A/N: Welcome to the fourth chapter of Mystic Force, I hope you enjoy!
It was a normal day at the Mystic Force's library…
SLAP!
On second thought, the look of Lamar's face was embarrassing when Rachel's hand went across his face. The flaming nerves pierced his right cheek as he gazed at the broken crystals that spilled all over the floor. Sparkles surrounded the crystal shards as Rachel stood there in anger.
"You have any idea of what you have done?" asked Rachel, "Your stupid Greninja had a little too much fun throwing water shurikens at things, including the crystal ball that means so much to me."
"Well, maybe if you kept your personal belongings with just you, we wouldn't be having a problem," Lamar replied, "Not bad for being irresponsible."
"IRRESPONSIBLE?" asked Rachel.
The two rangers went at it. Zander was just sitting there as he recently returned one of his Pokémon to his Poké Balls. He put the comb away as he read a book. He couldn't believe it. The group settled in Petalburg City, but the crew was asked to come back to help Woodmodore organize the library. Obviously, the rule of no Pokémon in the library could be a possibility.
Looking to his right, the wooden door opened from the ground as Grace and Urara flew through. Urara, brushing herself off, walked graciously over to Zander as he opened a new page.
"So," said Urara, "Why do I see two people arguing and crystal shards everywhere?"
"So," muttered Zander, "You know Diana's Crystal Ball that is usually here?"
Grace looked at it, "You mean… it's smashed?"
"Yep," said Zander, "Lamar and Greninja were having too much fun with training and broke the crystal ball. And you know, Rachel."
"True," said Grace, pulling up a chair, "Once, she gets angry… run."
Urara smiled as she pulled a new chair up. She then took out her Mystic Morpher, "Magi Magiro!"
Using her morpher, a pink beam shot out as a book turned into a bag of popcorn. She gave the bag of popcorn to Zander and Grace, who looked at the bag with surprise. As the three of them started to partake with the popcorn, the two people started arguing in front of them.
"HEY!" shouted Rachel and Lamar, "POPCORN, REALLY?"
"We're not getting involved," said Zander.
Grace raised her hand as she stood up from the table, "I am. Rachel, you need to calm down. I'm sure it was an accident."
Rachel stood there angrily as she turned away. Lamar stood there with a look of depression on his face. Grace sighed as she turned to him, "And really? Using Greninja in our hideout for TRAINING?"
"He… was overdue. So, I thought him helping me with the books could count?" asked Lamar.
Zander stood up as he spread his arms out. He looked to see water shurikens edged in walls and water almost everywhere, "Take a look around the whole hideout! Did you notice that the whole second floor is wet?"
Lamar gulped as he reached for his Mystic Morpher, "I will dry it up!"
Rachel laughed as she took his Mystic Morpher from his hand, "Nope."
"Nope?" asked Lamar, "You know I need that!"
"When the Hades Beast attacks!" said Rachel, putting the morpher down, "Urara, could you make a broom out of something?"
Urara grinned as she took out her morpher, "Gladly. Magi Magiro!"
A pink beam of light hit a lamp. The lampshade turned into a bucket and the lamp itself turned into a mop. Lamar looked at Rachel as she grinned, "Start cleaning up."
(Poké Rangers logo appears…. A magic wand appears as the logo sparks into beautiful red sparkles. The Magiland logo appears as five Mystic Staffs appear, standing. Immediately, the five Mystic Rangers appear from the Staffs and rush toward battle)
Narrator: Magic, it is a sacred power.
(Flames destroy villages of Magiland from Crobatulas)
Narrator: Magic, it is a journey into the unknown.
(The rangers took out their staffs to release their element attacks)
Narrator: Magic, it is adventurous! Courageous! And its just… MAGIC!
(Five beams combine into one energy to pierce the darkness void as the season logo appears)
Rangers: Poké Rangers Mystic Force!
(The Mystic Rangers hop on their Sky Brooms and fly across the Hoenn Region)
Go fight! Mystic! Mystic! Mystic Force!
(The Mystic Rangers fly across Rustboro City and then turn to Slateport City)
Believe in the future!
(The Mystic Rangers, one by one, are shown on their Sky Brooms)
Okay! All right, courage is in your hands!
(The Mystic Rangers head to a tree top, turn around and fly straight into camera)
Begin the journey!
(A stream of fire emerges out from the surface as the Red Mystic Ranger is shown. Rachel grins as she gives a thumbs up. "Rachel- Red Mystic Ranger" created by MakiZanaX13)
What is that you want to cross over?
(A stream of lightning bolts emerged from the surface as the Yellow Mystic Ranger is shown. Grace grins as she puts her headphones around her neck. "Grace Jackson- Yellow Mystic Ranger" created by NashWalker)
The sky! Go against who you were yesterday.
(A tidal wave flows through the surface as the Blue Mystic Ranger is shown. Lamar grins as he places a Poké Ball in hand. "Lamar Clayton- Blue Mystic Ranger" created by NashWalker)
When you face your fears…
(A breeze of fairy dust blows through the wind as the Pink Mystic Ranger is shown. Urara turns around with her clipboard as she fluffs her hair, smiling. "Urara Nakamura- created by Daniel Kazami)
You begin to tremble
(Leaves surround the trees and the forest as the Green Mystic Ranger is shown. Zander holds a baton in his hand as he gives a thumbs up. "Zander Jackson- Green Mystic Ranger" created by BentleyGirl)
Unleash your magical POWER!
(Zander releases grass moves, Urara releases fairy and flying moves)
Green Earth, Pink Storm
(Lamar releases water attacks, Grace releases lightning bolts)
Blue Wave, Yellow Spark
(Rachel releases flames from her morpher)
Red Fire!
(Rangers, unmorphed, do a team pose… and then transform)
The adventure is just beginning!
(Scenes of Metallico, Persha and Incinizard appear)
Go fight! Poké Rangers Mystic Force
(Crobatulas strike out!)
Get, get! Challenge!
(Rangers run in the woods as explosions surround them)
Chase after the magic called "courage"
(Rangers face the Crobatulas in multiple battles)
(Rangers transform into Mystic Zords)
Go fight! Poké Rangers Mystic Force!
(The Mystic Zords form the Mystic Titan Megazord)
You can see the future!
(Mystic Titan Megazord releases its finisher)
OK! All right! Magic is in your hands!
(Each ranger looks into the camera)
Poké Rangers Mystic Force!
(The five rangers look at the ocean… camera zooms out as the Mystic Spell Seal is shown with the rangers posing)
The journey begins!
( © 2017 Blaze Productions. All rights reserved)
Chapter 4: Solid as a Rock
Magi Giruma Gattai Jinga
The sound of the mop was squeaking back and forth as Rachel decided to sit down as she looked at the piece of paper that was found in Zander's backpack, "So, Zander, do you know what this is?"
Zander looked over as he saw the poster. He nodded as he looked at her, "Well, Rachel, seeing that you are new, how about you try the Pokémon League competition?"
"Pokémon League?" asked Rachel, "Please elaborate."
Grace grinned, "The Pokémon League is a place where trainers battle, obtain badges and become the best Pokémon Trainer of all time. There are eight leagues as we know of: Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola and the Orange League."
"Uh, Alola is not a league," said Urara.
"Island Challenges count," said Grace, "Anyway, seeing that we are traveling in Hoenn, why don't you want to challenge the Petalburg Gym first?"
Lamar looked at them as he continued to mop, "Isn't he a bit difficult with his Vigoroth?"
"Less talking, more mopping," said Rachel.
Lamar, inaudibly mocking Rachel's comment, continued to dry mop the whole second floor.
Meanwhile…
A businessman was walking the streets of Petalburg City. He was on his phone, texting his daughter, waiting for the next train to get him to Rustboro City. His brown eyes stared at the phone as he read the text message. He grinned because he had a daughter who was waiting for him to return home from work after a long day. The moon was still high in the sky. The moon was shining above him as he put his phone away. As he lifted his head up, he noticed a creature standing in the white lights. He couldn't tell due to the light in front of him, but he laughed as a red beam shot out in front of him. The businessman screamed as he turned into a stone pillar. A purple aura surrounded him as he disappeared into the darkness.
Back to the library…
Lamar sighed as he took a few dry rags to the mirror that was hanging on the wall. As he rubbed the mirror glass, he noticed a blue aura surround the mirror. Lamar stumbled backwards, falling on the desk, breaking it in half. Rachel and the others looked at each other as they turned to Lamar. Lamar groaned as he brushed off debris from his shoulders.
"Are you kidding me?" asked Rachel.
"It wasn't me, I swear," said Lamar, pointing to the mirror, "Look!"
The rangers looked up as they saw a human being, using a sacred text. She had reddish-brown hair and green eyes. She also wore red and black pajamas. Rachel's eyes grew, "How did she get that?"
"What do you mean?" asked Zander.
"The Magiland Emergency Text… many have been burned due to Hades, but those texts are for those that require help from us and as a result, we can see what they need so we can assist," said Rachel.
"Magicians of the Five Elements, if you exist, please find my father… he has disappeared and so have many other people."
"Find missing people?" asked Grace, "Why didn't she call Officer Jenny to handle the job?"
Rachel and Woodmodore looked at each other. Woodmodore sighed, "Because, it's a Hades incident."
Zander nodded as he clenched his fists, "Well, what are we waiting for?"
Before Zander could jump to the exit, Grace pulled him by the shirt, "Hold it, bro."
Zander turned around as he looked at her, "What? Time is wasting!"
"We have no clues," said Grace, "Therefore, we need to find a place to start and get a lead!"
Lamar laughed as he touched the broom sticks, "We aren't detectives."
Before he walked away, he tripped as he pushed the broomsticks on the floor. The Mystic Rangers looked at Lamar as he grinned happily, "Ha, ha… whoops."
Woodmodore sighed as he lifted off from the table, smacking Lamar repeatedly. Lamar groaned as he sat down feeling the red marks from Woodmodore. Woodmodore sighed as he looked at the team, "And guess what… I'm happy we have another Crystal Ball. The sad part is Diana's Crystal Ball was supposed to be used for Lamar."
"Why?" asked Rachel, confused.
"Lamar is the Water Magician. The Water Magician has the ability to see into detail as a fortune teller," said Woodmodore.
Lamar looked at Woodmodore, "Aw, hell no! I am not a psychic."
Rachel crossed her arms as she looked at him, "Do you want to save people today?"
Lamar nodded, "Yes?"
Rachel then turned around. She then turned back to Lamar and grabbed him by the shirt, "CHANGE INTO YOUR MAGIC GEAR AND GET IT DONE!"
Five seconds later…
Lamar changed into his Mystic Force attire, before the morphed uniform as he placed his Mystic Staff on the ground. Straightening his jacket, he looked at the others as he had the Crystal Ball in the center. Woodmodore grinned as he looked at him, "Now, use the Mystic Morpher and focus. The spell is Magi Gigiru!"
Lamar nodded as he used his Mystic Morpher. He sat down as he pulled the chair closer and pointed to the Crystal Ball.
"Crystal Ball, find the location of the missing father… Magi Gigiru!"
The rangers waited. Nothing happened. Lamar sighed as he turned around, looking at Woodmodore.
"Focus…," said Woodmodore.
"Why don't you let me handle it?" asked Rachel, impatiently.
"I CAN DO IT, SHUT UP!" shouted Lamar.
Rachel looked at him as he sat down with his morpher. Lamar turned around as he muttered, "Impatient…"
"EXCUSE ME?" asked Rachel.
"Rachel…," said Zander, "You know how you got upset with me because of my personality?"
Rachel looked at him, "What does that mean?"
"Lamar learns differently than others. He can't do it by the snap of his fingers," said Zander, "You need to calm down."
"Excuses…," said Rachel, turning around as she walked away. Lamar sighed as he looked down at the crystal ball. Lamar turned around as he took a deep breath. He closed his eyes as he raised his morpher, "Magi Gigiru!"
His eyes opened. The eyes had blue pupils as the crystal ball began to glow brightly in a blue aura. The rangers sat down together as Lamar was able to see into the crystal ball.
"So," said Zander, "Can we see what he's seeing?"
"No," said Woodmodore, "Lamar can see it all."
Lamar nodded as he focused more on the crystal ball. He pressed the red button as his eyes returned to normal and the crystal ball became normal.
"There's a ton of statues in the Petalburg Woods… all human," said Lamar.
"Good," said Rachel, "Let's go…"
The four rangers headed up the stairs as they went to grab their broomsticks. Zander turned around as he looked at Lamar. Lamar sat down with a look of depression on his face.
"Hey, bro, you coming?" asked Zander.
Lamar shook his head, "Maybe… I'll think about it."
Zander shook his head as he grabbed his broomstick and exited out of the library.
Five minutes later…
The four rangers were morphed as they were on the Sky Brooms, heading to the Petalburg Woods. Rachel turned around, noticing four people.
"Where's Lamar?" asked Rachel.
"He's sulking in depression," said Zander, "I wonder why…"
"Oh," said Rachel, "Excuse me?"
Immediately, Zander put the Sky Broom to a complete stop while floating in the air. The others did the same as Rachel turned around.
"Why did we stop?" asked Rachel.
"Rachel," said Zander, "Lamar made a mistake doing what he did…"
"And cleaning the second floor was the punishment of it. You don't ruin ancient texts from Magiland," said Rachel.
"True," said Grace, "But-."
"Good, we are done," said Rachel. Before she turned away, Zander released a bunch of vines from his Mystic Staff. Rachel turned around, "Oh really?"
"Yes," said Grace, "You picked on Lamar a lot…"
"Well," said Rachel, "He's a show-off. He needs to know his place on the team."
Urara laughed, "No, not really. You hurt his feelings… we are humans, you know."
"You Earthlings have no idea," said Rachel.
"Excuse me," said Zander, "Every adventure we have had results in an argument. Guess who starts it all?"
Rachel looked at Zander. Zander crossed his arms as he pointed his Mystic Staff, "Yes, you, Rachel, all you."
Rachel turned around as he looked at him, "I thought we were over the jealousy thing."
"We are… but I am defending Lamar," said Zander, turning around, "He is sulking in the library because you just wouldn't give him a chance."
Rachel went to say something, but Zander floated over and slapped her fingers, before she could talk, "And no… that is something you are going to have to fix yourself."
Zander and the others continued moving forward toward the Petalburg Woods. Rachel and the others jumped off the Sky Brooms as they landed on the ground. Rachel turned around as she was looking around. The place was dark and barren.
"It should be here," said Rachel, "Keep your eyes peeled."
Urara turned around as she walked over to one corner of the woods, "Guys, over here!"
The four rangers ran over toward the woods. Grace walked forward as she went to examine the statue, "These guys are not posing for show… they are real people."
"Why would Hades want to capture humans, turn them into stone and put them on display?" asked Zander.
"I'm glad you asked!"
The four rangers turned around as a loud cat noise could be heard. Kneeling, she laughed as she emerged… Persha, that is.
"Persha, explain yourself," said Rachel.
"This is Kenders feeding ground. He gathers humans and turns them into the stone. Finally, he eats them. He did eat his Pokémon for breakfast. And they say Pokémon weren't harmed in the making of this episode," said Persha, grinning, "Oh, Kenders?"
Kenders was a humanoid Combusken. It had a Blaziken head and two Torchic heads. It also had red feathers around its body, arms and legs. It had sharp white claws and red and green eyes. It snarled and laughed.
"Eat your human specimens… then continue capturing more Pokémon and humans for your pleasure," said Persha.
"I won't allow that!" shouted Rachel, "Mystic Staff: Sword Mode!"
She released her Mystic Staff: Sword Mode move and started striking Kenders. However, a green and blue shield surrounded the body. As Rachel continued to strike, Kenders stood there happily.
"How is that possible?" asked Rachel.
Kenders took Rachel by the arms and threw her across, landing on the ground. Zander, Grace and Urara took out their Mystic Staffs.
"Let's try ours," said Zander, "Axe Mode!"
"Crossbow Mode," said Grace.
"Wand Mode," shouted Urara.
Kenders released red fireballs at the team. Explosions appeared on the ground as Urara and Grace jumped up.
"Thunderbolt!"
"Disarming Voice!"
Pink and yellow beams shot out, damaging Kenders. Next, Zander charged with his axe. However, as his axe cut, a blue and green shield surrounded it. Zander yelled as he landed on the ground. Kenders then stomped him repeatedly. Next, Rachel and Grace were overturned, landing on the ground. He turned around, laughing as he went to strike. Red beams shot out as the rangers were hit hard by the attack. The four rangers flew backwards, morphing out of their suits.
"You are going to die -," he started to say, until blue waves of water erupted from the ground. Turning around, Rachel noticed that Lamar was there with his Mystic Staff.
"Now, take this," said Lamar, "Blue Splash!"
As he used his Trident, a wave of energy emerged as a wave of blue water shot out, hitting Kenders. Kenders laughed as he looked at the others. Kenders had its sights on Lamar as his began to turn green. Rachel, turning around saw a green light emerge from his eyes.
"LAMAR!" shouted Rachel, pushing him out of the way. Lamar turned around as Rachel stood with her Mystic Staff. A statue formed as she turned into a statue with her saber. Lamar knelt down in anger as he punched the dirt.
"YES!" shouted Persha, "Our Magiland friend is stone… we can devour her too!"
"NO!" shouted Lamar, aiming his Mystic Staff. Zander grabbed him by the arm, "Retreat…"
Urara nodded as she used her wand, "Pink Storm… Moonblast!"
A pink light blinded everybody as the four rangers took off in their Sky Brooms, causing the creature to fly backwards. The four rangers flew into the sky, disappearing.
Back at the library…
Lamar stood there silently as they brought back the statue of Rachel. Woodmodore looked at them with a look of sadness and sighed a little bit, "Well, that's messed up."
"Messed up," said Urara, "Exactly."
"So," said Grace, walking toward the group, "We have a Hades Beast that turns people into stone. It seems physical attacks don't work, yet Urara, Lamar and I were able to use our weapons and the beams made piercings."
"Well, based on my analysis," said Woodmodore, floating toward them, "Kenders is very protective with anything physical."
"Kenders… Chicken tenders," said Urara, "Wow, that was a lame name for a creature. Anyway, so what can we do?"
Lamar turned around as he clenched his fists, "I will fix this. I will use whatever magic I can in order to reverse this."
Woodmodore shook his head, "I don't believe it's possible."
"Why?" asked Lamar, going to Woodmodore, "I demand answers."
Suddenly, the Mystic Morphers began to beep. Immediately, Grace picked up her phone as she saw a red dot on the morpher, "Hades Beast…"
Zander nodded as he looked at the two girls, "Let's go."
Lamar turned around as he walked toward them, "I am going to try to break Rachel free. I'll follow."
Grace nodded as she turned to the other rangers. Urara and Zander looked at each other as the three of them made their escape. Lamar decided to activate his Mystic Morpher, "Reverse the spell, Giruma Magiro!"
Nothing came out of the Mystic Morpher. Lamar turned around as he looked at Woodmodore. Woodmodore crossed his leaves as Lamar stood there with full force, "You are telling me that I can't stop this… I want answers."
"Why are you so hell bent on saving Rachel when you should be fighting Kenders?" asked Woodmodore.
"Because I don't want a friend of mine… or even a family member to be lost," said Lamar, looking at the ground. He looked up as he turned to Woodmodore, "Guess I better explain myself…"
Lamar pulled up a chair as he sat down with Woodmodore, who was waiting patiently. Lamar sighed as he turned to the statue, "So, I am the middle child of my family. One of four to be exact. I never had friends that were family. I moved from region to region because my dad had jobs back and forth. I am not good with quick changes or even being put on the spot…"
"So, that is why you hesitated with the crystal ball…," said Woodmodore.
"Exactly," said Lamar, "But, I remember one time…"
Three years ago…
Lamar, around 14 years old, was walking along the cliffs of Route 46 with his older brother. His older brother had black hair, dark skin just like Lamar and he wore a blue and white plaid shirt with blue jeans and white shoes.
"Hey, Jamal, where are we headed?" asked Lamar, "You know Dad is going to get mad if we don't come back to Blackthorn City."
"I know," said Jamal, walking on the mountaintop. As he looked over the cliff, he managed to take the camera from his backpack. As he took a snapshot, he grinned as he turned to Lamar, "Look at this awesome rock formation."
Suddenly, a sound of something screeching filled the mountain tops. Jamal turned around as he looked at Lamar. Lamar looked up as a wild Skarmory flew across. Lamar yelled as it came across.
"LOOK OUT!" shouted Jamal.
The Skarmory's claw edged into Jamal's shoulder as he fell off the cliff.
"JAMAL!" shouted Lamar.
Lamar dashed as Jamal was hanging on for dear life on the cliff.
"Save yourself," said Jamal, "You can't do anything for me."
Lamar turned around as he looked around his surroundings. Luckily, there was a long log that appeared.
"Lombre, use Nature Power!"
Lombre appeared out of the Poké Ball and released golden stars, cutting the log into a long stick. Immediately, Lamar and Lombre picked up the stick. As they carefully got to the ledge, they angled it. It was a little heavy for Lamar.
"Lucario, help me!" shouted
"Lamar, are you nuts?" asked Jamal.
"Just grab on!" shouted Lamar.
Jamal shook his head as he grabbed for the stick. As the three of them held the stick tightly, grasping the tool, Jamal managed to get on top. As he landed on the ground, the Skarmory came down on top of them again.
"Lucario, Aura Sphere!" shouted Lamar.
Lucario released a blue and green beam of energy, piercing Skarmory. Skarmory went across with its wings, ready to strike.
"Lombre, Water Gun!" shouted Lamar.
Lombre released a blast of water as Skarmory was hit lightly.
"Now, Brick Breaker!" shouted Lamar.
With his hand, Lucario struck Skarmory's face. Skarmory screamed as a red burn appeared on its head, flying away. Lamar fell to his knees as Jamal walked toward him.
"Lamar, are you nuts?" asked Jamal.
"I would rather have my older brother with me. That's what's most important," said Lamar.
Back to the present…
Lamar rolled up his sleeve, showing a little scar on his forearm, "That was from the Skarmory. I protected my older brother that day and I feel like I failed this time… after making so many mistakes, it's time that I finally prove myself to reverse this and make things right!"
Woodmodore nodded slowly, "I understand you want to reverse this… but you can't."
Lamar dropped his head down. Woodmodore continued to explain, "Because, Rachel has the ability to create alchemy to counteract any spell and she is trapped. So, to use what you have won't work. But… there is a way."
Lamar looked up slowly, "Explain?"
"Defeat Kenders… it's the only way to break Rachel free," said Urara.
"No physical attack can work," said Lamar, standing up from the chair. He then turned around as he looked at the crystal ball. Picking it up0, he noticed a reflection of himself. He then scratched his chin as he nodded his head, "Woodmodore, quick question… if a person were to see a reflection of themselves when firing a spell, would it reflect back?"
Woodmodore nodded slowly, "I believe so. Why do you ask?"
Lamar grinned as he grabbed the crystal ball from the table, "I think I got an idea."
Meanwhile…
Zander, Grace and Urara took out their staffs as they faced Persha. Persha laughed as she turned around with her saber, striking the three of them down. As the three landed on the ground, Urara took out her Mystic Staff.
"Disarming Voice!"
A glow of pink hearts came out as echoed voices emerged. Persha rolled her eyes as she charged her saber. A red and black aura surrounded it as she struck the attack, hitting Urara. The Pink Ranger landed on the ground.
"Urara," said Zander, scurrying to her. Urara slowly got up, "She is too strong."
"KENDERS!"
Kenders appeared in front of them. As he looked around Petalburg City, he grinned as he raised his claws, "Say Stony!"
"Not so fast, chicken tenders!"
"Chicken Tenders?" asked Urara, "Really, Lamar?"
The rangers turned around as they noticed Lamar. Lamar was slowly dragging a statue of Rachel on a rolling cart. Lamar grinned as he patted her head, "I got this."
Jumping off, he landed on the ground with his morpher in hand.
"You are very oblivious… you think you can beat me?" asked Kenders.
"He's lying," said Persha, laughing.
"Go to hell, Persha," shouted Lamar, "For I am the Water Magician!"
He then took out his Mystic Morpher, "Ancient Spirit of Magiland, grant me the power of magic! Magical Source, Mystic Force!"
Pressing the blue button on his morpher, he transformed into his suit.
"Mystic Staff: Trident Mode!"
Raising his trident, Lamar cut across. However, he was protected with every stroke. Meanwhile, Lamar turned around as he went to throw his trident. Using his Torchic hands, flames came out striking the trident down. He then threw across, shooting Lamar down. Lamar yelled as he landed on the ground.
"I guess you are going to have to turn me into stone," said Lamar.
"What is he doing?" asked Urara.
Kenders laughed as he aimed directly at Lamar. Lamar grinned underneath his helmet as a green aura surrounded Kenders. As the green beam shot out, Lamar took out his phone.
"Psykos Gigiru! Mirror Coat!"
Pressing a button, a pink aura emerged from his morpher as a mirror appeared. The beam reflected at the opponent, turning Kenders into stone.
"My Hades Beast," said Persha.
"And now…," said Lamar, "For the Grand Finale…"
He took out his trident as he waved it in the air, "Spirit of Suicune, engulf my body!"
A veil of water surrounded him as his trident was raised. He then charged through as a blast of water emerged from the ground, "AQUA JET!"
Piercing him across with his trident, Kenders exploded into pieces. Landing on the ground, he turned around as he saw Persha's face, which was a look of surprise.
"I am officially pissed," said Persha, "Shit…"
She immediately disappeared into the ground. The four rangers headed toward Rachel, who was released from the statue. Rachel had a sigh of relief as she got off the cart. She walked toward the group.
"Lamar, thank you," said Rachel, "And I want to say I'm sorry for calling you out."
Lamar grinned as he shook hands with her, "I think freeing you is a sign that I accepted your apology."
Suddenly, a purple aura surrounded the remnants of Kenders. The rangers watched as Kenders began to pull together, transforming into a mega-sized beast. The rangers stood there in anger.
"Is it just me?" asked Rachel, "Or… did that chicken get bigger?"
"Well," said Lamar, "Are we going to sit here…"
"Nope," said Rachel, taking out her Mystic Morpher, "Heavenly Saints of Magiland…. Bla-bla-bla, grant me the power of magic. Magical Source, Mystic Force!"
A red aura surrounded Rachel as she transformed into her suit. Rachel then turned to the others, "Let's go!"
"Ancient Spirits of Magiland, transform us into Titans! Galwit Mysto Magika!"
A green Magiland seal appeared as Zander jumped up. Immediately, he became a mechanical, humanoid Vizirion. He had black and green armor and carried a white and black axe. He had a green orb in the chest plate and golden boots with brown gauntlets.
"Mystic Titan Vizirion!"
A pink Magiland seal appeared above Urara as she jumped up. Immediately, she became a mechanical, humanoid Xerenas. She had pink and white armor with the head of Xerenas and she had blue and pinkish wings that sparkle. She carried a mystical wand.
"Mystic Titan Xerenas!"
A blue Magiland seal appeared above Lamar as he jumped up. Immediately, he became a mechanical, humanoid Suicune. He had black armor on the chest with white armor as gauntlets. He also had the head of Suicune and carried a trident. He also had a blue orb in the center of the chest plate.
"Mystic Titan Suicune!"
A yellow Magiland seal appeared above Grace as she jumped up. Immediately, she became a mechanical, humanoid Zapdos. She had black armor on the chest plate with a yellow orb in the middle. She also had black boots and black gauntlets installed. She also had black arrows connected behind her, carrying a silver crossbow. She also had wings behind her with Zadpos's head.
"Mystic Titan Zapdos!"
Finally, a red Magiland seal appeared as Rachel jumped up into the air. She was a humanoid Moltres. She had white armor all around with a red chest plate. She had wings behind her that had flames and she had a Moltres head. She carried a golden and silver sword and there was a gold orb in the center of the plate.
"Mystic Titan Moltres!"
The five titans stood together, "Mystic Titan Zords, Magical Showtime!"
Suddenly, a blue aura surrounded Lamar and the other rangers. Kenders looked at them in confusion as they were glowing in their own ranger aura.
"So," said Lamar, "We have a new spell?"
"A new spell," said Rachel, "Well, I guess it involves us…"
"Us?" asked Zander, "Well, let's do it! The five of us got to do our best, right?"
"Right," said Grace.
"Agreed," said Urara.
The Mystic Titans marched forward as Lamar pointed at Kenders, "Kenders, you are going down!"
"TRY ME!" he shouted, releasing red beams. Immediately, Lamar's trident appeared. Using the trident, he released a blue beam, damaging Kenders.
"AURORA BEAM!" shouted Lamar. Using the Suicune's head, a rainbow beam emerged as Kenders' legs were frozen. Kenders screamed as he was trying to move.
"Now," said Lamar.
The five titans stood in formation, "Ancient Spirits of Magiland, Unite as one! Mystic Fusion! Magi Giruma Gattai Jinga!"
Immediately, a golden aura shown above them as they floated up to the sky. Mystic Titan Suicune shrunk its head, arms and legs. The body split off as the top of its head split in half, becoming feet. The Viziron shrunk its legs into its stomach and connected on top of the Suicune with Zapdos connecting to the back of the zords. Moltres's wings broke off as it became an extension for the arms and the rest of its body connected to the head of the Megazord. Finally, the chest plate of Viziron opened as the Xerenas antlers connected on top of the Moltres head. The face of Xerenas broke off as it connected to the Moltres head while the body fit inside Vizirion. A big golden M appeared on the chest plate as the rangers flew into the cockpit… which was a chess board.
The five rangers yelled as they landed in golden chess piece holders. They looked at each other.
"So," said Urara, "I wonder if any of the past rangers had a chessboard for a cockpit."
"This is pretty cool," said Zander, "We can work together as one now with this new combination."
"I can't believe we did it!" shouted Grace.
"You're telling me," said Lamar, grinning, "So, shall we show this chicken who's boss?"
Rachel nodded as she took out her Mystic Staff. She noticed a slot in front of her, "Let's do it!"
The rangers shoved the Mystic Staffs into the cockpit. Immediately, a golden aura surrounded them as the Magiland symbol appeared behind them. Outside, the lights of the Megazord began to glow.
"Mystic Titan Megazord, On Stage!"
"MYSTIC TITAN MEGAZORD?" asked Kenders, shooting them down with red beams. Immediately, the wings of the Mystic Titan Megazord blocked the attack, "WHAT?"
Lamar laughed, "That was weak…"
Immediately, the wings broke off as the Mystic Titan Megazord stood ready for battle. Rachel and the others took out the Mystic Staffs, "Mystic Titan Weapon Unleash! King Excalibur!"
Zander's axe from Mystic Titan Vizirion and Rachel's saber from Mystic Titan Moltres emerged out of the ground. The axe blades folded as the hilt of the saber folded inward, combining as one weapon.
"Magical Showtime! Phantom Illusion!" said the rangers.
The Mystic Titan Megazord started spinning around with its saber. As it made a 360 degree turn, tons of King Excaliburs appeared. As the Mystic Titan Megazord threw its sword out, holding it, a whole ton emerged out of the darkness, stabbing Kenders. There were about 50 of them in his whole body.
"I CAN'T DIE!" shouted Kenders.
"Allow me to finish this off," said Rachel, "Everyone, take out your Mystic Staffs!"
As she did, she pressed on her cockpit piece. The others nodded. A golden aura surrounded their chess pieces as they raised their staffs to the sky, "Magical Climax! King Excalibur, Mystic Spell Seal!"
The King Excalibur was raised to the sky. As the Mystic Titan Megazord moved the sword clockwise, each element was shown as the Magiland symbol appeared. The wings struck out as the eyes began to emanate a red aura.
"STRIKE!"
The King Excalibur sword struck Kenders in half as a golden seal surrounded him. His body was cut in half as the Mystic Titan Megazord turned around. The rangers nodded as they stretched out their hands.
"Checkmate!"
Kenders screamed as he exploded into pieces.
"And that's another battle in the books," said Lamar.
"Fight with courage, Mystic Force!"
Meanwhile…
Persha slowly started heading into the Hades Chamber. As she walked in, she could tell that the Crobatulas were staring at her. Metallico was glaring at her and Incinizard stood there angrily.
"So," said Persha, "Who decided to unleash a spell to make Kenders enlarge?"
They said nothing but looked at her angrily.
"I am assuming Hades is fuming that our third monster fell to the novice magicians," said Persha.
Metallico slowly nodded, "You can say that."
Persha sighed as she looked at them, "Well, so much for trying to be helpful."
Incinizard stood there angrily as he turned around, looking at Metallico. Metallico stood up from the ground, "And to think, they are learning… we got to stop them soon! Hades is mad!"
Incinizard grinned, "My liege, patience… we just got to wait."
Outside of the Petalburg City Pokémon Center…
Rachel stood outside on the balcony as she unclicked her backpack. As she sat down outside her bedroom door, she watched as the sun started to set. She sighed a little bit as she was finally no longer a statue to be used for the creature's benefit. As she ate a nice sandwich that she got at the Pokémon Center, she heard a knock at the door. Putting the sandwich down, she walked over as she headed to the door. Opening the red door and pulling the golden knob, Lamar stood in front of her.
"Lamar," said Rachel, "Why are you not at the club with the others?"
Lamar shook his head, "Clubbing is never really my thing. Plus, I wanted to check in and see how you were doing."
"Well, it's nice to not be a statue," said Rachel, giggling.
Lamar chuckled a little bit, "Well, I want to say I am sorry."
Rachel shook her head, "Sometimes, Lamar. We both learn something because of our mistakes. It's what makes us human."
Lamar grinned as he sat out on the balcony with her, "Do you love to stargaze?"
"Sometimes. When I am in Magiland, I do it," said Rachel.
Lamar grinned, "Well, Rachel, if we ever get to Mossdeep Island, I want to show you the Space Center."
"Now," said Rachel, looking at him, "That would be a good idea. Would you like a deli sandwich?"
"Deli Sandwich?" asked Lamar, laughing, "Sure."
Rachel gave him the other half of the sub that was on the table. The two laughed a little as the warm winds of Petalburg floated across the Hoenn sky.
Meanwhile…
Outside of the Pokémon Center, there was a shadowy figure who stood there, looking at them. He watched every move of theirs as he looked into the dark thicket of the woods.
"So," he said, "Magicians of the Five Elements, you have gotten stronger. I look forward to meeting with you… soon."
He grinned as he turned around, disappearing into the darkness…
Woodmodore: Hello and welcome back to Magic Academy 101… or Basic Magicianship, whatever we call it now. Anywho… we have a new spell, Lamar?
Lamar: Magi Giruma Gattai Jinga! Mystic Fusion… to get right to the point, the five Mystic Titans combine into the Mystic Titan Megazord… so in reality… here's what it would look like.
Woodmodore: What are you doing?
Lamar jumped into the pile of the rangers forming the Megazord. As they try to build it, the five rangers fall and land on the ground, the books fell behind them in the process.
Woodmodore: Don't try it at home…
Chapter 5…
Urara: Hey!
Rachel: Hi…
Urara: So, who's the guy?
Rachel: It's nothing…
Urara: Ooh! I need to help!
Rachel: I don't need help.
?: Let's show a little love.
Urara: You know nothing about it.
Poké Rangers Mystic Force Chapter 5: I Want to Know What Love Is – Magi Magiro
Urara: It's showtime!
A/N: And there, another chapter in the book. Apparently, I love doing monthly updates. So, yes, Lamar's character development was in this one. It was also interesting that in the episode I got this from, the blue ranger was trapped instead of red. I thought it would be nice to do the other way around. As we can tell, Rachel's anger issues have been more toward Diana, which as we all know, grieving takes a while. And yes, there were chicken tender references… they were lame. Literally, I thought of it after I made the name up. Combusken and Chicken Tenders… yeah, don't ask.
So, next chapter… I wonder where we are headed with this. Your reviews are great. I will try to get Chapter 5 up before 2018. Have a Merry Christmaskwanzakah (Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa) and a Happy New Year!