A/N: Here is Chapter 34! I hope you enjoy!
The bell rang at 1:35, and it was time to switch to every Pokémon Trainer's last period class. As Seb closed his locker, he looked over as he was dressed in a white t-shirt with a red varsity jacket and glasses. As he carried his books, he looked over as he saw Rachel, who was wearing a yellow t-shirt with white floors and blue jeans. She had her hair tied in a ponytail and she was carrying a backpack herself. Zander wore a blue jeans with a black leather jacket and a green t-shirt. His hair was combed to the left as he had black shades. Chewing gum, the rangers were walking along the school hallways of Sootopolis High School.
"I feel so old," said Zander, chewing gum, "Can't believe we are going undercover."
"I feel like this is what the original rangers did though," said Rachel, "Went to school and fought evil."
"Keep your cover," said Seb, looking at the two of them, "Our goal is to figure out what Team Dracos is up to. Especially, with what's been going on in Sootopolis."
"Right," said Rachel and Zander, looking at their schedules, "I got Pokémon Trainer 1, what you got?"
"Same class," said Rachel, "What about you?"
"I got Pokémon History. It's because of that horrible placement exam when we started," said Seb.
"Have fun relearning everything," said Zander, grinning.
"Ha… ha…," the red ranger said, looking at his watch and the classroom, "At least my classroom is here. You have 30 seconds before you get detention."
Rachel and Zander marched quickly as possible to their class as Seb walked inside. Seb grinned as he walked into the classroom. Sitting down, he went to find his seat as he noticed another girl was staring at him. He looked at her and then turned to his seat. He shook his head, "High schoolers."
"Alright class, open your notes to Ancient Hoenn… we are going to talk about the ancient artifacts," the professor said. He had pepper gray hair with a brown suit jacket and black dress shoes. He had his laptop attached to his electronic board as he went to speak.
"This is going to be the longest 42 minutes of my life…," said Seb, looking at his book.
"Mr. Scott… is that how we talk here?" the professor said.
"NO SIR!" shouted Seb.
"Good, seeing you failed the History test, you might want to 'freshen' up," he said, looking at the board.
Meanwhile…
Cedric was dressed in a black t-shirt with a grey sweatshirt and blue jeans. As he walked down the stairs at Ranger HQ, he noticed Grace and Lamar with Urara sitting at the table, waiting to hear back from the other rangers. Urara turned around as she was surprised. Cedric was also bandaged as well as he went to speak.
"I am alive?" asked Cedric in disbelief.
"Thank you Arceus," said Urara, hugging him, "How are you feeling?"
"Better," said Cedric, stretching his arms, "Where's Seb, Rachel and Zander?"
Lamar laughed as he looked at them, "Well… they are now undercover high school students."
Cedric chuckled, "What the-?"
Grace giggled, "Yeah. So, sit down Cedric, while you have been out for a few days we can debrief you."
"Hopefully, Seb doesn't get detention," said Lamar, laughing.
"Oh no, I sense a write up from Zander," said Grace, pointing to Lamar.
"Oh, that is so accurate!" said Urara, giggling as the ladies pulled up a chair for Cedric.
(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!
(Urara appears mixing chemicals and doing research. Urara puts down the map down as she uses extracts ancient DNA from a fossil)
(A green background appeared with Urara and the Green Ranger driving a zord... "Urara Nakamura- Green Relic Hunter Ranger" created by Hikaru Todokori-Midorikawa)
Shift up, increase your adrenaline!
(Jack, JT, Max, and Ray stand together... donning suits from Mighty Morphin', Dino Thunder and In Space)
We were summoned to find the Ultimate Treasure…
(Team Magma, Team Aqua and Team Dracos are standing in a backdrop with the Ranger Slayers in front)
Now, let's go and chase our dreams in harsh or mild weather!
(The Scepter Dagger is glowing with a few other ancient artifacts shown in the shadows)
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, Relic Seeker and Detector Megazord form in two-way split screen... with the Super Relic Hunter Megazord and the Relic Hunter Ultrazord close in)
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 seven 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 34: The School of Champions
Zander and Rachel sat next to each other in the last period class. As they had their books open, Zander couldn't help but to look at the teacher. The teacher had an emerald dress with black leggings. She had green slippers and a silver lanyard around her neck that had her ID. She also had black hair and red eyes with glasses.
"She looks so different with the undercover look," whispered Zander.
"You think that's Darcie?" asked Rachel.
"If you look closely," said Zander, writing down notes, "Now, don't distract her. Let her teach."
"Seeing you all sacrificed your majors to become Pokémon Trainers, I figured it would be best to talk about the different Pokémon Types. To do this, I brought a wonderful guest!" she said.
Pressing a green button, the classroom board automatically began to glow as a new monster arrived. Zander and Rachel did nothing as the monster transformed. It was a Golurk based creature with a teacher-electronic whiteboard on its chest. It also had Claydol arms and Porygon-Z symbols on it.
"Hello… I am the Golydon Education System, a system to help students learn about Pokémon and the world. Today, we are going to learn about Pokémon Types and Status of each. There are 17 types in the world…"
Zander examined the creature closely as he went to look at Rachel. Rachel turned to him as he looked at her. Zander immediately went to reach for his Relic Detector. As he pressed a button to create a text option. The creature started flashing his eyes. Zander and Rachel had their head down as the rest of the students were stuck in the brainwash. Green eyes surrounded each student as Zander and Rachel continued to take notes on the lesson.
"So… with poison, its important to always use a ground type or a psychic type to help you. They are great for poisonous appointments," he said.
"Yup…," said Zander, writing notes.
As Rachel went to tap Zander on the shoulder, Darcie walked over to tap them, "ARE YOU DISTURBING THE CLASS?"
"No…," said Zander.
"And you have gum in your mouth," she said, "Well… spit out the gum or you will go to Mr. Silva's office!"
Rachel looked at Zander as he nodded. He stood up, "Fine, I'll leave. This class is overrated anyway."
"Excuse you," Golydon shouted, "I create amazing lessons. You need to leave."
"Gladly," said Zander, looking over, "Oh and by the way, Full Restores are your best friend. Don't use Antidotes."
Rachel looked at Zander as she sat down. Darcie grinned as she looked at her, "Your friend is getting written up."
"That's nice," said Rachel, looking at Darcie, "With all due respect Ms. Bellafonte, what you told me was unprofessional."
Darcie gasped as Rachel continued her lesson work. As Darcie walked away, the lesson continued on and on for a good 40 minutes. As the lights flashed, every student magically came to their senses. As the bell rang, Rachel went to grab her backpack. As she did, she stepped outside as Zander stood there with the gum.
"Well, looks like you got yourself detention," said Rachel.
"I know," said Zander, "I stood outside the whole time. Might as well get it done!"
As the two rangers walked down the hall, Darcie laughed as she looked at them, "No way! I'll escort you there!"
Zander and Rachel looked at each other as they both followed Darcie. After a few hallway turns, Darcie opened the door as both students walked in. Zander and Rachel sat down as they noticed Golydon's everywhere. They were all offline as the other one was there, working on the computer. Rachel and Zander looked around to see someone sitting.
"Ah, if it isn't Relic Hunter Blue and Yellow," he said, turning around, revealing his face.
"Silva," said Zander, looking at them, "I had a feeling you would brainwash the kids."
"You earned yourself detention so you can get in here… did you?" asked Darcie, looking at him.
"Well, when you take the whole school district to be brainwashed by you… it makes sense to go undercover as high schoolers?" asked Zander.
"Cut to the chase…," said Rachel, looking at them, "What are you doing here?"
"None of your concern," said Silva. Getting up, a golden egg arrived in his hand. The rangers watched as they noticed the same egg. A golden aura surrounded him as he transformed into a humanoid Dragonair with emerald armor. His face was had red eyes as he released his saber, "Take this!"
A green line of energy came across as Zander and Rachel dodged it. Zander and Rachel took out their morphers, "Relic Hunters, Start Up!"
Flashes of blue and yellow surrounded them. Before they can go, Golydon stopped them, "Wait a minute!"
"What?" asked Silva.
"This is a school… we are only using this for information. We should be fighting at another time," he said.
Zander laughed as he looked at Golydon, "You are the spawn of Team Dracos. Team Dracos is here to destroy humanity… they used a school to manipulate people. You caused it."
"Don't feed him info!" shouted Darcie.
Golydon looked at him, "Uh…"
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Quickly, flashes of blue and yellow light surrounded Zander and Rachel as they transformed out of their suits. As Darcie opened the door, they noticed another high school student. He was a senior and he had a black muscle shirt with blue jeans and white and red shoes. He had black hair that was wavy with green eyes.
"Who the hell are you?" he asked.
"My name is Joseph. Joseph Cartwright," he said, walking over.
"Oh yeah… the hotshot 19 year old who repeated his senior because he couldn't get his Pokémon Training certification," he said, "Why didn't you do it when you were 10?"
"Look pal, I am not in the mood for your shenanigans!" he shouted, "I passed the Pokémon History exam and you changed the score so I can sit in the Pokémon History class."
"You are just like your brothers… always complaining until something was done," he said, looking at him, "Well, Joseph you are just going to have to deal."
Before Joe could say anything, he noticed that Zander and Rachel were about to leave. Before Silva could say anything, Zander went to speak, "Mr. Silva, I think this is your priority. Joseph… or Joe?"
Joe turned around as he looked at him. Zander walked over, "Look, dude. Save yourself some grief and just drop out."
Joe stood there in shock as Rachel looked at Zander, "Zander!"
"What?" asked Joe.
"This person who's running the school right now is not looking at your interest. Want my advice? Drop out and do it the hard way," said Zander.
He turned around as he walked away. Before Joe could say anything, Rachel sighed as she looked at him, "Excuse me."
As the doors to the school opened, Seb looked at them as he shook his head. Seb sighed as he slapped both of them upside the head, "Are you stupid?"
"What?" asked Rachel.
"Your cover… blown," said Seb, "I saw the explosion in the principal's office."
"Well," said Zander, looking at Seb, "Yes. But, it was for a good reason. The Golydon Computers are the source of the brainwashing. They are brainwashing on how to train Pokémon, how to fight Pokémon and also… the incorrect of doing things."
"Well, every method is different," said Seb.
"Every teaching style is different, but the teacher delivers the plan, not the computer," said Zander, "And who knows why the Golydon Computers are here. I feel like they are here for more than just brainwashing students."
"Speaking of that," said Rachel, turning to Zander. Zander looked around as Rachel glared at him, "What was that all about in Silva's office?"
"What?" asked Seb, looking at Zander.
"Apparently, one of your classmates in Pokémon History went to confront him about his grades and Zander's advice? Drop out," said Rachel.
Seb looked at him as he went to talk. Before he could do that, he felt someone grab him from behind. Zander turned around as Joe punched him in the face. Zander turned around as he rolled down the hill. Looking up, Joe hopped down, "Thank you for making me look like a fool."
"Yeah, well… you were about to be a fool in front of them. I was saving your butt," said Zander.
"You are not even a Pokémon Trainer," said Joe, grinning, "At least from what I can tell."
"Actually, no…," said Zander, looking at him, "I'm a Pokémon Coordinator. I traveled all across the world and learned so much from experience. A textbook is not going to help you. You have to put the work in."
Joe laughed, "That's what I said, but my pa said no! I had to come here… but what you said was uncalled for. I should punch your lights out."
Rachel stepped in as she looked at them, "How about this, boys? No point of fighting. Seb, why don't you take Zander for an ice cream shake?"
Seb looked at him, "WHAT?"
"What?" asked Zander, looking at Rachel. Rachel grabbed him by the arm, "We have more things to do right now than fight over another person."
Zander sighed as he looked at the red ranger, "Come on, I'll buy you a shake and you can tell me about your day."
As the two of them walked away, Rachel turned around as she looked at Joe. Joe reached in his backpack to put on his black and white cowboy hat, "You got some nerve to stop a fight."
"Well… it's what I do," said Rachel, grinning, "Someone's got to keep him in line."
Joe laughed as he looked at her, "Well, why are you not going with them?"
"Do you have Pokémon of your own?" asked Rachel.
Joe looked at her, "Yeah, I do. Why?"
Rachel looked at Joe as she turned around, "If you think you are capable of being a Pokémon Trainer, why don't you fight me?"
"Aren't you a beginner?" asked Joe.
Rachel laughed as she looked at him, "Oh boy. Well, you'll find out at the match. One on one."
Joe chuckled as he looked at her, "I don't lose easily."
Later that afternoon, Joe was surprised as he was walking into the Sootopolis Gym. As he walked inside, he was amazed at the aquatics. As he saw the Olympic size swimming pool, he turned around as he saw Rachel standing where Juan would be.
"Are you sure we are okay using this?" asked Joe.
"I asked Juan earlier," said Rachel, "Plus, he is also watching because he wants to see what you're capable of."
Juan nodded as he was grinning, "Beginning trainers are welcome… but I would love to see what you can do."
Joe shrugged, "Did you beat this gym?"
Rachel laughed as she looked at him, "After this match, I will explain it all."
Joe nodded as he picked up his Poké Ball, "In that case… Zebstrika! Let's go!"
Immediately, the rangers watched as a black and white zebra-horse combination arrived. Joe grinned as he looked at him, "He's my pride and joy."
Rachel grinned as she looked at him, "Never heard of this Pokémon before. I'll get a little creative. Go, Absol!"
Absol arrived out of her Poké Ball, landing on one of the mats. Joe noticed the Absol, seeing its sharp claws. It was clear that Rachel was well trained. Joe nodded as he looked at his opponent, "Zebstrika, Wild Charge!"
Yellow bolts surrounded Zebstrika as he charged through.
"Absol, jump!"
Absol jumped up dodging the attack as she landed on the mat. Zebstrika arrived on a mat as Absol went to charge forward.
"Night Slash!"
Shadow claws emerged as Joe turned around, "Charge Beam!"
As Absol went to strike Zebstrika's face, Zebstrika released a yellow electric beam, hitting Absol. Absol turned around as it was hit by the attack. Sparks surrounded Absol as she tried to get up.
"Absol… shake it off!"
"You can't mess with Zebstrika's attacks," said Joe, "Maybe you should stand down! Zebstrika, Thunderbolt!"
Zebstrika released a wave of electric bolts toward Absol. Rachel turned around as she closed her eyes. She then opened them as she noticed the wave.
"Absol, dodge and use Close Combat!"
Shaking out of her paralysis, Absol missed by an inch and then headed toward Zebstrika. Zebstrika was pummeled by Absol as he landed on the ground.
"No way!" shouted Joe, "Toss Absol in the pool!"
Immediately, Zebstrika tried to toss her in the pool. Absol grabbed Zebstrika and threw him in
"Thunderbolt!"
Immediately, Absol held on as the whole pool became an electrified pool. Absol cringed as the pool started to shock.
"Absol, hang in there, Night Slash!"
Absol used its claw and slashed Zebstrika. As Zebstrika started to scream. both Pokémon sunk deep into the pool after the attack. Joe and Rachel watched as they started to float. Both Pokémon were out. Juan was amazed as he walked down the stairs, "Impressive match!"
Lamar, who stood there, was surprised at what he saw, "That was impressive!"
As both recalled their Pokémon, Joe tipped his hat as he looked at her, "I guess you are more than just a beginner."
Rachel looked at him as he showed her the badge case. Joe stood there in surprise, "You got all 8 Hoenn Badges?"
"Yes," said Rachel.
"So then why are you taking the Pokémon Training course at the high school?" asked Joe.
Rachel turned around as she looked at Lamar. Rachel grinned as she turned to him, "Well, I am sure you noticed that I was a Poké Ranger when you walked in."
"Yup," said Joe, looking at him, "Relic Hunter Yellow?"
"Yes," said Rachel, "The administration at Sootopolis High is actually Team Dracos and they are looking for something that we don't know but the Golydon computers are used to brainwash trainers."
"I know," said Joe, looking at them, "Apparently the test that I took was biased and I didn't learn anything from it."
"So," said Lamar, looking at Rachel and then at Joe, "Why did you go to the school?"
"Well, I did to prove to my pa that I am capable of being a trainer instead of being a rancher. My family owns the Solaceon Ranch in Sinnoh," said Joe, looking at them, "I didn't want to be a rancher and I wanted to explore. So, I live with my grandpa and I have been here…"
"However," said Rachel, "The administration changed your grades so you couldn't get your Trainers Cert."
"Yup," said Joe, sighing, "It's crazy."
"Joe," a voice said. The rangers turned around as Juan arrived, looking at Joe, "Rather than just trying to pass a class that you need, I do run the Pokémon Training committee. I can get that waived."
"How?" asked Joe.
"I run the Sootopolis Gym and you have great battle experience," said Juan, grinning as he looked at Joe. Joe grinned as he looked at him. Joe turned around as he nodded his head, "Can I work with you?"
"You can work with me until the end of the year," said Juan, "I can teach you all that you need to know."
Joe grinned as he looked at Rachel and Lamar. Rachel turned around as she looked at Juan, nodding her head. Joe walked toward Rachel, "However, Rachel, I was wondering if you could use my help."
"How can you help me when the school is under Team Dracos control?" asked Rachel.
Joe grinned, "Trust me. Where's your other friend? We're going to need him."
"Zander?" asked Lamar, looking at Joe. Joe nodded as Lamar turned to Rachel, "Who knows where he is."
"Probably fuming and venting to Grace and Seb about what happened," said Rachel, looking at Joe, "Come on Joe. Let's come up with a plan."
An hour later…
Golydon walked over toward the group as they were sitting around at the table. Darcie, Silva and Jake were sitting around as he took out a piece of gold chalk. Instantly, they were amazed as he was creating all of these equations on the whiteboard. He looked at the designs and then turned to Darcie, "This is where we are at right now."
"Ah," said Darcie, looking at them, "With the students manipulated, we were able to send a class to go on a field trip. Jake, how did it go?"
"Simple," said Jake, laughing as he looked at them, "They took those plastic charges and blew up a side of the mountain. We were able to find what we were looking for."
"Good," said Darcie, laughing as she turned around, "Our next step…"
SMASH!
Joe's Zebstrika charged in as he around, causing a huge mess. Darcie flew backwards as Rachel and Joe arrived.
"Cartwright! You son of a-."
"The gig's up… Principal," said Joe, "Or should I say Dracos Leader Silva?"
"Why you…," said Silva, "You will not leave this place alive! After him!"
Joe laughed as he started dashing away. The Dracos Grunts chased after him. Running as fast as he could, he barged out the door as Zander and Rachel arrived. As they went to fight, Jake jumped over as he withdrew his saber, grabbing Joe by the neck. Joe grumbled as he was stuck. Before Zebstrika could strike, Jake released a draconic beam from his hand, shooting Zebstrika down.
"Zeb…," grumbled Joe.
"Joe!" shouted Rachel.
"Surrender your Relic Detectors and I will let Joe go free," said Darcie, "You have ten seconds to make your decision… 1… 2…"
Rachel and Zander looked at each other as they took out their Relic Detectors. As Darcie grabbed him, Joe was pushed toward them. Darcie grinned as she turned around, "Right this way."
As they were walking away from school premises, Rachel and Zander were tied up as they were looking at the coast. Joe was tied up, but he was being dragged by Jake. The winds were increasing speed as Darcie looked at them. Darcie grinned as she looked at Golydon. Golydon released a pink and purple aura. A golden bridge started to emerge as they were crossing it.
"Where are we going?" asked Rachel.
"Simple. The Ship of Jirachi is what we were looking for," said Darcie, "An Ancient Hoenn artifact."
Zander looked at the yellow ranger as Rachel looked at him. Darcie continued as she looked at him, "Using Golydon, we were able to figure it out."
"So the Golydon computers were…," said Rachel, "A way to manipulate students so that way the real thing wasn't going on!"
"Ding!" said Darcie, grinning, "And the teachers are also captured by Draco Grunts. But, by the time we get the ship… you won't be making any rescue plans."
Darcie stopped as she saw the other side of the island. Grinning, she took the Relic Detectors and dropped them in the ocean. Rachel and Zander looked at her as Darcie grinned, "And you'll be dead, so you can say goodbye… Relic Hunter Blue, Yellow."
Joe immediately turned around as he twisted the rope that Jake used. Breaking the rope, Joe went to tackle Jake to the ground. Jake released a purple lightning bolt as Joe was hit by it. Joe yelled as he fell into the ocean, crashing through.
"JOE!" shouted Rachel.
"Now, march!" Darcie ordered, "Don't even look below."
Meanwhile…
Seb and Grace walked into Sootopolis High. Lamar, Cedric and Urara were already there, combing the halls. As the five gathered, Urara turned around as she looked at the halls, "The hallways are empty."
"Yeah…," said Cedric, "All that's here is the Golydon computers."
"Hmm…," said Seb, turning around as he looked, "Something's going on. Zander and Rachel?"
"They may have went to follow Darcie to wherever they were looking," said Urara, looking at the Relic Detector.
Suddenly, they heard the sound of rattling. Immediately, Seb turned around as he noticed the Boiler Room. The door was wiggling as Seb dashed over. Opening the door, the lock snapped open as he turned to see teachers tied up and caught. Looking up, they noticed a Golydon with lights turning red.
"What is that?" asked Seb, untying one of them. The teacher turned to Seb, "I'm so glad you're here. That Golydon computer is overheating. If it does, we are in huge trouble."
Seb turned around as he looked at Grace, "Quick! Get the teachers out."
Immediately, Grace and Lamar started getting everybody out. As the Golydon started to head toward them, Seb took out his Relic Detector, "Start Up!"
In a flash of red light, Seb materialized into his suit, "Hunter Armor, engage!"
As his armor appeared, the Relic Crusher arrived in his hand. Changing it to the mixer, he and the others held on as he pulled the trigger. A green aura surrounded the blaster as the Golydon began to harden. As it hardened, the computer monster fell and exploded into a crumbling mess. Seb sighed as he was looking at the teachers.
"Are you all okay?" asked Seb, turning around.
One of them nodded, "Weren't you the one that failed the test?"
Seb nodded, "Uh… yeah?"
"Well, you did good, sir! Hopefully, you can stop Team Dracos before they find the Ship of Jirachi!"
"Ship of Jirachi?" asked the rangers.
"Yes, it was an Ancient Hoenn artifact that was used as a weapon to stop Mariah's fleet 10,000 years ago," said one of the teachers.
"It was a strong ship that could destroy and damage plenty of Mariah's fleet."
"Well," said Seb, looking at the team, "If that is true, then we need to go. Did you see them leave?"
One of the teachers nodded as he pointed out, "Yes, they walked outside, heading toward the coast of the island. If I am not mistaken, there is a little trail that connects all the way out."
Seb nodded as he turned to them, "We'll handle this. Thank you for your help. Rangers, let's go!"
Later that day…
Rachel and Zander were walking down the steps, noticing the end of where the island met the ocean banks. Immediately, Darcie kicked both Zander and Rachel to the edge as they were looking at the edge. Jake laughed as he grabbed his two swords. Rachel and Zander looked at each other and then at the enemies as Darcie started laughing. Rachel and Zander put up their fists as Darcie grinned, "You see, rangers, it was a pleasure. Now, we will destroy you so we can get the ship ourselves. Jake…"
Jake nodded as he stretched out his hands. One saber began to glow in an emerald color, the other was black and shiny.
"Jake Special…."
Suddenly, he was distracted as he noticed a hand coming out from the ocean, grabbing the Draco Grunt that was behind Rachel into the water. Jake turned around as he heard some struggling. Within seconds, the Draco Grunt appeared, dead. The hand then came up again, grabbing another Draco Grunt. The battle continued on throughout the whole ocean as Rachel and Zander were confused on what was going on. Turning around, Jake looked at them as he went to continue. Before he could finish, golden beams struck him from behind. Jake, once again, turned around to see Lamar with his Relic Blaster.
"Rachel! Zander!" Lamar shouted.
"Lamar!" shouted Rachel.
"Who was that?" asked Zander.
Looking up, he turned to see Seb, Grace, Cedric and Urara arrive. Seb turned around as he looked at Darcie, "Darcie, Jake… your school scheme ended. We solidified your Golydon computers."
Golydon turned around as he looked at his screen, "Well, that explained why I couldn't press the red button."
"Ha!" said Grace, "And once you're gone, we will be trashing those computers and that school will run normally."
"Let's do it team!" shouted Seb.
Rachel and Zander looked at each other as they noticed another hand. Immediately, Zander grabbed the hand and threw the whole body up. The rangers turned around as they noticed Joe landing on the ground.
"Joe?" asked Rachel.
"A civilian killed our grunts?" asked Jake, pulling the saber, "Well, I-."
Before Jake could say anything, Rachel and Zander gave Jake a sidekick to the chest, causing him to stumble and fall. Joe turned around as he reached into his pocket. He lifted his upper body as he revealed his two Relic Detectors and a sapphire gem.
"Well… this sapphire gem is to release that ship they were talking about," said Joe, "And I think these two are yours?"
Zander grinned as he pulled Joe up to his feet, "Too bad we don't have an extra morpher for you. You were helpful! Thank you!"
"Hey, Zander… we should probably join," said Rachel, looking at Joe, "Thanks, Joe."
Joe winked and nodded as the two rangers placed the Relic Detectors on their left shoulder, "Relic Hunters, Start Up!"
In a flash of blue and yellow, the two rangers transformed into their suits. As the seven rangers stood together, Seb turned around as he took out the Sentinel Saber, "Say hello to my little friend."
Clicking on the saber, an emerald aura surrounded the sword as the Sentinel Knight arrived. Jake stood there, aghast, "So, THAT'S what the buzz is all about."
"I see we have company," the Sentinel Knight said.
Golydon laughed as he released a flutter of post-it notes. Immediately, the Sentinel Knight transformed into a saber, slicing the post it notes and slashing the monster. Jake went to strike, but the Sentinel Knight slashed him multiple times, causing him to fall on the ground. Darcie went with her saber, only to get attacked by Urara and Grace. As Darcie went to use her saber, Urara's Scepter Dagger slashed the saber in half. Grace then used her Psychic Cutters to cut across her armor. Golydon growled as he turned to Zander and Rachel.
"Let's do this!" said Rachel.
"Right!" shouted Zander.
As the two charged forward, Golydon released two plugs. The plugs connected to their chest plates as he pushed them into the ocean. Golydon grinned as he pressed a few buttons. A blue electric surge surrounded the ocean as the two rangers were getting electrocuted. In the ocean, a yellow lightning bolt emerged as it hit Golydon. Golydon yelled as explosions surrounded him. Out of the ocean, Zander appeared with his Swamp Blaster.
"Hydro Cannon!"
A blast of water shot out of his blaster, hitting Golydon. Turning around, Rachel appeared with her Thunder Scooper.
"Thunder Slash!"
Yellow lines surrounded Golydon as he spun around. Immediately, a yellow aura surrounded Rachel as the Hunter Armor appeared with the Relic Crusher.
"Relic Crusher, Bulldoze Combination Crash!"
An orange beam shot out of the Relic Crusher as it pierced into Golydon. Golydon screamed as he fell to his knees, exploding into pieces. As the explosion shook the island, Joe watched from the rocks.
"Holy crap… this is better than being at the ranch!" he said, looking at the team.
Darcie turned around as a green aura surrounded her. Immediately, Silva arrived to meet them. The rangers stood there as Silva stepped forward, "You dare foil my plans."
He closed his eyes as an emerald aura surrounded him. He threw a spell tag on Golydon's corpse. A draconic tornado surrounded Golydon as he emerged from the ground, ten times bigger than normal. Golydon laughed as he began to glow bright blue, duplicating twice.
"Triple Trouble…," said Seb, looking at his Relic Detector, "Relic Hunter Zords, all zords dispatch!"
Within a flash, all fourteen zords materialized on the coastline. The Relic Drivers appeared in each hand as they arrived to their seats.
"Adventure Fusion!" shouted the five rangers.
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.
"Relic Hunter Megazord, Assembly Complete!"
"Emergency Adventure Fusion!" yelled Cedric.
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!"
"Adventure Fusion 2!" shouted Urara.
The Gyarados Zord split in half. The fins floated toward the back as it became legs. The Sceptile Zord jumped in the middle as it connected to the Gyarados Zord. The Beedrill and the Heracross Zord formed arms as it connected to the Sceptile. The Heracross Zord split into multiple parts, becoming the armor of the zord. Finally, the Aerodactyl Zord connected to the back of the Megazord with the Heracross head combining with the human head.
"Relic Seeker Megazord, battle ready!"
Darcie, Jake and Silva stood in aghast as they saw three Megazords against three of the Golydon. Jake turned around as he looked at Silva, "Since when they have a third Megazord?"
"I don't know," said Silva.
Immediately, Golydon 3 swung his right hand at the Relic Seeker Megazord. The Relic Seeker Megazord blocked it and slashed the creature across with the arm. Golydon 3 turned around as he then went to release a flurry of post-it notes.
"Not happening," said Urara, "Blizzard Beam!"
Using the Abomasnow mouth, a massive blizzard erupted as the post-it notes were crushed into popsicles. As the creature headed straight toward the Megazord, immediately, the Beedrill arm began to glow as a yellow aura surrounded it.
"Pin Needler!" she shouted.
Lime needles struck out of the arm like a machine gun, piercing Golydon 3 to the ground.
Engines boosted from the Aerodactyl Zord as the Megazord flew up. Floating upward, the Aerodactyl Zord wings split up as it turned into a bow. A green dagger arrived, transforming it into an arrow. Green energy surrounded the weapon.
"Relic Seeker Bow, Adventure Blast!"
The green arrow struck, heading straight for Golydon 3. Golydon 3 screamed as it exploded into pieces.
Golydon 2 was heading straight toward the Detector Megazord. This time, using golden chalk, it was creating designs for its own weapons. One of the weapons was a flamethrower as he went to hold it. Flames emerged as the Detector Megazord started to back away.
"You think that will stop me?" he asked, "Metal Claw!"
The Scizor Claw grabbed on to the flamethrower. With one chomp, the weapon exploded. Golydon 2 went to fight back as the Steelix drill pierced his screen. As the creature started spinning around, Cedric pressed the button to finish them.
"Triple Flash Cannon!"
Three beams of energy were unleashed, combining into one blast of energy. Golydon 2 was incinerated by the attack as it exploded.
Next, the original Golydon turned around as he was beaten up by the Relic Hunter Megazord. Golydon laughed as he looked at them. A blue aura surrounded him as he created more duplicates.
"This is going to be impossible," said Grace.
"Well, we have the source right there," said Zander.
Before Seb went to call out the weapon, the Sentinel Sword began to glow. An emerald aura surrounded the Relic Hunter Megazord as the Sentinel Sword appeared outside of the Megazord, in mega size.
"Sentinel Knight?" asked Seb.
"Use me!" he shouted, "Let's finish him off, Seb."
Seb nodded as the Megazord moved forward, grabbing the Sentinel Saber. A golden energy surrounded the rangers as it channeled into the Sentinel Sword. Golydon continued to duplicate more, "I will not surrender!"
"Then… this is your fate!" shouted Seb.
"Sentinel Overdrive!" shouted the rangers.
An emerald Poké Ball appeared behind the Megazord as the saber cut down on Golydon. Golydon screamed as his duplicates disappeared, causing a mega explosion and a mini earthquake. As the Megazords stood over, Joe stood there in surprise, waving.
"Joe!" shouted Zander.
Zander quickly pressed the red button as a blue aura surrounded him, causing him to disappear.
Joe looked down as a blue aura arrived, revealing Zander, helmetless as he arrived. Joe grinned as he looked at him, "That was pretty epic!"
"Thanks for saving my hyde," said Zander, patting him on the back. Joe grinned as he punched him in the shoulder. Zander laughed as he grabbed him by the neck a little. After a tiny roughhouse, Joe reached into his pocket as he picked up the sapphire. Zander scanned it with his Relic Detector. As it began to shine, a navy aura surrounded it as they saw something arise. A golden ship arrived with particle cannons and more with Jirachi like designs.
"WOW!" Zander said, looking at it, "That was what they were after?"
"That could've destroyed the whole city," said Joe, looking at Zander. Zander nodded as he looked at it, "How'd you get it anyway?"
"Well, I was dragged to watch the mountain blow up on our field trip and I saw this sapphire gem shoot out. I caught it and learned about what it was," said Joe, "But, by the time I went to say something-"
"It's all good. I am just glad that you saved us from it," said Zander.
Joe nodded as he gave the sapphire to Zander, "I'm going to give this to you. I am sure you will need this more… and I'm going back to the ranch."
Zander looked at Joe, "Say what?"
"You gave me an idea. I am not dropping out… but I am going to continue helping my pa and my brothers. Who knows, Zander… maybe I will save the world one day," said Joe.
Zander chuckled, "You've got guts, Joe."
Joe nodded as he grinned, walking away from him. Zander sighed as he looked at the sapphire….
Meanwhile…
Off of the coast of Sootopolis, a ton of Wingull were flying away from a designated location. A sword kept stabbing the ground as someone was breathing heavily, walking toward the coast. He grinned as he saw the Team Magma sub, looking at the coastline. Walking over, he could see Tabitha and Courtney.
"Hi," said Courtney, "We were wondering what happened."
Maxie laughed as he looked at them, "Sebastian is going to have a wonderful duel with me. Especially, now that we got eggs from the Sentinel Sword."
Tabitha grinned as he looked at him, "What do you have in mind?"
Maxie grinned as he looked at Tabitha, "I think its time I steal his best friend for my plot… with some help."
Later that day…
"Max!"
The sound of JT's voice echoed through the Ranger HQ as Max hurried down the stairs. As he walked downstairs toward the zord bay, JT looked at the blue sapphire. He turned around as he looked at him, "Does this look familiar?"
Max sat down as he looked at the blue sapphire and the wall. He stood there in surprise, noticing something interesting, "I think we found what we were looking for."
Jack, who was sitting there, turned around and looked at Max, "And that is?"
"Well," said Max, looking at them, "Knowing our enemies have gotten stronger, I think it's best we activate our plan with the Ship of Jirachi. Begin Operation Jirachi."
Next Chapter:
Rachel: What is this?
Brent: Join us Rachel… join us.
Rachel: I don't think I should.
Lamar: Where are you taking her?
Brent: You will find out?
Rachel: *Screams*
Seb: We need to save Rachel!
Poké Rangers Relic Hunters Chapter 35: Draconian Rachel Part 1
Lamar: I have to do something… for her.
A/N: Yep! So, as you can see, it was an interesting chapter. I have learned while writing these chapters, Team Dracos has the craizest plots. Some of them don't make any sense, but I feel like with how things are, they are not your typical villains... unlike Team Magma and Aqua. When I adapted this from Boukenger, this was a chapter that I was like, "yep, this was going to be fun". But, I changed a few things here and there, and made it fun. And who knows if you will see Joe again... :) Now, with Maxie back and who knows what those blueprints are… you are probably wondering what's going to happen. And that is something to look forward to. Currently, I am writing Chapter 40 and I actually don't have to write too much. Trying to finish it tonight before real life starts and summer comes to a close. Good news is you have chapters that will be updated throughout the rest of the month and September, which by the way, I never usually update in September due to how busy my life is when the Fall picks up.
Feel free to review! I will be giving an announcement in three weeks! So, Labor Day weekend for those in the USA... :)
