Lightning Cruiser skidded to a sudden stop as they reached the epicenter of the chaos. Mechanical goons had swarmed the city like a plague of locusts.

The nearby area had been decimated but the automaton troopers. Luckily no civilians remained in the area. Jumping out of the passenger seat Matt scanned the area his heart raising. He could feel the mechanical monster that killed his partner and sliced off his arm. Turning to the closest rooftop his normal hand curled into a tight fist. Above them stood The Machine Empire's General Venjix observing them like prey. The metal Meanace simply stood watching the carnage his troops caused. Something about him didn't feel right to the Quantum Ranger a nervous chill ran down his spine.

"It seems you survived our last encounter Quantum Ranger," Venjix announced

With a swift bound the general stood before them sword at his side. The weapon was that of the deceased Prince Gasket the blade glowing bright emerald green. Gripping the weapon Venjix stepped closer ready to strike his foe down. In a blur, Matt moved to morph mid-stride grabbing his weapon mid-transformation. As their blades clashed a shockwave rippled out knocking Alice off balance. Neither gave in as the foes shoved against each other. A knee to the gut sent Matt to the ground.

"This time I'll go for the head," Venjix announced raising his blade

Matt froze as the blade swung. Just before the blade met his neck Saba appeared blocking the weapon. Seeing his opportunity Matt rolled to his feet hitting Venjix with a solid punch from his robotic fist. Knocked backward the mecha menace stabbed the ground for balance. To his surprise, Alice pounced hitting him with a four-hit punch combo. As she reeled back for the fifth attack Venjix snatched her by the throat. Lifting her Venjix looked into Matt's terrified eyes. Breathing heavily the Quantum Ranger locked up once more as his nightmare flashed across his vision.

"Care for a replay of our last battle ranger."

Clean lightning struck Venjix making his entire body lock up. Alice ripped her neck free from his hold as she jumped launching herself off him Flipping mid-air. Landing beside Matt she rubbed her soar neck. Glaring she caught before growling in rage. A hand stopped her from charging Venjix her rage building. Turning they were met with the sight of Gale firing off another blast of lightning at the mechanical general. Suddenly Venjix began to laugh rising to his feet. His gaze locked on Lily as he pointed his blade at her. The elemental warrior stepped back nervously gripping her wand tight.

"I'm not some machine you can just turn off," Venjix said chuckling

With blinding speed, he moved to knock her to the ground with an elbow to the temple. The Violet ranger crumbled to the ground like a house of cards. As he prepped the finishing blow a stream of energy arrows launched Venjix down the avenue. Staggering Venjix was met with the sight of an angry Anton slashing madly at him. Blocking with one hand Venjix hit with an open palm strike knocking the wind out of him. As the Dino ranger fell Venjix stabbed him through the stomach.

"Anton!"

As the cry left her lips Gale rushed to his side catching him as he fell. As he hit her arms his morph faded his body going limp in her arms. Tears forming in her she removed his Dino Morpher. In one movement she slapped on the Drago Morpher and morphed into the White Dragon ranger. Her suit and the armor from her Thunder ranger form and a simple skirt. Her ninja sword rested on her back and the Dragon Saber rested on her left hip. Cradling her teammate Gale glared at Venjix. Shrugging her glare the robotic ruffian turned to vanish into a dark vortex.

"Get back here and fight!" Gale yelled

"That's the last thing we need right now." Matt snapped

"Friend of yours?" Alice asked with a cough

"We do have history," Matt remarked touching his mechanical arm

Stepping up to the Drago Zord Gale frowned deeply. The zord seemed to read her emotions lowering itself to her level. Forcing herself to smile she hugged the avian zord resting her head on itself head. Like her, the zord cared deeply for its former pilot knowing her pain. Stepping back she jumped on the back of the giant bird lying on it. She would be this Zord's pilot from this time forward and she knew that. Lucky for her this zord understood her.

Lightning Cruiser skidded to a sudden stop as they reached the epicenter of the chaos. Mechanical goons had swarmed the city like a plague of locusts.

The nearby area had beeen disamated but the atomoton troopers. Luckily no civilains remained in the area. Jumping out of the passenger seat Matt scanned the area his heart raising. He could feel him the mechanical monster that killed his partner and sliced off his arm. Turning to the closest rooftop his normal hand curled into a tight fist. Above them stood The Machine Empire's General Venjix obversing them like prey. The metal Meanace simply stood watching the carnage his troops caused. Something about him didn't feel right to the Quantum Ranger a nervous chill ran down his spine.

"It seems you survived our last encounter Quantum Ranger." Venjix announced

WIth a swift bound the general stood before them sword at his side. The weapon was that of the deceased Prince Gasket the blade glowing bright emerald green. Gripping the weapon Venjix stepped closer ready to strike his foe down. In a blur Matt moved morphing mid stride grabbing his weapon mid transformation. As their blades clashed a shockwave rippled out knocking Alice of balance. Neither gave in as the foes shoved against each other. A knee to the gut sent Matt to the ground.

"This time I'll go for the head." Venjix announced raising his blade

Matt froze as the blade was swung. Just before the blade met his neck Saba appeared blocking the weapon. Seeing his oportinity Matt rolled to feet hitting Venjix with a solid punch from his robotic fist. Knocked backward the mecha meanace stabbed the ground for balance. To his surprise Alice pounced hitting him with a four hit punch combo. As she reeled back for the fifth attack Venjix snatched her by the throat. Lifting her Venjix looked into Matt's terrrified eyes. Breathing heavily the Quantum Ranger locked up once more as his nightmare flashed accross his vision.

"Care for a replay of our last battle ranger."

Curlean lightning struck Venjix making his entire body lock up. Alice ripped her neck free from his hold. As she jumped launching herself off him Flipping mid air. Landing beside Matt she rubbed her soar neck. Glaring she caughed before growling in rage. A hand stopped her from charging Venjix her rage building. Turning they were met with the sight of Gale firing off another blast of lightning at the mechanical general. Suddenly Venjix began to laugh rising to his feet. His gaze locked on Lily as he pointed his blade at her. The elemental warrior stepped back nervously gripping her wand tight.

"I'm not some machine you can just turn off." Venjix said chuckling

With blinding speed he moved knocking her to the ground with an elbow to the temple. The Violet ranger crumbled to the ground like a house of cards. As he prepped the finishing blow a stream of energy arrows launched Venjix down the avenue. Staggering Venjix was met with the sight of an angry Anton slashing madly at him. Blocking with one hand Venjix hit with an open palm strike knocking the wind out of him. As the Dino ranger fell Venjix stabbed him through the stomach.

"Anton!"

As the cry left her lips Gale rushed to his side catching him as he fell. As he hit her arms his morph faded his body going limp in her arms. Tears forming in her she removed his Dino morpher. In one movement she slapped on the Drago morpher and morphed into the White Dragon ranger. Her suit and the armor from her Thunder ranger form and a simple skirt. Her ninja sword rested on her back and the Dragon Saber rest on her left hip. Craddling her teammate Gale glared at Venjix. Shrugging of her glare the robotic ruffian turned vanishing into a dark vortex.

"Get back here and fight!" Gale yelled

"That's the last thing we need right now." Matt snaped

"Friend of yours?" Alice asked with a cough

"We do have history." Matt remarked touching his mechanical arm

Stepping up to the Drago Zord Gale frowned deeply. The zord seemed to read her emotions lowering itself to her level. Forcing herself to smile she hugged the avian zord resting her head on itss head. Like her the zord cared deeply for its former pilot knowing her pain. Stepping back she jumped on the back of the giant bird laying on it. She would be this Zord's pilot from this timw forward and she knew that. Lucky for her this zord understood her.

"Thought I would find you here."

Sitting up she was met with sight of Alice Smiling sadly at her. jumping to her feet she pounced at her team leader. Instinctively Alice moved catching her punch. AS she tried again her attack was blocked before Alice flipped her. Hitting the back of the Drago zord Gale growled at her team leader fighting back her rage. Yanking her arm free she clicked her morpher rolling to her feet. Gripping the Drago saber she moved slashing at her only to be met with Saba. Looking into her eyes Alice paused her eyes windening.

"We didn't sign up for this!" Gale yelled headbutting her

"It's our job to fight for the innocent!" Alice yelled back

"We didn't sign up to die, Not like this." Gale whispered

With a firm shove Alice was knocked from the avain zord hit a lower platform. Frowning she turned leaving her mourning team mate only. As the hanger door closed Gale unmorphed hugging the Drago Saber to her chest. As she held the weapon she finally let herself cry. She couldn'y believe she had lost he day the met felt like only yesterday. whiping her tears away she vowed to be a beter ranger if only for his sake.