A/N: Here we go! Next Chapter…
Out in the distance of Rustboro City…
A pile of black dust was covering the ground as the townspeople were walking past it. As everyone was minding their own business, a yellow bolt surrounded the black dust. People stopped and stared as the dust began to form into human tissue. The people stood back as they were screaming so loud, Persha smiled as she turned to them.
"That was the beast from last week," one of them said.
"Yeah, she was defeated!" the other person said.
"No one can kill the Queen of the Vampires that easily!" she shouted. Turning around, she looked at them, "It seems they are no longer here. I must withdraw… I'll let you go."
A purple aura surrounded her as she disappeared. The other townspeople stood in horror as they marched to their next destination.
However...
It was a bright day on the cruise ship as the rangers were heading toward Dewford Island. It has been a good week since the last time they saw a Hades Beast. The rangers kind of left Rustboro City with damaged buildings, only to learn it was going to take them a good month to rebuild, thanks to Incinizard. However, Rachel and the others are happy to move on.
"I am glad to say that we are an hour from Dewford," said Rachel, "Then, I can win my next badge."
"This time… don't you use magic," said Zander, staring at Rachel. Rachel grinned sheepishly as she crossed her arms, "Actually, I caught a Wingull while we were coasting to Dewford so I have a flying type to stop the Dewford Gym."
"Brawly still there?" asked Grace, "I am impressed. He is a surfer, a lifeguard and loves his fighting types by working out."
"Good," said Rachel, "Then that battle will be a breeze."
Grace laughed as she looked at Rachel, "Don't ever say that. Things are never easy."
Lamar nodded as he turned to her, "Yeah, she gotta point."
As they went to go gather their belongings, there was a loud altercation that happened behind where they were. Curious, Lamar decided to walk over and see what was going on. To his surprise, he watched as someone similar to him and smaller was angrily looking at someone bigger than him. Lamar's look-a-like was about two years younger. He had a green tank top and red shorts with a black backpack. He also had a blue cap. His green eyes stared at a man bigger than him, almost the same age as Lamar. He had dark skin just like him with a red cap and a red backpack.
"You took my Treecko. That was not part of the deal!" he shouted.
"Franklin, Franklin… no, Frankie. You aren't getting him back. You do realize we're poachers and we are more than happy to steal what we think is precious. Not my fault you are a weak trainer!"
Frank clenched his fists in anger. Lamar nodded slowly as he heard his brother's name, word for word.
"Bro, it seems you have a pest," said Lamar.
Frank froze. He knew it was Lamar's voice. Slowly, he turned around as he looked at Lamar, "LAMAR! WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE?"
Chapter 13: Leave it to Lamar!
Jinga Majuna
"Who are these people?" asked Lamar, "Hopefully not your friends."
"Well, they were. Until he made a deal," said Frank.
Lamar turned around as he looked at the older kid, "Just who do you think you are?"
"Ha!" he asked, "My name is Jared. I am one of those illegal poachers that smuggle Pokémon from region to region, acting as a trainer and then making my deals in order to get what I want."
Lamar laughed as he turned to Frank, "Why do you always get into trouble?"
Frank looked at him as he stretched his hand, "I thought he was a friend."
Lamar shook his head as he turned to Jared, "Listen, why don't you just give up Treecko and go raid another person's home to steal Pokémon. Or, better yet, go to Kanto! I am sure you can restart Team Rocket."
Jared walked toward Lamar. Lamar glared at him as Jared glanced at him slightly. Immediately, he stretched out both hands and pushed him to the ground. Lamar fell flat on his face as Frank looked at him.
"Frank…," said Lamar, getting up slowly.
As he said his name, Lamar turned around as Zander walked over. Looking ahead, Jared turned to him, "Oh, guess you got some friends. It will be nice to see him watch and get your ass beat."
"I fight with my bro," said Zander, striking a fighting pose. Lamar turned around as he put his hands aside toward Zander, "Leave this to me, dude. This is family business."
"Family Business?"
Zander and Lamar turned around as Rachel walked over, "Oh, who's that ugly face?"
Before Jared could say anything, he turned around as Frank managed to get Treecko's Poké Ball from Jared's grasp. Jared turned around as he went to grab Lamar's brother. Quickly, Lamar and Zander pushed him off the boat. As he screamed and fell on the ocean floor, Jared looked up as he saw them.
"I GOT FRIENDS! YOU DEAD BRO! YOU DEAD!"
Lamar turned around as he looked at Frank, "Franklin Samuel Clayton."
Zander turned to look at Frank and then at Lamar, "You know him?"
"My little brother," said Lamar, turning to Zander, "You got some explaining to do."
Frank looked at him and then at Zander and Rachel. He chuckled nervously as he raised his shoulders, "Can we just wait till we get the off the boat?"
Zander and Lamar looked at each other and then Lamar walked over. He carried Frank over his back. As Frank started screaming, he headed toward the door with Zander and Rachel behind him.
"Family issues," muttered Zander.
"You would totally do that to Grace," said Rachel.
Zander raised an eyebrow, "Yeah… probably."
Meanwhile…
Incinizard stood there in deep thought over the past week. He couldn't believe it. The Mystic Rangers channeled a new power and nearly destroyed him. He threw his saber down on the ground as he stood watching the pool of Hades. Turning around, Metallico looked at him, shaking his head.
"What do you want?" asked Incinizard.
"Simple. It's quite devastating that the rangers defeated you. I am ready to throw you in the pool," said Metallico, "However, I don't think your Hades Beasts are worth using anymore."
"What do you mean?" asked Incinizard.
There were roars coming from one side of the room. Incinizard turned around as he looked, noticing that there was a heavy metallic beast walking toward them. He had a lot of metal armor and his skin was black and red. His eyes were bright green as he had Scizor like claws. The metal armor had spikes and he had a silver helmet with spikes.
"Meet one of the three Hades Solitary Confinement Beasts. These are beasts that don't need your assistance to grow or head to the surface power. They are ten times more powerful than those beasts," said Metallico, "The rangers don't stand a chance."
Incinizard nodded as he walked away, "I see."
As he started walking away, he turned around as he looked at Metallico, "There is something I must do."
Meanwhile…
Grace had her binoculars up as she saw the island in the distance. She grinned as her jaw dropped as she turned to face Urara and Rachel. She was super ecstatic to see Dewford Island in the distance.
"Ahhh… Dewford Island is so close!" shouted Grace.
"Yes!" said Urara, "Remind me to get spa keys when we get to the Pokémon Center!"
"Please," said Rachel, laughing, "I can't wait to relax and enjoy myself."
Grace grinned as she placed her backpack on her back, "Well, let's get the boys."
"Uh… leave Lamar alone," said Rachel.
"Why?" asked Grace.
"Family matters," said Rachel, raising an eyebrow.
"FAMILY MATTERS?" asked Urara.
Before the girls could continue to hear more, Zander walked up the stairs. Following Zander, Lamar walked over grabbing Frank by the ear. Rachel turned around as she looked at Lamar, "And who is he?"
"Friends, I would like you to meet my younger brother, who always likes to get himself into trouble….," said Lamar, "Franklin is his name, but you can call him Frank."
"Frank is fine," he said, looking at Lamar, "I can't believe you are friends with my brother."
Lamar punched him in the shoulder, rolling his eyes as he turned toward him, "Look at it this way, if it weren't for me, Treecko wouldn't be in your possession right now."
As the two started to fued, the others looked at each other as they were heading toward Dewford Island. The city could easily be seen as they were getting closer.
A few minutes passed…
The trainers got off the boat as they were following the crowd to exit the ship. As Rachel stretched out her arms, she placed her sunglasses on her face. She then released her three Pokémon from her Poké Balls. She threw a peace sign in the air as the three Pokémon cheered.
"This is fun!" shouted Rachel, "BEACH BOUND!"
Grace stretched her hand out and pulled Rachel by the ear. Rachel turned around, not realizing she was causing back up to passengers trying to leave. Rachel sighed as she was dragged along the sand. The other rangers followed as Lamar brought up the rear with Frank by his side.
"I'm going to have a little chat with my brother. I'll meet you guys at the Pokémon Center," said Lamar.
"Cool," said Zander.
As they split up, Lamar walked with Frank to where Frank was staying on the island. During their trip, Lamar tightened his backpack, looking at Frank as his shoes were stepping on the sand.
"So," said Lamar, "Could you kindly explain to me how you ran into this person?"
Frank sighed as he stopped walking. He held on to his backpack as he looked at Lamar, "After you left, I started my journey. I met really awesome people. Then, I walked into Petalburg City."
"Petalburg City?" asked Lamar.
"Yeah. After those rangers slayed that Combusken monster, I ran into a guy named Jared. Jared was my traveling buddy. Granted, he had connections," said Frank.
"Connections?" asked Lamar, raising an eyebrow, "What kind of connections?"
"Well," said Frank, raising his hands, "Connections. I don't know them… well, I didn't know them. Things got a little rough around the edges as we traveled to Rustboro. On the way, we met Team Aqua."
Lamar's eyes went to grow. But, before he went to freak out, Frank went to speak, "Yeah, we were in the Petalburg Woods. I was just chilling with him and then we met a representative. Found out he was a poacher for Pokémon. Just when I found out, he threatened to take Treecko if I were to run."
"Well," said Lamar, "What did you do?"
"I fought Roxanne at the gym… and then I decided to challenge Jared. His Houndoom obviously was challenging. I couldn't fight him," Frank responded, "He then dragged me to the boat and took Treecko… and then you showed up."
Lamar nodded as he knelt down, "Well, I'm glad you are alright. Did you talk to mom and dad?"
"I haven't talked to them since Petalburg City," said Frank.
"And they let you go?" asked Lamar, raising an eyebrow.
"Well, I am 11… technically I can go," said Frank.
"... With your parent's permission," said Lamar, pointing at him. Frank sighed as he looked at him. Frank sighed, "I got permission from mom and dad. Here are the papers to prove it."
Immediately, Lamar took a look at the papers and the trainer's license. They looked real. But, to Lamar's intuition, he has a red flag in his stomach. Something didn't seem right. After all the stuff that happened to Frank, I highly doubt their parents would let him go on such a trek.
Lamar took a deep breath as he grabbed his backpack, "We're going."
"To where?" asked Lamar.
"The Pokémon Center. You have a phone call to make… or better yet, we do."
Meanwhile…
Zander placed his bag on his bed as he went to sit down on the bed. As he went to remove his phone from his bag, he was looking at the beautiful sun. Grinning, he went to pick up Roserade's Poké Ball from his belt when he heard knocking on the door. He climbed off the bed and headed straight for the wooden door. As the door opened, he noticed Urara, who was in a bathing suit and beach towel.
"Urara… what's up?" asked Zander, curious.
"Nothing dear. We are heading to the pool. Gonna join us?" asked Urara, "There's a place for Pokémon while we are at the spa."
"I am just getting the sunscreen," said Zander, picking up his Pokémon team of Poké Balls and sunscreen. As he grabbed his beach towel, he closed the door behind him. Walking down the stairs, Urara and Zander stopped to see Frank and Lamar on the video phone. Urara turned around, pulling Zander aside as they were heading outside. Zander was in a green Hawaiian shirt open with a green and black bathing suit while Urara was wearing a black and pink one piece bathing suit. Her hair was still shaggy but tied to a ponytail.
"I never seen Lamar this angry about family," said Zander, walking toward the exit.
"Before I met you, he and I have history," said Urara, "I know how his family acts."
"Do you?" asked Zander.
"Yeah," said Urara, "I remember as if it were yesterday…"
Three months ago…
Urara was wearing a lab coat at Birch's laboratory doing a research project on water-types. Examining Mudkip, Urara had a clipboard in hand as she was listening to the television.
"And the Dino Rangers destroyed a vicious beast once again. The Dinvolien Empire is on its last legs. We did try to interview them, but I guess it's no surprise that the rangers sneak out once the battle is over…"
"Hey, Urara!"
Urara turned around, looking at Lamar as he walked in. He was soaked in rain as he was looking at her with despair. His white shirt was dirty with his blue shorts somewhat ripped.
"Lamar, what happened to you?" asked Urara.
"Have you seen Frank?" asked Lamar.
"Why?" asked Urara.
"I can't find him," said Lamar.
Urara grabbed her black and pink umbrella from the back of the lab. The thunder was booming as she turned to her, "Where did he go?"
"My family had an argument with him with his selection of friends since we moved. He has an issue with the choice of friends he made. He snuck out," said Lamar.
Urara turned around as she looked at Lamar, grabbing her nail file, "Why not let Officer Jenny do it?"
"... Officer Jenny took him in last week," said Lamar, "And I think she wouldn't be happy if he was hanging with the wrong crowd. We got to do something!"
Urara stood up as she turned to him, "Fine. You owe me ice cream."
Lamar rolled his eyes, "Whatever. Let's go!"
In the streets of Littleroot Town, Frank was hanging out with a few people that were older than him. They wore white t-shirts, blue jeans and black shoes. One had a red bandana.
"Yo, Frank… we are going to battle one of the neighbors for their money. Want to join us?"
Frank gulped as he clenched his fists, "Maybe, I shouldn't."
"Oh come on… you scared?" one of them asked.
"He doesn't even have a Pokémon! The best thing he can do is be a guard!" shouted the other person.
"Ha! Well, we can use him to be a watchdog. After all, if he wants to earn our friendship," said the leader with the bandana.
"That's far enough!"
The group turned around as Lamar and Urara appeared. The guy laughed, "Your big bro… really?"
Frank started hiding behind Lamar. Lamar took out his Poké Ball, "YOU GOT TO GO THROUGH ME IF YOU WANT TO HURT MY BRO!"
"Go… Houndoom!" he shouted.
Immediately, Houndooms appeared all over the area. Lamar threw his Poké Ball in the air, "Greninja, Water Shuriken!"
Throwing the Poké Ball in the air, Greninja popped out of his Poké Ball. Three water shurikens were shot out from his hand. The Houndooms were hit in the stomach. The lead Houndoom charged into attack.
"Thunder Fang!" he shouted.
Lamar's eyes narrowed as the Houndoom's teeth began to charge with electricity.
"Double Team," said Lamar.
Immediately, Greninja split into multiple dopplegangers of himself.
"Hydro Pump," shouted Lamar.
Greninja released gallons of water from his hands, drowning the Houndoom. As the Houndoom fell on the ground, the lead headed straight for Lamar. When the guy threw his first punch, Lamar grabbed his arm and went to twist. As he cringed in pain, Urara threw out her Furfrou.
"Furfrou, Draining Kiss!" shouted Urara.
As the Houndoom started to get up, a pink aura surrounded the Pokémon. The Houndooms fell as Furfrou stood there angrily. She turned around as Lamar looked at the member of the group, "You touch my bro again or associate with him, I will knock your lights out."
"Yes, sir!" the gang member said. Releasing his grip, the group disappeared. Kneeling down, Lamar turned around as he looked at Frank.
"Why were you with them?" asked Lamar.
"Someone's got to run away from our problems!" shouted Frank.
"We're a family. We don't run away," said Lamar.
Frank grabbed Lamar and hugged him. Tears sobbed from his eyes…
"Wow," said Zander, turning around as he looked at Urara, "That's…"
"That's why Lamar is the way he is," said Urara, "Family first."
Grace and Rachel, who were sitting in the hot tub, looked at them as the two of them were walking toward the spa. Both were in bathing suits as Zander and Urara stepped in. Zander placed his Hawaiian shirt to the side as he sank in.
"How's it going?" asked Rachel.
"Uh…" sighed Zander, "Lamar and his family issues."
Grace turned around as she looked at him, "Well, hopefully, things are okay."
Urara nodded as she raised her hands behind her back, "Things will be."
Suddenly, as the four rangers started to relax in the hot tub, familiar tunes were coming out of their Mystic Morphers. Rachel jumped up as she reached for her red bag. Wiping her hands with the towel, she opened the morpher.
"Yes," said Rachel, holding it.
"Bad news!" shouted Woodmodore, "I sense a strong presence coming from the Dewford Island Pier."
Zander and the others jumped out of the pool as they opened their morphers.
"How bad are we talking?" asked Rachel.
"This is a new Hades Beast source I have never seen for a while. It is very strong. Approach with caution," said Woodmodore.
"We need Lamar," said Urara, pressing a few buttons. She held it to her phone. After a few rings, it went into a busy signal. She pressed a red button on the morpher as she turned to the others, "Nothing."
"Well, we need to go!" shouted Rachel.
Zander turned to the Pokémon Center. Before he could go grab him, Urara grabbed him by the arm as the four of them started heading for the pier with their morphers. As the four rangers stopped, they noticed the creature walking toward them. His Scizor like claws were clanging back and forth as he charged in a fighting pose.
"Hades Solitary Confinement Beast Iron Crusader," he shouted.
"Solitary…," said Urara.
"Confinement…," said Grace.
"Rachel?" asked Zander.
"These were beasts that were locked away by Hades for committing criminal acts in the underworld for criminalistic acts in Hades. They have no mind of their own, nor plot. Their goal… is to kill on sight..." said Rachel.
"... And find the Key to the Gate," Iron Crusader said.
Rachel raised an eyebrow, "Excuse me?"
Zander looked over toward her, "Rachel, what is he talking about?"
"Questions will be answered later," said Rachel, "Have we got Lamar?"
Grace closed her morpher, "Nothing. We'll just take him on and hopefully he gets our signal."
Rachel nodded, "Rangers, Ranger Up!"
The four rangers took out their Mystic Morphers. Opening their morphers and pressing the codes, the rangers activated their spell.
"Magical Source, Mystic Force!"
Auras of red, yellow, pink and green surrounded them as they transformed into their suits.
"Mystic Staffs, Engage!"
From right to left, the rangers activated their special weapons.
"Wand Mode!" shouted Urara.
"Axe Mode!" shouted Zander.
"Sword Mode!" shouted Rachel.
"Crossbow Mode!" shouted Grace.
The four rangers gathered together to fight Iron Crusader. The four rangers flipped over and went to strike…
Meanwhile….
Lamar and Frank were sitting down together at the video phone, watching their mother and father give the riot act.
"FRANKLIN CLAYTON, WHAT HAS GOTTEN INTO YOU?" his mother asked, wagging her finger, "LAMAR GIVES YOU A POKEMON AS A GIFT AND YOU DECIDE TO RUN AWAY?"
Lamar turned around to Frank, "Wait… you weren't supposed to go on a journey?"
Frank gulped as he turned to Lamar.
"This calls for serious consequences," said their father, "You're on Dewford Island?"
Lamar nodded slowly, "Yes, sir."
"Then… Frank, I will come and pick you up tomorrow. We need to talk about why you have been running away from us," said Frank.
"Yes, sir," said Frank, depressed. It was enough he tried to sneak away and lie that he decided to go on a Pokémon journey.
"Lamar…," said their mother.
"Yes?" he asked.
"At least call me so I'm not worried. I know you can hold your own. But, it'd be nice. You've been distant," she said. She scratched her black hair and started blinking her brown eyes. She brushed off her white dress as she turned to him, "Is everything okay?"
"Yeah… guess every time I try to call something has been up," said Lamar.
"Well, when you see dark creatures rise from the underworld destroying cities, it makes you think," said his mother.
"Clara," his father said. His father had some balding and had golden framed glasses. He wore a blue shirt with black dress pants, "I think he can handle himself. Lamar, can you take care of him until I return?"
"Yeah," said Lamar, "Not a problem. Love you guys!"
"Love you," said their parents. Immediately, the phone clicked. Lamar turned to Frank. Frank sighed as he turned to Lamar in guilt. Lamar shook his head as he grabbed his backpack. As he grabbed it, the Mystic Morpher flew out of his backpack. Lamar went over to grab it. Opening it, he saw red flashes.
"... Shit!" shouted Lamar.
"What?" asked Frank.
Lamar raised an eyebrow as he turned to him. He stuffed the Mystic Morpher in his pocket. He pushed Frank up the stairs, "Can you do me a favor?"
"Sure," said Frank.
"Here are the keys," said Lamar, giving Frank the keys, "I want you to go get yourself situated. I am going to see if I can find my friends so we can figure out what to do."
"How long are you going to be?" asked Frank.
"Don't worry about it, bro," said Lamar.
Frank nodded as he headed up the stairs with Lamar's backpack. Immediately, Lamar dashed out of the Pokémon Center. Frank turned around as he noticed Lamar quickly dashed right away.
"Hmm…," said Frank.
Lamar started dashing toward the pier with his Mystic Morpher. As he started running, he flipped up in the air, "Magical Source, Mystic Force!"
A blue aura surrounded him as he transformed into his ranger suit.
Iron Crusader released a silver beam of energy, shooting down the four rangers in a single strike. The four rangers landed on the ground with their weapons on the ground.
"This is bad…," said Zander, slowly getting up.
"Yeah…," said Urara.
As the Iron Crusader started walking toward them, a splash of water hit the creature in the face. Rachel turned around as Lamar grabbed his Mystic Trident.
"Aqua Jet!" shouted Lamar, throwing his trident at the creature. Iron Crusader held the trident and slashed Lamar in the stomach. Lamar was thrown in the back of the group. Landing on the ground, he looked at the others, "Sorry, I'm late."
"What is with you?" asked Rachel, "We've tried you for a half hour!"
"Family first," said Lamar.
As the rangers were bickering, Frank was peeking from one of the wooden poles, watching the battle.
"Cool! The Poké Rangers!" said Frank.
Rachel and the others gathered together with their weapons, "Gi Gi Gigiru…"
"Razor Leaf!"
"Fairy Wind!"
"Water Pulse!"
"Thunderbolt!"
"Flamethrower!"
A cluster of leaves, pink dust, pulsating water, electricity and fire swirled around as it hit Iron Crusader. Iron Crusader put his claws together, creating a metallic mirror. The mirror released their attacks back at them. The rangers yelled as they landed on the ground. Immediately, the Iron Crusader began to spin around.
"CRUSADER CRUSH!"
A silver tornado appeared as the five rangers were hit by the attack. As the Iron Crusader stopped spinning, the five Mystic Force Rangers flew around, auras of energy surrounded them as they landed on the ground. Frank's face dropped as he saw Lamar. Lamar looked up as Frank started running down the dock.
"LAMAR!" shouted Frank.
"FRANK, WATCH OUT!" shouted Lamar.
Immediately, Iron Crusader laughed as he turned around, seeing Frank. Frank's eyes darted at him, clenching his fists. As Frank reached for his Poké Ball, Iron Crusader released his claw. His claw gave a clear impact across the head. Frank swung around as he landed on the ground. Iron Crusader laughed at Lamar as he disappeared in silver lining. Lamar quickly dashed toward the dock. His heart was pumping as he felt a huge adrenaline rush. Sliding on the pier, he grabbed Frank by the head. He noticed a big red line across his face.
"Frank…," said Lamar, sobbing. The other rangers ran toward them.
"Frank!" shouted Urara, looking at Frank.
"Frank….," said Lamar, "Frank…."
He then looked up as he shouted in the air, "FRANK!"
Later that day…
At Dewford Hospital, Lamar sat down as he was in the waiting area. Rachel and the others were sitting with him. They were bandaged up from the previous battle. He turned around as he heard the doors open. Lamar looked up, noticing a doctor walking toward him.
"Yes…," said Lamar.
"Your brother…," said the doctor.
"Go on?" asked Lamar.
"Your brother's skull is crushed… literally. But, whoever did this was very lucky that the brain was not majorly damaged. He is breathing normally and his heart rate is good. But…"
"But…," he said.
"We need to take him in immediate surgery," said Lamar, "The blow to the head caused some internal bleeding. If we don't do something soon, he will die. He's also on life support until you and your family can come to a conclusion."
"I… I made a decision to call them. They are trying to get a ferry but they are stuck," said Lamar, "They should be here within two hours."
"Okay. We need to know as soon as possible," said the doctor.
Lamar looked at him as he put his hand on the doctor, "Please… help my brother."
The doctor grinned and nodded slowly. He then walked into the waiting room. Lamar turned around as he walked away. Zander looked at him as Lamar started walking down the stairs. Rachel looked at Zander as Zander slowly got up from his chair. He decided to follow Zander down the stairs.
"Where are you going?" asked Zander, following Lamar.
"None of your business," mumurred Lamar.
"Come on, man," shouted Zander, "You got to stay and watch for your brother!"
Buttoning up his Hawaiian shirt, he went to grab Lamar. Lamar grabbed him by the arm and pulled him tight, "Listen, you. I heavily care for my brother!"
"Then…," said Zander, coughing, "Why are you leaving?"
Lamar looked at him angrily, "I am going to the library and I am going to kill the bastard that did this to my brother!"
Zander pulled him back, "Not on my watch."
Immediately, Lamar pushed Zander into the stairwell. Zander grabbed Lamar and pushed him down the stairs. The two of them started falling down the stairs to the back exit of the hospital.
Meanwhile…
"So," said Rachel, opening her phone, "Does the Iron Crusader mean anything to you?"
The three rangers were hovering over Rachel's Mystic Morpher in the waiting room as Woodmodore was gathering his books.
"Yep. Metallico has decided to send the Three Solitary Confinement Beasts to deal with you. I guess your encounter is quite deadly," said Woodmodore.
"Ugh…," said Rachel, "Yeah, Lamar's brother is in the hospital coming to save him from the beast."
"What? That means his brother knows who you are!" replied Woodmodore, "YOU NEED TO BE CAREFUL! YOUR IDENTITIES WERE NOT TO BE REVEALED! THIS WAS THE REASON WHY… AND NOW LAMAR'S BROTHER IS IN DANGER BECAUSE HE WAS CARELESS."
"You can't really blame Lamar," said Urara, "In his defense, Frank wanders everywhere and always gets into trouble."
Woodmodore sighed, "Well, we can't heal Frank of his wounds."
"Why can't we?" asked Grace.
"Because you are magicians of justice! You can use healing magic among yourselves, but he's a civilian and unfortunately, we can't use magic like that in the real world. You know that," said Woodmodore.
Urara sighed as she turned to them, "Well, let's move onto another discussion."
She looked up as she noticed Clara and her husband in the hospital, "Never mind, got to go!"
As Urara walked away, she walked slowly toward Clara and her husband, James.
"James and Clara, hi," said Urara.
"Urara, deary," said Clara, hugging her, "How are you?"
"Could be better," said Urara, "We are waiting for you."
"Really?" asked James, pushing his glasses.
"Yeah, the doctor wants to repair Frank's skull as soon as possible. He is alive for now, but you need to make the final decision," said Urara, "Lamar couldn't do it."
Clara nodded as she turned to James, "I'll ask the receptionist on where the doctor is."
James nodded as she walked toward the receptionist floor. Urara sat down as she went to withdraw her cellphone, texting Lamar. As she did, she noticed Lamar and Zander fighting in the sand. Urara quickly grabbed her phone and started walking out of the hospital, heading down the stairs.
Meanwhile…
Lamar and Zander were fighting on the beach. Rolling in the sand, Lamar went to punch Zander. Zander kicked sand in Lamar's face. As Lamar coughed, Zander punched him in the stomach and threw him on the ground. The two of them were brutally fighting on the sandbar, choking and punching each other. As Zander went for a headlock, Lamar tried to elbow him back. Zander wouldn't let go. He gotten stronger since the battle against Hades started. Lamar went to elbow. Zander felt the pain, but he wouldn't let go. As Urara bolted out the door, she dashed for the beach, seeing them.
"Stay out!" shouted Zander, grunting as he lifted Lamar. Lamar grumbled as he started fighting Zander. As Zander let Lamar kick and scream, he started sobbing and breaking down in tears. As Lamar landed on his feet, he turned around grabbing Zander. But, instead of throwing him down, he started sobbing on his torn Hawaiian shirt. Zander wrapped his arms around Lamar, letting Lamar's emotions flow out, "It's okay to feel this way."
"It's all my fault. I got to handle this myself," said Lamar, sobbing, "Please understand."
"I do understand," said Zander, breaking free of his grip, "But, it just didn't affect you."
Lamar raised an eyebrow. Zander nodded as he turned around. Urara, Rachel and Grace were walking toward him. Lamar looked at the three other rangers.
"It affects all of us," said Rachel.
"Exactly…" said Grace, "This was a heavy blow."
"And it's hard to handle something this new. We didn't expect someone we knew to take such a fatal blow," said Urara, walking toward Lamar.
Lamar looked at Urara nodding slowly. He then noticed Zander's hand on his shoulder, "And that's why if you plan on doing something personal… we want to help."
Lamar walked away from them as he looked at them, "I'm sorry for not being the best ranger on the face of the planet today. But, I ask… please help me defeat this beast and avenge my brother!"
The four rangers nodded in unison. Lamar put his hand in the center. Zander placed his hand on top of his. Urara then followed. Finally, Grace and Rachel put their hands in the center. Lamar grinned as he placed his other hand on top.
"Thank you," said Lamar.
Suddenly, the rangers felt buzzes in their Mystic Morphers. Pulling them out, the rangers saw a red aura on them.
"Emergency Alert…," said Zander, looking at Lamar, "You up to it, bud?"
"Yeah," said Lamar, "What about my parents?"
Rachel grinned, "They said they will handle it. They'll call you when he's out of surgery."
"Good," said Lamar.
Five minutes later…
Iron Crusader released explosions from Scizor claws. Flames appeared as he started destroying canisters. He released his claw to destroy buildings. He screamed as he raised his arm.
"The Key to the Gate isn't here!"
Turning around, he noticed Lamar standing in front of him. Iron Crusader stood there with a smile on his face. The other rangers appeared in front of Lamar as Iron Crusader looked at him.
"Well… the puny warriors," he said, "You are here for another beating?"
Lamar pointed at him, "Listen, I plan on sending you to the scrap heap. You want to mess with family? You've got to kill me first!"
"Family…," he said, laughing, "I killed many of them in Magiland and the underworld. One more is nothing to me."
Lamar turned to the others, "Rangers… Ranger Up!"
The five rangers took out their Mystic Morphers, "Ancient spirits of Magiland, grant us the power of magic! Magical Source, Mystic Force!"
Pressing the button, the rangers began to transform into their suits. The Mystic Rangers spun their capes around to begin their battle.
"Turning our courage into magic!" shouted Lamar.
They threw their Mystic Staffs in the air, twirled around and caught them again, placing them in their holsters.
"Poké Rangers Mystic Force!"
"Mystic Staffs!" shouted the rangers, twirling them around, "Swift!"
Yellow stars emerged from the staffs. Iron Crusader spun around as he blocked them. Iron Crusader released a silver beam. The beam was so powerful, that the rangers dodged the attack. A warehouse melted in response. Lamar turned around as he looked at them, "I'm not done yet!"
"And you are done!" shouted Iron Crusader.
Lamar noticed a blue aura on his phone. Opening it, he noticed a new spell code. Looking up, he saw a silver beam aim right for Lamar.
"Look out Lamar!" shouted Zander.
"Jinga Majuna!" shouted Lamar.
A blue aura surrounded his morpher. A blue mirror appeared as it reflected back. Iron Crusader was hit hard as sparks flew from his mouth. Zander turned around as he looked at Lamar. Lamar stood there in shock.
"I was able to reflect the attack," said Lamar.
"Really?" asked Urara.
"Yeah," said Lamar, "It's basically Mirror Coat and Counter!"
Suddenly, he began to spin around again. The rangers nodded as they took out their Mystic Staffs.
"Mystic Barrier! Jinga Majuna!"
A silver barrier appeared as Iron Crusader fell to the ground. Lamar took out his Mystic Trident. A blue aura surrounded it as he twirled it in his hand.
"Magician Level 2 Special Attack: Whirlpool!"
The trident began to spin as a blue wave of water swirled into a whirlpool. Iron Crusader screamed as he was caught in a vortex. Screaming, Lamar turned around as an explosion appeared in the sky.
"And that's it folks!" said Lamar.
Turning around, he noticed the debris transform back… and grow ten times bigger.
"Wait…," said Rachel, "Since when can they grow without Incinizard?"
"Damn…," said Lamar, "Mystic Titan Megazord!"
The rangers activated their Mystic Morphers, "Mystic Fusion! Magi Giruma Gattai Jinga!"
The five rangers jumped up in the air in five auras of light. 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.
"Mystic Titan Megazord, On Stage!"
Lamar stretched his Mystic Staff, "Mystic Titan Weapon Unleash! Mystic Halberd!"
The Mystic Trident appeared from Mystic Titan Suicune and the Mystic Axe appeared. The blades of the Mystic Axe combined as one blade and pierced through the staff while the trident blades still exist. A green and blue aura surrounded it. Spinning it around, the Mystic Titan Megazord slashed Iron Crusader across the stomach. Spinning more, it slashed the creature in the stomach. Iron Crusader released a silver-white beam from his mouth.
"Mystic Barrier!" shouted Lamar.
A blue barrier surrounded the Mystic Titan Megazord, causing the creature to break down. The Halberd was thrown, piercing him in the chest. As the blade came back, Iron Cruasder started to stumble.
"Mystic Weapon, disengage!" shouted Lamar, "Mystic Titan Weapon unleash! King Excalibur!"
Zander turned around as he looked at Lamar, "Are you done?"
"Yeah, let's do it!" said Lamar.
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. The rangers put their hands on the chess piece cockpits. A golden aura surrounded the chessboard, "Magical Climax!"
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.
"King Excalibur, Mystic Spell Seal! STRIKE!"
As the saber came down on Iron Crusader, he screamed as he melted. An explosion occurred as the Mystic Titan Megazord turned around.
"Checkmate!" shouted Lamar, "And that is another battle in the books!"
The next day…
Clara and James were sitting in the hospital room with Frank. His face was wrapped up in bandages and he was looking at his parents with a disgruntled look. He was conscious.
"My baby," said Clara, "I'm so glad you are okay."
As she went to hug him, Frank nodded as he turned around, hugging her, "I love you, mom. I will never run away again."
"I think this was a wake up call," said James, looking at him, "I'm glad you're alright. I almost lost my son… to a monster."
Turning around, he saw the door open. Lamar came in with a box of donuts and other things with the rest of the rangers.
"Bro," said Frank with excitement, "You came!"
"Well, mom said you did fine so I thought I bought some donuts… the doctors did a miraculous job…" said Lamar, grinning, "When do you think you will have that off?"
"In a few weeks," said Frank, "I have to go home for monitoring. I am having some issues with moving and sometimes speech patterns."
"Yeah... you took a nasty blow," said Lamar, sighing. He then turned around as he looked at Clara and James, "Excuse me, I have to get my friend in here. He has something to talk to you about with Frank."
Clara nodded as Lamar grinned. As he left the room, he hid behind a wall. In a flash of blue light, Lamar turned into his ranger form and headed back into his room. Frank stood there aghast as Clara jumped up and looked at Lamar.
"It's the blue ranger!" said Clara.
"I am so glad to meet you," said James.
Lamar nodded, "Thank you… Frank, you pulled some real bravery to try to save me. It took some guts."
"I was clobbered in the head," said Frank, "My brother is not too happy that I got into trouble."
"Well, you shouldn't have went out on your own in danger," said Lamar, "But, I'm glad that you tried to do your best to save me. So, how about a magic trick?"
"A magic trick?" asked Clara and James with excitement, "Where's Lamar? I got to get my phone."
While Lamar was performing magic tricks, Zander looked into the door. Zander shook his head as he looked at Grace and the others.
"I hope Frank doesn't squeal about us," said Zander.
"I think that was the reason why Lamar went in," said Rachel, "He couldn't just go there in person…"
Immediately, Rachel walked in. Pressing the buttons on her Mystic Morpher, a red aura surrounded her phone as Clara and James, who were mesmerized, fell asleep. She turned around and walked back into the hall. When the tricks were complete, Lamar went to remove his helmet. Frank grinned as he looked at Lamar, "Brother, you really know your magic tricks!"
"Yeah," said Lamar, walking over, pulling the blinds down on the hospital door and locking it. He sat down next to him as he placed his helmet on the bed, "Listen, yes… I've been fighting dangerous creatures… and I took an oath to not reveal my identity to anybody… you know the identity of me and my friends."
"Let me guess…," said Frank, "You have to give up the power?"
Lamar shook his head, "Technically, yes. But, seeing that you are family. This is a precious secret that you have to keep from mom and dad. I don't want them knowing I am fighting creatures from the underworld. Can you do it for me?"
Frank grinned as he turned to him, "Can I come with you?"
Lamar shrugged, "I don't think so. After what I saw today, I can't let you get hurt… and who knows what the Hades Beasts will summon from their dimension. I just finished destroying a tough monster. They are getting stronger and I need to protect the ones I love."
Frank nodded slowly, "I understand."
"Not a word," said Lamar, grinning, placing the helmet back on.
"I promise," said Frank.
Lamar unlocked the door and pulled the blinds. Rachel and the others were watching as he released his Mystic Morpher.
"Fin Magine," said Lamar.
A blue flash of light surrounded him as he unmorphed and the parents woke up. Clara and James were looking at each other.
"Where is he?" asked Clara.
Lamar grinned as he looked at her phone. He then noticed the water video, "Oh look at those water tricks."
Rachel and the others stood there with looks of content as they sat down back in the waiting room.
Magic Academy 102: Magicianship Level 2
Lamar was sitting down with Woodmodore in the Mystic Library, in his Mystic Force Magician form before his ranger form. Stretching out his Suicune t-shirt, he grinned as he took out his Mystic Morpher.
"Hi!" said Lamar, "So, I'm Lamar Clayton. You saw a very interesting episode."
"Yeah," said Woodmodore, "So interesting that…"
"We think you graduated to Magic Academy 102. So, now the spells are a little more… advanced," said Lamar, "Today's spell is Jinga Majuna."
He pressed a few buttons as a blue barrier surrounded him, "Jinga Majuna creates a wall/barrier and reflects any attack. It's pretty useful."
Suddenly, he looked at Greninja as his Greninja released a Water Shuriken.
"WAIT! GRENINJA!"
The Water Shuriken bounced back and hit Greninja in the face. Lamar sighed as he looked at his Pokémon on the ground, "It also releases the attack with twice the power."
"I told you no Pokémon in the library," grinned Woodmodore.
"Shut it," said Lamar, eyeing Woodmodore.
Next Chapter:
Brawly: Nice to meet you!
Grace: You must be a good boxer!
?: I'm so punchy!
Rachel: He seems powerful… Grace.
Brawly: I'll be more than happy to train you.
Rachel: How?
Brawly: Just like Fighting Pokémon need to train, you and I need to train. Boxing really helps!
Rachel: But, don't we have a gym battle?
Grace: This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to box so we can defeat that monster! You are just going to avoid the training?
Poké Rangers Mystic Force Chapter 14: Punch It! Gigiru
Rachel: Round 1, Begin!
A/N: Talk about an emotional chapter. Yes, first Persha comes back from the dead. I kind of needed to do that. The rangers don't know, but she does. But, I thought it would be nice to add expansion to Frank, who I created to be Lamar's brother. It also gives me a chance to explain about Lamar's backstory a little more. Frank will probably come back in the series. Honestly, it was a very descriptive battle and chapter. Plus, I wonder what The Key to the Gate means? Guess you will have to find out!
Next Update: August 11, 2018 - It's been a sloppy week of trying to get my real life together… please be patient. Tomorrow starts the month of craziness… have a good one.