Chapter 21 The Search Begins

The bed in the hospital where Sinistar's body lays begins to shake a bit, as everything dies down the evil Sorceress finally awakes and floats up, she waves her hands over her body and transforms her gown into a full body black leather suit with tiny sparkling stars going from top to bottom, also very sharp looking black stiletto heels appear on her feet, she then extends her hands to the right side of her body and materializes a very powerful looking staff with a large silver star on the tip of it. She shakes her head and lets down her blonde hair and her eyes turn from blue to black. She jumps off of the bed and as soon as she does Ninjara bows.

Sinistar looks at Ninjara and says.

Sinistar-Good work Ninjara.

She looks at the smoky bones of Skylark and soon her eyes glow and this causes the bones to float over to her and transform into a necklace that places itself onto Sinistar's neck, she laughs and says.

Sinistar-Skylark was such a fool to summon a creature from the dark realm, a realm I control Hahahahaha! Now I shall wear the bones of the traitor!

Sinistar looks at Ninjara again and says.

Sinistar-Let's go. We have important work to do, starting with destroying the Rangers!

Ninjara nods agreeably and soon they both disappear. Carlton wakes up after the doctor walks into the room, she gasps and asks.

Dr. Keyes-Hey what happened here?

Carlton immediately explains but the doctor doesn't believe one word of it. She says to him.

Dr. Keyes-All this you're telling me doesn't make any sense at all.

Carlton-I'm telling the truth! And I can prove it!

Dr. Keyes-Hmm.

Carlton takes a camera that he put into the wall to record any weird happenings so that just in case something happened like it did before he would be able to prove it to the doctors and nurses in the hospital.

Sinistar reappears within her temple with Ninjara. Dragonlord and Elephantytan see this and immediately bow.

Sinistar walks over to her cauldron, she looks into it and begins to think.

Sinistar-Hmm. I think its time for a change.

She walks around till she gets to the center of her chamber room, she then plunges the end of her staff right into the center of her temple, as it starts unleashing its power the temple begins to slowly move. And soon the temple bursts out of the ground and flies high above till it reaches the outside of the planet earth, it then begins to float around in the starry sky till it finds a suitable spot within the center of the universe, the temple slowly begins to transform into a floating starship and inside of the temple becomes an electronic wonderland. Dragonlord and the others look around as they see the entire different environment surrounding them all. He looks at the new and beautiful Sinistar and asks.

Dragonlord-This is how you want things to look now my Empress?

She smirks at him and says.

Sinistar-Yes. I have a feeling that being out here in the center of the universe will be most interesting and necessary!

They all nod in agreement.

Sinistar-And along with the change I shall create new and more powerful warriors to take down the Power Rangers!

Dragonlord-Yes Empress of course.

The Power Rangers return to Stonehenge, they all remove their helmets and walk over to Myndor who's just finishing up with speaking to the Wizard's Pool. He turns around and looks at each Ranger one by one worriedly. Nakia steps up and puts a hand on Myndor's left shoulder, she then asks sympathetically.

Nakia-What's wrong Myndor?

Myndor says nothing but then the other Power Rangers ask him frantically. He then slowly speaks.

Myndor-Rangers.

Ryan asks.

Ryan-Yes? What do you have to tell us Myndor?

Myndor continues.

Myndor-Rangers. Sinistar has been brought back.

They all gasp.

Nakia-What?!

Myndor-Yes, the Wizard's Pool has alerted me of her presence but she isn't on earth anymore.

Zelda-Then where is she?

Myndor-I don't know, but what is known that she isn't on this planet anymore.

Ryan-Does that mean she's left earth for good then?

Myndor-No, I'm afraid not. What I believe is the entire universe is now at stake, I am sure she will attack planets within this vicinity and then move on.

Zelda-We won't let her do that!

Myndor-We must find the lost star gems immediately! There is no time to waste!

Michael-But how can we find them? We don't even know where to look!

Myndor-That's ok Rangers. I have something that will assist you in your search.

Nakia-Really?

Myndor-Yes.

Ryan-What is it?

Myndor-You already have them. A spell has been put on your wrist communicators, they will alarm you when you are in reach of one or all of the lost star gems.

Ryan-That's wonderful.

Myndor-Yes. The time is now, don't waste it. I know Sinistar has gained more power so you need to do the same. Teleport out of here and start searching everywhere in your city, if nothing is found, expand your search.

They all nod.

Zelda-Don't worry, we'll find them. But.

Myndor gives Zelda a puzzling look.

Myndor-What is it?

Zelda-There is something I want to ask and I'm sure everyone else wants to know too.

Myndor-Yes, what is it?

Zelda-About that bat woman, she didn't attack us.

Ryan says.

Ryan-Hey yeah she didn't, what's up with that?

Myndor-I don't know. Perhaps she was not attacking as a way of expressing something.

Nakia-Huh?

Myndor-I don't know like I said. Anyway you Rangers have more important things to worry about and to take care of.

Ryan reassures Myndor.

Ryan-Don't worry. We'll take care of everything.

Joshua-Right.

Within the Starship, Sinistar transforms her cauldron in her main chamber into a viewing dome located in the center of the wall. She looks into it and see's all Ryan and Nakia looking for something in the local downtown area park but not in their Ranger suits, she also see's Zelda, Joshua and Michael doing the same but on the other side of town in a woodsy area. She says to herself as she sits in her new throne which is a metal star glowing with power.

Sinistar-What can those pathetic humans be up to. Hmm I wonder.

Her eyes begin to glow brightly white and radiate energy patterns that hit her viewing dome as she says and smiles deeply.

Sinistar-Metallic Warriors of Great Strength come forth and attack!

The energy patterns enter her viewing dome and transmit all the way to earth where they form into new Metallic Warriors. When her eyes stop glowing her smile turns into a smirk when she says.

Sinistar-Now it begins! I shall join in on the fun!

She stands up gracefully and takes a hold of her Dark Star Power Staff, she soon disappears. Meanwhile Nakia and Ryan continue their search, they use the communicators but find nothing.

Nakia-Do you think we're doing it right?

Ryan-What? Searching?

Nakia-Well duh.

Ryan-Yeah, our communicators aren't beeping. So I guess its not around here.

Nakia-So where to next?

Ryan-Let's try the area around the mall. If those star gems are here we'll find them.

Nakia nods. They leave the area and quickly make it over to the mall, as Ryan drives up into a parking space the front of his car starts to spark, its lets off a small explosion and scares Nakia as she squirms around in the passengers seat.

Nakia-What was that?!

Ryan-I dunno. But I'll find out.

Ryan gets out of his car after popping the hood, after a few seconds Nakia see's Ryan fly up and over the car, he groans out in pain. She gasps and gets out.

Nakia-Ryan, are you okay?

Ryan groans out again. Nakia leans down to try and console him, she looks up and see's a hoard of metallic warriors with star symbols on their chests. Nakia gasps again.

Nakia-What are those things?!

Nakia is grabbed away from Ryan by one of the metallic warriors, she tries to fight them but she ends up losing, a few seconds later she is hit in the stomach hard and falls onto her side in pain. She is barely able to look up at Ryan so she just grasps her stomach and hopes the pain goes away.

Myndor alerts Zelda, Joshua and Michael of Ryan and Nakia's situation, he advises them to morph so they will have enough power to deal with their new enemies. Zelda says to Myndor as he speaks to them through their communicators.

Zelda-Don't worry, we're on our way.

Myndor responds.

Myndor-May the power protect you.

His voice disappears.

Zelda looks at Joshua and Michael, she then says to them as she materialize her morpher.

Zelda-Come on you guys. We've got to get to the others.

Both Michael and Joshua nod and materialize their morphers as well. They say together as they all begin to teleport.

Zelda, Michael and Joshua-STAR FORCE, POWER UP!

They teleport away from the woodsy area and teleport right to where Ryan and Nakia are but morphed.

They break away from each other to handle a group of metallic warriors, the Blue Ranger brings forth his trident and attacks immediately. He strikes three warriors at once and then turns around and kicks one, they all fall onto the ground but get right back up and all start attacking him, he yells out in pain as he feels hard punches and kicks administered to his back, stomach and sides continuously.

The Black Ranger does a back flip just as one of the metal warriors tries to strike him, as he lands on his feet he turns around and see's two metal warriors right behind him, they materialize steel rods and swipe at the Black Ranger but he jumps up into the air backwards to escape a painful attack.

The Pink Ranger materializes her weapon, she releases many power arrows at once towards a few of the metal warriors, they dodge her arrows and attack her, she is kicked up into the air and just as she is about to land on the ground with a hard smack one of the metal warriors materializes a steel rod and hits her causing her to feel more pain as she lands on the parking lot ground.

The Black Ranger is captured and knocked down onto the ground, then one metal warrior puts its metal foot on the Black Ranger's helmet in an attempt to crush his helmet to get to crushing his head.

With all of the Power Rangers subdued a black star arises in the sky and begins to shine which stops the whole scene and what I mean by that is, the Metallic Warriors still have the Rangers captured but they have taken notice of the star and await in respect for their leader's upcoming appearance to do any further damage to the Rangers.

Nakia looks up and notices the star growing larger, a few seconds later the star bursts into a wave of starry energy which forms into the beautiful Sinistar holding her star staff. She stands there in her new outfit staring at the Rangers. Nakia asks in pain.

Nakia-Ugh! Who.. Are you?

Sinistar lets out a silly but stern laugh.

Sinistar-You should know me. Don't tell me you've forgotten so soon.

Nakia gasps but it is due to her still being in pain, besides that she is still a bit puzzled, the other Rangers look up to see the beautiful lady standing but they too don't know who she is that is until one of them gets a feeling from looking at her star staff and from seeing how she appeared before them all. The evil sorceress says to them all now.

Sinistar-You Power Rangers will pay dearly for what you did to me!

Ryan stands up slowly and says as the pain he feels slowly starts to fade and he realizes who he is speaking to.

Ryan-You should talk Sinistar! You're the evil one! We would of never been needed to protect our planet if it weren't for you!

Sinistar chuckles and the Blue Ranger says while becoming stunned at her beauty while still in his predicament mind you.

Blue Ranger-Whoa you look a thousand times better than you did before!

The Black Ranger adds.

Black Ranger-You took the words right out of my mouth!

Sinistar chuckles again while slightly ignoring what Joshua and Michael said. She says.

Sinistar-Foolish humans. But anyway I want something from you.

She looks right at Ryan as he asks.

Ryan-And what is that?!

Sinistar-Answers.

Ryan-What?

Sinistar-ANSWERS!

Ryan looks around and see's all of his friends on the ground at the mercy of Sinistar's merciless Metallic Warriors. Sinistar immediately senses his concern and comes up with something interesting to say.

Sinistar-Now I can be fair.. Sometimes. And I'm sure with your friends in the bind they're in won't allow you to decide to give me the answer I want. So..

She says to her warriors.

Sinistar-Release them.

They obey her and they all regroup. The Pink Ranger, Black Ranger and Blue Ranger rush over to Nakia and Ryan they power down and transform back into their normal selves. Ryan looks back at Sinistar as she stands in front of her warriors, he then says.

Ryan-What answers do you want?

Sinistar looks at him and says in a gentle but serious tone.

Sinistar-I want to know what you and your friends are looking for.

Ryan and the others look at each other and immediately know that they cannot not tell Sinistar anything about what they must find. Nakia steps up and says.

Nakia-Do you really expect us to tell you?

Joshua-Dream on Lady!

Sinistar growls.

Sinistar-I could have had you destroyed! But I released you from your pain! Now tell me what you're looking for!

Zelda says.

Zelda-We're not going to tell you. You're evil! You'd try something and things will only get worse.

Michael responds to that.

Michael-Zelda's right. We'd be stupid to tell you.

Sinistar's eyes start glowing white, her voice starts increasing in volume and tone as she says.

Sinistar-WRONG ANSWERS!

Joshua says to Michael.

Joshua-You know even with those white glowing eyes she's still hot looking!

Michael-Don't I know it.

Zelda and Nakia become slightly disgusted.

Zelda-Oh give it a rest you guys.

Nakia-Totally.

Sinistar looks at her warriors and shouts out.

Sinistar-DESTROY THEM ALL!

As the metallic warriors prepare to make their move. Ryan stands in the front center area and his friends stand next to him, he materializes his morpher, he then gets a very serious look on his face and he says to his friends sternly.

Ryan-Come on Rangers, time to power up!

They all say.

Nakia, Zelda, Michael, Joshua-Right!

They all then materialize their morphers and bring them together, as they all touch the stars in the center of their morphers they say one by one.

Ryan-RED!

Nakia-YELLOW!

Zelda-PINK!

Michael-BLACK!

Joshua-BLUE!

They then all start glowing and a few seconds later they shout out together.

Everyone-STAR FORCE, POWER UP!

A Super Blinding white light appears from the Rangers Morphers. The light disappears and all of the Rangers are powered up and ready.

They immediately spread out and each Power Ranger is followed by a small group of metallic warriors. Sinistar stands and watches as she holds her star staff, she starts chuckling and saying.

Sinistar-Those Power Rangers will never defeat my new warriors! And soon I shall have the answers I'm looking for and finally take my place as ruler of all!

Her eyes start glowing brightly white again..