The rangers followed Ninjor through a series of dark, cramped caves before they entered daylight again. In front of them were the ruins of a temple, surrounded by green jungle-like vegetation. The rangers looked around in awe that plant life could grow in a harsh environment like the desert. They did notice that the temperature was much cooler than outside the cave.
"Ninjor", Sandy asked, "how do you maintain the grounds like this? I mean it must be over 100 degrees outside".
"Such thirst for knowledge", Ninjor chuckled before continuing, "the temple itself is in its own pocket universe. It prevents preying eyes from stumbling across it, it also means that the weather conditions are much more hospitable than the desert. Sadly I'm not very good at maintenance, hence the current state of the building".
Ninjor continued to lead the rangers across the courtyard until they reached two large pillars which outlined and entrance to the temple itself.
Ninjor turned to face the group, "Now before we enter the temple I must warn you that the knowledge will only be granted to the worthy. When you walk between these pillars you will be judged. If you are worthy you will pass through normally, if you are not", he paused before continuing, "well let's just say it will be gruesome".
The rangers looked at each other nervously but a quiet determination resonated from them. After a few moments Zang spoke up for the group, "Lead the way Ninjor".
The ninja master nodded and led them through into the temple and into a medium sized room. The room was illuminated by torchlight and a layer of mist covered the ground. In the center of the room was a small fire and what looked like a pot of powder.
When the group had entered the room, Ninjor instructed them to stand in a circle around the fire and him and join hands. After following his instructions, Ninjor started pacing around the fire, Ninjor reached into the pot and pulled out a handful of golden powder and through it into the fire. A haze of smoke covered the rangers and began the process of harnessing their inner ninja. After a few minutes the smoke cleared. He then turned to each of the rangers in turn, starting with Wukong, "You have been deemed worthy of knowing the knowledge".
A flash of light appeared in front of each of the rangers, they reached out and grabbed the orb that was floating in front of them. In their hands were blasters and also in Zang's other hand was a map.
"These are your Star Blasters", Ninjor commented, "also a map that will help fijd the sacred scrolls".
The rangers nodded, "Thank you Ninjor", Tommy began, "we don't know how to repay you".
"You could keep the scrolls from being stolen again", Ninjor added sarcastically.
"We better head back", Sandy began, "who knows what trouble lie ahead".
"Before you depart rangers there's a few other things you need to remember", Ninjor said. "Remember to be vigilante. Also I always be there if you need help in your future battles, all you need to do is call".
"We won't forgot Ninjor and thank you again", Zang replied.
"Enough with the praise, I'll get a fat head. Now go on get out of here you're cluttering the place up", Ninjor replied with a small amount of humour.
The rangers walked back across the courtyard and went through the caves before reappearing back in the desert. Suddenly there was a pain in their wrists, the rangers looked at each other and nodded.
" Its morphing time" Zang said
" Mystic sentai henshin" they all said, and in a bright light they morphed into their ranger forms. As soon they finished morphing tey were instantly teleported.
Innsmouth
Screams of terror rang out from the workers at the docks of the small fishing village as Rito chased after them. He was firing off blasts from his sword into the nearby building, causing rubble to rain down onto the fleeing workers.
"I do love the sound of screaming", Rito commented to himself.
Before he could fire off another blast, he heard a voice from behind, "That's far enough you bag of bones".
He turned around and was greeted by the sight of the Power Rangers. Their suits were different to ones he remembered.
Rito was stunned, "But how, I destroyed your powers".
"Wrong answer", Wukong shot back.
"Already everyone", Zang ordered as he led his team in battle. The rangers summoned their staffs and took it in turns attacking Rito. The skeleton warrior was a good fighter but the numbers were overwhelming. After failing to deflect several attacked, Rito changed position by teleporting behind the rangers and firing an energy blast when he reappeared. The rangers were knocked off their feet but were soon back up again.
"Alright let's try out our elemental attacks", Sandy began as he made a quick arm movement. "Power of snow" he called and freezing blast of ice struck Rito.
"Cold, cold", Rito cried and he hopped around trying to fight off the cold.
"Do you need warming up Rito", Wukong said sarcastically, "power of fire", he called and flamed licked up around Rito.
"Power of water", Sandy and a column of water put out the flames around the general and sent him flying.
"Had enough yet Rito", Zang said.
"Just getting warmed up white ranger", Rito replied.
"Let's shake things up a bit", Pigsy said, "power of earth", he cried before jumping up in the air and slamming his fist into the ground. The earth shook and Rito was catapulted up into the air by the shock wave.
Wukong jumped into the air and used his power pole to knock Rito back into the ground. A small crater formed where he had landed and he struggled to get back to his feet.
"I'm not done yet rangers", Rito cried and shot a powerful towards the rangers. The blast seemed to hit its target and when the smoke cleared, the rangers were nowhere to be seen.
Rito laughed triumphantly to himself and walked over to where the rangers had been. When he got their all he could find were their rangers suits. "What the hell", he comments before he was slashed across the back by a staff.
"Little ninja trick Rito", Sandy commented",
"Still time to run back to your sister Rito", Zang called out.
Rito used his sword to help himself up, he was visibly suffering from the battle. Several burnt patches were all over his body and his helmet shaped head was cracked. "Not a chance, you can't beat me rangers", he called out.
"We'll see", Zang replied before addressing his team, "guys if we combine our powers they should be enough to defeat Rito".
The rangers nodded in agreement and stood closely together with Zang in the center, "Spirit Stampede", they called together. Colourful beams of light shot out from their hands and merged together. The bright stream of light sped its way toward Rito. He was able to block some of the energy briefly with his sword but the power was too much. The sword crumbled and the beam slammed directly into Rito, electrical discharges crackled off his body before it exploded. The rangers turned off their powers and stood victorious over the crater that had once been Rito Revolto.
"Come on everyone let's go to the in , we all deserve a rest", Zang commented. The rangers nodded in agreement and left the dockside in a flash of light to return and gather their vehicles.
The Inn
The rangers gathered back at the inn as the sun was setting. All of them were enjoying the beautiful red setting sun over the lake.
"I can't believe it, kicked Rito's ass", Pigsy exclaimed, not for the first time since the rangers had returned.
"It is pretty cool", Sandy added, "I can't get cocky."
"Hey Zang, grab me a beer from the kitchen will you", he heard Wukong shout to him.
Zang rolled his eyes, "Alright but don't get used the waiter service Son Wukong", he responded before heading into the kitchen. We had been through a lot today, he thought to himself. They deserved to have a little celebration.
