shouted Grace, "Whoo!"
As another drink passed by, Grace grabbed it and took out the cash, placing it on the table, "YESSSS! I can't wait to go home and finish my DJ Career and put this all beside me!"
"You really are thinking of leaving us?" asked Rachel.
"Hell yeah!" Grace shouted, "No offense, Rachel. I really did try. But, Seb didn't give me the time of day. I will miss you two!"
"I know I will," said Rachel, looking at Grace and then Urara. Urara turned around as she looked at them, "Well, I guess whoever takes your place, maybe me, hopefully, we can hang out after this and do more of this. I like you when you are like this."
Grace giggled, "I am so glad. Shall we do another drink?"
"I am fine. Lamar doesn't know we are here so I want to be nice to him," said Rachel, grinning.
"What about me?"
Rachel looked up as Lamar, Zander, Cedric and Seb arrived. Lamar turned around as he looked at them, "No drinks for us?"
Grace laughed as she turned around, "Pardon me. I can't do this right now."
Seb turned around as he looked at her, "Grace, you're drunk."
"I know! This is my farewell… I hope the next woman you date will give you something better than me. I am not worthy of your presence! Relic Hunter Red!" she said, smacking him in the face. Seb turned around as Grace danced around, heading out the door. Seb turned around as he looked at her. Cedric turned around as he looked at Rachel. Seb turned to Rachel as well, "Why?"
"You've been distant lately and she feels that you have been not committed," said Urara, grinning.
Seb turned around as he looked at Zander, "Get me a beer. It looks like the girls have a lot to talk about."
Meanwhile…
Opening the door, Grace turned around as she opened the lobby door. She turned around, sobbing a little, "That jerk! My Solaris Knight in shining armor pretty much played me."
Turning around, she then looked as she went to look at the glass slippers. She then poured a glass of red wine and put it on the table. She turned around as she looked at the slippers. She noticed that there were Clefairy designs, different from the other slippers.
"Well, if I want to think about my prince… someday," she said. She took off her sneakers as she went to put her feet in the shoes.
Back at the bar…
Lamar and Zander were having a fun time taking shots as Urara and Rachel were sitting with Cedric and Seb. Seb was three beers down as he was hearing what was going on, "Wait… I understand I've been distant, but I never meant to hurt her."
"Well," said Urara, "You never had time for yourself. You've been busy working with Jack or Max. You are also busy working with Cedric."
"You are also too busy bossing us around at times…," said Rachel.
"I don't boss you all around!" Seb demanded.
"Sometimes, you do," said Rachel, "Anyway, the point is Grace decided to resign after this mission. She said that obviously she can't handle a relationship when her boyfriend is the leader."
"That's utter bullshit because you and Lamar are doing fine," said Seb, "After all we've been through together?"
He turned around as he went to drink another shot. He turned around as he went to get up.
"Where are you going?" asked Cedric.
"To talk to my girlfriend. We aren't done," said Seb, walking through, buzzed. On the way out, he paid for another beer and continued to walk along the hall in the cruise ship.
Meanwhile….
Grace turned around in a drunk stupor as she saw people dancing around the ball. She turned around, stumbling as she saw faces that were familiar. She looked around as she turned to the others, "Why do I have a feeling that these were the people that lost their souls?"
She then turned around as she noticed a mirror. Grace stood there in surprise. She wore a bright teal dress with pink and yellow silky gloves with a silver tiara. She grinned as she skipped around. Noticing that everyone is in a trance, she felt someone tap her shoulder. She looked up as she noticed a man dressed in a black and white suit with a red tie. He had a silver and black hat as he held her in his arms. She grinned as she was dancing around.
"Are you my prince?" she asked.
"Yes… don't you love it when dreams come true?" he asked.
"Yes… I do," she said, grinning as she spun around.
As he continued to dance with her, the grin appeared on his cheek as a clock struck a new hour. As the bell started to chime, she turned around as she noticed the clock struck midnight.
"Why?" she asked.
"It's time… for…" he started to say.
But before he broke off, a flash of white light surrounded her…
Grace opened her eyes as Seb caught her in his arms. Grace looked up, drunk as she could smell the alcohol on his breath.
"What the hell are you doing here?" asked Grace.
"Simple," said Seb, taking the shoes off, "To resolve our relationship. What's left of it."
Grace turned around as she looked at him, "I was having such a wonderful time in that dream world. The prince was nice and I was able to dance around, like it was yesterday. Just like old times…"
Seb turned around as he noticed a glass of wine. He turned around as he walked over, pouring another glass. Grace turned around as she looked at him, "Your romanticizing isn't going to work, even drunk."
"I am not here to be a romantic. I want to know why you chose to go against my orders and try the slippers on," said Seb.
Grace said nothing. Seb turned around, "I am not playing boyfriend. I am asking as leader."
Grace turned around as she looked at him, "I wanted to know more about the slippers… and…"
Seb raised an eyebrow as Grace looked up at him, "I needed to feel loved again. Seb, you were so busy that I didn't think you had time for me. And then when I saw you were with those three girls at the beach and mingling with others, I assumed you didn't want to be with me."
"Those girls were there so I can pump out information," said Seb.
"Then why were you so nice then?" asked Grace, "Where was the old Seb that was courageous but not as bossy? I feel like you've lost so much compassion… especially with other enemies in your way."
Seb turned around as he sipped the wine glass, "Well, when your past is triggered due to things… I did become distant."
"Why?" asked Grace.
Seb turned around as he looked at Grace. He placed the wine glass on the table as he stepped closer. The alcohol on the breath was consuming as he looked at her, "Because I don't want any of my enemies to come closer. That was why I was staying behind, working overtime, being angry… and after the stunt you pulled, if I lost you, I would lose everything."
"What do you mean everything?" asked Grace.
Seb opened up his Hawaiian shirt. Grace looked as she noticed a silver necklace and then the gold necklace. Grace looked closer as she noticed that Grace and Seb's Mystic Rings were hanging on the necklace.
"My ring…," said Grace.
"Do you honestly think I would ditch you if I still had that ring? You gave it to me and always kept it," said Seb.
"So… that means you really did care," said Grace.
Seb slowly nodded. In a drunk stupor, he turned around as he pressed a red button. The button played soft music as he stretched his arms out, "Dance with me."
"Dance with you?" asked Grace.
"Your prince is right here," said Seb.
Grace nodded as she walked over. Grace grinned as she wrapped her arm around Seb's back. Seb put his left arm on top of her shoulder and placed his right arm out, meeting her left. The two continued dancing into the night as the music continued on. Seb and Grace looked into each other's eyes as he looked at her.
"You remind me of when I first met you," he said, "Strong, confrontational… funny."
Grace looked at him, "Confrontational?"
"Well, you did follow me," said Seb.
"True," said Grace. Leaning her head on Seb's neck, Seb looked across as Grace began to kiss him on the neck, jolting him a little. As she continued to kiss up the neck bone, Seb turned to her as he bit into her neck, making Grace cringe. Breaking free, Grace turned to Seb, "What?"
Grace looked at him as Seb shook his head, "We are too drunk for this."
"Drunk thoughts are sober truths," said Grace.
Immediately, Seb leaned in for a kiss as they both met on the lips. Grace put her finger to his lips before they continued on.
"What if Zander and the others come back early?" asked Grace.
"They will be back… by last call… only a few more hours," said Seb, grinning.
Later that evening…
The couple lay down, cuddling as Grace was quiet the whole time. Seb held her in his arms as the lights were off. He turned around as he lay on his back with his arms behind his head. Grace turned around as she looked at him, "What?"
"So, what was it like wearing those slippers?" asked Seb, looking at Grace.
"Sober enough to talk about this?" asked Grace, "As a ranger or as a girlfriend?"
"Both," said Seb.
Grace turned around, "It felt like I was in a fairy tale. I kind of looked like Cinderella in the book?"
"Cinderella? Like the fairy tale princess?" asked Seb.
"Yes," said Grace, who looked at the window. She carefully got up as she sat in the bed with the blankets covered. Seb looked over as he sat up with her, looking at her, "What else?"
"I was in a trance… drunk, of course. A mysterious man who looked almost like you was taking me by the hand and we danced around until the clock struck midnight. There were also girls dancing but they looked similar," said Grace.
"Similar?" asked Seb.
"As if they were the ones that were on the ground. There was a good 8 of them," said Grace.
Seb turned around, "There were eight people who were caught by the slippers."
Grace nodded, "True. I just hope we can figure it out. Maybe there's a connection. Shelly has the real ones, unfortunately. The other slippers are fake… and luckily you grabbed me before at 11:59pm in the dimension."
"There was a clock?" asked Seb.
"I think… I don't know… that mysterious man was very tempting," said Grace, "If we can only get the real slippers and stop this pest."
Immediately, Seb placed his arms around her shoulders. She looked up as she was carried back to the bed. She looked at him as Seb brushed her cheeks, "Right now, I would rather just fall asleep and think about it in the morning."
"True… I am way too exhausted," said Grace.
Seb grinned as he pulled her back toward the pillow. He then turned around as he looked at her, "At least by the time they get back, we will be asleep," he said, "And… the analysis for the slippers will be done."
Kissing her on the cheek, Grace turned around as she looked at him, "Well, I guess you are right."
The next morning…
The sun was shining on the ship as Zander woke up in his bed. The sun pierced his eyes as he stumbled out of bed. Zander looked up as he struggled to get out of the room. As he opened the bedroom door, he turned around as he noticed two glasses of wine not finished and Seb's Hawaiian shirt. Picking up the shirt, he then turned around as he noticed the jacket Grace wore. He looked up as he saw the door closed, "Seb… Grace…. Nah."
He then turned around, "Wait a minute…"
As he went to reach for the door, the door automatically opened. Zander stood there petrified as Grace opened the door. She was dressed in a pink tank top with grey and black gym shorts, grinning as she turned to her younger brother.
"Good morning!" she said, petting her brother's hair as she walked away. Looking in more, Zander turned to see Seb wearing red gym shorts and a black sleeveless shirt. He turned around as he tapped Zander on the shoulder, "Morning, bro."
"Morning?" asked Zander, confused as he walked into the main suite. Grace walked over as she went to look at the glass slippers. Grace turned around as Seb went to get a cup of coffee from the counter. As he went to pour two glasses, Zander grabbed a chair as Seb looked at him.
"So, while Lamar, Rachel, Cedric and I got kicked out of the bar for drinking, you had some 'cuddle' time," said Zander, "Have you lost your mind?"
Seb shook his head, "Nope and we don't regret it. Who knows, you might be my brother in-law."
Grace nodded, shrugging as she turned to Seb as she walked toward him. Zander rolled his eyes as he walked away from the two rangers. She looked over as she noticed Urara, who walked inside with a report about the slippers, "Right now, we need to figure out the glass slippers."
Urara, yawning with a cup of coffee in her hand, looked over as she looked at the report. She gave it to Seb as she went to sit down on the couch. Grace looked over as she turned to Urara, "Are you okay?"
"No…," said Urara, yawning, "I figured I stayed on the ship to analyze so I didn't have to go back and forth… and…"
"Don't tell me you were next door," said Grace.
Urara looked at her silently and looked at the slippers, "At least you guys kept me awake so I can get this done."
Seb looked at the report and then turned to Grace, who sat down next to her. Looking up, Grace walked over as Seb gave the report to Grace, "It looks like there is a presence within those shoes."
"Presence?" asked Grace.
"Yes," said Seb, "Whoever is in those shoes are the ones who are capturing people."
Grace turned around as she looked at the window. She stood up as she headed toward the window, letting it all process in her head. She looked up, watching the waves as she slowly nodded her head. Zander looked up as he turned to Grace, "Sis, what are you thinking?"
"I think it's time I go back in that dimension," said Grace.
Zander looked at her, "Wait… you used the slippers? And… no! No! What would happen to you?"
"Let her go," Seb said quietly.
Zander turned around as he looked at Seb. Zander walked over toward him, "You want her to go back into that dimension? What in the world is wrong with you?"
"We need to get rid of whoever is in those slippers. We get that mysterious being out, we save the women that were captured and we can put these slippers back in the Ranger HQ archives," said Seb, "Hopefully, Shelly will bring the real ones with her."
"And what if Grace doesn't come back?" asked Zander.
Grace grinned as she turned around. Zander looked at her as she went to take her Relic Detector. She placed the Relic Detector in her pocket, "Zander, I've been through mazes and dimensions before. This is nothing new."
Back on Fantasy Island…
The wind was blowing back and forth across the shoreline as Grace, Zander and Seb stood together. Lamar and Rachel stood at the ready with Cedric behind Grace.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" asked Rachel, looking at Grace.
Grace turned around as she looked at her, "I don't see why not."
Urara, who was standing there, looked at her as she took a deep breath, "Good luck."
Grace nodded as she turned to Seb. Seb looked at her as she walked over to his face and grabbed his face toward her, making a sudden passionate kiss. Seb nodded as he turned around, "I know you will come back."
"You never know, though," said Grace.
She walked toward the center of the circle. She took off her sneakers and placed her feet in the glass slippers. As she placed her feet in the glass slippers, a white and pink aura surrounded her as she was dressed in Cinderella's gown. A flash of white light surrounded her as she felt the world as she knew swept away…
Waking up, Grace magically appeared in the ballroom. The ballroom, this time had gold and white floors with stage lights appearing on either side. As the red and pink lights came downward, Grace turned around as she walked toward the center of the ballroom, meeting the same person across. This time, he wore a black tuxedo with white gloves. Stretching his hand, he looked at her as they danced around.
"I missed you last time," he said, "Someone grabbed you away from me."
Grace grinned, turning around as she was dancing around, "Well, I am back."
"Good…," he said, stopping the dance. He looked over as he turned around, "Now, let me have your soul."
As the mysterious being went for a kiss, Grace snuck in with her Relic Blaster as she pulled the trigger. Golden beams struck out as the creature was hit. A flash of white light surrounded them as they materialized on the beach. Grace turned around as she landed in front of Seb's feet. Grace looked up as Seb helped her to her feet. The rangers turned around as they saw a humanoid person wearing a tuxedo with a blue Jellicent body inside the tux and Clefairy ears.
"Aqua Beat Jellicharm!" he shouted.
"So….," said Grace.
"So, Relic Hunter Pink! You have exposed us," a voice said.
Grace turned around Shelly arrived. She grinned as she turned around toward her, "Those slippers were all part of the plan!"
She stretched out her hand as a green aura surrounded her palm. The glass slippers appeared on her hand.
"Still want to the slippers?" asked Shelly.
"Well, it would be nice," said Grace, "But, I highly doubt you will… seeing you gave us a duplicate."
"You are 100% correct!" said Shelly, "We made them to keep you all busy while we collect. And now we are one step closer to finding the jewels… and now, Jellicharm will make your dreams come true! He will definitely take you away."
Seb stepped forward, "Over my dead body!"
"Ah," said Shelly, "You're in love with her… that is so disgusting…I can't wait for him to steal her soul."
"Oh…," said Grace, looking at her, "I am shutting you down! You are going to pay for stealing souls!"
Jellicharm stepped forward as he went to touch, only for Seb to push him back. Jellicharm looked at Seb as Seb placed his Hunter Saber in front, "You're mine!"
"Aqua Grunts!" shouted Shelly.
"Let's go!" shouted Seb.
The rangers took out their Relic Detectors, "Relic Hunters, Start Up!"
Transforming into their suits, the rangers posed into their suits. The Aqua Grunts charged forward to fight the rangers. Rachel, Lamar, Zander and Cedric handled the group of grunts in all corners. On the other side, Shelly flipped backwards as she went to strike. Grace blocked the attack and kicked her in the stomach. Shelly coughed as she went to loosen her grip on the slippers. Grace flipped back as she kicked Shelly in the face. The slippers flew out as Grace caught them. She then turned around as she took out her Hunter Saber, slashing her in the stomach. Spinning around, she turned around as she reached for her Relic Detector, "Urara, take the slippers!"
As Shelly went to reach for them, she jumped up toward Grace with her harpoon. A green aura surrounded the slippers as they disappeared. Shelly landed on the ground.
"Ugh…," said Shelly.
Meanwhile, Seb charged forward as he went to strike Jellicharm with his Hunter Saber. Slicing back and forth, Jellicharm flew backwards as he looked at Seb. Jellicharm released blue and green beams from his mouth, hitting Seb in the chest. Seb stumbled back as he pressed his belt buckle, releasing the Blaze Lance. Spinning the lance, he lunged forward as he stabbed Jellicharm. He then struck Jellicharm across as Grace flipped backwards, slashing him with her Psychic Cutters.
"I got this," said Grace, "Hunter Armor, engage!"
Immediately, a pink aura surrounded Grace as the armor plating arrived in her left hand. Placing the plate on her chest, Grace stretched her arms out as the plate connected to her. Silver armor connected to the back of her body. Black and white stripes surrounded her shoulder pads as black and white gloves appeared.
"Relic Crusher!" shouted Grace.
Raising her hand, a golden blaster appeared in Grace'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 Grace grabbed it by the handle, the other rangers stood behind her. Grace aimed her weapon directly at Jellicharm.
"Bulldoze Combination Crush!"
A golden beam of energy struck out as it swirled around, piercing Jellicharm. Jellicharm screamed as explosions surrounded him. A huge explosion emerged out of his corpse. Shelly turned around as she took out her harpoon. A blue aura surrounded the arrow as she aimed at the corpse. Piercing the arrow into the corpse, a blue aura emanated from the corpse as Jellicharm arrived.
"Great…," said Grace.
Immediately, a flash of white light appeared as multiple women landed on the beach in wedding dresses. She turned around as many of them started shrieking. Grace turned around as she pushed them away, "Everyone, run!"
"Relic Hunter Zords, all zords dispatch!" Seb shouted.
Immediately, all thirteen zords materialized on the ground. Immediately, all six rangers landed in their cockpits. Seb placed the Relic Detector in the cockpit.
"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!"
"Emergency Adventure Fusion!"
Turning the dial, he heard three different clicks… seeing the numbers 11, 12 and 13 glowing in the center of the device. Pressing the green button, the device lit up.
The Steelix Zord split into three parts, the tail, head and body. The Scizor Zord jumped up as Steelix's head covered the Scizor Zord with the body attached to the Scizor's torso and legs, giving some height. The Metagross Zord attached to the back, with the arms coming up and over the Megazord. A blue helmet appeared on top of the Steelix's head.
"Detector Megazord, assembly complete!"
Jellicharm released blue bubbles, hitting the Megazords. Immediately, Jellicharm then released a purple cloud of energy, capturing the Megazords. A purple wave surrounded them as they arrived in another dance ballroom. This time, it was a castle like ballroom. An orchestra played in the background as Jellicharm flew across the ballroom. He jumped down as he slashed the Relic Hunter Ultrazord and the Detector Megazord.
"This music is making me go berserk!" Zander shouted.
"Exactly…," said Lamar, "Make it stop!"
"Oh, I plan on it!" Grace shouted, "Gyarados, Hyper Beam!"
Raising the left arm, a golden and amber blast emerged out of the arm, piercing Jellicharm. Jellicharm stumbled back as he released a shadow like aura at the rangers. The rangers were hit hard by the attack as sparks flew across. Suddenly, Jellicharm hugged the Megazord with its arms.
"Someday your prince will come, Pink!" he shouted.
Cedric turned around in the Detector Megazord, "Not on my watch, here's a Flash Cannon!"
A silver blast of energy came out of the Megazord's left arm, piercing Jellicharm in the face. The creature stumbled as it landed on the ground. As he landed on the ground, his watch mysteriously flew out. Immediately, another Hyper Beam struck out of the Relic Hunter Ultrazord. As the watch exploded, the dimension disappeared as Jellicharm landed on the sand dunes.
"Now!" shouted Grace.
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! Sky Attack!" shouted Grace.
A red and orange blast shot out of the crossbow. It shaped into a phoenix as the formation pierced directly toward Jellicharm. Jellicharm screamed as his whole body exploded into pieces. Grace took a deep breath as she looked at Seb. Seb nodded as he patted her shoulder. Grace shook her head as she faced forward.
Later that evening…
The sun was setting on Fantasy Island. Many visitors were heading back to board the ship, going to the next island. As for Grace, she was already standing on the balcony of the main deck. She looked at the sunset as she was looking at the heels she was wearing. She was wearing a pink dress as she had her purse in hand. Her hair was tied in a ponytail as she carried her yellow purse. She sighed as she looked over, noticing the door opened. Seb was wearing a black suit and pants with a red shirt and black tie. He also had a white flower.
"Hello," said Seb, grinning.
"Hey," said Grace, "Look, about last night-."
Seb shook his head, "It happened… and you were right. I was busy… and I wasn't paying attention to you."
Grace nodded as she looked at him. She grinned as she stretched out her hand, "I would like to pursue our relationship further though. It's hard without you."
Seb grinned as he looked at her. Hugging her, he looked at the sunset, "Hopefully, when this is all over, we will have more memories like this."
Grace nodded slowly as she looked at him, "Well, we don't want to be late for dinner."
"Dinner?" asked Seb.
"I made reservations at the ballroom… my Solaris Knight in shining armor," said Grace, grinning.
"Alright, Thunder Magician, let's see what you pulled off," said Seb, grinning.
As the two walked off, the other rangers were watching from a far. Rachel and Lamar grinned as they watched. Urara was smiling from ear to ear with Cedric nodding his head, "It all worked out."
"Sure…," said Zander, rolling his eyes.
Cedric turned around, "Jealous much?"
Zander laughed, "Jealous, me?"
As he went to walk, he accidentally tripped on a stair and started falling down the stairs. As he fell down the stairs, the others started bursting out in laughter as Zander landed in the garbage can. Banana peels all over the place as he got out of the garbage can.
"Okay… a little jealous," said Zander, rubbing his wounds.
Next Chapter:
Seb: I am having the worst luck today.
Grace: Watch out!
Maxie: This is fun…
Seb: Why me?
Zander: Good luck charms?
Seb: This isn't funny.
Poké Rangers Relic Hunters Chapter 28: Out of Luck
A/N: It had to happen right? Grace and Seb had a romantic relationship if you followed the Mystic Force series, but yeah, now its gotten a little deeper and now that there is other stuff happening, things are coming into fruition. I did water it down a little. It is Rated T after all, so I kind of need to? Plus, in the original draft, it was more "specific", so I figured, the less, the better. Next chapter is going to be some fun for sure. I don't want to give anything away…
However, I do have some good news! We are officially about halfway through this season. However, this is the last season of Poké Rangers: Hoenn, as it says in the description of the story. 10 seasons is a lot.
To all my fans wondering why I have been stuck in this region for a while, here's why: 15 years ago, I originally was going to expand outside Hoenn and then authors created spinoffs and it became part of this amazing universe and one of the craziest things is making sure the timeline doesn't get messed up. Check Poké Rangers Generations when you get a chance. We have a lot of stories that are part of the universe that relate to the stories here. So, if you were wondering why I didn't go off Hoenn, that was the reason. Will there be a new ranger series in a new region? Well, guess you will have to read and find out!
