A/N: Here is Chapter 35! Time for a fun adventure!


The rangers were super excited to hang back at the Sky Pillar after almost a year of not being there. Sitting on the ground, the rangers were having lunch while Rachel was training. As Rachel used the outside to train heavily, the others were sitting down as they were eating subs. Seb was chowing down as he looked at his sandwich, "Man, the Pacificidalog Town Deli has really good food."

"Both for you and the Pokémon," said Lamar, looking at Greninja. Greninja nodded in agreement as he was eating a whole entire jar of Pokémon Food in slow increments.

"Yeah," said Zander, looking around as he noticed some stairs. He was just finished as he saw Leavanny walk down the stairs, "Leavanny, what are you doing?"

Urara turned around as she walked with him. As they noticed a set of stairs, the two rangers continued to walk down the steps. As they were going down the spiral staircase, the two of them sat down as they looked at the old debris. Urara was amazed at what she saw.

"What?" asked Zander.

Urara knelt down as she looked at the rubbage, "This was from the old command center before it got destroyed."

Zander noticed the pipes crushed with wires everywhere. He then turned around as he noticed the broken glass tube that was destroyed, which was filled with Rayquaza's essence. He looked at the tube as he turned to Urara, "Isn't it interesting…"

"What do you mean?" Urara asked.

"A legendary Pokémon can't die… so why was Rayquaza…," said Zander.

"That's why Jack wanted to find the crown in the first place," said Urara, "Maybe he isn't dead at all."

Zander nodded as he looked at the tube. He then turned around as Leavanny was looking around. Zander could see the artifacts from the past. He saw photos of various Megazords and then turned around as he looked to see a case. Opening the case, he noticed seven ninja swords. Zander picked one of them up as he looked at it. He looked at the blue one to be exact.

"Interesting…," he said.

Urara walked over as she turned around, "Who knew how much arsenal they had…"

"Did you know they even have a Salamence as an Ultrazord?"

The rangers looked up as Rachel walked down the stairs, "My Pokémon are taking a break."

"I see," said Zander, looking at Rachel. Rachel then turned around as she looked up, noticing a white statue. The white state was almost shaped like a Mewtwo. She turned around as she went to examine it.

"What is it?" asked Urara.

"Well… I'm not a psychic, but that's Mewtra," said Rachel, looking at them, "A strong ally."

She then turned around as she looked at the statue, noticing something interesting. A green and emerald jewel was on Mewtra's left wrist as she went to examine it, "I wonder what this is."


(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 35: Draconian Rachel Part 1

Maxie sat down in one of the Magma Chambers in the hideout. Tabitha and Courtney also sat down as they noticed the golden egg in the center of the table. He looked up as he turned to both of them, "Thank you for waiting!"

"It was all good, Maxie," said Courtney, "We were hoping you would come back."

"Well… after all that I saw," said Maxie, looking at him, "Archie did a good job with the eggs. Now, we can use it."

Tabitha nodded as he reached for the lever. Pulling the lever down, red magma energy flowed through the crater down to the golden egg. As the egg began to glow, red energy surrounded the three of them as they were charged with energy. Within minutes, Maxie and the others slumped as the energy transfer stopped. Maxie stood up as he snapped his fingers. Red energy surrounded him as he looked at him, "I… have… POWER!"

Tabitha reached for his device, noticing the egg's energy level, "The egg still has power left."

"Bring it to the Magma Bot," said Maxie.

Within a few minutes, the team stopped to watch the Magma Grunts help construct a new magma robot. It was Magmar based with wings of a Moltres on the back. The arms were replaced with Blaziken arms and there were Scorbunny legs on the bottom. There was also a black knight that covered the head. Blue flames emerged from its mouth. Courtney and Tabitha sat down in the cockpit, which was bright red with black and green lines. Immediately, Maxie placed the egg in the back, connecting hoses to it.

"Commence power transfer!" shouted Maxie.

Pulling the trigger, magma energy flowed into the egg as red energy surrounded the whole cockpit. Tabitha turned around as he looked at the energy levels.

"Energy level rising above 100 percent," said Tabitha.

"Weapon power has increased by 50 percent," said Courtney.

Loud alarms were coming from the consoles as they were looking at the egg. Tabitha turned around as he looked, "That egg has enormous power!"

"Shut it down!" shouted Maxie.

Turning off the lever, the power transfer stopped. Sparks slowly popped through the console as Maxie looked at the power level, "300 percent? That's all?"

"We can't handle that much power…," said Tabitha, "This robot can destroy a whole city in one shot, but not enough to destroy the rangers."

"Well… we can help you," a familiar voice said. Tabitha and Courtney turned around as Nick and Justen arrived. Nick walked over as he turned to the egg, "Your robot does not have the tech capabilities to use the egg from Rayquazian Technology… we however, can help you upgrade it."

"How?" asked Maxie, looking at both of them. Justen grinned, "The Fire Heart. A Torchic powered emblem that was used by the original red ranger 10,000 years ago. If we can use that emblem, we can power up your zord."

"And… isn't there a red ranger already?" asked Maxie.

"Hee… hee…," said Justen, laughing, "When we captured Jack… we were able to get a sample of his DNA and extract it from the vile. We still have it and waited for the day to use it. However, we need someone who was a fire person currently… someone fresh."

"The Red Ranger now," said Courtney.

"No…," said Maxie, looking at Courtney, "I think I know who can unlock it… someone with magical power…"

He grinned as he looked at Tabitha, "Maybe destroying their Mystic Morphers wasn't a smart thing after all."


Back at the Sky Pillar…

Rachel unhooked the emerald bracelet from the statue as she looked at it. Examining it, a flash of light surrounded her as a green aura surrounded her eyes. Landing on the ground, she dropped the bracelet.

Rachel looked around as she noticed the beautiful green pastures. Looking around, she turned around as she noticed someone completely different. She saw a human wearing a white ninja suit with a golden belt. He also had a white saber attached. He had blondish-brown hair, due to age with two red eyes. He walked over as he looked to meet her.

"So… you managed to find this statue. It was constructed to keep my essence here in case something happened in the outside world," he said.

"Then, I must be in the afterlife," said Rachel.

"You aren't dead… but yes," he said, looking at her, "My name is Mewtra, the Psychic Warrior. I played a role during Mariah's war years ago and was wondering if anybody would find me. But, I expected Jack to find me. I do see fire in you. Do you fire element power?"

"Well, I do but I use thunder power too. I am actually a Fire Magician. Rachel is my name. I bonded with the Legendary Pokémon Moltres and used magic to defeat enemies… now I am a treasure hunter, looking for the Crown of Weather," said Rachel.

"Crown of Weather?" asked Mewtra, "That is an artifact that Rayquaza wore. Has it been touched?"

"Sadly, yes," said Rachel, "Team Magma and Team Aqua managed to try to grab it with the three artifacts, but, the jewels have been misplaced. We managed to find three of them."

Mewtra sighed as he looked at Rachel. Mewtra shook his head, turning around, "You need to find the other two jewels."

"I know," said Rachel, "We've been collecting artifact after artifact."

Mewtra turned around as he looked at her, "Then, you need to find the Fire Heart."

"Fire Heart?" asked Rachel.

"Yes," said Mewtra, looking at the sky, "The Fire Heart is an artifact that was used by the original Torchic Ranger. It was passed on to Jack. If someone's blood with a fire element is used on that, they become an energy source. It can be used to power up a zord, a ship… anything that could destroy the world. You must bring it back."

Mewtra opened his eyes as he raised his hand, "Visiting hours are over. It was nice meeting you."

"RACHEL!"

Rachel opened her eyes as she looked at Lamar who was over her, "What was that all about?"

"Sorry… I guess I took a nap," said Rachel, looking up as she grabbed the bracelet without Lamar knowing. Lamar looked at Rachel as the two walked away, heading down the stairs. As they headed down the stairs, they got to a metal door as it opened. The door opened as they got to a silver platform. The door closed behind them, as Lamar pressed a button. Red lights surrounded them as they were heading to Ranger HQ. Lamar looked over as he turned around, "What's on your mind?"

"Nothing… nothing crazy," said Rachel.

"Hmm… the Sky Pillar artifacts got you reflecting on things," said Lamar.

"Somewhat," said Rachel, "Why are we heading to HQ again?"

"There's a new artifact: The Fire Heart," said Lamar.

Rachel froze. She gulped as she turned to Lamar. Lamar looked over as Rachel looked down. Lamar walked over as he turned to her, "What's up?"

"Oh nothing," said Rachel, sighing, "I am excited about a new artifact."

Lamar looked at her as the platform reached the other end. As the door opened, Rachel and Lamar walked around as the door opened to the main floor. The other rangers arrived as Grace turned to Rachel, "What happened?"

"Oh, I just took a nap," said Rachel. As the rangers began conversing, Rachel placed an emerald bracelet on the table, next to her black badge case. Walking over, Rachel turned around as she looked at them, "So, the Fire Heart, what do we –?"

Immediately, Seb turned around as the Sentinel Sword began to glow in a flash of emerald light. The Sentinel Knight arrived as it marched toward the table. Rachel looked over as she turned to him, "No…"

"I sense you were with somebody, Rachel. Care to explain?" asked the Sentinel Knight.

Rachel turned around as she looked at the bracelet and then at the Sentinel Knight, "Back off."

"No, I will not. I sensed you were somewhere else. Now, tell me…" he said.

The other rangers turned around as Rachel looked at him. Rachel looked up as she turned to the Sentinel Knight, "Sadly, what you want to know is a mission that is confidential."

"The artifact you mentioned is a very dangerous artifact. I must find it… and I need your help," he said.

Before Rachel could say anything, the alarm went off. The Sentinel Knight turned around as he looked at the Ranger Slayers walking around Pacificdalog Town, exploding the location.

"Looks like we will have to deal with that later," said the knight.

"Yep," said Seb, turning around, "Move out."

As the rangers started to walk away, Seb and Lamar pulled Rachel away. Rachel turned around as she looked at both of them.

"When this is done, we need to have a little discussion," said Seb.

"If I don't complete my mission," said Rachel, looking at Seb, "You won't have a world left… it's not up for discussion."

Turning around, she marched out as Seb and Lamar followed. Seb turned around as Lamar looked at him, "I don't care what mission it is…"

"I know. I'll make sure she's safe," said Lamar.


Back in town…

The Ranger Slayers started shooting up buildings and vehicles. Celia and Chloe sat in a black and yellow car as they drove across. Chloe grinned as she pressed a button. Pink energy beams came across as businesses burned down. Chloe laughed as she looked at Celia. Celia took out her Pin Needler, shooting anything that moved.

"HAHAHAHA! This is the life!" said Celia.

Turning around, a silver beam shot out from the smoke, blowing out a tire. Chloe turned around as the car flipped over. The ladies got out as the car exploded. Turning around, Cedric arrived with his Meta Tector. Before she could do anything, the other rangers arrived. Seb walked forward with his Blaze Lance.

"That's enough bloodshed for one day," said Seb.

"Ah, well…" said Chloe, taking out her bow, "Take this!"

Three purple arrows shot out as explosions appeared in front of them on impact. The seven rangers landed on the ground as Celia activated her Pin Needler, "Let's see if acid works for you."

Acidic pin needles shot out as the seven rangers were hit by the attack. Before Seb can get up, blue and yellow energy struck the team as a flash of light surrounded them. Brent grinned as he turned around to look at them. Next, Nick arrived as he released his Tyranitar Saber. A green energy beam surrounded it.

"Blaze Zone Crash!" shouted Seb.

Charging with his Blaze Lance, Nick dodged the attack as he slashed Seb across the back. Seb yelled as an emerald beam went through his uniform. Seb screamed as he flew backwards, landing on the ground. Grace turned around as she went to help Seb. Seb groaned as blood was coming down his back, "Seb…"

Turning around, she looked at the others, "Hunter Armor, engage!"

A pink aura surrounded her as she grabbed the Relic Crusher in hand. The six rangers held on as they grabbed the Relic Crusher.

"Bulldoze Combination Crash!"

A blast of golden energy headed straight toward the Slayers. As it headed toward them, a red aura surrounded them as the energy reflected toward the teams. Three mega explosions appeared as the rangers landed on the ground. Flames surrounded them as Urara looked up. She stood there in response as Maxie arrived.

"Maxie…," said Urara, "What the-?"

"Hahahaha," said Maxie, "Thank you Slayers."

Rachel stood up as she turned around, looking at them, "You are alive?"

"Yes," said Maxie, "And thank you Justen for the upgrade!"

Maxie grinned as he grabbed his red saber. His saber began to glow black and red with flames surrounding it. Rachel turned around as she grabbed her Thunder Scoopers. Maxie released black and red energy, heading toward Rachel. Lamar turned around as he looked at Rachel. Rachel blocked it as a red aura surrounded her. Explosions appeared either side as flames emerged from her.

"Ooh.. fire," said Maxie, looking at her.

"Thunder Strike!"

Yellow lightning bolts struck across as Maxie was hit. Maxie absorbed the energy as he looked at the saber. Maxie's eyes began to glow as he stretched his saber across, "Lava Reflection!"

Magma shot across as Rachel stood to try to block. Lamar quickly got up in front of her as he went to take the hit. Explosions surrounded him as a black aura surrounded him. Lamar fell to the ground as he landed on the ground. Rips and tears were all over his clothes as his head smacked on the ground. Rachel turned around as she looked at him, "Lamar!"

Before she could lay a finger, Courtney and Tabitha grabbed both of them. Maxie grinned as he looked at Justen. Justen took out his blue and red saber. It transformed into a rocket launcher. Before the rangers could say anything, a cobalt rocket shot out as the rangers were hit. Explosions surrounded them as they disappeared with Rachel and Lamar. The smoke cleared as the ranger suits disappeared. The rangers were knocked out by the attack.


Two hours later…

Rachel was tied to a tree as Lamar woke up from his consciousness. Looking up, he tried to get up, noticing he was chained in magma. Tabitha and Courtney laughed as Maxie turned around. Justen grinned as he walked over, "Look who's awake."

"What do you want with us?" asked Lamar.

"Look," said Rachel, turning to Lamar, "It's me you want. Leave Lamar out of this."

"You sensed it," said Justen, looking at her, "You are more intelligent than your friends. Then, you know what we're after."

"Yes… I know," she said, looking at Lamar and then at Justen, "But, Lamar is not even a part of this. So, just set him free."

Justen walked over as he looked at Rachel. Placing his hand on her right shoulder, she cringed as he looked down at her, "Now, you see… I would love to let him go and keep you. But, he will probably tell your friends and then all would be lost."

"What plans do you have?" asked Rachel, gulping. Justen laughed as he looked at her, "Oh, believe me. We are working on it now. Especially, seeing that you aren't even of this planet. It's going to be really easy."

Rachel looked up as she turned to him, "Without Jack you aren't going to be doing anything."

Justen stepped forward as he looked at her, "That's where you're wrong. How did you think Nick and Brent were able to modify the morphers? Especially knowing about the rangers of this region."

He snapped his fingers as Brent walked over with a cold vile, "Jack's blood is in this. We had to use some of it to understand the research of the morphers. And seeing that you were formally a Fire Magician, we can use some Moltres to ignite Fire Heart."

Suddenly, there was a chuckle coming from Lamar. Brent turned over as he kicked him in the stomach. Lamar, not feeling the kick, continued to laugh. Brent crushed his face with his chest as Lamar looked up, "So… you planned on capturing Rachel this whole time… to unlock this artifact."

"Yes," said Brent, stomping on him. Lamar cringed in pain as he smacked his head back. Rachel gasped as she went to take a step, but Justen aimed his weapon at her, "You help him, I'll kill you and extract the DNA to do it myself."

Rachel calmly let go as Brent walked over toward her. Brent shook his head as he turned to Justen, "Are you sure we are doing the right thing?"

Justen grinned, "Nick is working with Maxie right now to make sure everything is operational. Once things are working, we will send Rachel to the Fire Heart."

"And then what do we do with Lamar?" asked Brent.

"Simple… he will burn with her," said Justen, grabbing both of them, "Let's move. Maxie is expecting us. It's time we use some of her Magiland power for our bidding."


Meanwhile...

The rangers were bandaged up as Jack walked over to meet with them at the headquarters. Jack sat down as he turned to see Seb, quietly sitting down with a pen in hand, twirling it with his fingers as he looked up at the sky. He then turned to Zander and Cedric, who were very quiet themselves. Grace and Urara shook their heads as they were looking at the bandages. Jack folded his hands as he turned around to speak, "So, it looks like the golden Rayquazian egg has been used to upgrade everybody's weapons."

"Yep," said Seb, "And the Sentinel Sword wasn't enough. We got bombarded."

"On every corner," said Zander, looking at Jack, "It's no surprise but usually all seven of us would be back here."

Cedric nodded as he turned around, "That is true. The demons you fought never caught anybody for hostage situations… if anything, spells or challenges."

Urara turned around as she looked at them, "So, here's my question. Why Rachel? Why Lamar?"

"Lamar is used a decoy," said Jack, looking at them, "They want to see him suffer as Rachel goes through the ultimate challenge."

"Ultimate challenge?" asked Seb, turning around.

Jack nodded as he slowly got up from the table. He walked over to the other table, where Rachel's badge case lay. Opening it, he noticed the emerald bracelet. The rangers turned around as they saw the emerald bracelet, "What is this?"

"Mewtra's essence is in here… what's left of him. He's with his love in the afterlife. In between what was going on with Mariah and Dawson and the way the world pretty much shifted, we learned when we brought back the Overtech Crystals, we were able to bring back something. Mewtra's essence is in this emerald bracelet. He can contact anybody through telepathy… Rachel touched it when you guys were going through the Sky Pillar," said Jack, "And I know that because… I felt Mewtra's presence earlier today. And seeing they took a blood sample from me… there's no surprise what's happening."

The Sentinel Sword, located behind Seb started to glow as it transformed into the Sentinel Knight. As the Sentinel Knight walked over, he examined the bracelet, "Yes… this is it."

"You know him?" asked Jack.

The Sentinel Knight nodded, "Yes, we fought together… or more less against each other before Mariah was sealed. He was a very strong fighter. I didn't know that Mewtra changed to the side of good."

"Well, he did," Jack responded, "And he warned Rachel about the Fire Heart."

"Ah," said the Sentinel Knight, "That's an important artifact. Anyone with fire elements can ignite it. But, Rachel wasn't given the power of Torchic, you were."

"Correct," said Jack, "The Torchic Poké Coin is the only way to enable it…"

"Not necessarily," said the Sentinel Knight, walking over.

Urara looked up as she turned to the others, "Wait a minute…"

The green ranger turned around as she looked at the others. She looked up as she started to put everything together, "Remember when we were able to activate some magic within ourselves? Seb could bring back solar power! Grace with electric, Zander with grass, etc. Rachel hasn't used her fire elements in some time. We didn't need to use them."

"You mean to tell me that her energy level could ignite the Fire Heart?" asked Seb.

"Yes! And seeing that she is from Magiland, it would make her the perfect person. I did a little experiment since Lamar's discovery and here's what I came up," said Urara.

The rangers turned around as they overlooked a grid. Urara turned around as her Furfrou hopped on the table with the remote. Urara grinned as she petted him, "Thank you, Maurice."

Clicking the button, the rangers noticed all seven of them, including Rachel on a bar graph. The graphs were all at a low level, "This was us when we first got our powers… and if you watch."

Immediately, the bar graphs began to rise up as they watched each spell they mastered. The graphs went above and beyond the level, "That was at the end when we sealed Hades… now watch what happens next."

The graphs began to sever the line to almost nothing as they saw the footage from the battle, "But, as we learned, magic is infinite. When we got our Legendary Power, we still have some magic left. We couldn't use our abilities…. For example, I can't transform into anything anymore right now. Grace can't use her magical elixirs and Cedric can't cross dimensions for it would kill him this time."

"That is true," said Cedric, looking at the graph, "But, why is Rachel's graph higher than ours?"

"Because she's from Magiland…," said Urara, looking at the graph, "I learned from Reshimé and Diana while the others were hunting treasure that because we were chosen, our magic will come back… but at a slower rate than Rachel's. Biologically, Rachel has a trait that was passed on from her own father that is able to use fire as a weapon of choice."

"Which explains why she was chosen to fight in the first place," said Grace, looking at the graph, "So, then that means…"

"They don't need Jack's Poké Coin. Jack's DNA was enough. They need Rachel as a catalyst," said Urara.

"And if she's a catalyst…," said Sentinel Knight, turning to the team, "Your world as you know it will burn to the ground."

"And… there's more to the story!"

The rangers turned around as a flash of light surrounded them. Reshimé arrived as she had her hands folded. Before Cedric could walk over, Reshimé placed her hand up, "Not right now, darling. We have to come up with a plan, now!"


Meanwhile…

Justen and Brent kept walking ahead with Lamar and Rachel tied in between. Chloe and Celia were behind them as they were walking up the mountain. Justen turned around as he looked at Lamar, "So, Lamar, the reason why we need Rachel is because her family comes from a long line warriors. Her ancestor protected the Fire Heart."

"How?" asked Lamar, "It can only be used with a Torchic Poké Coin."

"That's what we thought too," said Brent, "But, we learned that Rachel's magic is what we need."

Lamar turned to Rachel as she said nothing. Lamar looked at her as they walked down the hill, "So, Rachel, why didn't you say anything?"

"… Because it's not your battle, Lamar… now, please before they knock us down, can you stop talking?"

Lamar sighed as he said nothing. As the four of them walked into the Magma Chamber of where they were, the rangers were looking around as they saw the magma intensify. As they walked to the center of the chamber, they looked up as Nick arrived.

"Ah… perfect," said Nick, "Maxie will be down soon. And we brought a guest?"

Lamar said nothing as Rachel looked at him. Rachel turned around as Nick held her chin, "Justen was right… your magic powers will be great to unlock it. Seeing that your family comes from a long line of Moltres warriors, your sacrifice will be great."

Lamar turned around as he looked at her. The Slayers walked away as Lamar turned to her, "Is this the reason why?"

Rachel said nothing as Lamar looked over, "Rachel, answer me."

Rachel turned around, "Yes. This was one of the reasons why I did not want to be a ranger. I knew about this long before I met you."

"You didn't want to be a ranger because you didn't want to deal with Hades," said Lamar.

"But, the Moltres Magicians were the ones that helped Rayquaza. We guard the Fire Heart. It has come to me after what happened when Incinizard showed up," said Rachel.

Lamar looked down, "Why didn't you say anything?"

"Because this is a battle that could've cost everyone," said Rachel, "And now I regret it even more."

Lamar shook his head, "We always get out of this."

"This may be one you may not be able to get out of," she responded, turning around as Maxie walked down the stairs. Maxie grinned as he looked at Rachel. Rachel sighed as Maxie walked over, "Hi, Maxie."

"Rachel, so calm," he said, "Now, can you help us find the location of this Fire Heart?"

Rachel nodded slowly. Lamar turned around to say something, but Rachel shoved him a little. Lamar turned as Rachel shook her head. Maxie grinned as he looked at him, "If you know what's good for you, Black Ranger, shut up."


Meanwhile…

"So," said Reshimé, "Before all of this Hades stuff started, Rachel's family was involved working with Moltres in Magiland. Moltres was one of the high Pokémon of the tribe. Obviously, Moltres played a role in Kanto as well, but more specifically, a phoenix at heart. Moltres asked Rachel's ancestor to guard the Fire Heart from Mariah. It was passed on from generation to generation. When Magiland got invaded, Rachel's family was killed and she is the sole survivor of the Fire Heart."

Seb turned around as he looked at the bracelet, "That means… if she activates it… who knows what will happen to her."

Reshimé nodded, "I do know the exact location, but we need to act fast."

The Sentinel Knight turned around, "So do I."

"You do?" asked Seb, curious to know more.

The Sentinel Knight nodded, "It is located-."

Suddenly, a green lightning bolt surrounded the knight as he cringed in pain. Immediately, he transformed into a sword, disappearing into the light.

"Sentinel Knight!" shouted the rangers.

Suddenly, the headquarters started to shake as they turned around. Jack arrived as he looked at the screen, "Rangers, the Seafloor Cavern!"

The rangers turned around as they saw a red dot in between Sootopolis City and Ever Grande City. Seb nodded as he turned around, "Rangers, to the zords!"

"Right!" shouted the team.


Meanwhile…

Rachel and Lamar walked in front of the group as they got toward the Seafloor Cavern. As they went through one entrance of the Seafloor Cavern, Rachel looked at the map, noticing the crazy cavern path. Continuing on, both rangers turned around as Maxie stretched his saber, "Don't try anything funny."

Without saying a word, Rachel walked over as she saw the rock wall in front of her. She turned around as she gulped. Courtney and Tabitha stared directly at her as Rachel gulped, placing her hand on the wall. Nick was watching as she went to speak.

"Magine Molterno," she said.

Immediately, the rock wall started shaking as the cave started shaking back and forth. Waves of the ocean roared as a red Magiland symbol appeared. The wall exploded in front of them. Lamar looked at Rachel in shock as he was looking at the cave. He wanted to do something, but the last thing he needed was his head on a silver platter with Maxie's name on it. As they reached the end, they noticed a secret platform. It had four golden towers, touching the wall. Looking across, Maxie laughed as he looked at the group. Courtney grinned as she walked toward the stand. Rachel stood there, noticing a red and golden cauldron with the flame symbol.

"The Fire Heart," she said, "Just like the Moltres fire used for battle ceremonies… we can use this!"

Rachel gulped as she turned to her, "I refuse."

Maxie laughed as he looked at Rachel. Rachel went to fight, only to get punched by Chloe. Rachel went to throw a punch at her, only for Chloe to kick her straight in the face. Rachel landed on the ground as she grumbled, Chloe then aimed her bow at her head, "Try me."

Rachel looked up as she turned to Lamar. Courtney aimed her weapon at Lamar, "Don't even try."

Justen snapped his fingers. Immediately, the Magma Grunts grabbed Lamar as he was tied to a pole. Nick and Brent grabbed Rachel. Rachel, kicking tried to get away, but Nick held his grip tighter, "You… don't have a choice!"

Immediately, a white flash of energy popped out as Rachel's Flareon appeared. Turning around, a Flamethrower emerged as Nick was burnt. Nick turned around as he looked at it, "Why I oughta-."

Before he could strangle, Flareon leapt forward as he went straight to Lamar. Lamar turned around as he tried to break free. Before Flareon could, Maxie released his saber. Ruby bolts surrounded Flareon as he was hit. Flareon screamed as it landed on the ground.

"Flare!" shouted Rachel.

"I'll do more than stop him… now touch that artifact," he said.

Rachel turned around as she looked at Lamar. Lamar looked over as she turned to him, "Lamar… no matter what happens… I will always love you."

Before Lamar could say anything, Rachel walked over to touch the artifact. As her fingers absorbed the energy, a red aura surrounded her as her whole body transformed. Lamar stood there as she was wearing a black magical cloak with red designs. A golden M appeared on her right side of the cloak. Her eyes began to glow red as flames surrounded her.

"RACHEL! LAMAR!"

Lamar looked over as Seb and the others headed over toward the entrance. Seb stood there in response, watching the whole thing.

"Rachel!" shouted Seb.

"No way," Grace turned around to Zander.

"Rachel!" shouted Urara.

As she dashed over, Justen stepped in front as he kicked her in the face. Urara landed on the ground as she looked at him, "I'm afraid you're too late. Rachel is just channeling her power to burn this whole place alive."

"Against her will, it seems," said Zander, looking at Justen, "We will free her from this."

Cedric nodded as he grabbed Lamar from the pillar, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'll be fine," said Lamar, turning to Justen.

Tabitha, Courtney and Maxie looked over as they turned to the Ranger Slayers, "Keep them busy. Courtney and Tabitha follow me."

Seb pulled out his Relic Detector, "Ready!"

"Relic Hunters, Start Up!"

Flashes of red, black, blue, pink, silver and green surrounded them as they went to fight the Ranger Slayers. The Ranger Slayers jumped up as they also transformed into their suits. It was a battle of all battles. Urara was fighting Justen on one end, Celia was fighting Zander and in the middle of the cluster, Cedric and Seb were fighting Nick. Grace was facing off with Chloe, leaving Lamar to face Brent. Brent took out his tonfas, which were charged with draconic energy. Brent went in for the kill as Lamar swept him. Lamar turned around as he took out his Doom Hammer. Swinging it, Brent was smacked in the face as he landed on the ground. Brent spun around as he landed on the ground. Looking up, Lamar jumped up as he headed straight toward Rachel.

"I got to break that artifact!"

Suddenly, an emerald beam shot him as Lamar landed on the ground. Lamar looked up as the Sentinel Knight arrived.

"Sentinel Knight? Are you fighting with us?" asked Lamar.

"I am a guardian of all Hoenn artifacts! She will save you and I won't let you fight her," he said.

Lamar noticed something different. The Sentinel Knight's eyes were bright red as he went to look at him, "Of course, you are taken over!"

As he went to face him, Brent turned around as he slashed Lamar across. Lamar turned around as he flipped forward, kicking both of them in the face. Landing on the ground, the Fire Heart erupted as waves of flames exploded the cave flooring. The rangers turned around as they heard a robotic sound erupt. Seb turned around as he noticed the Magma Bot float from the cave.

"All power is online," said Courtney in the cockpit.

"Power is at 700 percent," said Tabitha.

"Perfect," said Maxie, "Target Sootopolis City."

Immediately, Seb's morpher started glowing as he heard Max's voice on the intercom, "Rangers, deploy to your zords! Maxie is about to target Sootopolis!"

Lamar turned around as he looked at the group. The Ranger Slayers laughed as they looked at each other, turning around as they disappeared. Brent stayed, however, to fight Lamar.

"You guys get to the zords… I'll handle this," said Lamar.

Seb nodded as the rangers left. Lamar turned around as Brent grinned, "Let's go…"

A few seconds later…

"Adventure Fusion!"

"Adventure Fusion 2!"

"Emergency Adventure Fusion!"

All 14 zords transformed into their rightful combinations: the Relic Hunter Megazord, the Detector Megazord and the Relic Seeker Megazord. Immediately, the Magma Bot released a ball of fire energy. Quickly, the Detector Megazord released a Flash Cannon to destroy it. The Magma Bot turned around as he looked at them.

"Not even close!" he shouted, "Now, take this!"

Pressing a red button, a ball of flames emerged from the Magma Bot, heading to the Relic Hunter Megazord. A white arrow shot it down as the Relic Seeker Megazord arrived. 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!"

As the green arrow headed straight toward the Magma Bot, the Magma Bot spun around as a wall of flames surrounded it, deflecting the arrow.

"What?" asked Urara.

Immediately, a wave of flames surrounded the Relic Seeker Megazord as Urara was hit. Sparks flew as the tornado spun around, damaging the zords.

"Urara!" shouted Grace.

Immediately, blue sparks surrounded her as she tried to press the button. Before she could stop, the auxiliary zords split up. The Sceptile Zord had gears exposed and damage all over the place as it landed on the ground.

"Urara!" shouted Seb.

Immediately, Urara looked up as she got her morpher activated, "Seb, whatever Maxie used, just wiped out my Megazord system. The Sceptile Zord is a sitting duck."

"The Relic Seeker Megazord is severely damaged," said Zander.

"Well," said Seb, turning around, "Ultimate Adventure Fusion!"

The five auxiliary zords combined with the Relic Hunter Megazord. In a flash of white light, the Relic Hunter Ultrazord started flying across. The Magma Bot released red beams of energy from its arms. The Relic Hunter Ultrazord dodged each attack as it struck the robot. The Detector Megazord used the Scizor Claw to slash the Magma Bot. The Magma Bot used its tail to smack the Detector Megazord down. Sparks flew as it landed on the ground. The Magma Bot raised its foot on the Detector Megazord. Smashing the robot, flames ignited from its foot, melting the Megazord.

"I can't seem to move… he's melting my zord!" shouted Cedric.

"Try the finisher!" shouted Seb.

"Seb, at that range…," said Grace.

Seb turned around as he looked at Grace. He then turned around, "Do it, Cedric!"

"Triple Flash Cannon!"

The three beams shot out as the Magma Bot was hit. The Magma Bot released a red and blue barrier as the beam reflected. Explosions surrounded the Detector Megazord as the Magma Bot lifted off. A huge explosion surrounded the Detector Megazord as Cedric was ejected out. Cedric flew out, landing on the ground.

"Cedric!" shouted the rangers.

Cedric carefully got up as he saw red lines from his hand. He looked up as he saw flames from his Megazord, "Damn it… sorry Seb."

"Seb," said Zander, turning around, "That was the dumbest move."

"It was the perfect opportunity. Weapons are charged," said Seb, "Get ready!"

The Magma Bot snapped is fingers as a wave of Magma Fighters swooped down. Red beams shot out as the Relic Hunter Ultrazord was hit. Immediately, the Relic Hunter Ultrazord jumped up as the waves continued.

"Standby Razor Leaf!" Seb said.

"Targets locked," said Grace.

"Fire!" shouted Seb.

Pressing the button, green leaves shot out of the Megazord, piercing the fighters as they flew into each other, causing major explosions as they continued to swoop toward the Magma Bot. The Magma Bot released more as they were coming toward them.

"This is getting annoying," said Grace.

"Pin Missiles, fire!" shouted Seb.

Lime green stingers shot out as explosions were hit. Eventually, a whole entire fleet was fighting the Relic Hunter Ultrazord.

"We can't take all of these!" said Grace.

"It's coming from Maxie's robot," said Zander.

"Then… let's target the source," said Seb.

The Relic Hunter Ultrazord dodged the attack. 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 at the Magma Bot.

"Relic Hunter Ultrazord, Sky Attack!"

A red and orange blast shot out of the crossbow. As it was heading toward the robot, Maxie grinned as he looked at them as he turned to Tabitha and Courtney, "Unleash the attack! Blast Burn Strike!"

Immediately, the Magma Bot began to glow in a red and purple glow. Combining powers, a wave of red and purple flames emerged as the Magma Bot destroyed the Sky Attack battle. The flames turned into an energy beam as the center of the Relic Hunter Ultrazord was hit. The cockpit exploded as it started to swing around. The Magma Bot then charged its left and right hand as it was slashed back and forth.

"Magma Impulse!"

The two fists combined together into a saber. A red and purple energy beam sliced through the Ultrazord as the rangers held on. The Relic Hunter Ultrazord exploded as all the zords detached. The rangers flew to the ground, landing next to Cedric as they saw their zords on fire.

"What the heck?" asked Grace.

"Hahahaha," said Maxie, "See the ultimate power of the Fire Heart when used with Team Magma!"

Urara and Cedric walked over as the rangers unmorphed, noticing the wreckage.

"Great…," said Cedric.

"KILL THEM!" shouted Maxie.

The Magma Fighters started swooping down toward them. The rangers quickly ran for it. As they were on the beach, the beams struck the sand as the rangers were dashing along the beach, trying to take cover. Seb turned around as he looked at them, "We're going to the ocean!"

"Why?" asked Grace.

"Simple," said Zander, "They can't get all of us if we're underwater!"

"Uh, some of us don't have water Pokémon to keep us a float," said Urara.

"There's no time!" shouted Seb.

As the team started heading into the ocean, feeling the waves rush. The Magma Fighters continued to shoot them down. Explosions surrounded the ocean as they started going underneath. As they continued to swim underneath, Seb looked up as he continued to dive deeper grabbing Grace and Zander. Zander turned around, grabbing Cedric and then Urara. Slowly as they were going deeper underwater, the blasts shook them back and forth as they continued to escape. Suddenly, a white light blinded them. Seb turned around as they broke off. Before they could hold on, Urara broke free as she started to float up. Immediately, a green aura surrounded the five of them as they disappeared.


Meanwhile…

Lamar rolled underneath as he struck Brent across with his Hunter Blade. Brent turned around as he went to strike again, only for Lamar to kick him in the stomach. Lamar used a few spinning hook kicks as he grabbed the Doom Hammer.

"Shadow Strike!"

As he struck Brent down, Brent landed on the ground as Lamar went towards Rachel. The Sentinel Knight arrived as he kicked Lamar down. The Sentinel Knight walked over as Lamar looked up. The sword transformed as it slashed Lamar multiple times. Lamar flew across as he landed on the ground. Looking up, the Ranger Slayers laughed as they combined their weapons. Justen's assault rifle and Celia's Pin Needler combined. Chloe's bow was placed on top with Brent's tonfas. Nick's sword was placed on top.

"Slayer Blaster!" he shouted.

Lamar turned around, "In that case, Hunter Armor, engage!"

He then turned around as he noticed that his armor was not working, "Hunter Armor…"

"Lamar…," a voice said.

Lamar turned around as he looked at the Relic Detector, "Yeah?"

"We're having severe problems with the morphing grid," a voice said in the detector, "This is Amy. Retreat, now!"

Lamar turned around, "Not without Rachel."

Closing his Detector, he grabbed his Doom Hammer. Before he could block, a blue and yellow electric pulse shot out as Lamar was hit. Lamar yelled as a black aura surrounded him and explosions slowly appeared around him. Transforming out of his suit, he broke away from the cavern as explosions appeared. Landing on the rocky surface, Lamar was knocked out.


TO BE CONTINUED…


Next Chapter:

Lamar: So, without the Sentinel Knight and Rachel using the Fire Heart…

Max: I know… it's going to be rough.

Seb: So, this ship needs an explanation.

Justen: With the zords destroyed its easy pickings.

Maxie: Let's wreak havoc!

Lamar: RACHEL, STOP!

Seb: Battleship Adventure Fusion!

Rangers: Battleship Megazord, Battle Ready!

Poké Rangers Relic Hunters Chapter 36: Draconian Rachel Part 2

Lamar: Maxie… I won't let you do this!

A/N: So, a lot of surprises are happening! The zords are destroyed, Rachel is pretty much consumed with energy and Lamar… uh oh. Will Rachel also be back? Will Lamar be fine? Well, that will be something to look at. Find out in Part 2 of Draconian Rachel, coming soon.

Hopefully, I will be able to pick up more time to write in the coming weeks. Summer has been slowly deteriorating as the days go by, but I only have to write 9 more chapters. It's all good. And... there will be at least updates throughout October. Have a great week!