Once everyone was awake, Stoick ordered the Rangers to the briefing room so they all could explain what had happened.
"We saw this massive time portal appearing just over the city moments later your ship exited," said Stoick.
"We assume that all of you were unconscious as you know if you were able to respond are hails," said Valka. "The ship was uncontrollable and crashed on the very edge of the city, you were lucky that you didn't went over the edge."
"The twins and I went to investigate and that when we found you and the others inside unconscious," said Eret. "We immediately brought you back to the city and got you to the infirmary. As for Red Drake's body, we've had some scientists to perform an autopsy on him."
"How long were we out?" Astrid asked.
"Two days," said Stoick.
"Last thing I remember was making a jump," said Fishlegs.
"I did warn you that it was risky to perform another jump with our limited fuel supply," said Ragnar. "The moment we jumped, we must have lost the internal dampness which resulted us to blackout as we were wearing G suit at the time."
"That would explain a lot of things," Valka nodded.
"Has there been then any changes?" Heather asked.
"We looked flew the data from your ship and cross-referenced it with the archives, not much discrepancy," Stoick assured them. "It would seem as if your mission was an entire success."
"But it shouldn't have been," said Fishlegs.
"He's right, we only succeeded because the Drake Rangers ignored Krogan's orders," Astrid nodded.
"More like they bent them rather than break them," said Hiccup folding his arms. "Either way I wouldn't want to be in Krogan's shoes now."
Drago now had Krogan by the throat and lifted him off his as he was absolutely furious with his failures.
"I warned you what would happen if you failed me!" Drago roared.
"My Lord, I can explain," Krogan choked.
"I do not want to hear any more of your lame excuses!" Drago roared and tossed him across the room. "You assured me that you could bring me quick victory, but all you have done is wasted resources on something that could have been more useful."
"It was Viggo's original idea," said Krogan.
"I understand that he would have implemented the orders differently," Drago growled.
"His methods would've taken too long, I took a more direct approach."
"Which failed. I have also just received word that the Power Rangers have returned as well, so your clones fail to eliminate them as well."
Johann then stepped forward. "My Lord, why not give him one more chance."
Drago looked at him. "That surprising coming from you?"
"I'm merely suggesting that perhaps you should throw him to the wolves, if he is able to eliminate the Rangers he was welcomed back, if not then he has paid for his failures," said Johann calmly.
Drago looked at Johann and then to Krogan. "You're fortunate that Johann is here, otherwise I would have tossed you into the deepest darkest pit I could find and leave you there for all eternity."
Krogan narrowed his eyes at Johann, he hated being saved and especially hated to debt to someone he despised.
"I'll be sure to thank them personally," said Krogan through gritted teeth.
After that both he and Johann met in private.
"What was that about?" Krogan demanded.
"I would have for that thank you would be in place?" said Johann with a small smile, indicating that he was enjoying this.
"And now I'm in your debt," Krogan growled.
"Better in debt than dead, right?"
"I would rather be dead."
"Is really been indebted to me really that terrible?" Johann asked.
"I don't what you're planning, Johann, but I don't like it. With one word I can turn Drago upon you."
"Don't forget that you be implicating yourself," Johann reminded. "Either way we have no choice but to work together, I have just done count on our supplies. Our forces are stretched too thin, we can barely hold Dragkon and are uprisings on many other planets. The SPD in particular is making a big push in capturing many mercenary criminals under our command."
"You're saying that we could lose everything?" Krogan roared.
"It would seem as if the inspiration of the Power Rangers have spread far and wide across the galaxy. Tales of the heroics of reaching the hearts of the most downtrodden civilian, inspiring them to fight back."
"And we have to eliminate the Power Rangers, to crush all that hope," said Krogan clenching his fist.
"I agree, but let us remember that the Power Rangers are a hardy bunch, especially that Hiccup."
"You were worried by that runt?"
"That runt has proven himself to be quite the leader, possibly even greater than his own father. You would do well not underestimate him."
Krogan growled. "I take it that you have a plan."
"At last you are using your head," Johann smiled. "I have managed to gather enough resources to create an ever zord for you. I even installed countermeasures in order to battle against all the Rangers zord combinations."
"So you wish me to battle them zord against zord?" Krogan asked.
"First we have to test their mettle and that can be best done down on the ground," said Johann. "And to make sure that everything goes as planned I will be accompanying you and there is no arguing that."
"Fine," said Krogan reluctantly.
Hiccup was currently with Astrid as they were enjoying their leave and decided to go and have fun around the city.
"Ah, it's nice to be back home," Astrid sighed joyfully.
"And it's nice to see that it's so peaceful," Hiccup added.
"You're still concerned about Drago?" Astrid assumed.
"He starting to get desperate, you heard the reports Toothless has given us," said Hiccup looking at her. "Is facing against rebellions in many corners of his empire, is resources are getting strained and he's already lost two of his best generals. Plus let's not forget that there seems to be an internal power struggle with the remaining generals."
"Maybe we'll get lucky in the way each other out," said Astrid hopefully.
"Are we ever that lucky?"
"No," Astrid admitted. "But you shouldn't be thinking about such things were was trying to enjoy ourselves."
Hiccup sighed. "You're right, as usual."
"Then let's go to the park," said Astrid and placed her arms around his.
Hiccup found himself completely at Astrid's mercy as he was being dragged throughout the entire city towards the park. Though admittedly it wasn't exactly terrible and he had learned not to question Astrid, unless you want to land himself in the hospital.
"You know this has to be my favourite part of the city," said Hiccup as he looked around the park.
The park was better known as the Cove, because it didn't resemble one. There was a huge lake in the middle and told steep cliffs surrounding it, surrounding them were thick fur trees that seemed desperate to reach the sky.
"It is beautiful," Astrid agreed.
Soon the two of them sat down and looked on towards the lake.
"So have you given it much thought about what you do after Drago is defeated?" Astrid asked.
Hiccup leaned back. "I have a naturally given it much thought, but there's no denying that my relationship with my father has improved immensely. I suppose I just stick around, but I'm not sure what to do."
"You could be a combat instructor," Astrid offered. "You could teach students about your fighting style."
Hiccup pondered on that. "Maybe, but I'm not sure whether I would make a good teacher."
"You'll be great," said Astrid giving him a friendly nudge.
"How can you be so sure?"
"Because I know you."
The two of them looked at one another and soon kissed.
Hiccup and Astrid weren't the only ones on the date, Ragnar and Heather had decided to have lunch at a café, one that was highly recommended. They were currently looking out of the window of a skyscraper that overlooked the entire city.
"This is wonderful," said Heather smiling at Ragnar.
"I figured we could use a break," said Ragnar as he poured Diet Coke into a glass. "It's nice to sit down and have a chance to talk without a world disaster on top of us."
Heather giggled. "I couldn't agree with you more."
"How is your brother doing?" Ragnar asked curiously.
"Oh, Dagur, is doing great," Heather assured. "Though I do admit that sometimes he gets a little hot headed and more than a little impulsive."
Ragnar chuckled. "Your bit impulsive yourself."
Heather laughed. "True enough, I suppose that's no surprise considering with siblings."
Soon their order came began to help themselves to their food.
"I hear that your brother has a thing for Mala now," said Ragnar.
"Oh, yes, believe me when those two in the same room everything else to them is oblivious," Heather smiled. "Funny considering that they were at odds with each other."
"They do say opposites attract," said Ragnar.
Heather winced. "They nearly killed one another."
"That bad?" Ragnar blinked. "Then how did they—"
"Get together?" Heather finished. "Well, the General could tell from instantly that this was going to cause some trouble so he created some bonding exercises and forced them into it. The two of them could only count on one another in order to survive and then something just clicked. You do know that he's just announced his engagement, right?"
"I missed that," said Ragnar.
"You know he is planning to have Hiccup as his best man."
"Does Hiccup know this? More to the point why him?"
"Dagur retreats Hiccup like a younger brother, though I get the impression that Hiccup finds it more than a little disturbing, and Hiccup doesn't really want to say no for many obvious reasons."
"Okay, but who's going to give Mala away?" Ragnar frowned. "If I remember correctly Mala doesn't have any male relatives, or at least not any close ones."
"Which is why she's asking her Lieutenant to do the honours," said Heather.
"Throk?" Ragnar stared. "This wedding is getting more interesting by the minute."
"You're invited to," said Heather.
"I am?"
"I persuaded Dagur to get you an invitation, I hope you won't turn me down."
Ragnar looked into her forest green eyes. "I wouldn't even dare."
Soon the two of them found themselves drawn in closer and soon their lips touched and they found themselves melting away in a deep kiss.
Stoick was in the command centre making sure that Drago didn't attack them unprepared.
"You sure it was a good idea giving Hiccup and the others leave?" Gobber asked.
"They just came back from a dangerous mission, I think they've earned some rest," said Stoick. "Besides we still have Valka and her team on standby and if need be I can summon Hiccup and the others if anything else."
"I have read the reports, it's quite astonishing," said Gobber. "Though I imagine that Drago is not pleased with the outcome."
"Which is why am predicting an attack," said Stoick.
"If only the shield was and still inoperable," Gobber sighed. "Ragnar and I have been doing our best to get it operational, though we have very little success."
"In that case it focused to early warning systems," Stoick instructed.
Gobber nodded. "I also regret to inform you that the council was congregating."
Stoick sighed. "I have a very good idea who is behind this."
Stoick soon made his way to the council room where the three councillors were already sitting.
"I apologise if I've kept you waiting, I've only just been informed of your meeting," said Stoick.
"That's quite fine, Stoick," said Wrinkly.
"It gave us the opportunity to express our viewpoints," said Gothi.
"What kind of viewpoints?" Stoick questioned.
"The kind where we are considering whether we should shift funding elsewhere," said Mildew.
"Funding? You mean for the Power Ranger program?" Stoick questioned.
"By all records Drago is on his last legs, maybe now it is time to focus on more productive means," said Mildew.
"Drago is still hovering above our planet, he is still a threat," said Stoick firmly slamming his hand on the table.
"Calm yourself, Stoick, as me and Gothi pointed out to Mildew, such measures are far too soon," said Wrinkly calmly.
"By all records Drago is dealing with uprisings across his entire empire, he is also short two generals and it looks as if it might be a third," said Mildew.
"Until he's gone for good, we can't rest until were certain," said Stoick.
"This isn't a military dictatorship, you answer to the council!" Midlew roared.
"Mildew, calm yourself," said Gothi forcefully. "Stoick has proven that he is quite capable of protecting the city against Drago, I think you should show him a little more respect."
"It's his fault that were dealing with Drago," Mildew grumbled.
"By all records he was going to be a problem sooner or later," said Stoick folding his arms. "How many times has Earth been invaded by alien despots?"
"Then why do we need to invite them over!"
"Mildew, I believe you're forgetting that the Power Rangers have just scored a major victory," said Wrinkly. "Even you agree that we had to send the Power Rangers into the past in order to prevent our present from changing."
"And that mission is now over," said Mildew. "Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Drago already tried to launch a massive invasion on Earth?"
"One which we were able to repel," said Stoick bluntly. "And if I was a betting I'm wagering that he saw the launch yet another attack on us and I want us to be ready."
"And how is he going to manage that? His resources are dwindling and his forces are stretched thin."
"Don't underestimate a frightened animal when it cornered," said Stoick bluntly.
"I feel as if we should allow Stoick to continue with the programme," said Wrinkly. "Until we are positive that the danger has passed."
"Second it," said Gothi.
Mildew grumbled. "Fine."
Valka was waiting outside the council room when Stoick re-emerged and a husband wasn't looking too happy.
"Mildew again?" Valka assumed.
"He tried to pass a motion to redirect funding, effectively shutting down the Power Ranger program," said Stoick.
"But surely that would be disastrous we have yet to defeat Drago," said Valka.
"That's what I said and thankfully your father and Gothi agreed."
"That doesn't mean he's going to try and bring the motion up again, how he got elected to the council is beyond me."
"A mystery for the ages indeed."
Gobber then quickly hobble towards Stoick with a frantic look on his face. "Stoick, I'm glad to your meeting with the Council over, we have an urgent situation."
"Drago?" Stoick asked.
"On it's Krogan, he's attacking the city."
Stoick looked at Valka. "Val, you best get your team down there immediately."
"What about Hiccup and the others?" Valka asked.
"I don't want to disturb their leave, but if the situation calls on it I'll contact them."
"Let's hope it doesn't come to that," said Valka and immediately ran to gather her team.
Krogan was firing powerful energy bursts with his axe hoping to get the Rangers attention. He looked up and saw that Valka, Eret and the twins soon arrived.
"Where the other Rangers?" Krogan demanded.
"What? We're not enough for you," said Eret.
Krogan growled. "I don't care how many there are a few, I will eliminate you all. Once I'm done with you I will attack this city."
"Someone's got a chip on his shoulder," said Valka.
Krogan growled at her. "Bring it on."
Immediately they began to engage with one another, but Krogan was proving to be quite powerful. Valka had summoned her staff and was now clashing between his axe, but her weapon lacks the power that needed to overpower him. Eret quickly snuck up behind them drew out his daggers attempted to strike him from behind, but he quickly spun around and kicked them aside.
Valka then quickly fostered her staff towards him hoping to catch offguard, but he quickly grabbed it and tossed her side. The twins then immediately jumped in with their spears attacking in unison, no doubt hoping that he would be unable to block two attacks at the same time. They were proven wrong, as Krogan quickly raised the butt of his axe and used pommel to block their spears.
"Is that all you got," he said and immediately pushed the twins back.
Valka jumped into the air spinning her staff above her head and slammed it down towards him, but he quickly used his axe to block the attack and with one good push he was able to break through her guard. He then quickly swung his axe striking her in the chest and sending her flying, he then quickly spun around striking the twins as they tried to getting close.
Stoick was watching the entire thing from the monitoring room and he could see the battle was not going well.
"Call them," he ordered.
Hiccup and the others were currently unaware what was transpiring elsewhere in the city. They had all met up at the Plaza and were busy enjoying themselves.
"I wish today go on forever," said Snotlout.
"Sadly nothing lasts for ever," said Ragnar.
"Nor would we want to, it would make life very boring," said Heather.
"I could do with your explosions," said Fishlegs.
"I know I'm going to miss this when it's all over," said Astrid.
"There's no way the Council will carry on with the Power Ranger program if there is a threat," said Hiccup regretfully. "All we can do is make sure that we leave our mark in history, though given our recent mission I don't think that can be difficult."
They all laughed.
"We must be the first Power Rangers to go back in time," said Snotlout.
"Actually were the second, the Time Force Rangers were the first," Fishlegs pointed out.
Snotlout narrowed his eyes at him. "Shut up, Fishface."
Then suddenly they got a message on their Morphers.
"Dad? What's the matter?" Hiccup asked.
"Son, thank goodness you're altogether," said Stoick gratefully. "Krogan is attacking the city, your mother and her team are already engaged in battle, but they aren't faring very well."
"So much for leave," Astrid sighed.
"Sounds as if we've got a job to do," said Ragnar.
"You guys ready?" Hiccup asked as he rose to his feet.
"Ready!" they nodded.
"Unleashed the dragon within!" they cried in unison as they fostered their fists forwards.
The immediately began to transform into their Ranger forms.
Valka was the only Ranger still standing and Krogan didn't look tired in the slightest.
"Is this all you've got," he laughed. "For protectors of this city I was expecting a lot more."
"Then try us," said Hiccup's voice.
Krogan quickly turned around and barely had time to raise his acts to block Hiccup's sword. However, he was unable to block Ragnar's shield which slammed right into his face, then while he was stunned Astrid came in and swung her axe striking against his hip.
Krogan winced, but quickly swung his axe in order to block Snotlout's mace. He then quickly pointed his pommel upwards in order to block a blow from behind courtesy of Fishlegs and his hammer. He was then once again struck in the face, but this time it was Heather's whip.
"Ah, this is exactly what I've been waiting for," said Krogan as he lifted himself up.
"You been waiting for us to beat you down?" said Snotlout giving him a strange look.
"No, so I could destroy you while you're altogether!" Krogan roared. "Do you have any idea what you have done to me, because of you Drago sees me as expendable!"
"Then maybe you should have attacked our planet," Hiccup suggested. "You're the aggressors here not asked."
"You were the ones that stole from Lord Drago, and you think we would allow that to go unpunished?" Krogan roared.
Hiccup looked at him. "The Morphers would destined for us, you don't even have the gene needed to access them."
"Enough of your foolishness!" Krogan roared, he then reached into his radio. "Johann, it's time!"
Johann was observing everything from Drago's flagship and he had a small smile on his face.
"I just hope you put this to good use," he said as he pushed the button.
Launching out of the flagship was a zord and was heading straight down towards Berk. Within seconds it landed within the city and the Rangers got a good look at it. It was heavily armoured and quite muscular, the faceplate resembled that of a dragon, but everything else looked human. They also notice on its hand with a large battleaxe, this would possibly be the toughest zord they had ever dealt with.
Krogan then immediately jumped into the air and landed in the cockpit. "Now, it's time to put you in your place."
Hiccup looked at everyone. "That thing looked tough, we'll have to use our most powerful sword combination!"
They all nodded and raise their hands into the air. "Dragon Spirits arise!"
Immediately all them are transformed into their Dragon Spirit forms. Immediately they began to combine with one another and soon formed the Dragon Gladiator Megazord.
"Dragon Gladiator Megazord!" they yelled.
Both Eret and Valka were standing on the sidelines in order to offer any support they could.
"We're ready, Hiccup," said Valka.
"Just give the word," said Eret.
"Charging guys!" Hiccup ordered.
The Dragon Gladiator Megazord then immediately moved in and immediately swung their massive stored straight at Krogan's zord.
"Is that all?" Krogan laughed.
Krogan then immediately blocked it with his battleaxe much to the surprise of everyone.
"He was able to block it?" Astrid stared.
"Just what kind of power does he possess?" said Ragnar in amazement.
"Stand strong," said Hiccup.
Krogan then immediately pushed back forcing them back with the then dealt them a serious blow with his battleaxe. He was about to do it again when suddenly Eret charged in at full speed and slammed into him like a rhinoceros, Valka then landed on his shoulders and began using her sharp claws against his armour.
"Get away you pests!" Krogan roared and immediately grabbed Valka and then slammed her into Eret.
"Mum! Eret!" Hiccup yelled.
"Let's get back in there!" Snotlout yelled.
They then hesitate and immediately charged back in, but once again Krogan was able to block the attack with his axe and then he dealt a devastating punch into their stomach, which caused them to topple over.
Drago was watching the battle from his flagship and he was enjoying the spectacle.
"Excellent work, Krogan," he said with a smile. "Now eliminate them!"
Johann was in the corner folding his arms. "You have exactly where you want them, Krogan. However, you shouldn't underestimate the power Rangers given their history or else you'll find yourself with yet another defeat."
"Is everyone all right?" Hiccup asked.
"Other than the fact that were getting our butts handed to us," Snotlout snapped.
"I hate to agree with him, I really do, but we're totally out classed," said Astrid.
"Here we come again!" Fishlegs yelled.
Krogan raised his sword and slammed it down towards them, but thankfully they were able to roll out of the way just before it impaled them.
"That was too close," said Ragnar.
"We can't beat like this," said Heather.
Astrid looked at Hiccup. "Please tell me you have an idea."
Hiccup bit his lip, the truth of the matter was he didn't, the Dragon Gladiator Megazord was the strongest zord combination they had. The only other option was to divide into their three Megazords and surround Korgan. However, Hiccup quickly dismissed the idea, if Krogan was it would overpower them in this zord combination then he very much doubt that other combinations would have any better luck.
His eyes lit up when he got an idea. "What if we combine all of our zords together?"
Everyone looked at him.
"You mean have Eret and Valka joining?" Astrid frowned.
"Is that even possible?" Heather asked.
"Don't know, but it sounds awesome," said Ruffnut.
"I say we give it a try," said Tuffnut.
"Not like we have any better options," said Fishlegs meekly.
"Valka, Eret, are you hearing this?" Ragnar asked.
"We hear you loud and clear," said Valka as she and Eret got up. "And I think it's possible your best option."
"It may be our only option," said Eret.
"Okay, but how we supposed to accomplish this miracle?" Heather asked.
"Like we always do, look deep inside ourselves," said Hiccup.
"Oh, here we go again," Snotlout groaned.
"No, he's right, it's how we've been able to combine our zords," said Ragnar.
"We have to picture it in our head, think of the most powerful zord combination you can think of," Hiccup instructed.
Everyone nodded and began to concentrate forming an image in their mind and somehow they were able to share with one another.
"Combined!" Hiccup yelled.
The Dragon Gladiator Megazord began to separate and then they began to combined into a new combination. Like before Ragnar became the main body, the twins locked into his back and Astra Heather linked in just below his elbows. However, this time it was Snotlout and Eret that became the legs, Valka then locked herself behind the twins with her four wings outstretched, Ragnar's head then immediately detached itself from the body and Hiccup took his place. Fishlegs linked in becoming the head, but Valka's head then locked in forming some sort of crown on top. Ragnar's club and Heather's tail became a massive sword, but this time Ragnar's head attached itself to the hilt.
All them and soon found themselves into a new cockpit with in their new Megazord.
"Dragon Emperor Megazord!" they cried.
Krogan's eyes widened. "It can't be!"
Krogan quickly shook his head and immediately charged in with his battleaxe and swung it straight at the Dragon Emperor Megazord. However, the moment his sword struck them it bounced off and didn't even leave a scratch on it.
"No! Impossible!" Krogan roared.
"Then let's see if this is impossible," said Hiccup. "United Dragon Spirit Blade!"
Flames then covered their massive sword is the swung it straight down on top of Krogan, slicing his zord in two. Krogan found himself unable to leave the cockpit as is controlled began to go haywire.
Seconds later his zord exploded with him inside.
Hiccup and the others were soon in the briefing room to get a report from Stoick.
"We detected no teleportation, Krogan is gone for good," Stoick informed them.
"Another bad guy down," Snotlout smiled.
"I very much doubt that it's made much of a difference," said Hiccup sadly.
"You think that during his recent failures that Drago decided to cut Krogan loose?" Astrid asked.
"Why else wasn't he teleported him to safety there must have been enough time?" said Hiccup.
"Drago is no doubt planning a big move," said Ragnar.
"In which case we need to be ready," said Stoick looking at all them. "The final battle might very well be upon us in the next few days. Rest up, get prepared and brace yourselves for the worst, that's all I can say."
Hiccup and the others looked at one another and they all had the same feeling, Drago was no doubt planning to finish them off with everything he had left in there was no telling what the outcome would be.
