Asher Griffin is played by Charlie Gillespe
The Rangers gathered in their HQ to train. After they trained with Claire in their numerous Spellcasting abilities, the Rangers were inside a simulation spell, training their fighting skills. Each had made significant progress in both areas of their abilities. While this was going on, Xander helped Tobias, Lydia, and Bobby get used to the world of magic. Though he tested the three extensively, he couldn't quite discern what they each were. It was as if something was preventing him from finding out.
"We'll find the answer," Xander assured them. "I promise."
-Cue Theme-
-Dark Void-
"Alviss, my grandson. So good to see you again!" Cepheus rejoiced, spreading his arms out wide..
Alviss kneeled down. He was now wearing a black vest over a grey shirt, black pants and black boots. Over it all, he wore a black and white trench coat. Over his tan skin face, he wore a black mask that covered his forehead and stopped at his nose bridge.
"Grandfather, I live to serve you."
"Rise, grandson. I'm sure you have numerous questions and you will surely get your answers. But first, I am curious to see your fighting abilities. I understand you have powers of a Dark Seeker."
"I do." Alviss confirmed making his eyes glow from brown to black and green.
-Bayview High-
The Six sat at their usual lunch table out in the quad. While Liam and Noah were going through their usual antics, Alicia looked on with an amused expression until she was hit by a vision. Jolting in place, an image formed in her mind's eye: a young man wearing a grey shirt and black pants. He reached out for Alicia, grabbing her hand, and desperately yelling, "Don't let go!"
Jared's wristband went off, bringing her back to reality. The Rangers had gotten a signal from the town Plaza and were confronted by a figure wearing a black hooded cloak and a black mask.
"So, you're the ones who carry the Ancient Spirits?" He asked with his arms crossed.
"And what's it to you?" Noah asked, cracking his knuckles.
"Oh, nothing. I'm just a Dark Seeker looking for a fight..."
Jared stepped forward. "Well, you got one."
"Spirit Legend, Awaken!"
-Morphing Sequence-
"Let's dance." The Dark Seeker said drawing a black hilted sword with a purple blade.
"Legend Sword!" Jared called out as he brought his blade down on the Dark Seeker's. The two clashed with equal skill. Jules, Noah, and Sonia jumped in as well.
"Legend Pike!"
"Legend Kwan Dao!"
"Legend Daggers!"
The Dark Seeker was doing well with holding off the three of them. Alicia shot a few arrows at him. The Dark Seeker jumped backwards, but Liam came through the air and brought his axe down. However, the Dark Seeker sent dark blue mini orbs with black sparkles from his hands. He used them to snatch Liam and throw him into a car. The Rangers surrounded their opponent on all sides, ready to jump forward. As they did, the Dark Seeker created a purple Twilight Glyph under his feet. When he did, a powerful force wave, knocked all the Rangers away.
"Twilight Magic," Alicia identified, "He's using Twilight Magic!"
"Who is he?!" Liam demanded as the Rangers grouped together.
"This guy's tough." Noah said, sighing.
"Let's step it up a notch." Jared suggested.
"Legend Staffs!"
Now wielding their new sidearms, the core Rangers charged forward. Even with their new power, the Dark Seeker easily avoided all physical attacks.
Jared sent a wave of flames mixed with Sonia's electricity. They missed their target. Noah and Alicia summoned a whirlpool of wind and water, but it was immediately dispersed when the Dark Seeker swung his hands. Many boulders sailed through the air, but were destroyed before they could hit their target.
The Dark Seeker teleported into the air and materialized a black crossbow. He fired Dark Seeker Arrows at the Rangers.
Liam raised a barrier and blocked them all. However, the rain of arrows kept coming and Liam couldn't hold on. He collapsed on the ground and began to yell in pain. Before the barrier broke, a blue portal opened, and a figure dashed out of it.
This figure quickly reached into his backpack and withdrew three small vials of purple liquid. He threw them into the air and directed them at the Dark Seeker with telekinesis. The bottles exploded on impact and sent the Dark Seeker sailing through the air.
In haste, the Seeker vanished in a swirl of dark orbs.
The Rangers gathered around an exhausted Liam and de-morphed. Noah quickly helped Liam onto his feet, who quickly thanked his friend.
Asher walked up to the Rangers with a calm, confident stride.
"Who are you?" Liam asked, huffing and puffing.
"My name is Asher Griffin. I'm from the future."
-HQ-
"The future? Why are you here?" Alicia asked, crossing her arms.
Asher answered, "Look, I'm here to help you. In the year 2038, evil reigns supreme."
"What? How's that possible? I mean, Time Force is in the 31st Century!" Liam pointed out.
"But, the future changes in the biggest of ways by the smallest of things. Time Force is the most probable future at this point in time. Well, it still is. If I didn't step in, Liam would've died in that last fight."
"Really?" Sonia asked with fright.
"Yeah. The Dark Seeker arrows would've killed him. So, I've already changed the timeline. But I know for a fact that something else happens that makes the future fall to ruin."
Dr. Bly looked up with a decisive look. "Then, we'll do all we can to help."
"Thank you." Asher nodded.
Jared walked up to him and put his hand on the boy's shoulder. "We won't let the future go to ruin."
That's when it happened. Not only did Jared see Asher's eyes look away, but he also felt an instant connection that lasted half a second...
-Dark Void-
"Grandfather, I'm sorry. But someone got in the way of my attack."
Cepheus was not annoyed, but pleased. "Alviss, you have done well. The Rangers could not hold out against you. I would like you to lead a large scale attack."
It was then that Phoenix intervened. "But my king, if we launch a large scale attack and fail, we won't be able to cross over for quite some time. The amount of power needed-"
Medusa placed a hand on Phoenix's shoulder. "Calm down, Phoenix. There is nothing to fear."
Wiseman then walked in with composure. "You wished to see me, Lord Cepheus?"
"Yes... Wiseman, assist Alviss with an attack on Earth."
"As you wish."
Phoenix, boiling with rage, stormed out of the room. He muttered, "He just got here and has so much trust and power..."
Roxas was listening and told the Phantom, "He's my son and Cepheus's grandson. It's only natural..."
-Bayview Park-
The Rangers, Lydia, Tobias, Bobby, Devon, and Asher sat in the park enjoying the slow afternoon.
Asher had decided not to share with everyone the details of the future. He explained that it ran a risk of changing it for the worse.
Liam asked, "Well, could you at least tell us what kind of powers you have?"
Asher shrugged his shoulders and said, "I guess it wouldn't hurt."
Asher picked up a twig and levitated it with telekinesis. He then uttered a mystical word.
"Evanescio." The twig magically disappeared.
Alicia was surprised. "The disappearing spell! You're a witch?"
"Yeah. Not really great at casting different spells, but my mother taught me this one, and it's saved me loads of times."
"What else?" Noah asked with curiosity.
Asher waved his hands and made bright blue mini orbs of light swirl above him.
This caught Devon's attention, the boy's eyes widening in shock.
"That's Photokinesis! Light manipulation! Usually Light-Watchers and Dark Seekers can do that! Are you-"
Before Devon could ask, Dr. Bly and Claire informed them all of a big Twilight signal.
The Rangers approached Alviss, Wiseman and hundreds of Shadowlites.
"Up to no good, Wiseman?" Jared asked, "I was beginning to wonder where your ugly mug went."
Wiseman replied dryly, "Oh, Slayer… how your words wound me."
Liam observed the massive force. "This is gonna be a big fight."
Noah grinned. "Let's let them have it."
"I personally think they should've brought more," Jules winked at Liam, easing his tension.
Alicia turned to Asher and took his hand. At that moment, she felt a strange pulse that lasted briefly. She brushed it off and said, "Asher, take cover. We'll handle this."
Asher slowly nodded and went with Devon to hide.
"You guys ready?" Jared asked.
"Ready!"
"Spirit Legend, Awaken!"
-Special Morphing Sequence- (From next chapter on, the Special Morphing Sequence will be the normal one)
The Rangers summoned their weapons and attacked. They mowed through many Shadowlites, but each time one went down, three would pop up. Alviss and Wiseman watched from the back.
The Dark Seeker observed intently. "What spirit they have."
Wiseman nodded. "A strange trait that humans possess. I've been trying to study it, but I cannot understand how it works."
"Soul Fire, Ignite!"
"River Rush!"
"Hurricane Wave!"
"Earth Breaker!"
"Lightning Crash!"
"Shadow Rush!"
The six attacks caused an explosion wiping out many Shadowlites. Alviss teleported in a swirl of black and dark blue mini orbs and landed in front of the rangers.
"My turn." He informed them.
The five Rangers surrounded him and attacked with their Legend Staffs.
"Blaze Assault!" Jared shouted. He sent small bursts of flame from his staff like a gatling gun firing rapid bullets.
"Aqua Pulse!"
"Spiral Stream!"
"Geo Force!"
"Zap Spark!"
The five attacks collided in the center and caused a mini explosion. However, Alviss stood there with a grin on his face. He sent mini orbs in all directions sending the rangers flying. They all de-morphed upon landing.
"Guys!" Jules called out in worry. "X-Sword!" She jumped forward and slashed down, but Alviss blocked the blade. She sent a few more punches and kicks, only to miss her target each time. Alviss blasted Jules with navy blue fire, causing her to de-morph.
"Who is this guy?" Sonia asked in growing anger.
"My name is Alviss. Don't forget it. But I guess there's no point now. It's over for you."
Asher couldn't wait any longer. He opened his backpack and held the silver box. He got up and Devon grabbed his hand.
"What're you doing?" He asked with worry, "You're gonna get hurt!"
Asher shook his head with an arrogant grin. "Just watch." Without another word, Asher turned away and sprinted forth. While running, Asher waved his arm and sent Alviss flying a few feet back with a telekinetic blast. But the Dark Seeker stayed on two feet.
"And you are you?" He asked, his eyes narrowing.
"Me? Just a kid from the future." He opened a box and pulled out a morpher. It looked like the other rangers's morpher, except it was silver. Asher's vision flashed, and he stood in a white space. A figure in a black cloak with silver linings appeared in front of him. The figure raised its hand and Asher took it. He immediately felt a warmth flush through him which led to another flash.
Suddenly, large clouds blocked off the sun. A single beam of light shined down and surrounded the boy. He twisted the dial on the front.
"Biomerge." The familiar female voice announced.
Asher crossed his arms, then raised his right arm in the air. He then brought his right arm back to his left and pressed the touch screen on the morpher the same way the other rangers did.
"Spirit Legend, Awaken!"
-Asher Morphing Sequence-
Asher jumps into the air as a swirl of silver light follows him. His surroundings are that of a colosseum. He does a front flip in an arc as the light form his ranger suit. His landing causes light to shine in all directions. His helmet swirls on from the lights as the moon descends behind him with a night sky.
-End Sequence-
"Spirit of Light! Legend Silver!"
"Attack!" Alviss ordered.
The remaining Shadowlites charged forward. Asher jumped high into the air and pulled out a silver and gold Legend Staff and fired a few beams of light into the crowd.
He then summoned his weapon.
"Legend Blade!" A silver hilted sword with a 1 foot blade materialized in his left hand. It looked like a modified version of Jared's Legend Sword, but it was silver and black instead of red. Wielding both his sword and staff like a master, Asher slashed through many Shadowlites. He spun in a circle, sending out sliver waves of energy and eliminated all of them.
Within moments, he clashed with Alviss. Both were a blur as they struck at each other. Alviss sent a burst of dark lights forward while Asher sent forth a burst of blue and white lights.
The two attacks collided and were clashing, neither attack giving an inch.
"Be purified..." Asher began, "by light!"
He raised his right arm to the sky and energy started to glow in his palm.
"Lunar Beam!" A moonlight colored beam launched at rapid speed from his Staff and struck Alviss, sending the Dark Seeker flying.
Asher replaced his Legend Blade with his X-Defender Blaster and focused his Mana. "Spirit Shot!" He sent a sliver shot forth, but Wiseman jumped down and blocked it. In a flash of dark lights, the two were gone.
Sighing, Asher de-morphed in a swirl of silver lights.
The other rangers approached him.
Noah was impressed. "That was some battle."
"Where'd you get that spirit?" Alicia asked.
"We had it in the future for emergency purposes." After his explanation, Asher fell forward and Jared caught him.
"Looks like that battle took a lot out of you. Come on, let's get back to HQ."
A/N: Please Review!
