Chapter 18 Arrogant Retraction

Ryan, Joshua, Nakia, Zelda, and Michael all wake up at different times within their healing casings, they lift the tops and step out feeling better now. Myndor turns around and says to them.

Myndor-I'm glad you all are feeling better but there is something we must attend to quickly.

Ryan steps forward and asks.

Ryan-What is it Myndor?

Myndor-Sinistar is trapped within another dimension and its only a small amount of time you'll have to search for the lost star gems.

Nakia-If Sinistar is gone, then why should things still be the same?

Myndor-Because her minions will do everything they can to release her and things will become much worse.

Joshua-Dragonlord, Skylark and Elephantytan are not so difficult to beat.

Zelda-That's true.

Myndor-That may be so but don't let arrogance blind you. You must stay focused and learn that if Sinistar returns, things will be much worse, that is why we need the power of the Starlight Power Ranger.

Michael-That's interesting.

Myndor-Yes it is. I knew nothing of the Starlight Ranger till now.

Deep within the underground temple, the three generals stand tall and look into the cauldron, they see many people walking all throughout the city of Terra Falls, and as they watch, Dragonlord says.

Dragonlord-The city is filled with humans readily to give their energy to our cause!

Skylark-But how will we attack them?

Dragonlord-What do you mean how? Its simple.

Elephantytan-Indeed it is. But may I suggest a simple tactic, so that we can conserve our own energy!

Dragonlord looks at Elephantytan and asks.

Dragonlord-What is it?

Elephantytan-Let's send a monster, release one from the eye and send it to Terra Falls.

Dragonlord-Good idea.

Elephantytan-I thought so.

Myndor and the others all sit around in the chamber trying to come up with an idea to stopping their evil enemies before going to search for the three lost star gems. All of a sudden the wizard's pool begins to glow brightly blue and sparkle with small blue stars. Nakia notices and rushes over to it.

Nakia-Hey you guys look!

The others rush over and see a monster made up completely of claws and saws, it does look horrible, they also notice the monster capturing lots of people in nets. Myndor looks and says.

Myndor-You must morph and go help those people before its too late!

Ryan-Right.

They all stand next to each other and materialize their morphers. They swing them around once and bring it back to them as they all say together.

Everyone-STAR FORCE, POWER UP!

One by one each of them touches the center of their morphers and this causes the within their morphers to light up as they say one by one.

Ryan-RED!

The Red Star emerges from the morpher and produces a red light all over Ryan and soon, Ryan is found within a red beam and a small red star appears, it attaches itself to the center of his chest and then begins to expand very quickly, as it expands Ryan's body becomes stronger, the power from the expanded star transforms Ryan into the Red Star Force Ranger with the symbol of the Firebird.

Nakia-YELLOW!

The Yellow Star emerges from Nakia's morpher and produces a yellow light that shines all over her, she is then found within a yellow beam of power and a small yellow star appears and attaches itself to the center of her chest and quickly begins to expand its power all over Nakia's body causing her to become stronger and as it completes Nakia completely transforms into the Yellow Star Force Ranger with the symbol of the Hydra.

Zelda-PINK!

The Pink Star emerges from Zelda's morpher and produces a pink light that shines all over Zelda's body, and soon a pink glittery star appears as Zelda is now found within a pink beam, the star attaches itself to the center of Zelda's chest and expands its power all over her body, after she is empowered with her star energy Zelda completely transforms into the Pink Star Force Ranger with the symbol of the Hawk.

Joshua-BLUE!

The Blue Star emerges from Joshua's morpher and produces a blue light all over him, and soon he is found within a blue beam of energy, while there a blue glittery star appears and attaches itself to the center of Joshua's chest, its energy then expands and empowers Joshua and then completely transforms him into the Blue Star Force Ranger with the symbol of the Dolphin.

Michael-BLACK!

Finally the Black Star emerges and attaches itself to Michael's chest center, after expanding its energy like the others, Michael becomes completely empowered with his star energy, and then he completely transforms into the Black Star Force Ranger with the symbol of the Centaur.

The Power Rangers leave Stone henge and flip into action. When they get to the center of the trouble which happens to be right on the front steps of the local college, they find the monster capturing lots of people. The Red Ranger steps forward and says as the monster starts dragging the nets filled with people away.

Red Ranger-HEY YOU, UGLY!

The monster turns around and says.

HorrorClaw-Ah, Power Rangers. I'm sorry but you weren't invited!

The Yellow Ranger says sternly.

Yellow Ranger-Let those people go! Now!

HorrowClaw-NEVER! I have a mission to complete and you Ranger fools won't disrupt it!

The Horror Claw monster extracts lots of saws with claws on the sides of them, they land on the ground and transform into claw monsters with slimy bodies. The Pink Ranger says.

Pink Ranger-Eww, gross.

Yellow Ranger-I second that.

Red Ranger-No time for talking about it, we've got to deal with them now!

Pink Ranger-Right!

The monster then says to his band of minions.

HorrorClaw-Clawers destroy the Rangers while I continue to collect the humans of this city!

He disappears with the nets filled with innocent people.

Pink Ranger-Oh no!

The clawers all separate as well as the Power Rangers. The Yellow Ranger flips up and lands on the ground, she then does a couple of back flips and captures one of the slimy claw creature by her ankles, she then uses her powers to push her upper body up and over the claw being she caught in between her ankles and as she does this her ankles fling the claw creature up and away as she safely lands on her feet.

The Blue and Black Rangers find themselves surrounded by a bunch of those things, the Blue Ranger says to the Black Ranger as they stand back to back.

Blue Ranger-Ready?!

Black Ranger-When you are!

Both Power Rangers do awesome side kicks on opposite sides to take down all of the claw creatures at once.

The Pink Ranger is having a bit of trouble, she tries to take down some of the claw creatures but their slimy bodies disrupt her attempts, one swipes her with a heavy band of claws and sends her crashing into the concrete stairway, she yells out but stands up, she swings her arms around and materializes her Hawk Bow. A few of the claw creatures start rushing over to the Pink Ranger but she has already loaded her bow with torpedo wings, she says as she releases them towards her enemies.

Pink Ranger-PINK HAWK TORPEDO WING ATTACK!

The torpedo wings strike the band of claw creatures threatening her with a vengeance, they fall onto the hard concrete and explode instantly.

The Red Ranger leaps up into the air and does an instantly kick upon five claw creatures, and as soon as he lands he uses his sword to produce a blazing sphere of fire, the sphere surrounds all of the claw creatures and burns them away.

The Power Rangers all regroup. The Pink Ranger asks.

Pink Ranger-Where do you think that monster went?

Blue Ranger-I don't know, but we need to find out immediately!

Black Ranger-Yeah, absolutely.

Red Ranger-Let's go!

They all nod in agreement and teleport away from the college area. Back at the hospital, Carlton reports to the doctor in her office to tell her what had happened to him concerning the new patient he's watching over.

Dr. Keyes-Are you sure?

Carlton-Yes I'm very sure, as soon as I took her hand it felt like I was losing strength.

Dr. Keyes-That sounds um not really relevant Carlton.

Carlton-I'm telling the truth.

Dr. Keyes-You mean the truth as you see it, right?

Carlton-No! I'm telling you that when I took her hand it felt like I was losing my strength! I don't know how many times I have to tell you in order for you to believe me!

Dr. Keyes-The patient is not conscience, and what you're telling me isn't relevant, no such thing has been proven, no person can take away your strength!

Carlton-Unless she isn't a person.

Dr. Keyes-Oh now you're just being silly! I'm going to sign your away slip.

Carlton-My away slip? But I'm not taking leave.

Dr. Keyes-Oh yes you are.

Carlton-No, I don't want to!

Dr. Keyes-Those are my orders!

Carlton-But Dr. Keyes you can't. I.

He stops and thinks for a minute.

Carlton-Maybe I just had a dream or something like that.

Dr. Keyes-A dream, now that sounds believable.

Carlton lets out a fake chuckle.

Carlton-Yeah, for sure, a dream. I don't know why I thought it was real. I guess it felt realistic to me.

Dr. Keyes-Don't worry, sometimes when you work as hard as you have been working, it just gets to you. But I still think you need to take some time off.

Carlton-I'd just like to rest up a bit, but not leave completely.

Dr. Keyes-Hmm.

Carlton says to himself as he starts thinking of the new patient assigned to his watch.

Carlton-I think there's something really wrong with her, she can't be human, just can't be.

HorrowClaw is found right outside of a bank holding another net filled with humans. And soon all of the Power Rangers flip back into action in the bank parking lot.

Red Ranger-We've got you now! Now let those people go!

HorrorClaw responds angrily.

HorrorClaw-NO! You Power Rangers are becoming more trouble than you're worth!

The monster creates a huge force field around all of the nets filled with people using a bit of energy from the darkened depths of the neither world. He leaps out of the force field and in front of the Power Rangers.

The monster then extracts many saws and claws, he sends them all flying over towards the Rangers, they end up being struck and stung, they all flip but not in their usual way, their flips end up in falls as they groan out.

Power Rangers-UGHH!

The monster says.

HorrorClaw-I'm taking these humans where I must!

The Red Ranger says a bit weakly.

Red Ranger-No, I. Don't think so!

He stands up and so does the others, they materialize their weapons and form their ultimate blaster, they fire at the monster but it leaps up into the air, and now the blast strikes the force field, the force field doesn't break apart, instead it sends the blast right back at the Power Rangers. Once the blast hit's the Rangers, they start feeling weak, they yell out at the energy from the blast starts to surge through their bodies quickly. The monster lands back on the ground and starts laughing.

HorrorClaw-There's nothing you can do! My force field is indestructible! Only I can crack it open!

He continues to boast.

HorrorClaw-Only I can retract the energy causing my force field, but I will never do it! Hahaha! I shall deliver those humans to my master and destroy you in the process you pathetic Rangers!

The Black Ranger gets an idea, as the monster looks around and continues to boast about how he's going to win he gets up and rushes over to him, and soon an image of his star creature, the centaur appears, the Black Ranger then raises both of his hands as he puts them together to make a fist and soon brings his fist down and hit's the monster with a thunderous punch, the punch causes the monster to run into his force field and as soon as he hits it the force field starts to sizzle with flashes of lightning, the monster screams out as his own body begins to retract the power without him wanting it. The monster yells out.

HorrorClaw-AHHHHH, NO! THIS WASN'T SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN! UGH!

The Black Ranger says.

Black Ranger-You're being taken down by your own words! Would of never known how to get rid of this if it wasn't for you, I thank you and I'm sure my friends do as well.

HorrorClaw screams out as his body completely retracts the force field, with the unwanted energy surging through his body he lets out one last scream and then falls onto the bank parking lot in a huge fiery explosion.

Later on the people are all freed and the Power Rangers return to Stone Henge. Myndor commends them on a job well done but Michael says.

Michael-That monster helped us out a bit.

Nakia-Yeah he sure did, but stupidly.

Ryan-I wonder what will happen next?

Zelda-Don't know.

Ryan-That monster was strong but stupid. What if the next one isn't so stupid?

Nakia-Don't worry about it till the time comes.

Ryan-Sometimes doing a bit of pre worrying is worth it, it may prepare us.

Joshua-Hmm.

Myndor-Don't worry. You Power Rangers are a wonderful team and the dark side has met their match.