9: Academy under Attack
[Ninninger 7. 19:06-19:10]
Amrion's Mallet of Summoning came down and a Bone Giant appeared.
[End Sentai footage]
The five Rangers hurried back around some rocks.
"Time to summon the Zords!" Wyatt called, lifting his sword with the Zord Star mounted on it.
[Ninninger 7. 19:23-19:31]
Wyatt's Zord Star span and the Megazord was put together.
[End Sentai footage]
The five Rangers were in the cockpit, standing before their terminals.
"A Bone Giant isn't usually too hard," Ridge said, "After all, I beat one with my sword!"
"Not really," Oliver said, "You helped, but you didn't beat it."
"Let me have that achievement!" Ridge called to him.
"As far as I'm concerned, it's yours," Wyatt told Ridge.
"Can we stop?" Rachel questioned, "Let's just take it down before it causes damage!"
"Oh, right," Wyatt said.
"You forgot the mission…," Oliver muttered, lowering his head.
[Ninninger 7. 19:34-19:48]
The Bone Giant fired a dark blast at the Megazord, which blocked with its shield. The Megazord ran forward and slashed it, but it was slashed back.
[End Sentai footage]
The team was rattled inside the cockpit. Rachel picked up a red star from her terminal, "Maybe we should use Yamashiro-sensei's new star?" she asked.
"Which one?" Alice asked, lifting another red one.
"He gave you one too?" Rachel questioned.
"Yeah, it's at my terminal," she said.
"Ok, so we have two new powers to use!" Wyatt said, "Toss me one and let's see what happens!"
"You're just rushing in without thinking through their abilities?" Oliver questioned.
"Well, do you know their abilities?" he questioned back, emphasis on 'you'.
"I don't, but…"
"Then we're rushing in with one," Wyatt said, "Rachel?"
"Um…sure," she tossed the star to him. He snapped it into his sword and span it.
[Ninninger 7. 20:01-20:07]
Energy came out of the Megazord and encircled the monster, then three copies of the Megazord appeared around the Bone Giant.
[End Sentai footage]
"Clones?" Alice asked, "I wonder if mine is that cool…"
"Well then, we've got this," Wyatt said.
Oliver 'hmphed' and turned his head away.
[Ninninger 7. 20:10-20:28]
The Megazord raced forward, while the others converged. They all slashed, but the Bone Giant swept is sword out, banishing all four of them into smoke. It turned to see the real Megazord approach.
[End Sentai footage]
"Now it's Alice's turn," Wyatt said.
"We had it without needing to waste our copies," Oliver said.
"I'm going to agree with Oliver there," Ridge said.
Wyatt span the new star.
[Ninninger 7. 20:35-20:36]
The Red Warrior Zord leapt from the seat.
[Ninninger 7. 20:38-20:40]
It ran across the air.
[Ninninger 7. 20:44-20:54]
"Let's go!" Wyatt told his Zord as it ran. The Zord smashed through the Bone Giant repeatedly before returning to the throne.
[End Sentai footage]
Wyatt landed on the ground and stuck his sword down into the panel.
"That was reckless," Oliver said, "We could have…"
"Enough!" Rachel snapped, "We're winning. We'll discuss this later."
"You're with me, right?" Wyatt asked, looking to Alice.
"Um…"
[Ninninger 7. 20:58-21:02]
The Bone Giant stumbled back.
The Megazord lifted its glowing sword. "Radiant Slash!"
[Ninninger 7. 21:04-21:13]
The sword slashed through the Bone Giant and the Megazord turned away from the explosion.
[Ninninger 7. 21:15-21:16]
The Megazord turned away in victory.
[End Sentai footage]
[Establishing shot of academy building]
As the Rangers walked into the meeting room, Wyatt was speaking, "I did not 'forget the mission'!" he yelled at Oliver, "I just got excited! Come on, that was pretty impressive how Ridge took on that first Bone Giant after all!"
"You got excited and then you lost sight of the fight," Oliver told him. "Why are you leader again?"
"Whoa, you're seriously not attacking my leadership position, are you?" Wyatt questioned with annoyance in his voice.
"I am," Oliver said, "You're the leader, and you make foolish tactical decisions. Right everyone?"
"Like I said, I'm with Oliver," Ridge said.
Rachel nodded, "Yeah…I didn't want to argue in the cockpit, but sacrificing the clones, running in like that…Bone Giants are hard opponents, it could have took down your Zord. It was better to just sit back and run the Megazord."
"Alice?" Wyatt asked, "You're with me, right?"
"That air running was cool to see, but that's about it," she said, shaking her head, "I'm sorry, but being friends, even best friends, doesn't mean I always have to agree with you. I'm with Oliver. It was kind of reckless."
"What do you want then? Someone who's going to sit there and analyze everything and over analyze?" Wyatt questioned.
"Remember our first fight with Cutter?" Oliver asked, "You ran in, thought you beat him on your own, then got defeated quickly. From that point on I thought we had something of an understanding."
"And whose Zord is in that throne?" Wyatt questioned, then quickly said, "Not that I'm saying that validates my leadership at all…"
"My Zord can sit in the throne too," Oliver said. "Look, Rachel and I are the tactics people here. You have a lot of skill, but you don't always think. That's the problem."
"And let me guess, you're just the most well-rounded of all of us?" Wyatt questioned.
"He kind of is," Alice said.
"I'd say we both are," Rachel said.
Oliver nodded, "I'll agree with that."
"Has anyone noticed that Yamashiro-sensei isn't here?" Ridge asked, "Sorry, I just thought that might be more important than arguing."
They looked around the room, but it was empty. Alice picked up a paper from the table, "He left us a note. He wants us to meet him somewhere."
"Where?" Wyatt asked.
[Ninninger 9. 4:58-5:48]
"I don't like the General's plan," Vyste said to Amrion, lifting his sword, "I could do this myself with my power, but for now I'll obey," he said with his arm out. A Tyving brought a star to him. He grasped it and lifted it up, "Power of vengeance. Power of lightning. Power of power." The star glowed purple, "I've imbued it with my own power. Use this wisely." He placed it in Amrion's hands.
"Amazing," she said.
"I have one more gift for you while I'm grounded," he said, lifting his arm. Tyvings came around him. "Power of vengeance. Power of lightning. Power of power."
The Tyvings changed forms.
"This is wonderful!" Amrion exclaimed.
[End Sentai footage]
The five youths walked into a gymnasium. They looked around and saw Yamashiro with three others up ahead.
"Your students are here," Vadra told Yamashiro. Vadra was still wearing a suit.
Yamashiro turned, "Oh good, you five found my note. Come here, we have things to discuss."
"What is this place?" Rachel asked as they approached.
"My academy," Vadra said, "Or at least, the start of it." He gestured to the other two, "My first students."
"Brett?" Ridge asked as he saw his friend.
"Hey," Brett smiled.
"Ritchie?" Alice asked.
The young man nodded, "Vincent convinced me. I always wanted to come back and do something, and now with Vadra released, well…I couldn't just let myself get lost in my schooling."
"You were in college, right?" Rachel asked.
"I was. I'm managing," he said.
"Me too," she said.
"Why didn't you comeback to ours?" Wyatt asked.
"Vincent needed people," Brett said, "Besides; you five are doing your own thing. We'll help Vincent, see what he brings to the table, and do what we can to help."
Oliver looked around, "You have a lot of space. Is this entire building yours?"
"It is," Vadra said, "I expect a large turnout."
"And what if it doesn't happen?" Oliver asked.
Vadra shrugged, "Then it doesn't happen. I'll manage." He looked at Oliver and smiled, "I'm sensing some annoyance."
"You showed up out of nowhere and helped us fight," Oliver said, "Now you have this going. I'm just curious about where you came from."
"Like I said, my family was one of the families who helped seal Vadra in the first place," he said.
"Your swordsmanship is good," Oliver said.
"Would you like to see more?" Vadra asked, "I get the feeling that you're probably the best ninja of the group."
"An honor I share with Rachel," Oliver said.
Rachel smiled. Wyatt sighed. Brett walked over and clasped Wyatt on the shoulder, "You're still really good."
"Oh, he improved?" Ritchie asked, then smiled, "Kidding, kidding. You were always good. Except in throwing stars."
"I got better," Wyatt said.
Vadra picked up two bamboo swords from a nearby table and tossed one to Oliver, "Ok, let's go then."
Oliver caught it, "You're doing this in a suit?"
He started to take the jacket off and loosened his tie and collar, "Better," Vadra said.
Oliver looked at the sword and then at the other man, "Ok."
The others moved back as the two men circled each other. Oliver jumped forward and vanished in a puff of smoke. Vadra looked visibly shaken and confused, then span around to block the sword behind him, catching Oliver's attack. He pushed Oliver back and started to slash and thrust, but Oliver dodged most and blocked a few with his sword.
Oliver kicked off of the wall behind him and flipped over Vadra. He span around and slashed, but Vadra blocked with his sword. Oliver vanished and appeared beside Vadra. He thrust his sword, but was blocked.
Oliver's sword fell as he vanished again. He appeared at Vadra's other side and threw a punch. Vadra blocked with his sword arm and pushed back. He swung his sword, but Oliver ducked under it and threw a kick for the other man's chest. Vadra blocked and pushed Oliver back.
Vadra vanished in smoke and appeared on the ground in front of Oliver, thrusting his sword up. Oliver caught it and twisted, freeing it from Vadra's grip. He threw the sword aside and watched Vadra vanish. He turned to see Vadra catch the sword, then vanish again and kicked Oliver back.
Oliver rolled and came up to his feet, catching the sword as it came down from above. He held it between his hands, struggling as Vadra forced it.
"You're good," Vadra said.
"You too," Oliver grunted, "I'm still convinced you're better at combat than misdirection and ninja technique though."
Vadra pulled his sword back, "Believe that if you will, but you're wrong," Vadra said.
Oliver walked back to the other Rangers and Yamashiro. Wyatt stepped forward, "Can I go next?"
Vadra smiled, "Not right now."
[Ninninger 9. 8:04-8:33]
Amrion walked towards a cart with bolts of carpeting on it. She started to open one of the rolls and nodded, "Perfect," she said as she lifted the star. She stuck the star into the fabric, causing the dark energy to turn it into a monster of carpet and teeth.
"Thank you for reviving me," he said, "Now please," he grasped a broom-like wand and span around, "tell me what Caster can do for you." He bowed to Amrion.
"I want you to use your spells to defeat the Power Rangers; ninja who stand in our way." She turned a little, "I'm sure you can do that."
[End Sentai footage]
Vadra, Brett and Ritchie led the other six through the hallways, "I hope you will visit soon," Vadra told them.
"I will," Wyatt said, "I still want to spar with you."
"Oh, you will," Vadra said, "Soon."
As they turned a corner they saw Tyvings. The nine people slowed and moved back.
"What are they doing here?" Alice questioned.
"Take them down," Yamashiro said, "Hurry!"
The five Rangers ran forward and engaged them hand to hand. Yamashiro looked back, "I know I trained you two. Go and deal with them as well!"
Brett and Ritchie ran past. They joined the other five in fighting the Tyvings, blocking their spears and striking them back.
Vadra stepped up to Yamashiro, "Should we join the fight as well?"
Yamashiro nodded, but then he vanished. Vadra looked to where Yamashiro had just been, "Something's happening!" Vadra shouted.
Ridge looked back, "What happened to Yamashiro-sensei?" he shouted.
"He just vanished!" Vadra called back. A few Tyvings came at him, so he evaded them and tore a spear from one, using it to fight back the others.
The monster walked up the hall behind Vadra and lifted his broom-wand. He pointed it at Vadra and then Vadra was gone.
"Vincent!" Ritchie shouted. He punched a Tyving back, "How dare you!" he shouted.
"Would you like to be next?" Caster questioned, "My mission is to take out the ninja who stand in the way of General Vadra." He lifted his staff and ran his hand down it, "With my wonderful talents, you won't last long. I'm the greatest threat you've ever faced."
"Then why bring Tyvings?" Ridge called as he ducked two swings and threw a series of rapid blows into his two opponents.
"Because you must always be careful. Acting alone can be dangerous," Caster said, "Just ask Amrion."
"What?" Rachel questioned.
"Nevermind," he said, pointing his staff forward. Two bursts flew forward. One grabbed Brett and he vanished. Alice shouted and pushed Ritchie out of the way, but she was gone.
"Alice!" Wyatt shouted. He kicked a Tyving back, "You're mine!" he shouted, racing down the hall for Caster.
"Wyatt!" Oliver shouted, "Stop! We can't deal with him like this!"
Wyatt slowed, "You mean it's too narrow in here…"
"Yeah," Oliver said, "Fall back!"
Wyatt turned and ran back through the Tyvings, pushing them aside and taking a few down. He grabbed Ritchie along the way and pulled the other ninja with him and the others as they fled from the fight.
"Fools," Caster said, "Pursue!"
The Tyvings ran around the corner, but then they fell into a pit, which then vanished.
Caster laughed and walked after them.
The group closed a door and looked around the new hallway, "I think we're far enough away," Ritchie said, "This seems safe."
"We need a plan," Oliver said, "Rushing in will just get us taken out."
"He needs to use his staff though," Rachel said, "If we can stop that…"
"I can do it," Ritchie said, "I was always good with throwing stars and wires. I'll snag it from him."
"Are you sure you can?" Ridge asked, "I mean, throwing stars were always more Brett's thing…"
"Brett's gone," Ritchie said.
"Here," Wyatt said, holding out some red stars, "Use these."
Ritchie took them into his hand and nodded, "Right, I'll…" He vanished right in front of the four Rangers. They turned around and saw Caster walking towards them.
The four rose to their feet, "Ok, now what?" Wyatt asked.
"This," Oliver said, throwing a smoke bomb down. It vanished instantly and they were gone.
The four looked up, seeing a hole closing on the ceiling above them. Then it opened again and slid away from them. They watched Caster fall through the same hole and land.
"Nice trick," Caster said, "But as you'll learn, you're nothing compared to my magic."
"Let's do this," Oliver said, lifting his arm, "I don't want to do this, but head on seems best."
"Great," Wyatt said, lifting his arm.
"Ranger Star, Ninja Strike!" they shouted, spinning the stars. They flashed their colors.
[Ninninger 9. 9:14-9:33]
They ran down the hall, swords in hand, but the elite Tyvings appeared and forced them back. They fought with better tactics and forced the Rangers back.
"They're stronger now!" Oliver shouted.
[Ninninger 9. 9:34-10:22]
"Wyatt, get the monster!" Ridge shouted as he fought two.
Wyatt was pushed back by two more, "Why me?" he shouted as he fought through a number of them, near Caster.
"Probably because you're the closest to me," Caster said, "But instead how about a new spell for you?"
"Wyatt! Watch yourself!" Ridge shouted.
"He's not the target. You are," Caster said, firing a spell towards Ridge. The Tyvings backed away after he was struck.
"We cannot defeat you," Ridge said, then covered his mouth.
"Speak the truth," Caster said, turning away, "Wallow in that despair." He left the Rangers to the Tyvings.
"Wait!" Ridge shouted, "I'm not afraid!" The monster slipped through the doors, but Ridge couldn't get them open.
Rachel looked to Oliver, "Are you afraid?" she asked, "We haven't fought an enemy like this before."
"I don't know if I have a strategy, but I'll figure it out," Oliver told her.
[Ninninger 9. 10:25-10:34]
They ran into another hallway, "This way!" Ridge said, leading the way. As they passed, Caster appeared on the ceiling and landed.
He laughed as he fired a spell which struck Rachel.
[End Sentai footage]
"Now three," Caster said, "And one is admittedly scared of fighting me. What about red and blue? Your numbers are dwindling."
[Ninninger 9. 10:38-10:44]
Oliver stepped forward, "I'll take him," he said, lifting his sword, "Gold Star!" golden kunai flew forward and pinned the monster to the wall.
[End Sentai footage]
In a flash the wall was empty.
"No," Oliver muttered, "Run!"
The three moved through the closest door. They ended up in a stairwell and hurried down. They stopped on a landing, Oliver looked up and Wyatt looked down. Ridge remained in the center. Their helmets flashed and vanished, and they all started to breathe heavier.
"There were nine of us…now we've lost two thirds of our group," Ridge said, shaking his head, "What do we do?"
"Don't be afraid," Wyatt said.
"That spell he hit me with? That was me talking…I'm terrified guys," Ridge said, "We've beaten everyone, even Vyste! But this guy…he even got Yamashiro-sensei!"
"We'll defeat him," Wyatt said.
"I'm glad you're so optimistic," Oliver said, "I'm still trying to find a plan other than taking his staff and hoping that cuts off his magic."
"It'll work out," Wyatt said.
"I wish I could be that positive," Ridge said.
"We should move," Oliver said, "This isn't an easily defendable location."
The team moved down the stairs. Their helmets flashed back onto their heads.
[Ninninger 9. 11:00-11:02]
Caster appeared out of the wall.
[End Sentai footage]
"No!" Ridge shouted as a blast struck him and he vanished.
Tyvings appeared around the Rangers.
"There are two of us," Wyatt said, "Too many for us to handle and watch our backs…"
"I'll even the odds," Oliver said, putting a red star on his sword. He span it, "Clones!"
[Ninninger 9. 11:14-11:22]
Two clones appeared and helped fight off the elite Tyvings around them.
"Have fun with them, and have fun watching your backs," Caster said, vanishing into a hole in the floor.
[End Sentai footage]
The two burst through the door and looked around the empty hallway.
"Why did he need such a big building?" Wyatt questioned. His helmet vanished.
"It gives us room to maneuver," Oliver said, his helmet vanished, "It's not the best, but it's something."
"You don't need all the answers," Wyatt said, putting a hand on Oliver's shoulder.
"If I don't, then who?" Oliver questioned.
"We'll all struggle together if we don't have the answers," Wyatt said, "We're a team, after all."
Oliver remained silent, then he looked to Wyatt, "If this plan fails, I'm sorry."
"A new plan?" Wyatt asked.
Oliver nodded, "And I can thank you for it," he said and hurried off. Wyatt followed.
The two Rangers walked into an auditorium of some sort and looked around, swords up. They were back to back, looking all over the place until Caster landed off to the side of them.
"Clever, but I'm going to end it," Caster said, lifting his staff.
Oliver moved in front of Wyatt. His helmet flashed on, "This ends for you," Oliver said, running forward. As he ran he vanished into smoke and came closer and closer. Caster teleported away every time, keeping his distance.
"Not going to work," the monster said, "I like the idea though."
Both stopped and faced each other, sword facing staff. Oliver nodded, "Then if that won't work, I'll take you on directly!" he shouted, running forward.
Caster laughed, "Then you'll join the others," he said as his staff started to glow.
"I hope you know what you're doing," Wyatt muttered.
As he ran, Caster fired his spell. Oliver ran right for it and lifted his sword. He span the star and was thrust upwards, then started to run on the air. He ran right over the top of the spell.
"What?" Caster shouted as Oliver slashed the crystal in his staff and landed behind him. The staff started to glow, and then lights shot from it and hit the ground around them, dropping peoples bodies.
The Rangers began to pick themselves up. Yamashiro looked to Ritchie and helped him up while Vadra helped Brett.
"I'm shocked! And impressed," Caster said, looking to Oliver.
The others started to move towards Oliver.
"Thanks for the save," Alice said, "Can't believe he got almost all of us."
"He's good," Rachel said, "But we're better."
"I'm not afraid anymore. We can outsmart you," Ridge said, "Or, I guess Oliver can."
"Thank Wyatt for testing this star earlier," Oliver said, "Now, let's take him down!"
The four other ninja left the room as the Rangers moved from Oliver's side. Wyatt's helmet flashed on.
[Ninninger 9. 14:47-15:39]
They surrounded Caster, then threw smoke bombs and vanished. Caster looked around, "What was the point?" he shouted, then turned to see them on the stage behind him. They performed their rollcall.
"Hidden in the blazing sun! Red Ninja Ranger!"
"Hidden in the clouds! Blue Ninja Ranger!"
"Hidden in the hills! Yellow Ninja Ranger!"
"Hidden in the wind! White Ninja Ranger!"
"Hidden in the mist! Pink Ninja Ranger!"
"Five hidden ninja! Power Rangers Ninja Strike!"
Elite Tyvings ran forward, but the Rangers ran to meet them.
As the battle moved outside, Caster thrust his staff forward, "Take this!"
[End Sentai footage]
Wyatt and Oliver both span their Elemental Stars.
"Water Star!" Oliver said.
"Gold Star!" Wyatt said. They put the tips of their swords together. Both withdrew as a gold and blue pattern appeared. Oliver thrust his hand into it.
[Ninninger 9. 15:41-15:56]
A large mirror appeared and reflected the spell, turning the Tyvings into turtles.
"How could you?" Caster shouted.
"Your sides!" Rachel shouted.
"Are open!" Ridge finished, both with their claws. They slashed Caster.
Alice and Wyatt stepped forward, "Frog Blasters!" they shouted as they fired.
Caster was struck.
Oliver lifted his sword, "Let's combine our powers again," Oliver told Wyatt, drawing his sword around.
[End Sentai footage]
Oliver moved behind Wyatt and made a hand seal with his left hand. It started to glow blue. Wyatt hit his sword buttons.
[Ninninger 9. 16:11-16:30]
Wyatt raced forward, but the blue energy caught up to him. It transformed him into a large energy dragon which breathed fire onto the monster.
Wyatt was roaring as the dragon faded, "Oh," he said, slashing through the monster. The monster exploded as Wyatt looked back, "We did it!" he shouted to Oliver.
[End Sentai footage]
Amrion stepped out from behind a building, "Don't celebrate yet," she said, lifting her Mallet from her hip.
[Ninninger 9. 17:22-17:51]
"Rise again!" she called with hand seals, then leapt away as the monster rose again in front of where she had been.
Caster shouted and fired a magical blast at the Rangers. "I'll destroy this city!" Caster shouted, riding his broomstick like a witch and flying upwards.
"Time for the Megazord!" Wyatt said.
Oliver span his star, forming the Dragon Strike Megazord.
[End Sentai footage]
The Rangers were in the cockpit, "His magic was dangerous small, so let's not take chances," Oliver said.
"So what's the plan?" Ridge asked.
"We don't have one, do we?" Alice asked.
"I don't think the plan will work again," Oliver said, "So for now we're just going after him!" He looked to Wyatt, "Sometimes you just have to make a move."
Wyatt nodded.
[Ninninger 9. 17:53-18:01]
They flew after the monster, firing, but Caster got away.
Caster drew his hand up and fired a blast back, "Stone beam!"
The Megazord was struck, turned to stone, and fell.
[End Sentai footage]
The Rangers shouted in the cockpit.
[Ninninger 9. 18:04-18:07]
The stone Megazord landed. Caster landed nearby, "You can't fight," he laughed.
[Ninninger 9. 18:14-18:17]
"Take this!" he swung his staff and the Megazord took damage.
[End Sentai footage]
Inside the Rangers shouted. They looked at each other.
"We can't clone," Oliver said, "An air walk would do nothing. Our stars are worthless."
"What if we summon more Zords?" Alice asked, lifting a green star, "I can summon the Elephant Zord."
"One Zord won't help," Rachel said, looking at her star, "Even if I'd summon Satty to help as well."
Oliver looked to Wyatt, "Combined we created a mirror that was stronger than the normal water mirror. Together we also created a stronger finishing attack."
"So…put our Elemental Stars together?" Wyatt asked, "What combination could save us?"
"No," Oliver said, drawing his sword from the stand, "All of us together, with our Zord Stars. If we do it together, and we put everything we have into it, surely the Zords will respond! It's our best chance!"
They all drew their swords free and put their hands on their stars. They span the stars and thrust their swords up.
"Zords, we need you!" they shouted. The cockpit began to glow.
[Ninninger 9. 19:40-19:43]
The stone began to fade from the Megazord, and Dragon roared.
[Ninninger 9. 19:45-19:47]
The Megazord rose and roared.
[End Sentai footage]
"How did you know that would work?" Ridge asked.
"I didn't," Oliver said.
"You're like Wyatt now," Alice said, "Just going with it because it feels right."
Oliver nodded once, "I guess Caster taught me something. That I should listen to Wyatt and occasionally do what he does."
"Don't worry, he taught me to strategize," Wyatt said, "Considering we were sitting ducks."
"Let's do this after we finish it," Rachel said, "Let's not waste our shot!"
Oliver nodded, "She's right.
[Ninninger 9. 19:52-19:57]
"Dragon Lightning!" Oliver shouted as the lightning erupted from the Dragon Zord's mouth. The ground exploded and struck Caster.
"No!" Caster shouted, "How?"
[Ninninger 9. 21:24-21:26]
The Megazord stood victorious.
[End Sentai footage]
Vadra, Yamashiro, Ritchie and Brett were in the gym as the five Rangers came inside.
"You five are impressive," Ritchie said, "This is why we can't go back to Yamashiro-sensei's; you guys are just too good for us."
Brett smiled, "Ridge, you've really grown."
"It was Wyatt and Oliver," Ridge told him.
"You've still grown since I last saw you."
"I'm proud of my students," Yamashiro said, then looked at Brett and Ritchie, "All of you, not just the Rangers."
"It was very impressive," Vadra said, "Oliver, wonderful work. And Wyatt, we wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you as well. I'm looking forward to dueling you later."
Wyatt smiled, "I'm looking forward to it as well."
"Oliver, you were impressive to duel, but you planned your moves," Vadra said, "But Wyatt? I Imagine Wyatt is going to work off of instinct instead. Instinct or…guessing."
"I can't disagree," Wyatt said.
"We should be going," Yamashiro said, "Vincent, until next time." He held out his hand.
Vadra nodded and shook his hand, "Yes, until next time."
The six sat in the meeting room at the table.
"I needed to bring something up," Rachel said, "It's important."
"What is it?" Yamashiro asked.
"When we were fighting Caster, he mentioned something that got to me," she said, "He said that he wasn't going to fight alone, because it's dangerous, and said to ask Amrion. Then it hit me. We haven't been asking the right questions."
"What do you mean?" Alice asked.
"Amrion broke Vadra's seal," Rachel said, "Breaking Vadra's seal caused all of these spirits to appear, because they were also sealed. But what about Amrion? If she broke the seal from outside, that means she wasn't sealed."
"That's a good point," Oliver said.
"How did we miss that?" Ridge asked.
"I don't know what to tell you," Yamashiro said, "I don't know what this means. Perhaps she escaped the sealing process all those years ago, but that doesn't explain where she's been, or why she hadn't tried to break the seal earlier. I'll look into this."
"Hopefully we can figure it out," Alice said, "Because this doesn't sound good."
Vadra sat on his throne in his robe. Vyste approached and bowed.
"What was the point of your plan, if I may ask, General?" Vyste questioned.
Vadra smiled, "The point? It was to make myself look like an ally. If I was also attacked, then that would defer suspicion from me, in case it should ever arise. And Caster was almost able to defeat the Rangers."
"Is that it?" Vyste asked.
"No," Vadra said, "There was one more reason. I wanted to see just how good the Rangers were in a tight spot. It turns out that they're rather skilled at what they need to do. Oh, how I look forward to destroying them all."
"And are you going to actually train those humans?"
"Yes," Vadra said, "And in time, I'll have more of Yamashiro's former students as my own. I don't think the Rangers will be able to fight their own friends." He started to laugh, and then Vyste laughed with him.
7.
1:17
19:06-19:10, 19:23-19:31, 19:34-19:48, 20:01-20:07, 20:10-20:28, 20:35-20:36, 20:38-20:40, 20:44-20:54, 20:58-21:02, 21:04-21:13, 21:15-21:16
9.
5:13
4:57-5:48, 8:04-8:33, 9:14-9:33, 9:34-10:22, 10:25-10:34, 10:38-10:44, 11:00-11:02, 11:14-11:22, 14:47-15:39, 15:41-15:56, 16:11-16:30, 17:22-17:51, 17:53-18:01, 18:04-18:07, 18:14-18:17, 19:40-19:43, 19:45-19:47, 19:52-19:57, 21:24-21:26
Total: 6:30