Johann guided DNA to ruin the lab that was field with jars and other creepy science equipment.
"What is this place?" DNA asked.
"This was the lab used by Mesogog," Johann explained as they made their way through the wreckage. "The Dino Thunder Power Rangers destroyed him in his lab, but we have been able to scavenge most of his work."
They soon entered into the main chamber where Krogan stood waiting for them. It was clear that while Johann was busy getting the blood samples he had busy repairing the Geno-Randomizer, the machine that Mesogog used to create his monsters.
"It's about time," he said.
"Acquiring the DNA samples that you ask is not exactly easy," Johann reminded.
"The Red Ranger came close to destroying me," said DNA.
"But you were able to get them?" Krogan asked.
Johann held out the blood samples that DNA acquired during his battle with the Rangers.
"Excellent," Krogan smiled.
"Why did you only asked me to get these five blood samples? Why not the rest of the Rangers?" DNA asked.
"Because despite how miraculously I have been able to repair the Geno-Randomizer, I'm afraid that it is still far from complete," said Krogan regretfully. "We only have enough power in order to create five clones, after that he will be beyond repair."
"You really believe that cloning the Rangers in the best solution to our little problem?" Johann asked dubiously.
"I've managed to program the machine with the battle styles and tactics from the Rangers and shall be introduced into the brains of our new clones. Also, thanks to our research on the Red Morpher while we had it, I have been able to isolate a fraction of the Morphing grid and once we merge these blood samples with some Drakenoid samples may shall be even stronger than humans."
Johann smiled. "You thought of everything, haven't you?"
"Indeed, I even have a plan in case they betray us," Johann continued looking at DNA. "This is exactly why I brought you a long, you are an expert in molecular augmentation."
DNA nodded. "You wish me to tweak a few things, like adding an explosive which we can activate a moment's notice in case they get any ideas."
"Exactly," Krogan smiled. "Now what you say we get to work?"
The three of them then began to install the blood samples as well is the DNA samples of Drakenoids. Once all was said and done they activated the Geno-Randomizer, sparks immediately flew out of the console and then there was an explosion.
"Did it work?" Johann asked.
When the smoke finally cleared standing in front of them were five Drakenoids, but each one was a different colour matching that of the five original Rangers.
"It worked," Krogan smiled.
They didn't waste any time presenting their creations to Drago, who strangely looked quite pleased with their initiative.
"So you've been able to create five clones of the Power Rangers," he said with a small smile.
Krogan nodded. "Allow me to officially introduce to you the Drake Rangers. I have installed in their heads the battle tactics of the Rangers, more precisely the original Rangers. I fear that we did not have the necessary equipment all the sources to clone the others."
Drago raised his hand. "Five is better than none."
Red Drake then stepped forward. "We will gladly destroy the Rangers, if you allow us the chance."
Blue Drake nodded. "We are eager to get out clause into a fight."
"And will crush them beneath our feet," Black Drake added.
"So long as you allow that is," said Yellow Drake.
"We are at your command my lord," said White Drake.
Drago nodded. "Put them to work right away."
Meanwhile at Berk, the Rangers were in another briefing, this time to discuss DNA's attack.
"So who is this DNA?" Hiccup asked.
"According to our information, he specialises in creating dangerous chemicals and experiments. It's believed that he was the one behind the creation of the Drakenoids," said Toothless.
"For a Professor he certainly for well," Snotlout pointed out.
"Everyone in Drago's army is able to fight," said Toothless.
"Regardless I'm more concerned with the blood samples he took from us," said Hiccup. "Do we have any idea what he planned to do with them?"
"It could be a number of things and we have very little information. Clearly whatever they're planning on keeping that very secret, I'm not even sure that Drago is fully aware of what is going on."
"So he's been left in the dark?" Fishlegs frowned.
"We believe there is some sort of power struggle going on within his ranks," said Toothless. "No doubt your intervention has caused many things to shift. Krogan is his second-in-command, but after his recent failures he has fallen down from grace. It is very likely that the rest of his generals are looking to take the position from him."
"That's some good news, perhaps if we keep up the pressure they will destroy themselves," said Heather brightly.
"It's possible, but more than likely they will increase their attacks on you," said Toothless looking troubled.
"Why?" Snotlout asked.
"Because we have proven ourselves to be a threat and the one who brings us down was certainly have a lot of favour," Astrid explained.
"Exactly, no doubt something big is going to happen and I do not like odds," said Toothless.
Stoick looked at all them. "Then we need find a way in order to take the pressure off us, perhaps more strategic stripes to cripple their military."
"We should also try and find the last few Morphers," Fishlegs added.
"Which colours are left?" Hiccup asked curiously.
"Gold and Silver, from what I can tell the both on separate planets," Fishlegs informed them.
"You're just not sure which planets."
Fishlegs shook his head. "I'm still working on it."
"I'll see if I can't design some new weapons," said Ragnar.
"Then I call this meeting adjourned," said Stoick.
The Rangers soon left hand Stoick leaned back in his chair looking a bit exhausted.
Gobber then entered. "Rough day?"
"Every day is a rough day when you're in charge of an entire city," Stoick sighed.
"Then I suppose this is a bad time to mention that the council wishes to speak to you," said Gobber.
Stoick sighed. "Tell them I'm on my way."
Stoick soon entered the Council room which contained some of the most important elected representatives from the city. Stoick was in charge of defence, but it was the council that deals with the everyday matters and that provided him with the funds he needed to keep his military going.
"I hope that I had not keep you waiting," said Stoick.
"We understand how busy you are," said Wrinkly.
Wrinkly's real name was William and he was Stoick father-in-law and he was the head of the council. It was a bit awkward talking to him considering that his daughter was missing in action and presumed dead.
"A situation that should never happened," Mildew grumbled.
Mildew's real name was Matthew and he had been a very big critic to this operation that Stoick was running. He had come close to ending the program if the Rangers had pulled themselves together the very end.
And lastly there was Gothi, who was also known as Georgina, she was Ragnar's mental and had given Stoick some good advice before. However, her first priority was the safety of the city and given the number of attacks she might question the program.
"Mildew, we all knew there would be risks involved, but the council agreed that the benefits would outweigh them," said Mildew.
"We have indeed made excellent strides in technology, especially thanks to our new alliance with the Dragkons," Gothi nodded.
"Ignoring the fact that we have a warlord above our heads launching attacks willy-nilly," Mildew growled.
"The Rangers have stopped every single attack," Stoick reminded.
"Aggravating Drago with each and every victory."
"So you suggest that we should allow Drago to attack, not mount any kind of defence?" Stoick growled.
"I think we can all agree that we cannot allow that to happen," said Wrinkly calmly.
"Perhaps it's time we should put someone else in charge," said Mildew folding his arms.
"Stoick has been doing an excellent job as general," Gothi reminded him.
"But the military patrols? People are starting to wonder whether this is some sort of military coup in the name of protecting them."
"You're been overdramatic," said Stoick. "My patrols have been small and they have not forced themselves onto any of the citizens."
Wrinkly held out his hand calmly. "I believe that we are strained from the point."
"Says you," Mildew grumbled.
Wrinkly turned his focus on Stoick. "The point of this meeting Stoick is to discuss the recommendations you put forward. You seem to by diverting most of our resources to the military and I think we are owed an explanation."
"It in order to make sure that we can stay one step ahead of Drago," said Stoick plainly.
"Ah, of course, the more you activate him the more dangerous you put us in," Mildew sneered.
"I did not create the threat, by all recommendations Drago would have come here eventually and it's not as if Earth has been attacked by outside forces before," Stoick reminded. "The sole focus of the creation of this city is to act as a first line of defence against alien forces that wish to invade. I just want to make sure this city survives, given the threat."
"We are well aware of the function of the city is supposed to represent," said Gothi. "However, not everyone here is militarily."
"Nor were those colonists on Terra Venture and look what they had to fight against," Stoick reminded.
"Given the circumstances, I think that we should allow the defence budget increase," Wrinkly advised. "However, Stoick, I must warn you that even we have our limits if you keep on demanding more we might have to think about your intentions."
"I understand," Stoick nodded.
Meanwhile Hiccup was teaching a bunch of recruits his fighting style and Astrid was still having problems placing it.
"I have seen every single martial I could find, but I'm having problems placing his," said Astrid looking at Heather.
"I get the impression that he combined it with other martial arts," Heather pondered. "You know to make it hard for his imposing to predict his next move."
Astrid nodded. "Probably, but I'm getting the impression that he is hiding something. I mean we still don't know where he's been all these years and he refuses to tell us. He's mentioned a master before, but not his name or what martial art he specialised in."
"He'll tell you when he's ready," said Ragnar as he passed the two girls.
"You know, don't you," Astrid assumed.
"We kept in contact how do you think I was able to find him," Ragnar smiled.
"So if you won't tell us where he studied can you at least tell us why he's not telling us?" Heather asked.
Ragnar chuckled slightly. "It's partly because he's a bit humble. Mostly however, he just doesn't want the enemy to get wind of his fighting style. He has a hunch that sooner or later they're going to try and predict ways of countering each one of our moves so he's reserving his best to catch them offguard."
"But he could easily put himself at risk," Astrid stared.
"It's a risk is willing to take."
Snotlout snorted as he approached. "Yeah, right. I bet he's not hiding anything, he's just saying that so that he could show off."
"Hiccup show off?" said Astrid questionably. "Are you sure you're not getting mixed up with you?"
"Hey!" Snotlout glared.
Hiccup finally reached the end of his class and looked the recruits. "Now just remember what I taught you. Focus, practice and study."
The recruits nodded and bowed respectfully to Hiccup before leaving.
"You seem to carry quite a bit of respect to the young recruits," said Astrid as she approached Hiccup.
"Most them believe I still have something to teach them," Hiccup assured. "However they truly want to be a master, they have to learn not to follow, but to lead."
Astrid frowned. "What you mean?"
"I mean they have to follow their own path, not simply copy someone else's or else they will be able to grow," Hiccup explained. "It's something my master taught me, I believe that he had troubles believing that he still had more to learn."
"How very cryptic," said Astrid as she folded her arms. "I don't suppose you could teach me your moves?"
Hiccup chuckled. "I would be honoured milady, but I get the impression that you're only offering to answer your own questions."
Astrid sighed. "That easy to see was it?"
"I'll tell you when the time is right, but right now I think you would believe me."
"Why is that?"
"Because it sounds too incredible to be true."
Astrid shook her head. "Sometimes I wish you can give a straight answer."
"What can I say, my master was a bit cryptic, I think he learned that from his master," Hiccup pondered.
"And now you've learned it from him."
Hiccup shrugged. "Guess old habits die hard."
Alarms then immediately wrong throughout the entire training centre.
"City is under attack, I repeat the city is under attack!" Stoick announced.
"Looks like we're going to have to continue this discussion later," said Hiccup.
Without hesitation they quickly made their way to the command centre where Fishlegs and the twins were waiting.
"What's happening?" Hiccup asked.
"Our old friend DNA has made a return visit," said Ruffnut.
They looked at the monitor and saw that she was right, DNA was attacking the city firing lasers from his monocle.
"Is it just him?" Hiccup asked looking at his father.
"At the moment, but he could call for reinforcements," he said.
"Then we best not given the opportunity," Astrid advised.
Hiccup nodded and looked at the others. "Ready?"
"Ready!" they nodded.
The twins then slammed their fists against one another and the others flung their fists forwards.
"Unleash the dragon within!" they yelled.
Immediately they transformed into their Ranger forms.
DNA was still blasting away with his monocle and that's when he saw the Rangers appearing.
"Ah, we meet again," he said politely.
"And this time you will be getting away," said Hiccup.
"Oh, I have no intentions of leaving this time," DNA assured. "However, I think you'll find that you'll wish that I had."
"In case you haven't noticed pal there's eight of us and only one of you," Snotlout pointed out. "I mean aren't you supposed to be smart or something."
Suddenly they were struck by five coloured blurs and felt something sharp striking them. Within seconds all eight of them were not to the ground.
"What happened?" Astrid winced.
"It was all a blur," said Heather.
"That would be my associates," DNA smiled. "Allow me to introduce to you the Drake Rangers."
All them looked up and saw that the five Drake Rangers looking down at them from the top of some steps.
"What are those things?" Fishlegs gaped.
"We're you but only more powerful," said Red Drake.
"What's he talking about?" Snotlout asked.
"My guess is that they cloned the five of you from your blood samples and injected some Drakenoid DNA for good measure," Ragnar assumed.
DNA clapped. "Well done, yes that is exactly what we've done. Now you shall literally meet your match."
Hiccup rose to his feet and looked at Ragnar and the twins. "Ragnar, you and the twins deal with DNA, the rest of us will take down these knockoffs."
Ragnar looked at him. "You sure?"
Truth was Hiccup wasn't, but he can think of another plan besides chances are that is what they were going to do anyway best they took the initiative first.
"Good luck," said Ragnar as he and the twins charged a DNA.
Hiccup looked at the others. "Careful guys, we don't know what they're capable of."
"Like be taken down by some cheap knockoff," said Snotlout.
They then immediately began to engage their clones, but they soon discover that it was easier said than done. Astrid discover this when she swung her fist at her clone, who quickly leaned back and then she dealt a powerful kick and while Astrid lost her balance she quickly struck her with a powerful jab.
"Is that all you got," Blue Drake sneered.
Snotlout was swinging his fists at his clone, but he merely dodged each and every swing and then while Snotlout's guard was openly quickly struck him in the chest. He then dealt another powerful blow at his head knocking him to the ground.
"I was expecting more from the Black Ranger," said Black Drake mockingly.
Fishlegs swung his massive fist at his clone, but he merely caught it with his bare hand. He then twisted his hand and dealt a powerful knee into his chest, knocking the wind right out of him. He then slammed his elbow down on top of him knocking him to the ground.
"Somehow I was expecting more," said Green Drake.
Heather performed a powerful spin kick at her clone, but she merely ducked and then dealt a few powerful jabs. She then quickly performed a sweep kick knocking her off her feet and looked down at her mockingly.
"This is hardly a warmup," she said curtly.
Hiccup was dealing a few very quick jabs, but his clone was able to block each and every blow. He then pushed Hiccup's fist away with his palm and then slammed his palm writing his chest and then performed a spin kick sending him flying.
"This is just too much fun," said Red Drake.
Ragnar the twins weren't faring any better with DNA, they were getting completely overpowered. The twins thrusted their spears towards him, but he grabbed one with his needlelike fingers and then used it to block the other. Ragnar then came flying in slamming his shield towards him, but he merely fired a beam out of his monocle pushing him back.
"It would seem as if you Rangers have finally met your match," he said.
Ragnar picked himself up and grasped his arm. "We're not giving up."
"Good, because I still have a few experiments I wish to try out," DNA smiled.
He grabbed hold of the twins and tossed them aside before firing yet another beam from his monocle. Ragnar raised shield just in time, but the blast was powerful enough to push him back.
Hiccup and the others regrouped with Ragnar and the twins, never before had they been this overwhelmed.
"I don't get it, how are they overpowering us?" Heather asked.
"It's almost as if they know what to expect," said Astrid.
"I think that's exactly the problem," said Ragnar. "I'm willing to bet they programmed your fighting moves into their brains. They know exactly how to defend encounter against each and every one of your moves."
"So how do we beat ourselves?" Snotlout asked.
"You can't," said DNA as he joined the clones. "They have been perfectly designed to annihilate each and every single one of you. I have personally programmed them with each of your battle tactics, your moves and your reactions there is no way you can surprise them."
Hiccup then rose to his feet. "Actually, I think you'll find I can."
Red Drake laughed. "I know each and every single one of your moves, I have studied you thoroughly. You stand no chance."
Hiccup smiled. "Actually, you've only been studying with what you know. I think it's time to show you something you don't know."
"Yeah right," said Red Drake and he looked at the others. "Take him down."
The clones immediately charged towards Hiccup.
"Hiccup, you can't take them on by yourself!" Astrid cried.
Hiccup looked back at her. "Just watch and learn."
Hiccup took a deep breath and then quickly began to engage the clones, however he charged in low and therefore dodged Red Drake's fist much to his surprise. He then spun and dealt a powerful back kick into White Drake before striking Black Drake with a move that resembled that of a claw strike.
He then quickly leaned back to avoid Blue Drake's claws and then kicked her beneath the chin before performing a somersault. He then landed behind Green Drake and then struck him in the bag with what looked like a cross claw manoeuvre. Red Drake then slammed his fist towards him, only for it to be blocked by his palm.
"I don't recognise these moves," he stared.
"That's because I haven't used them until now," Hiccup explained.
"Why not?"
"I thought you said that you studied me, if so then you knew that I always have something up my sleeve," said Hiccup before performing a spin kick knocking him to the ground.
He then quickly charged at DNA with his hands outstretched and moving with unbelievable speed.
"I don't know how you did that, but it's not going to work on me," he said and by being from his monocle.
Hiccup then jumped into the air with his arms outstretched like they were pair of wings. He then landed in front of DNA and slammed his hands across his chest. Astrid and the others just stared with his movements, it was like they were watching an actual dragon fighting.
"Did you see that?" Snotlout stared.
"He took them down so easily," Fishlegs gasped.
"What moves are those I don't recognise them," said Heather.
"Neither do I," said Astrid shaking a head in confusion.
"I don't know, but it sure is cool," said Ruffnut.
"It's almost as if he's become an actual dragon," said Tuffnut.
"You're not too far off," said Ragnar.
Astrid looked at him. "Would you mean?"
"Have you ever heard of the Pai Zhua?" Ragnar asked.
Astrid's eyes lit up. "The Order of the Claw?"
"Can you explain that to us again, because it sounds like a bunch of mumbo-jumbo," said Snotlout.
"Then surely you have heard of the Jungle Fury Power Rangers?" Ragnar asked.
Fishlegs eyes lit up. "Oh, I have. They believe that everyone has an animal spirit and they devote themselves in order to harness it."
Heather looked at Ragnar. "You're not saying that Hiccup is a member of the Order of the Claw?"
"I wouldn't exactly call him a member, but he has been tutored under a master from that order. What you're seeing now is the handiwork of all those years of training and it couldn't have come at a better time."
Hiccup continue to swipe his hands at DNA as if they were claws, he then jumped into the air and slammed both his feet into his chest causing him to stumble. Hiccup then land on the ground with his legs outstretched in a single hand on the floor while the other one was raised.
"Had enough?" Hiccup asked.
DNA glared at him. "I will not be toyed with!"
DNA then immediately fired a beam from his monocle directly at Hiccup, who remained perfectly calm. He rose to his feet and then suddenly a bright red aura covered his body.
"Spirit of the Dragon!" Hiccup roared.
The aura then suddenly took form of that of a dragon and sliced right through DNA's attack. The spear then carried on and slammed its massive chloride on top of him creating a massive explosion.
"Awesome," said Ruffnut.
"Wicked," said Tuffnut.
"What was that?" Heather stared.
"That was his animal spirit taking form," Ragnar explained.
Astrid just shook head. "Incredible."
Up in space, Krogan and Johann had been taken completely aback by this new powers within Hiccup.
"He has never shown moves like those before," said Johann.
"We have to activate the Regenerate," said Krogan and immediately pushed down on a button.
A beam from the spaceship fire down upon the remains of DNA and soon he was towering over the city.
"The doctor will see you now!" he yelled.
Red Drake looked at his wounded compatriots. "Time for us to leave."
"We can still take them," said Black Drake.
"Not in our condition and we don't know what else the Red Ranger has up his sleeve," said Red Drake turning on him.
And then reluctantly he and the others teleported.
"Looks like they've split the coop," said Ragnar.
"I think we got bigger problems," said Astrid as she looked up at DNA.
"Then let's do this," said Hiccup.
"The twins are in no condition to fight," Ragnar pointed out.
Ragnar is right the twins had taken a heavy blow during their fight with DNA making very difficult for them to conjure the Dragon spirits.
"Then it's up to us," said Hiccup.
Then all them, minus the twins, then flung their hands into the air. "Dragon Spirits arise!"
Immediately they took the form of the Dragon spirits and flew into the air.
"Dragon spirits combined!" they yelled as they began to combine into the Dragon Spirit Megazoid. "Dragon Spirit Megazoid!"
Ragnar had transformed into his fighter mode. "Boneknapperzoid: Fighter Mode!"
DNA smiled as the two of them began to position side-by-side with one another. "Looks like I have two patients today."
"Okay guys let's cancel our appointment," said Hiccup.
DNA then immediately fired a beam from his monocle, but Ragnar quickly held out his club and used it to block the attack.
"Do it!" Ragnar yelled.
Hiccup and the others then immediately jumped into the air with sword in hand directly above DNA.
"Dragon Saber!" they yelled and then slammed it down on top of DNA.
"No, this can't be happening!" he roared.
DNA then collapsed and suddenly there was a massive explosion.
Up in space, Drago wasn't particularly pleased with the results of the attack.
"So the five of you manage to get your selves beaten by a single Ranger!" Drago roared.
"But those moves came completely out of nowhere," said Red Drake.
"I do not want excuses!" Drago roared in his eyes immediately turn to Krogan and Johann. "I also expect some renewed efforts from you to after this debacle."
"I believe that you're being too hard on them my lord," said Viggo as he entered the room calmly.
Drago turned on him. "And what makes you say that?"
"The Drake Rangers managed to survive their encounter meant with the Rangers, that is more than said could be for the rest of our forces," Viggo reminded. "We just underestimated the Red Ranger something which will not happen again."
Drago just remain completely quiet and then turned to Krogan and Johann. "You're fortunate that Viggo came along when he did."
"Oh, we are," said Krogan through gritted teeth.
His plan to get back into Drago's good graces had taken a turn for the worst, he had to do something about Viggo and quickly.
Meanwhile on Berk, Hiccup and the others were giving the report to Stoick, who looked quite grave.
"Now were dealing with some evil Rangers, this is not good, son," said Stoick.
"I don't get how they can be evil Rangers," said Snotlout scratching the back of his head. "I mean aren't all Rangers supposed to be good or something."
"Not exactly," said Hiccup.
Ragnar nodded. "It's not unusual for evil Rangers to appear now and then. Tommy Oliver was evil during the early pointed his career and there have been other cases, the White Dino Thunder Ranger, even the Ninja Storm Power Rangers had been turned evil at some point. Also it's not the first time that someone cloned Ranger was well, Mesogog did the same thing and there is the infamous Psycho Rangers."
"Now the doing the same thing to ask," said Astrid. She then looked at Hiccup. "And don't think we don't want explanation about your connection with the Order of the Claw."
"I'll explain everything later and I think we would be best if I gave you guys some initial training," Hiccup suggested.
"An excellent idea, we are going to need every single advantage we can get," said Stoick plainly. "Because I fear that our battle has only just begun."