Chapter Nineteen
"Who is that person?" Lothor slams his fists down, demanding an answer. He looked over at Zurgane and the Fake Marah.
"I have no idea sir," Zurgane replied.
"Perhaps, it's an allies of the rangers," Marah says "Allow me to go down there and investigate it".
"Aright!" Lothor agreed "Go down there and destroy the rangers and that person for me!"
Fake Marah nods and vanishes.
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In the MobileCommandCenter truck, Marah who was watching the computer saw the person wearing the black cloak left in hurry. She has suspicious of who the person was. Wanting to confirms her suspicious, she left outside and went after the person wearing the black cloak.
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"It's you?" Shane stepped forward with Skyla.
Tori looked at Shane "You know that person?" she asked.
Shane nodded "She saved me and Skyla's life".
"How about we reminisce later after we take care of them," Blake says, looking at the wolves that were starting to approaches them.
"Right," Shane turned his attention on the wolves.
The wolves lunge at the rangers.
"Down boy!" Hunter yelled as he kicks one of them in the stomach.
"Bad dog." added Blake who uses his navy blaster and blast at the wolves.
While Hunter was busy with the wolves in front of him, another one approaches from behind him and nearly about to attack him when it got kick in the face by the person wearing the black cloak. She landed next to Hunter.
"Thanks," Hunter replied as he turned and looked at her.
The person wearing the black cloak nods.
One of wolves tries to bite Dustin in the arm, but got punch in the jaw by Dustin's fist "Didn't your mother ever teach you some manner and not to bite others!" he shouted.
Skyla kicks one of the wolves in the back and flips backward. She then grabs a tree branch that was ground as another wolf approaches "Here, fetch boy!" she swing the three branch and it smack right into the wolf's face "Bullseye!"
Tori on the other uses her ninja power and blasts the wolves with water "Don't forget to wash behind your ears!" she teased.
"Here, let me help dry your furs," Shane blows air out from his mouth sending all the wolves flying away.
All rangers regroup "Excellent work guys," Shane says.
Tori suddenly notice that the person wearing the black cloak was gone.
"Where did the mysterious woman go?"
"What?" Shane says as he and others looked around.
Dustin looking around when he spotted Marah was running somewhere. Hastily, he took off after her.
"Dustin!" Tori called after him, wondering where he was running to "Why did Dustin took off like that all of sudden?"
Hunter shook his head "I don't know, but I'm going after him," he says.
Shane nods "We'll go with you," he replied and then following Hunter with the others right behind him.
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Marah was running fast trying to catch up with the person wearing the black cloak when out of nowhere a beam of light blast her in the back, knocking her to the ground.
She looked up as Fake Marah appears in front of her from a far "Going somewhere?"
"You!" Marah sat up, wincing in the pain "What do you want?"
Fake Marah smirks, held one of her hand out and point her finger at Marah "To destroy you along with the rangers".
"If you destroy me, then you'll destroy yourself," Marah points out.
Fake Marah drops her hand to her side "You got me there, but," she smirks and lift her hand up "But I can still hurt you," she says before she blasts at Marah.
Marah rolled out of the way and got up "If its fight you want then you shall have it".
Fake Marah scoffs "Please, like you can defeat me without your powers".
Marah attacks Fake Marah, punching her in the face and kicked her in the stomach "I may not have my powers, but I can still fight you".
Fake Marah growls and tries to attack Marah, but Marah flipped backward dodging the attack.
Suddenly, Marah was starting to feel weak and pain. She collapses to the ground, clutching her stomach.
Fake Marah approaches to Marah, grabbing Marah's arm. She pulled Marah up on her feet and leans toward Marah and spokes "You can feel the pain can't you? I say it again, you are weak"
"Marah flinches as she heard what Fake Marah said "And a burden to the others especially the yellow ranger".
Fake Marah smirks knowing that Marah is hurt by the words she says "Might as well drain you more of your energy".
"No," Marah yelled as she tries to break free. She felt her wrist burning and felt her energy being drain again.
"Nobody, can save you now," Fake Marah says when sudden out of nowhere a beam light blasts Fake Marah in the back.
Fake Marah loose her grips on Marah and stumble backward "What!" she looked and saw the person in the black cloak holding her hand out, pointing at Fake Marah.
Fake Marah glares at the person wearing the black cloak running over to Marah side. Marah was sitting on the ground holding her wrist.
"How dare you interfere," She blasts at the person wearing the black cloak. The person wearing the black cloak manages to dodges a couple of Fake Marah's attacks, but ended up getting blasts in the arm.
The person wearing the black cloak collapses to the ground clutching her right arm that was bleeding.
"Prepare to be destroyed!" Fake Marah approaches up to the person wearing the black cloak and was about to attack when out of nowhere a Lion Hammer came flying and knock Fake Marah off her feet.
"Marah!" Dustin shouted as he demorph and ran to her side,
"Dustin," she softy said, happily to see him. He held her in his arm.
"Are you alright?" he asked.
Marah nods "I'm fine, thanks to her," Dustin and Marah looked over at the person wearing the black cloak.
"She saved me," she told Dustin.
The person wearing the black cloak got up as Fake Marah was getting up from the ground.
Dustin notices the person wearing the black cloak was injured. He help Marah get up, placing a hand on her waist. She was leaning on him as he walked over to the person wearing the black cloak.
"Get out of here!" The person wearing the black cloak shouted.
Dustin shook his head "No, I'm not leaving you behind," he refused to leave.
The person wearing the black cloak suddenly got in front of Dustin and Marah. Dustin saw Fake Marah was aiming at them and blasts at them'
"NO!" he yelled.
He was about to push the person wearing the black cloak out of the way when Hunter appears in front of the person wearing the black cloak blocking the Fake Marah's attack with his sword.
Fake Marah realizes she was outnumbered "This is not over rangers, I'll be back!" she says before she vanishes.
"I'll be ready when you returned," Hunter replied.
Then he demorph and turned around, looking at the person wearing the black cloak "You okay?" he asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine," she answered and winces in pain.
He saw her clasps her hand on her right arm that was bleeding "You're hurt," he quickly grab a crimson small rag from his pocket.
Before the person wearing the black cloak can denied, he wrapped the rag around her right arm and tied it, making sure he doesn't hurt her.
"Thank you," she says before she begins to walk away.
"Wait," Hunter called out her "Why don't you come with us".
"I can't," she slightly glances at Hunter "But thanks for the offer," she replied and then disappears just as the others show up.
Tori rushes over to Dustin and Marah "Are you guys alright?" she asked.
"We are fine," Dustin replied and then looked at Marah "The mysterious woman saved Marah's life".
Shane notices Hunter was standing and was staring at the something. He went over to Hunter and tap Hunter's shoulder.
Hunter jumps a little and turned around looking at Shane.
"Dude, what's wrong?" Shane asked.
Hunter sighs "I'm worried about that mysterious woman; she was injured on the right arm by the fake Marah. It felt like I know her somehow".
"Well, don't worry she'll be fine and hopefully you will know who she is," Shane says "Oh, don't forget about Kaitlyn man".
Hunter snorts and smile "Dude, shut up," He lightly punches Shane in the arm.
"Hunter, Shane," Cam called out to them "Let's go!"
Hunter and Shane nodded and follow Cam and the other back to Ninja Ops.
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At Ninja, everyone was surrounding Cam as he opens the book showing to them.
"Take a look at this," he said, turning a book so the others could read it. "I saw... it, at the museum. But it was just a statue!"
"Who is this dude anyway?" Dustin asked.
"Shimazu," Sensei explained. "An ancient warlord. What you saw was his spirit, preserved for centuries in an ancient mask carved in his likeness."
"But what does he have to do with those dog things?" Blake asked
"Shimazu was known for terrorizing the people of the villages with creatures called Wolfblades," Cam explained to them.
"These wolves are roaming around BlueBayHarbour now?" Hunter asked. Cam turned to Hunter and nodded. "How is that possible?"
"Maybe it has something to do with Motodrone," Cam came up with his own theory.
"So now we have a three thousand year old masked man running around the city with his three pets!" Shane groaned.
"Don't forget Lothor!" Dustin added and everyone looked at him "What?"
Tori sighs "So much for looking on the bright side of things.
"Dustin brings up a good point," Sensei spokes ""if Shimazu has brought to life by Motodrone, there's a good chance he has already aligned himself with Lothor".
"Great!" Shane folds his arms "More trouble for us".
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On Luthor's Ship
Kapri was in her room standing in front of the mirror. She was staring at her injured right arm.
Kapri's Flashback
Kapri's sword collides with Hunter's sword "Give up?" she asked, trying to act like she was really trying to kill him because she knew the Imposter Marah and her Uncle was watching her.
"Never!" Hunter retorted as he shoves her away, slashing her arm.
"Ah!" she shrieked, grabbing her arm.
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Kapri managed to dodge a couple of Fake Marah's attack. She ended up getting blasted in the arm.
The person wearing the black cloak collapsed to the ground clutching her right arm that was bleeding.
End of Kapri's Flashback
Kapri was worried that Fake Marah would eventually discovered that she was the person wearing the black cloak. She can't let that happened soon because she needs to find a way to saved Marah.
For now, she would have to hide her injury from Fake Marah and Lothor. A commotion snaps her out from her thoughts. Quietly, she opens the door of her room and peek out of it. She saw Lothor and Fake Marah was talking to Shizamu
"I'll make him speak." and Lothor threw an energy blast at him.
The warlord brought his arms up to protect himself.
"Ahh, it was a test." hissed Shimazu.
"Ha, that would made him speak"
"The strength of your modern warriors are great, my Wolf Blades are up to the challenge. However, we must increase the numbers if we are to have success." stated the warlord.
"Now we're getting somewhere. Motodrone, prepare to join the battle."
"Yes sir, my thoughts exactly."
"I don't pay you to think. Just get down there."
"Oh no," Kapri muttered, realizing that the rangers are in trouble.
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The main computer beeped and everyone surrounded Cam who was at the computer at the moment.
"What is it Cam?" Shane asked.
"No sign of Shimazu but I got Motodrone on the scanner."
"He's mine. You guys look for the three Wolf Blades." Hunter says before he begins to leave.
"Alright we'll take the forest." said the wind red ranger.
"And I'll track what's going on from the Samurai Star Chopper." Cam added. He then walked over to Marah "Are you going to be okay here?"
Marah turned and gave a small smile "Yeah, I'll be fine, go," she told him.
"Alright, ready?" everyone got into position.
Dustin notices Marah was standing alone on the other side of the room "Guys, you go ahead and I'll meet you there," he told his friends.
"Alright," Shane nodded "Ready?"
"Ninja storm, Thunder storm, Samurai storm! Ranger Form!" the rangers called out.
The Samurai Star was flying through the air and Cam had the tracking system on.
"Tori, Blake, I got you on the tracking system. You got three boogies approaching."
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Dustin walked over to Marah who has her back turn toward him "Marah?"
She turned around and was shock to see him "Dustin? Why aren't you with the other rangers?" she asked.
He touches her arms "I want to make sure you're alright".
She smiles "I'm fine, honestly. Go help the rangers and we will talk later," she says and then gave him a kiss on the cheek.
Dustin nods and smiles. Then he went over and stand in the middle of room
"Ninja Storm! Ranger Form! HA!" he yelled and morph.
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The Wolf Blades came out of nowhere and attack Tori and Blake.
"We found them Cam." said Blake as he braced himself on the ground from the attack.
All three wolves stood in front of the two rangers and growled at them.
"Nice, puppy you wanna play fetch?"
"Better call for the others. Shane, Dustin, Tori and Blake need you at the city square." Cam informs the other rangers.
"I'm on it," Shane replied as he was driving his tsunami cycle. Then he stops when he saw Dustin coming toward him.
You got that." He asked when Dustin skid to a stop on his tsunami cycle.
"Got it." Dustin nods and they both took off towards the others.
"Easy big fella. Nice and easy." Tori said as he stepped back with Blake in front of her.
The black Wolf Blade growled and jumped at them but an energy blast hit him while it was in the air, knocking the wolf back to the ground. Shane and Dustin were coming toward Blake and Tori on their tsunami cycles.
"What up dog." Shane called out.
"Time for you to get house broken." Dustin jumped off his tsunami cycle, pulled out his sword and attacked one of the wolves and Shane did the same.
"Be careful Shane, they might have rabies." Tori warned.
"Their bark is worst than their bite." Shane says as he fought against two of them and was losing.
"Hey look!" Dustin shouted.
Over on a bench by a tree, Shimazu suddenly appeared laying on his side with his elbow propped up supporting his head.
"Heh, heh, heh. Come, come power rangers. Don't you know wolves can smell fear? You obviously sent them into a fleeting frenzy." the warlord laughs as he sat up.
"The only one who should be afraid is you." Dustin retorted.
"And whoever designed that ridiculous outfit." Tori added as she was staring at the monster.
"Why would I be afraid of children?" Shimazu stated.
"Please tell me he did not call us children." Shane asked, starting to get annoy with the monster.
"Let's work this loser!" Blake shouted and lunges at the monster with the others following him.
The four rangers were running toward Shimazu but were stopped by the Wolf Blades, Shane went after the warlord while the others took care of the wolves. The rangers weren't doing so well and Shimazu got Shane under his foot, literally.
"Shane!" Dustin shouted.
The others ran to help him but Shimazu blasted them with an energy bolt. Suddenly out of nowhere, Skyla flips into the air and kicked the warlord away. Shimazu stumbled backward. "Shane, are you okay?" she asked as she helps him get up.
"Skyla?" he was surprised to see her "You shouldn't be here, it's too dangerous".
"If that's how you say thank you, then you're welcome," Skyla remarked.
Shane was about to say something when he got tosses to aside by Shimazu.
"Shane!" Skyla tries to rushes over to him, but Shimazu grabs her by the throat.
"You have a lot to learn. You can start with respecting your elders. That goes for your little playmates too." He tightens his hand on Skyla's neck and the wolves got in front of them.
Skyla was gasping for air as she struggling to break free.
"Let her go!" Shane shouted as Dustin, Tori, and Blake rush over to help him up.
"Try asking nicely red ranger," Shimazu says.
Suddenly, Dustin has an idea. He looked over at Skyla who nods as if she knew what he was planning.
Skyla took Shizamu by surprise by stepping on his foot and elbow him hard in the ribs. He releases her, dropping her to the ground just as Dustin got his Lion Hammer out and tosses at Shizamu who stumble backward from the hit.
The rangers took the opportunity and escape away.
No matter what, I will find you." The warlord growls angry.
His Wolf Blades howled and took off searching for the rangers.
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Hunter was chasing Motodrone on his Glider Bike and he quickly changed it into flight mode. He took off into the air and circled around fired his lasers at Motodrone.
"Hey! Up here!"
Motodrone went flying off his bike and landed on the ground hard but rolled into a kneeling position fired an energy blast that hit Hunter's bike directly.
"No, I'm hit! I'm hit!" Hunter shouts as he went down crashing while Motodrone walked away.
"Hunter, are you alright? Can you hear me?" asked Cam who was watching from above.
"I'm fine but my bike gonna need a little body work. Cam, can you get a fix on Motodrone, he disappeared." Hunter stumbled away from the crash.
"I'm working on it but nothing yet."
The wolves were still searching for the rangers and went pass them as Blake, Tori, Skyla, Shane and Dustin were under some stairs and their morpher beeped.
"Shane, I got Motodrone at the beach but the Wolf Blades are right around the corner from you." Cam's voice informed them.
"We'll take care of the flea bags." Blake says
"Okay, I'm on my way Cam." Shane replied then he turned and looked at Skyla "Skyla, I need you go back to Ninja Ops".
"Okay," Skyla agreed "But please be careful Shane," She says, giving him a kiss on the cheek and then left.
Shane notices Tori, Blake, and Dustin were smirking at him with a smile on their faces
"What?" he asked.
"Nothing," All three of them answered,
Shane snorts and then left.
Once Shane was gone the three came out from under the stairs and the wolves turned around towards them on the stairs.
"Man don't these dogs ever lie down?" Blake asked.
The wolves jumped at them and in a streak of blurs going all over the place they started to attack the rangers. One of the wolves grabbed Dustin and slammed him against a wall and all three of them gang up on him.
"Dudes, I'm getting thrashed here," Dustin shouted.
"Time to send you to the pound." Tori said as she changes her sword into blaster mode and fired at the wolves.
The wolves just dodged out of the way and rolled to safety and quickly stood up again growling.
"You mutts need flea collars." Tori stated.
"And muzzles." Dustin added as he went over to Tori side.
"Where's animal control when you need them?" Blake asked.
From up above on a balcony, Shimazu appeared again.
"Not him again!" Dustin groans.
"You two take care of the big dogs and I'll deal with him," Blake told them.
Dustin and Tori nodded.
"Be careful, Blake," Tori says before she left with Dustin.
"Take this!" Blake uses his navy blaster and blasts at Shimazu.
"Alright, this calls for desperate measures."
Shimazu blew his whistle once more but this time his Wolf Blades started to attack each other instead.
"No! Stop! What are you doing?" Shimazu shouted.
"Now is our chance," Dustin looked at Tori who nods at him.
Tori and Dustin quickly jumped into air and charged up their weapons.
"Ninja power!" They slash right down at the wolves.
The wolves got hit and they exploded into white sparkles and were gone.
"Let's bail on this dog house," Dustin said and they started to leave.
"You may have won the battle but the war is far from over." stated Shimazu as he teleported away.
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Everyone was back in the Ninja Ops from battling Motodrone, Shimazu and his Wolf Blades. They were surrounding around Cam's computer. Most of them were rubbing the aches and pains from the fight.
"You all done well but I'm afraid Shimazu has proven himself a worry opponent." Sensei stated.
"No kidding, those wolves were dogging us big time." Dustin replied, rubbing his arms.
"Unfortunately they're not done." Cam says and everyone turns and looks on the screen. It shows the wolves coming back again but fused together and super sized.
"No way!" called out Tori unbelievingly.
"You got to be kidding me." stated Shane.
"That's not good," Dustin exclaimed.
TBC: Whew it's a long chapter. Review and tell me what you think