Rise of the Defender
by SWZ
Summary: Darkness falls upon the earth as the angels begin their attacks. But when there is darkness there is also light as a new Magna Defender rises to fight the darkness and protect the earth
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Beta read by TOAT
Chapter four
Several hours have passed and Shinji and Kendrix were in the midst of cleaning out and cleaning up the old, abandoned, communications outposts.
Kendrix had brought all the necessities from Mirinoi, mainly advanced computers, handheld devices, all the advanced tech she brought from not just Mirinoi, but from KO-35 and other technologically-advanced planets beyond Earth.
As for the cleaning, she came prepared with all the instant, advance cleaning supplies that somehow survived Terra Venture's crash on Mirinoi many years ago.
The former Pink Galaxy Ranger worked like crazy setting up all the electronic equipment, making sure that everything was connected properly, so she would be connected to every computer network on Earth. Shinji stopped to take a break from the cleaning and looked at Kendrix, still working.
"Kendrix, take a break. You work any faster and you'll burn yourself out." Shinji said, putting a broom down.
"I would like to, Shinji but I'm already connected to every computer, in the city and soon across the world," replied Kendrix, now typing on various keyboards.
"Wow, you sure work fast. I think Nerv has their own internal computer network. Can you hack into it from here?" Shinji asked.
"I could, but for what reason may I ask?" Kendrix questioned, glancing at him.
Shinji rubbed a hand through his hair before replying.
"Maybe I'm just speculating, but I don't think the old man calling me back after all these years and that first giant monster attack was a coincidence." Shinji explained.
"How so?"
"He seemed too calm, given the situation, and the way he smirked at me, like he knew I would pilot their hunk of junk in place of that injured girl. Also, they called me the Third Child, meaning there are two others, I suspect the blue-haired girl is the First Child, as for the Second Child, I don't know who they mean."
"You think they might be hiding something?" Kendrix asked, getting a nod from him.
"Yeah, I do. People like them always have something to hide."
"Well, I'm already connected to every computer in Japan. If Nerv does have their own internal network, then like all other agencies, it will be masked to ward off hackers." Kendrix said.
"I hope you haven't lost your touch when it comes to computer tech," Shinji said with a smile.
"Please, Shinji, I've worked with tech on Terra Venture, KO-35 and Edenoi. This current tech Earth has now will be a snap." Kendrix told him, snapping her fingers to emphasize her point.
Shinji merely laughed.
"Anyway, just some more connections, and few minor adjustments here and there and as I soon as I upload my Wildcat AI program, then we'll be set to go." Kendrix said, turning back to her computer.
"While you do that, I'm gonna go grab something to eat and maybe find minor decorations to spruce up this place a little bit." Shinji told her.
"Fine, you do that," said Kendrix, taking out a couple of flash drives from her case and placed them on the table near her, she didn't see it, but one of the drives she had glowed dark green briefly.
(Tokyo-3)
Shinji was walking on the streets of Tokyo-3 like everyone else without a care in the world. He was surprised to see how busy the city and its citizens were, despite the looming threat of the Angels hanging above their heads. But little did they know, they had a secret protector walking among them, and he didn't truly fight for Nerv.
In fact, Shinji didn't think Nerv's, or rather Gendo's intentions were to protect this city at all. Gendo just seemed too shady of a person who would only look out for himself. He made that point very clear when he abandoned Shinji as a boy.
Shinji could tell he was hiding something just by looking at him. He would just need to investigate with caution, also with Kendrix here in Tokyo-3 with him, it should be easier to keep Nerv off the Magna Defender's trail, if they were searching for him, too.
His thoughts were halted when he stumbled upon a recently-opened juice bar called the Fire Bird's Nest juice bar with large picture of flaming bird on the sign. Curious, he entered the bar, and found it to be very busy as it was bustling with kids around his age and older, just sitting around chatting up in their own groups.
Some were playing on foosball, shooting pool, playing the arcades. He didn't think those still existed and few were on their laptops, just typing and chatting. All and all, it was good environment to be in.
"Nice," Shinji commented as he took a seat in one the booths near the windows.
After a few minutes, a young, male waiter around his age came. He had wild, spiky, black hair, blue eyes, wearing a red shirt with a tiger on the front, and black, cargo pants.
"What's up? I'm Satoru Iwata. I'll be your waiter. What can I get you?" He asked him.
"This is my first time here, so what do you got for a specialty drink?" Shinji asked.
"We have the kiwi watermelon icee and strawberry lemonade blue berry blast icee," he answered him.
Shinji thought for a minute before deciding.
"I'll have the kiwi watermelon icee, since it is pretty hot," he answered.
"Good choice, I'll be back shortly." He said, writing down his order and walking off.
Shinji just sat back in his booth and waited. He glanced out into the busy streets again and wondered what else could happen, what could he face in the future. It wasn't long before Satoru came back with his drink.
"One kiwi watermelon icee, as ordered. Enjoy." Satoru said before walking off, while Shinji took a sip through the straw and found it to be to quite good. He kept drinking while thinking.
'I gotta get one of these for way home,' thought Shinji, liking the taste.
He kept drinking, loving the taste until noticed something happening on the other side of the café. Apparently, there were two larger boys giving the server Satoru some trouble. They were pushing and pulling on him, demanding free food, thinking they could bully him because he was skinnier than they were.
There were a few things in this world that Shinji could not stand, and bullies were one of them. Getting up from his seat, the boy went over and got their attention.
"Is there a problem here?" Shinji asked, catching their attention.
"Buzz off, kid," said the larger of the two bullies.
"Yeah, mind your own business, if you know what's good for you," said the second, causing Shinji to chuckle.
"Actually, I don't know what's good for me. So I think I'll make it my business." Shinji said.
The two boys looked at each other and snickered.
"Well, I think it's time for someone else to be taught a lesson," said the big one.
Shinji just smirked, stepped back giving them a wide gap, then he performed a variety of martial arts moves, ranging from cross-arm jabs to two, simultaneous, jumping spin-kicks, finishing it up with a front punch and two front kicks.
The two boys got the message and backed off quick.
"M-Maybe we'll teach you that lesson, s-some other time," stammered the big as he and the skinnier boy left in a hurry.
"Wow, thanks, man," said Satoru to him.
"Don't mention it," said Shinji, taking out his money to pay for his drink.
"No, you're good." Satoru replied, waving off the bill.
"Really?"
"Yeah. There aren't many people around that would do what you did."
"True, and it's pretty sad. But someone has to." Shinji said.
"Yes, someone has to," said a voice from the lounge.
They both turned to a man in his late-twenties with shoulder-length, black hair tied in a ponytail, dark blue eyes. He was wearing a dark, greenish jacket a short-sleeve gray shirt, black slacks and black shoes.
"In this day in age, no one would bat an eyelash to help a person in need. But you did, so thank you," said the man.
"No problem, Mr. -"
"Kyoji, Kyoji Kasshu, owner of Fire Bird Nest." Kyoji introduced.
"Mr Kasshu, I-" Satoru started to say.
"It's alright, Satoru, I saw what happened, so I'll let it slide."
"Thank you, sir." said Satoru.
"I just can't stand bullies, Mr. Kasshu."
"Neither can I. I'm glad that there's someone else around with same mindset."
Well, I 'll see you around, Mr. Kasshu. Maybe I'll make this my regular spot," said Shinji, turning around to the leave the café.
"I look forward to your patronage, Shinji, and if you're looking for a job, just let me know. I might be able to help." Kyoji offered.
"Thanks, I'll let you know when I decide to apply." Shinji said, walking out.
"Nice kid. He reminds me of my brother." Kyoji said, walking back to his office while Satoru got back to work.
(Back with Kendrix)
Kendrix had inserted her Wildcat program into her main computer, which would keep her connected to every known computer in the world. And soon, she was searching about Nerv's private computer network so she could hack into them and find out more about their objectives and to better assist Shinji as he becomes the Magna Defender. Deciding to take a break, Kendrix got up out of her seat and went outside for a little fresh air.
When she walked out, one of the computer consoles she and Shinji had installed came online by itself, and static started to fill the screen and incoherent sounds echoed through the compound. This continued for the a few minutes, and then an image appeared on screen. It took the shape of a dark, horned insect instead of a wildcat image.
("What is this? What is this?) a dark, female, metallic voice spoke.
Various terabytes of data appeared onscreen, streaming the screen like a waterfall. It rode the World Wide Web, collecting on all sorts of information, taking it in all at once.
("What has happened? Where is Deviot?") the voice asked.
It kept running through the data network, searching for any reference for the Power Rangers and found none. It continued to search throughout the World Wide Web, collecting every bit of available data. Even the events of Second Impact and humanity being reduced by nearly half.
("I'm on Earth?") it asked.
("I remember, I was created to by Deviot to aid him, for when he took Scorpius's power and his empire. Although, he never succeeded.")
The image took a terabyte image and continued to traverse the web, looking for information on the Power Rangers and found no such information, just a few scattered stories. But then, a recent, blurred image of a large, red and black, horned warrior who fought alongside the Galaxy Rangers appeared popped up.
("The Magna Defender, he was the enemy of Scorpius and Deviot.") it spoke. ("I am bound to no one, and I will do what Deviot could not. I will create an empire of my own, and rule this world.")
The image began take shape and again travel the Internet, looking for a place to emerge. It wasn't long before it found an abandoned, robotics factory and began to power it on.
("No one not even the Magna Defender can stop me.") the voice spoke evilly.
(Back in the city in the early evening)
Shinji was headed back to the communications outpost. He was just a few blocks from where the forest was, so there was no rush. He was almost certain that Kendrix had finished installing her program and was in the midst of locating Nerv's network.
Shinji's musings were interrupted when the sound of a loud, police sirens caught his attention. An armored car sped past him, ramming through city property, with police cars giving chase, figuring it to be a robbery.
"That can't be good," Shinji said, disappearing into the nearest alley.
"It's time to let the crooks of town know this is my turf now. Magna Power!" He yelled, activating his morphers and shifted into the form of the Magna Defender.
Wasting no time, he leapt on the nearest roof and gave chase at an incredible speed. In no time flat, Shinji rushed ahead of the truck as it got away from the police cars, then he jumped off the building and onto the hood of the car, causing it to spin out of control and crash into the wall of the highway above several street lights. Three armed robbers got out, armed and ready to fire.
"Who was that? Batman?" one robber from the driver's side asked
"I don't know, but get ready to ice him if he shows his face," said the other from the passenger side while another man came from the rear.
Suddenly, most of the lights above them were blown out, casting them in blackness. This startled them, and they began looking around for the cause. Then, they heard footsteps approaching their position.
"Whoever you are, show yourself!" the man shouted.
Soon, a couple of grunts and groans were heard as the two other men were suddenly laid out, leaving the third one standing. He fired off a few rounds into the air, scared stiff.
"WHERE ARE YOU?!"
"Here," a voice said, appearing from behind him.
The man was hit with a black, armored covered fist. The police finally made their arrival, but they saw their job was done for them. The officers just took the men into custody. Curiously, one of the officers looked back to see who or what could have stopped them. Seeing nothing but darkness, he turned around and assisted his fellow officers. Had he looked longer, he would have noticed a figure with yellow horns and a black and red cape disappearing into the alleyway.
Shinji jumped on top of another roof to overlook the vast city of Tokyo-3.
"I will do everything in my power to protect this city," Shinji stated clenching his a fist.
End chapter
End notes: Here it is RODC5 sorry it took awhile. Thank you TOAT for beta reading. There will be a new female big bad she'll be a mixture of Brainiac 8 from Supergirl and Trekeena from Lost Galaxy. I just need to come up with a name for her, any suggestions are welcomed. The OC's Satoru is my personal tribute to Nintendo's late great Satoru Iwata I started working on this chapter when I heard of his passing, also yes that is Kyoji Kasshu from G Gundam, he'll be the mentor as it where giving advice when Shinji needs it and Kendrix will do more then just being a computer hacker. Next chapter will the the 5th angel battle and Nerv meets the Magna Defender. Please R&R