The rangers engage in their first battle WITH Prince Genesis' forces.

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Chapter Two: Tyrannodrone havoc! Prince Genesis attacks!

The rangers completed their teleportation sequence. They were horrified to see that the city centre of Reef Side was in a chaotic state. Concrete rubble was scattered everywhere. People were running away blind with fear! Tyrannodrones were on rampage across several city blocks!

"Their range is too wide we need to split up if we want to contain them all!" Tommy suggested.

The others nodded and went in different directions. Only Ethan stayed on the main street.

Many civilians were running away frantically, fortunately his presence calmed them down.

"Mommy look it's the Blue Ranger! The Power Rangers are back!"

The civilians stopped running from the Tyrannodrones and stood behind Ethan. Ethan pumped his fist into the sky the Tricera Shield materialised into his grasp. Ethan commanded the civilians to make their way to shelter.

The Blue Ranger could feel the ground trembling as the Tyrannodrones charged. Fortunately all the civilians have disbanded. Ethan twisted on the grip. A loud "crunch" activated an internal mechanism. The short golden blade that was situated at the bottom of the shield expanded to a sword sized length.

"Huh?"

There was no time to inspect his weapon than can wait! Ethan's first attack seemed to be a bit rusty it was a wild swing but slowly he got back into rhythm. A Tyrannodrone was ready to slash down with its razor sharp claws. Ethan blocked the attack with the Tricera Shield and barged, the Tyrannodrone was off balance. The cobalt warrior seized the opportunity and slashed down from shoulder to waist without intent on showing mercy!

The battle continued on, the Tyrannodrones were slain one by one. Although the Blue Ranger took a few hits most of the attacks were deflected by his Scale Shield.

Close by the news anchor for Channel 3, Cassidy Cornell and her partner Devin weren't keen on missing out on such a big story! They had filmed all of Ethan's performance under the protection of a monolithic slab of concrete. Their advantageous situation was about to change. The last Tyrannodrone randomly tossed away their shield towards the Blue Ranger. The concrete slab met with the Tricera Shield's golden blade and was cut cleanly in half. When the concrete dust cleared Ethan could see his friends on the opposite end!

"CASSIDY!"

Ethan leveled up the Tricera Shield and was ready to charge. Ethan pressed a button on the end of the shield's grip. An aiming scope appeared inside the Blue Ranger's visor. A readout on the left side of the visor confirmed

AUTO LOCK ON

TARGET ACQUISITIONED

TRICERA MISSILES LAUNCH!

The Tricera Shield's long blade retracted back into the shield body. The curved horns folded in and were substituted by a straight pair that looked much more aerodynamic. With an audible WOOSH! The Tricera Missiles were released at supersonic speed. Ethan turned around and leveled the Tricera Shield to his chest. The Tricera Missiles made contact and exploded reducing the Tyrannodrone to dust.

"Making poses already Ethan? Love the new uniform!"

The Blue Ranger turned around he was relieved to see that Devin and Cassidy were safe but skeptical about the camera in Devin's hand,

"Don't worry the camera, recording devices and microphones are turned off, thanks for saving us!"

Devin also nodded his thanks,

"Anytime, I know you won't listen to me but run to safety its dangerous here!"

Ethan left to continue fighting Tyrannodrones whom had run riot in the opposite streets.

Trent was firing energy orbs and laser arrows in all different directions on two streets. He entered the intersection connecting two busy streets to find he was in the middle of a no holds barred rampage!

The Drago Power Rangers' blurring speed was put to good use. His composure and battle choreography was as graceful as it was effective. Trent had already struck down countless Tyrannodrones. They were dropping like flies but more and more kept on closing in!

The White Ranger felt that his Drago Sabre was different to the one he got used to. Although it had the same weight it was twice as thick and packed double the firepower but he liked it!

The martial arts training Trent had acquired over the last two years had improved his performance. At times Trent would replace the Drago Sabre to engage in hand to hand combat. Using an array of grappling techniques and kicks he had kept the Tyrannodrone's held at check!

Trent continued to fight well but there were too many attacking claws at once. A careless move had cost him the dearly. When Trent spun around for a kick a Tyrannodrone grabbed Trent by the belt and threw him back to the point he started from.

"It seems like Prince Genesis has made some improvements!"

The Tyrannodrones had him sandwiched the White Ranger was stranded. Trent's grip tightened over the weapons handle the pressure was hard enough to push in a loose red gemstone. To his astonishment the right hand side of the feather like blade folded over to the opposite end and clicked into place. The odds were evened the Drago Sabre was now a double sided weapon. Trent spun the double edged Drago Sabre into position.

"Oh yeah! Double or nothing! Drago Sabre Twin Energy Orbs!"

An individual orb was expelled from each tip of the double edged Drago Sabre. The Tyrannodrones didn't stand a chance against the sheer force and range of the White Ranger's ultimate attack. All the Tyrannodrones disintegrated on contact.

Trent folded the reverse blade back over and studied the weapon. Trent found the gemstone and undid the clip to reveal that his new Drago Sabre was actually two of the same weapon combined in the one unit. Trent clipped the sabres back into place and continued on to help his allies.

Conner was pulling off a good fight. The fluid movement and flexible physique Conner acquired as a soccer player had really helped him as a ranger and today was no exception!

Conner did not have as many Tyrannodrones to handle but the Tyrannodrones haven't touched him yet! A few Tyrannodrones barricaded him in a tight knit circle. The Red Ranger pulled out the Tyrannostaff and planted it into the ground. Conner swung off his weapon landing a series of deadly full strength goal scoring kicks.

With enough space to clear Conner pulled out the Tyranno Staff from the ground with both hands to perform a wide three hundred and sixty degree arc. When the staff was in motion Conner opened the mechanism for the Tyrannosaurus' mouth. The staff acted like a flamethrower which burnt the Tyrannodrones to a crisp!

Conner clicked a mechanism into a secondary setting. The whole staff was now engulfed in fire based Dino Gem energy. The second team of Tyrannodrones began their assault. To keep his enemy at a distance Conner swung the staff.

With each swing balls of fire were dispatched from the staff. To make light work of the Tyrannodrones Conner began to draw the staff in a continuous circular motion.

Countless tongues of fire attacked like Trent's laser arrows. They were deadly and completely in the Red Ranger's control. The Tyrannodrone's fell to the ground and disintegrated!

The leading Tyrannodrone raised a horn to try to get reinforcements,

"Oh no you don't!"

Conner's ignited Tyranno Staff stretched to an impossible length and wrapped around the Tyrannodrone's arm, the leader dropped the horn, which shattered on the bitumen. The Tyrannodrone tried to pull free but it wouldn't budge. Conner pulled out his Thundermax blaster, after a few hits the Tyrannodrone was motionless.

Conner placed the Thundermax blaster back into the holster, the Tyrannostaff uncoiled and returned to its original state.

"This is just awesome go Tyranno Staff!"

Tommy had already cleared his section out with a single Earth Strike. The Brachio Staff packed three times the power that it originally had. The veteran ranger proceeded to assist Kira but was distracted by many dozens of Tyrannodrones who wouldn't give him the space to perform another one of his Strike techniques. He had to hold them all off using melee based combat. After a few minutes Trent, Ethan and Conner arrived to help their mentor!

Kira was facing Supremacy on her own. The battle was not in her favour. She had been hit countless times. Although she struggled her determination kept her fighting

The original Ptera Grips were simple weapons it didn't take the Yellow Ranger long to figure out there was two new switches on the underside of the grip handles. One of them activated a Ptera Roar like sonic wave. The other enabled a kodachi style short blade to extend out of the blade socket. (A kodachi is a small version of the Japanese Katana the size limit for a kodachi is a 60cm/2 foot blade)

Kira swung her kodachi swords to intercept Supremacy's long swords. Kira was constantly forced to change her offensive slashes into defensive blocks. Supremacy was a tough foe the vibration from the impact was making Kira's hands numb.

Earlier on several energy based strikes were exchanged but Kira rendered them useless with the Ptera Grip's sonic waves. Supremacy was quick to notice this flaw and changed to a completely physical approach. The lethal slashing had Kira concentrating so hard she didn't get a chance to use the Sonic Wave as a weapon. After getting slashed in the side Kira doubled over and fell to the ground.

"Give up sister you're out of your league!"

Kira got back up and was obviously ticked by what Supremacy said!

"Sorry sister no can do, SUPER DINO MODE!"

Kira grew a set of wings and the four diamonds on her Scale Shield protruded out like the rest of the diamonds on her suit to form scale/claw like extensions. Her smooth gloves and boots also had spiked edges protruding from them.

Kira joined her kodachi sword Ptera Grips at the base,

"Ptera Lance baby!"

Kira kicked off into the sky and flew in towards her prey at impossible speeds. Although Kira was fast the fine blades were highly visible Supremacy was just able to counter Kira's deadly assault but was pushed back relentlessly with each swing. When Kira turned around for her next attack she disengaged the kodachi blades and used the Sonic Wave instead.

The brute force of the wave pushed Supremacy into a brick wall. Supremacy got back onto her feet. The bulging red visors on her helmet glowed in fury. Supremacy had activated a heat source tracking device so she could pin point Kira's location.

When the location was confirmed Supremacy slashed upwards and pierced through Kira's wings with an energy bolt. In a flash of light the Super Dino Mode lost its effect the Yellow Ranger came crashing down from a ten metre height! Supremacy switched off the heat tracking and walked calmly to Kira Ford's feet.

Kira had powered down and was squirming from the sudden drop. Supremacy had her blade held up high, intending to cut through Kira's abdomen. Kira was dazed from the concussion, the morphing energy had protected her vitals she wasn't injured but just hadn't come around yet…

At that moment Ethan, Conner, Trent and Tommy had finished off the Tyrannodrones on all the streets. Trent looked forward to see Kira in a life or death situation. Trent used his blurring speed as he was about to reach the target he was ready to pull out the Drago Sabre. Trent was horrified to find that it wouldn't budge and was jammed in the holster.

CLANG!

The loud impact echoed through Kira's ears and her eyes shot up to see the White Ranger kneeled on one knee. Supremacy's sword made contact with Trent's Scale Shield. Underneath Trent's helmet he was wincing in pain his shoulder was throbbing.

"Trent!"

Trent finally freed his Drago Sabre, in a reverse grip the fearless warrior charged forwards and slashed into Supremacy's abdominal armour. Although a large dent was visible on the armour plating Supremacy was only slightly stunned.

"You are noble White Knight we shall meet again!"

Supremacy reached up into the sky and escaped into an Invisiportal. Trent staggered back and clutched onto his aching shoulder,

"Hopefully not any time soon, power down!"

The first battle was finally over the rangers were back at Dr Oliver's lab. Kira looked back at the recorded satellite footage and found out how Trent saved her. She was touched, she looked over to Trent who was still obviously in pain from Supremacy's strike.

In no time Trent had his shirt off and Kira was massaging ointment onto his violently bruised shoulder,

"Dr Oliver this isn't common most the time when we take damage in ranger form we are unharmed when we return back to normal. Even Kira's saying she's got small bruises all over her from where Supremacy's swords hit her!"

"It seems like Supremacy's swords are made from a composite metal that could breach through morphing energy and inflict damage to the original form. Without the morphing energy those bruises would be cuts!"

"At any rate we need to stay focused!" Tommy looks at the clock it was seven o'clock in the evening "Guys its late go home and get some rest, you deserve it!"

Conner and Ethan leave after saying goodbye to the rest of the team. Trent buttons his shirt and offers to take Kira home. On the way to Kira's place there seemed to be an uneasy silence until Kira finally spoke,

"Thanks Trent no one had ever done that for me, why did you do it?"

"I didn't know it would turn out like that! The Drago Sabre was stuck in the holster and you were in a critical condition. I didn't exactly want so see you chopped up into sashimi. Besides I'm sure you would do something like that if I were caught in a similar circumstance!"

"Anyway thanks again!"

Kira smiled and let out a tired yawn.

"I'm so sleepy!"

"Get some rest I'll wake you up when we get to your place. I bet you are tired!"

As Trent kept on steering Kira occasionally opened one eye to look at Trent rub on his aching shoulder. It made her feel so lucky that she had a friend who would do such a noble act to save her.

Trent turned through the last intersection. Kira was truly asleep now. Trent liked how peaceful Kira looked in her sleep and didn't want to wake her up. Eventually he fell asleep as well. After bashing through a few city blocks worth of Tyrannodrones he felt exhausted.

An hour had passed Kira looked at her mobile for the time the digital display confirmed 8.30. Kira ended up waking Trent up. Trent stretched and quickly helped unload Kira's luggage.

Although he intended to leave earlier the elderly Mrs. Ford made him stay for a while. Eventually a short chat turned into a deep conversation over a cup of coffee. He didn't get back to the Mercer Estate until ten.

When Trent passed through the door Anton ran to his son's side a worried expression on his face,

"Son, I saw the news! I know you got our White Ranger powers back! Are you hurt?"

Trent tried his best not to appear hurt and assured his father that he was alright. Mercer was satisfied and sent his son off to have some rest. The coffee Trent had was getting to his head. He wasn't feeling sleepy at all it was well past midnight. He noticed there was still light in his father's office. Trent knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

Trent looked in to see his father analysing the financial performance of Anton Mercer Industries.

"What are you doing Dad?"

"Seeing how much funds Mercer Industries can put into cleaning up the city centre whilst still being able to pay for debts as they fall due. It will take at least two weeks to clean up all the city blocks! I need to do some good things to make up for what I have done as Mesogog!"

An idea sprang to Trent's head cleaning up the city is not exactly an abuse of his powers…

"Well I've been working in Mercer Industries part time whilst studying art I have picked up a thing or two about costs do you mind if I give you a suggestion?"

"Yes Son what is it!"

"Get some in house mining employees to park our mining ore truck fleet at the end of the affected streets and I can handle the rest!"

"Son I can organise the fleet but how are you going to move all that rubble!"

Trent tapped onto his Dino Gem. Mercer smiled,

"It makes me so proud to have a son like you!"

Anton prepared his in house mining workers and offered an irresistible bonus for the special job. After Anton received the call from the workers saying that they were in position he nodded to his son.

Trent raised the morpher to his chest,

"White Ranger Dino Power!"

As the White Ranger, Trent raised his morpher,

"Drago, I need you now!"

In less than one second the Dragozord responded, Trent jumped on board and instinctively kept the communication channels open. The Dragozord arrived at the city centre in minimal time. The council workers wouldn't open the barricades for the Mercer Industries trucks. However the conflicting parties were awed to hear a large mechanical bird's deafening squeak above them,

"Wow our boss really has some connections Bob! He even can call out the Power Rangers to help in these hours!"

The White Ranger's voice boomed,

"Move the barricades the Power Rangers are cooperating with Anton Mercer Industries to clean up the city, free of charge!"

The council workers and the Mercer Industries mining staff cheered. The council workers removed the barricades and placed them behind the ore trucks.

Trent talked into his Morpher,

"Drago we'll start with the main street get low enough so you can stretch your wings okay!"

The Dragozord made its descent and beated its wings. The sheer force pushed the loose debris into the first trailer. The Dragozord repetitively pushed its wings forward. As Trent predicted the first street was completely clear from shards in ten minutes.

The Dragozord rolled over and continued over to the adjacent street where more damage was done the shattered glass, metal beams and concrete slabs were stacked tightly. In some areas only a small amount was getting into the trailers at each time, although it could be done it required some time.

Trent suddenly realised that although Dragozord had a Mach 20 top speed and plenty of power most of it couldn't be used! The Dragozord had to limit its force to avoid causing further damage! Suddenly Trent heard a second voice over the intercom!

"Hey Trent your bird is not the only one in this town!"

Trent saw a much smaller yellow bird zoom between the buildings, pick up rubble in between its legs and drop it off into the trailer. Without doubt it was the Pterazord!

"Kira! How did you know I was here!"

"Well it is hard to miss the Dragozord it's so huge! I saw it from my window at home so I thought I might as well give you a hand!"

"Thanks Kira!"

"The Pterazord may not be as fast or powerful but it is much smaller and nimble I can fly into the packed areas and kick them down so they loosen up afterwards all you need to do is dust the wreckage into the trays."

With Kira's help the streets were cleared from the smallest concrete pebble well above scheduled time. The streets that were affected had their blocked status removed and traffic flowed in again. Kira and Trent looked back at the site from their zords and thought it was a job well done. The birds parted ways and vanished.

Elsewhere in a dark scientific complex was a blonde man wearing a completely golden set of armour similar to Supremacy's. The obvious difference was the sharp spikes on the shoulders that followed through to the boots. A helmet was on an adjacent table. Like the armour the helmet was also golden the eye visors were in a bright emerald green.

The man had his back facing Supremacy in his hand was a glass of red wine. Supremacy had stripped down from her amour and was wearing a military dress uniform. Supremacy fixed her appearance then kneeled down

"My Prince, the operation was a failure!"

Without turning back Genesis enquired,

"May I ask why General Supremacy?"

"I may be out of place to say it Sir!"

"I don't mind! I would like to hear your explanation!"

"The White Knight, Prince Fernandez and his Power Ranger allies took out my army of elite Tyrannodrones. I almost took out the Yellow Ranger but the White Knight stopped me!"

Genesis swirled his red wine and replied,

"Yes Trent Fernandez is Mercer's adopted son. The late Lord Mesogog my father shared a body with Anton Mercer. So in a way Fernandez is my older brother it is appropriate to call him by the title Prince!"

"Thank you my Prince!"

Genesis took a sip from the wine,

"I will find a way so that Prince Fernandez will serve me willingly but first may I introduce you to my left hand general. Her code name is Dominance."

In the shadows a figure wearing a customized pink armour came out and kneeled before Genesis!

With two generals, a modified Genome Randomiser and a massive army of Tyrannodrones Prince Genesis was ready to take on the Power Rangers!

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