Chapter 29: The End Is Nigh
"So you're telling us, you live on a spaceship, have been fighting someone who plans to bring her armies to earth to aid Lord Zed." Aj started.
"And you're a Space Sheriff?" Hez continued. "I'm not sure if I'm stupid for believing it but we already got time travelers so why not?"
"I am Space Sheriff Gavan. Zordon of Eltar reaches out to me, asking to aid his rangers. Judging by the shape you're all in, you could use it." The Space Sheriff began. He looked among the group. "The situation is worse than I suspected. Your little skirmish with Zed has him desperate. He's coming for earth on all fronts now."
"Then take us back," Brian said. "We will fight him on every front just take us back!"
"Hell yea," NC cut in. "We all fight or the world dies."
"Calm down, we aren't here to keep you," a young black man said. His hair and face were clean shaved. "We will take you back to earth but we are coming with you."
"Great, more for the party," Katrina said. "If you haven't noticed, we have almost died on every altercation with Goldar and Lord Zed. So if you wunna join our little suicide troop, go right ahead."
"Trini," Hez said, "we could use all the help we could get, but cross us, and I'll kill you all." Hez quickly stood to his feet and turned away, walking down the corridor.
"What's his issue?" Carlos, a long haired young man said. His hair was felled back into a ponytail, his facial features strong and eyes narrow.
"He's seen a lot," Aj replied.
"He's held it together and saved our asses multiple times even with his emotions eating at him," Brian said. Ah stood to chase after him along with Katrina. As the two left, Brian took to a standing position.
"So, what's the plan?" Brian asked.
"We defend earth at every turn," said a blonde haired man. His shirt was silver and eyes blue. His jawline was strong and smile bright. "My name's Zhane, I understand how your friends feel so let's get everyone home quickly and prepare for the upcoming battle." Android nodded his head.
"Deca, plot a course for Earth and make it fast." Andros asked. It took less than an hour for them to reach Earth's orbit but it was seemingly too late. The planet was bright with fire on its surface. Everyone stared in awe as the transmission from Zordon came in.
"Rangers! I'm glad for you to have found each other. The full forces of Zect have engaged Zed all over the planet and need reinforcements at once. Hurry Rangers, the final hour is upon us. Fight well and may the power protect you." Zordon said before the transmission cut.
"Let's lock and load," G3 said. G4 put his hand on his ally's shoulder, flashing him a reassuring smile.
"This is going to be a hell of a landing!" Android shouted as the ship began to take fire from the ground.
"We got monsters everywhere!" TJ added.
"Nothing new, get us on the ground!" Brian shouted back. "Rangers, ready?!"
"Ready," all Rangers replied.
"It's Morphin time!" Brian shouted before he and his team each activated their morphers.
"Time for, Time Force!" Wes yelled as his team activated their morphers. The opening hatch for the ship slid downwards.
"We will get the ship out of here and be on the ground soon!" Android yelled from his seat. Brian nodded, now dawning his suit he lead both teams into battle by jumping from the ship.
"Alright Ren, Enzo, lets get out there!" Hez shouted as he charged straight for the opening. The others quickly followed. G3 and G4 shrugged before placing their helmets onto their heads and jumping along with the others. In mid free fall, Hez, Ren and Enzo activated their belts, falling through the doorways of power as Kamen Riders. Upon landing, they joined the already battling Rangers. Hez drew his bow, sending energy arrows into the hordes of monsters. Ren supported him with his blaster as he landed into a roll. Enzo lead with his blade, slashing through the sides of monsters as he evaded swipes from their claws.
Airline kicked a monster in the head, sending it tumbling down a hill. He was backed up by Wes as they stood back to back. The two moved in a constant flow, never exiting their areas of reach as they injured and finished off oncoming monsters and putty. Katrina dove behind a tree to avoid the blasts from the monsters. She fired back with arrows from her bow. Jen, the pink Time Force ranger jumped in with a flying side kick to assist her. The side kick dealt with the opposing force, allowing Katrina to come from behind the tree and begin her onslaught of energy arrows. Lucas attempted to hold off a group of putty but was being pushed back. NC took his lance and slashed the putty across their backs to give Lucas some breathing space. The two quickly drew their blasters and began to unload into the horde. Zect troopers poured into the battlefield, blasting and slashing their way through the ranks. The Rangers each found themselves forming together within their teams. The Kamen Riders weren't far behind as they battled themselves into a large defensive cricle.
"Any bright ideas from here?" Chalice asked as he continued to battle a lizard beast. Garren quickly rushed in, blasting the creature in the back, allowing CHallice to have the final blow. Over head, they saw the ship pass and the Rangers who came to their aid free fall into the battlefield. Their suits were predominantly one singular color. Their boots and gauntlets were matching in white except the silver suited Ranger. Where the others suits were white, his was brass. Across their chest was a white horizontal sash which held the colors of their comrades in small squares. They each charged into the fray, Andros landing a heavy punch on a monster, causing it to drop into its back, legs flipping up over its head. TJ blasted his way to the others, followed by the rest of the team as Zahne stayed behind to battle a small group of putty.
"Guy go! We will hold off the main force!" Andros shouted as he pulled out his spiral saber and clashed with the blade of a bone monster. "Garran has already gone ahead, meet him at the top of that hill, the fighting is bad there!" Andros said. Brian nodded in agreement and pounded his chest with his fist.
"Guys, let's move!" Brain said before drawing Saba and slashing his way through the ribs of a putty patroller. As the rock monster crashed to the ground, Brian spin hook kicked another to begin to open a pocket in the fighting. Aj and Katrina backed him up with their blade blasters, mowing down as many of the monstrous horde as they could. Neil slammed his power axe into the ground, creating spikes that tore through the ranks. NC and Donna quickly followed as the Rangers made their exit.
"Chalice, Garren, Blade get going!" G4 yelled as he let loose the final rounds from his gatling gun.
"We will support these.. Space Rangers? Whatever they are just go!" G3 said as he thrusted his boot into the chest of a monster clad in Roman armor. Chalice slashed his blades across the chest of a putty. He looked over his shoulder at the two who use to be his enemies. Garren slide a card into his blaster and shot a powerful energy blast into the ranks of the monsters. Blade slid a card into the slot of his sword and his body charged with energy. He charged down the path of destruction left by Kamen Rider Garren. Blade seemingly didn't make a single move but along the way he slashed the bodies of multiple monsters, causing them to drop to their deaths. The Power Rangers, Time Force Rangers and Kamen Riders made their way to the base of the hill. There they were met with death.
"Oh my god," Donna said as she looked at the bodies.
"This isn't good, they need help up there," Aj said as he could hear the blasts and clashing of blades. Before they could even make their way into battle, putty charged into the area, pinning them between the hill and the horde.
"This is out stop," Wes said.
"Get going, we've got your backs," Trip said energetically.
"Don't fail the planet," Jen said.
"Can't let these guys take all the glory," Aj said. He and the others turned to charge up the hill. Upon reaching the top, they could see the few remaining Zect troopers.
"Hold the line!" One yelled, Blade couldn't contain his anger. He could see the blood and the bodies piled over each other. The monsters ripping his allies and comrades limb from limb.
"You bastards!" Blade yelled before charging into battle again. Sliding another card into his sword. Electric energy surged through the blade.
"You're not leaving me out this time!" Chalice said as he slid a card into his bow before leaping into the air. Just as Blade slashed forward, destroying a large portion of the monsters, Chalice fired the energy arrow destroying the rest. Blade quickly tended to the injured troopers.
"I see you finally made it," The team looked to see a man in a robotic silver and black suit. He held his blade pointed towards the east. "Lord Zed is there. We have to hurry and stop him before he makes his way here."
"You'll be going nowhere!" Goldar yelled from the sky as he swooped down. He landed hard, his boots slamming into the ground, causing it to crack beneath him. As he slowly rose to his feet, the caws of the Tenga Warriors could be heard. Ah and Hez quickly stood between Goldar and the team.
"He's ours," Hez said.
"Go deal with Lord Zed, we will join you when he's done for." Aj declared.
"But we can't just-" Brian was cut off by feeling Garren and the Pink Ranger's hands on his shoulders. "You'd better meet us there!" Brian said as he lead the team east.
"You're deaths will be remembered, I shall keep your helmets to commemorate your pride as warriors," Goldar said as he circled the two.
"You talk too much," Hez said as he charged Goldar from the left with Aj circling around to the right.
"How many of these things are there?!" TJ yelled as he fired his Astro Blaster into the horde of monsters.
"Just keep fighting!" Cassie yelled. She slammed her fist into the face of a putty before being rushed by three. They pinned her to a tree, two holding her arms back on either side of the tree. The third charged her, fist in air. Cassie thrusted his foot into the crook of its arm, blocking the punch. She then round kicked the patroller in the head, causing it to flip forward. Androids slashed the putty on the left with his spiral saber, freeing Cassie's hand to grab her Astro Blaster and shoot through the head of the putty patroller.
"Super Silverizer!" Zahne yelled, summoning a sword that doubled as a blaster. He used it to parry an oncoming kick and slash his he side of a wolf monster. As he continued moving forward, he side kicked a putty, sending its body into a tree. Turning the blade into blaster mode, he shot through the chest of multiple putty. "We have to chop their numbers down!"
"You rangers are the most foolish beings in all the cosmos." A voice called out.
"Did you really believe Dark Specter wouldn't notice or send aid to his underling?!" The Space Rangers loomed to the east of their position and there stood the Psycho Rangers. The general opposite of who they are.
"This just got a whole lot harder," Andros said.
Aj clashes blades with Goldar. At the same time, he snarled and shot a flame of energy towards Chalice. He rolled to avoid the impact which created an explosion in the space he was once standing. Goldar threw Ah backwards with sheer force and using his speed, dashed for Chalice. Chalice only managed to release one arrow before turning his bow into twin blades to block the overhead swipe. Goldar used his free hand to punch Chalice in the helmet, sending him to the ground. Aj Charger for Goldar, avoiding the wild swing of his blade by sliding on his knees. Aj popped back up to his feet and jumped into a spin landing an outside crescent kick.
As Goldar stumbled, Hez held his twin blades in a reverse grip while slashing at Goldar's outer left thigh. The beast snarled loudly in pain before throwing a round kick. Ah chose to duck down as Chalice jumped into a somersault to go over it. As the two regrouped, Aj fires his blade blaster, landing on Goldar's stomach while Hez used Aj's shoulder as a post to jump off of, landing a diagonal slash across Goldar's chest. The beast's armor was dug into as the blade glided across his body. Black sledge and sparks flew from the wound. Goldar stumbled back some more to create distance as the two stood strong.
"You think you've won?!" Goldar snapped, "I've only just begun to fight!" His wings flapped hard as Goldar flexed every muscle in his body. A dark ora surrounded him as he leaned forward, opening his jaws and collecting dark energy at the base of his mouth. A ball of dark energy formed within seconds and was shot at the two who opposed him. Both their bodies were thrown to the sides from the blast. Chalice was the first to his feet, his right arm straight and left clutching at his right shoulder.
"Two can play at that game," Chalice said as he removed a card from the deck. The moment he slid the card into the bow, his armor took on the red form. "Wild form!" Chalice shouted as he felt the power surge through him. He drew his blades from the holsters on his thighs. Goldar stood firm as Hez used his increased speed to close the distance. Goldar blocked the first downwards swing but couldn't stop the feeling of the steel blade slicing across his abdomen. Goldar could feel his black lifeforce spill from his body. His basic instinct to create space kicked in as he thrusted his boot forward. Chalice countered the oncoming kick by jumping into a reverse back kick. Black sledge splurt from both wounds as Goldar fell backwards.
"I won't let you fight alone!" Aj shouted as he drew the Dragon Dagger. The shield formed over his suit as he shared forward, Power Sword in one hand and Dragon Dagger in the other. Goldar was now on the defensive, trying to fend off two opponents. Aj rolled over Chalice's back before landing a cut kick on Goldar's jaw. Aj kept his body in motion by spinning on a knee, slicing at Goldar's outer right thighs with the Dragon Dagger and following it with an upwards diagonal slash with the Power Sword. Goldar continued to stumble, finding it hard to set a base to stand on. As he looked to the sky he saw the two diving into double flying side kicks.
"Rider Kick!" Chalice yelled as Aj roared. The two landed their attack, throwing Goldar behind the tree line in an explosion of power. The two stood with their backs to the flames.
"Rot in hell," Aj uttered. Before the two could take a step, Aj heard rustling. He paused for a moment before kicking Chalice out of the way of the black energy blast. Aj's body was thrown to a tree. The upper right half of his suit burned off as well as his flesh burned minorly. The shield cracked and smoking as the right side was destroyed. The right part of his visor was shattered, revealing a portion of his face.
"Aj!" Chalice yelled. Aj's body was propped up against the tree, still grasping his blades in an offensive position. "You monster!" Chalice continued as Goldar flew through the flames at a great speed. Chalice met his charge, sliding just under his body attempting to drag the blades along his body. Goldar blocked, the force of the block throwing him off balance and into a roll. The two dashed at each other, clashing as they passed before turning to continue the cycle of the duel.
"I can smell it Rider, your fear. I rather enjoy its give me more!" Goldar spat.
"Wes!" Jen yelled as she slashed a rock monster across the chest. She breathed heavily, seeing only an endless wave of putty and the direction their bodies are thrown. She'd been fighting for an immeasurable amount of time. Her arms felt like lead weights. Her legs struggled to keep her standing as she relied on pure instinct.
"Jen watch out!" Trip yelled as he said across the ground on one knee, slashing through the knees of an attacking rock monster. As it fell to the stumps of what use to be its legs, Trip shifted his weight and slashed through the monster's neck. "No time to day dream, we have to keep fighting." Tripp's body jumped as an explosion was heard from the top of the hill. The battle cane to a halt. The putty were motionless as the three bodies tumbled down the side of the hill. Goldar slammed back first into a tree as Aj went from a roll into a lunging slash, cleaving Goldar's right wing.
"Let's move!" We'd called as he cut his way through the putty. He was closely followed by Lucas and Carlos. Katie and Eric broke through the line of putty with Eric cleaving the head from the body of a putty. Jen and Trip followed behind in the rear.
"No stay back!" Chalice yelled before feeling the burn of Goldar's fire as it blasted him in the chest. This body violently rolled across the ground kicking up dirt. Jen and Trip were the first to reach Goldar, leaping into the air but were met with a strong slap of his wings, throwing their bodies aside like paper in a strong wind. Lucas and Katie tried to lay down covering fire for Wes and Eric with their blasters but their plot was foiled by Goldar's speed. He swept through them all before taking flight into the air.
"More of you?!" Goldar shouted in hysterics. "More red rangers to kill!" Goldar folding his wings in to allow himself to dive towards Wes and Eric. The two rolled to their sides just as Goldar was a foot away from making contact. Before Eric could make it to his feet, Goldar had a grip on his throat, holding him up against a tree. Trip attempted to assist the Quantum Ranger but felt the heat of a fiery slash from Goldar's broadsword. A small explosion from the blast sent Trip's body tumbling back down the hill. His green suit now charred in black ash, smoking from the collar bone to lower chest. Aj looked to West who nodded in agreement at their silent plan. Wes stood to his feet shouting, "Mega Battle Armor!"
A flash of white engulfed his body and faded just as fast. Over his upper chest was a silver armored breastplate decorated with the red downwards facing arrow. Over his helmet formed a large clear dome. On his back was a red winged jet pack. His knees and shins were covered in a layer of silver armor and his feet now protected by black and silver metallic boots complete with jets attached at the heel of the foot. His left gauntlet sported a large blade attached. "Hey ugly!" Wes shouted to get Goldar's attention. "Put my brother down!" Goldar turned his head from the struggling Quantum Ranger and now had his eyes fixed on the Time Force Red Ranger.
"You filthy humans come with many surprises." Goldar snarled as he released his grip on Eric's throat. Eric dropped to the soil, clutching at his throat as he gasped for air. Aj tightened his grip on the Dragon Dagger and Power Sword. Chalice slowly rose to his feet as did Eric. They watched, waiting on the first move to be made. Goldar's cracked and damaged armor was now smeared with his own black blood. Goldar swung with a diagonal upwards slash. Wes blocked it and fired back with a round kick. Goldar brought up his free hand, slapping the kick away before leaning forward to take a bite of Wes. Wes slammed his forearm into Goldar's throat to hold him back before pressing his blade into Goldar's chest and slashing upwards. Sparks flew as Goldar took a step back.
"Quantum Mega Armor!" Eric shouted as he called upon his armor. It was identical to the armor Wes now wore but in gold and red. Both his gauntlets had the blades attached and his protective glass dome over his head was a tint of red. He joined Wes and the two began to push their offensive. Goldar blocked a high angle attack from Wes but was hit by both of Eric's blades stabbing into him. His armor kept them from digging too deep but he could feel the burning sensation of the steel. Goldar bit down before delivering a knee to Eric's jaw. In the palm of his hand he sparked an ember that burst into a ball of flames and slammed it into Wes. His armored plating shattered as he was thrown to the sky. Eric quickly rushed back in, avoiding the flames Goldar threw at him to slow him down. Only a foot away, Eric lunged forward but was met with a side kick.
"Rider Kick!" Chalice yelled from the air as he was descending upon Goldar to deliver his most powerful attack. Goldar turned, his jaws already open and the black ball of energy formed. He met Chalice's attack with the black ball of energy. In another explosion, Chalice's body was nowhere to be seen. Aj roared with anger as he rushed forward along with Eric and wes. The three were blown back by Goldar's flame attack from his sword. Goldar grabbed wes by what remained of his armor and threw him to his feet before slamming his forearm and bicep across his throat. Wes dropped hard, legs folding over his head before his body began to roll. The jetpack on his back droke both its wings. Goldar spun low into a sweep, tripping Eric as he attempted a sneak attack from behind. As Eric fell, Goldar stomped on his back repeatedly, breaking his armor before kicking him to the side.
"Is this all you have to-" Goldar was cut off by his armor being pierced from behind. Both of Chalice's blades protrude through Goldar's chest from his back. With a heavy front kick, Chalice shoved Goldar to his knees.
"You get distracted easily." Chalice said as he stepped in front of Goldar. His suit was burned away at the legs, abdomen and arms. His helmet was cracked at the visor.
"You humans are formidable, I grant you this, but my power pales in comparison to Lord Zed." Goldar began to spit blood from his mouth. "If you wish to even come close to killing him, you'll need over a thousand more years of training and battle." Goldar watched as Chalice walked away from him. "I bear no shame in losing to you, Red Rangers and Chalice." Chalice took a low stance, as did Aj.
"Goodbye you filth!" Aj yelled as the two jumped into the air and extended their legs out for the finishing blow. The explosion was large. The flames were dark purple and black bolts of energy surged through the area. Chalice and Aj stood victorious for a moment. Their injuries began to set in as the two dropped to the ground.
"Hang in there!" Katie yelled as she ran into a slide to them. Eric and Wes were close behind them, kneeling to insure the two were still alive.
"We aren't dead yet, just beat up," Chalice joked. His body ached as well as Aj's. The two struggled to stand to their feet, each clutching at a different body part.
"Uh, guys," Lucas started. "We aren't done here." The group gathered themselves as they faced down the remaining Putty Patrollers.
"So, you've made it this far," Lord Zed turned to face Gavan and the five Power Rangers. "You showed promise the last time we met, I hope you don't disappoint me the second time around."
"We will put a stop to you," Gavan said.
"Silence, your words hold no weight here!" Lord Zed extended a finger as he spoke. Two Tenga warriors grabbed Gavan at both arms and flew into the air, carrying him from the battlefield. "Now, it's time we got started." Lord Zed opened two portals and through them, fell the Space Rangers, Time Force Rangers and the four Kamen Riders who stayed behind. Katrina quickly ran to Chalice and Aj.
"Did you guys do it?" She asked them, nervous of the answer. The two gave a nodd, not taking their eyes off of Lord Zed. He opened a third portal, out of it landing the Psycho Rangers.
"Who the hell are they?" Eric asked.
"Something for us to deal with," T.J. responded.
"Psycho Pink."
"Psycho Black."
"Psycho Yellow."
"Psycho Blue."
"Psycho Silver."
"Psycho Red." The Psycho Rangers roll called ass they each took stance. Lord Zed stood in front of them, twirling his staff before stabbing it into the ground.
"This is where I kill you all and conquer this dirt planet. I have been humiliated for the final time!" As Lord Zed shouted his declaration, his forces cried with spirit. Five Putty Patrollers carried the Zeo Crystal to Lord Zed. "And now, I won't be doing it alone!" Lord Zed used his staff to power the crystal. It's many jagged edges and sides flashing with multiple different color lights. A wave of energy shot from the crystal before a powerful beam shot upwards into the sky.
"Hey NC, what's up there?" Neil asked his little brother.
"The Moon," he replied in a hushed tone. The Shock set in as the energy stopped and all fell silent. The cackling of Rita Repulsa could be heard even on Earth. Her body rose from the grave. Stabbing her lunar staff into the ground as she dusted her newly restored body off, she took her first step from the grave. Her cackles continued as she continued walking until her attention was drawn to the Earth.
"Power Rangers," she whispered. A wicked grin grew across her lips. With a simple look, her body shot towards Angle Grove. She landed only feet away from her spouse. Her neck cracked as she looked between the Rangers. Her eyes beaming with delight. " I thought I would be coming to only kill six of you but there are more than enough of you to torture and murder slowly." Her words seemed to almost roll together. She raised her staff, energy surging from it.
"You ready guys?" Andros said as he took a step forward. Wes and Brian both stepped forward as well.
"Ready," the entire row of rangers replied.
"Mastodon!" Neil yelled as he slung his Power Axe over his shoulder, lowering himself into a sitting stance.
"Pterodactyl!" Katrina yelled as she held he bow facing the sky, bringing her legs close together.
"Triceratops!" Nc yelled as he twirled his staff then held it forward, widening his legs into a front stance.
"Sabertooth Tiger!" Donna yelled as she flipped her daggers backwards before lowering her stance.
"Tyrannosaurus!" Aj yelled, holding the Power Sword and the Dragon Dagger over his chest in an x.
"Tiger Zord!" Brian yelled as he twirled Saba a few times before widening his legs and holding Saba's bladed edge facing his enemies.
"Red Power!" Andros yelled as he thrusted his arms downwards and out to the sides before bringing his left fist up and holding body hands in a long, open palmed guard.
Black Power!" Carlos yelled as held both his arms up, flexing the biceps then crossing his arms before extending them into a guard.
"Power Blue!" TJ continues as he twisted sideways, holding his left arm up in front of him before turning back to face his opponent's, his lead arm held high and rear arm held low.
"Power Yellow!" Ashley yelled as she raised a fist to the sky before bringing her hands together in a grip, fully extending her arms to the side.
"Power Pink!" Cassie said as she extended her thumb and index finger, holding the hand to her helmet. Her opposite hand was held on her waist.
"No more clowning around, Power Silver!" Zahne yelled as he stood in the front of the group, widening his stance as he held one arm at a ninety degree angle and the other reinforcing from the elbow.
"Time Force Red!" Yelled Wes.
"Time Force Yellow!" Shouted Katie.
"Time Force Blue!" Yelled Lucas.
"Time Force Green!" Trip yelled.
"Quantum Power!" Eric shouted. The team each took a neutral stance as they placed one hand over the other. They then widened their legs and pressed their fists together with both arms bent at a ninety degree angle. The entire team readied their guards as a massive explosion of power set off behind them. Space Sheriff Gavan stood before the Kamen Riders. The two forces locked into an intense stare down. Lord Zed raised his left arm before extending his index finger. The massive force of Putty Patrollers, Super Putty and Tenga Warriors charged forward, weapons drawn and claws bore.
"Well what are we waiting for!?" Space Sheriff Gavan shouted. "We have a planet to save!" The mixture of Rangers, Riders and the Space Sheriff surged forward, weapons drawn.