Legal Disclaimer: This story also follows the same rules as "Dimension Gap". Nikkone, Alicia, Cosmic Shocker Sais, Astrapor, Englasia, Aquadiva, and Brooke Baxter are mine and can't be used without my permission. Xena and Gabrielle belong to Universal Studios. Sir Zeke and his suit of armor are copyrighted by Golden Films/Le Centre Nationale de la Cinematographie Production, Bohbot Entertainment, and Pazsaz Entertainment Network.
Power Rangers MACRO: Armor Saga
Chapter 2: When Lightning Attacks
Corey and Adam were studying for a calculus test, talking about Corey's reasons for attending college.
"Why did you decide to enroll in this college?" asked Adam.
"I have never been to college. On my world, high schools are more academic than social. There was no need to attend colleges. I decided to attend here to expand my knowledge beyond math and science, " said Corey. "So I've decided to join the newspaper."
"That's great. When are you starting?" asked Adam.
"First thing tomorrow morning. I hope that I am good enough to join the Perception Times, " said Corey.
Therefore, Adam and Corey continued to study. Meanwhile, aboard their main virotronic ship, Masquerade and Shadowmiser observed them.
"It's hard to believe those brats could defeat anyone especially you, master, " said Shadowmiser.
"Quiet, Shadowmiser. They haven't defeated me yet. I still have five knights whose weaknesses I can exploit, " said Masquerade. "Gamer, get in here NOW!"
Doppel Gamer immediately ran into Masquerade's chamber.
"You called, sire, " said Doppel Gamer.
"Who's the next knight to lose their power?" asked Masquerade.
"According to the book, the knight who controls the most destructive force on earth will be next to lose their power, " said Doppel Gamer.
"So our old friend Kamikaze is next. I need an aquatic monster NOW!" exclaimed Masquerade.
"Yes, sire!" exclaimed Doppel Gamer.
Doppel Gamer immediately went to work. The next morning, Corey arrived outside the main office of Perception Times, on the second floor of the James H. Perry University Center, room 205, and immediately went inside and saw people talking on phones and typing on computers.
"Can I help you?" asked a brown-haired, blue-eyed woman sitting in a nearby office.
"Yes, you can. My name is Corey McDaniel, and I need to speak to Ms. Baxter, " said Corey.
"I'm Ms. Brooke Baxter. Please step into my office, " said Brooke.
Corey walked into her office, shook Brooke's hand, and immediately sat.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, " said Brooke.
"It's a pleasure to meet you too, " said Corey.
"Let's get down to business. You want to be a part of the Perception Times news team, " said Brooke. "Let's start by asking you a few questions."
"Ask away, Ms. Baxter, " said Corey.
"First question. Are you a good writer?" asked Brooke.
"Yes, I am. In fact, I happened to have an article I wrote back in high school, " said Corey.
Corey opened his backpack, pulled a three-page article in a plastic folder, and immediately gave it to Brooke, which she quickly read it.
"This is very good work, Corey. Very good work indeed, " said Brooke. "Next question. What is your approach to getting a story?"
"I research every lead I get and make sure that I listen to and record every side of the story and quote each interviewee correctly, " said Corey.
"Excellent. Last question. When talking on the phone or conducting interviews, how do you speak to people?" asked Brooke.
"I must treat that person with respect and speak clearly and correctly so that a person can understand the question or questions I am asking, " said Corey.
"Based on your responses, I believe that you are Perception Times material, " said Brooke. " Congratulations, Mr. McDaniel."
Brooke and Corey both stood up and shook each other's hand.
"Thank you so much. I'll be an honor to work for Perception Times, " said Corey.
Corey quickly turned his head down and looked at his watch.
"I have a class at 11:00. I must be leaving now, " said Corey.
"See you later. Make sure you bring your class schedule so we can plan a work schedule for you, " said Brooke.
"I'll bring it after this class, " said Corey.
Corey quickly left Perception Times's main office and headed for his next class. Meanwhile, Masquerade went to Doppel Gamer's lab and saw Doppel Gamer typing on a computer.
"Is my monster ready?" asked Masquerade.
"Yes, sire. I call it Aquadiva. She is a powerful warrior equipped with a barbed trident, an acid water cannon, and throwing starfishes that can drain energy from an enemy, " said Doppel Gamer.
"Excellent. Begin the scan now!" exclaimed Masquerade.
" Yes, sire. I will use the DNA of Prime Aquarian to find a genetic double, " said Doppel Gamer.
Doppel Gamer fired a laser beam at the earth that covered the earth with energy. Within five seconds, a printout was produced.
"According to this, a young woman named Brooke Baxter is Prime Aquarian's genetic twin, " said Doppel Gamer. "She is currently at the offices of the Perception Times, a campus newspaper."
Suddenly Shadowmiser ran into Doppel Gamer's lab.
"Master, I spotted two ZeoKnights heading toward the Perception Times's offices, " said Shadowmiser.
"What are you waiting for? Send some Crystallites to earth and intercept them!" exclaimed Masquerade.
"Yes, master, " said Shadowmiser.
Later Corey and Jessica were walking on the campus grounds.
"I heard that you joined the newspaper, " said Jessica.
"That's correct. I wanted to prove that I'm more than just a scientist, " said Corey.
Suddenly, a squadron of Crystallites appeared from nowhere.
"What do these rockheads want?" asked Corey.
"Nothing good I figure. Let's crack some crystal, " said Jessica.
The Crystallites came at them very strongly, but they destroyed every one of them.
"Masquerade must be sending another monster down. We must stay on alert," said Jessica.
"I have to go to the Perception Times news office. Stay in contact, " said Corey.
Corey and Jessica went their separate ways. Soon Corey had arrived back at
main office of the Perception Times.
"Welcome back, Mr. McDaniel, " said Brooke.
"Thanks, Ms. Baxter. I'm ready to begin, " said Corey.
"Before you begin working, I must introduce you to some members of our staff, " said Brooke.
Brooke took Corey downstairs to room 109, where Timothy Russell, the business editor, Patricia Edwards, the editorial page editor, and Anthony Smith, the arts and leisure editor were discussing next week's issue.
"Which story should be our lead story?" asked Timothy.
"I think it should be the renovation story, because it shows the president's commitment to the school, " said Patricia.
"I believe that the landmark destruction story would be better because it invokes memories of good times and how far people will go for progress, " said Anthony.
"May I have your attention please?" asked Brooke.
They immediately settled down and looked at Brooke and Corey.
"I would like to introduce our newest reporter, Mr. Corey McDaniel, " said Brooke.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, sir, " they said.
"It's a pleasure to meet you all too, " said Corey.
"People, please introduce yourselves to Mr. McDaniel, " said Brooke.
First, a red-haired, brown-eyed man stood up and began speaking.
"My name is Timothy Russell, Perception Times's business editor. I handle the financial part of the Times by planning the budget and keeping the cost down, " said Timothy.
After he finished talking, Timothy immediately sat, and a brown-haired, green-eyed woman stood up and began speaking.
"My name is Patricia Edwards, Perception Times's editorial page editor. I organize and file any letter to the editor or opinions sent into the Times and provide my opinion on various topics in editorials, " said Patricia.
When Patricia finished talking and sat, a brown-haired, blue-eyed man stood up and began speaking.
"My name is Anthony Smith, Perception Times's arts and leisure editor. My job is to bring this campus's student culture to the public through concerts, movies, plays, and art shows. I want to bring the student body's creativity to the world, " said Anthony.
After speaking, Anthony immediately sat.
"After hearing what Mr. Smith said, I am proud to be a Perception Times reporter, " said Corey.
"Now that you have met everyone, let's get your work schedule done, " said Brooke.
Therefore, Brooke and Corey began working on Corey's schedule. Meanwhile, Masquerade was in Doppel Gamer's lab, watching Doppel Gamer put the final touches on his monster.
"Doppel Gamer, is my monster ready for downloading?" asked Masquerade.
"Yes, sire, " said Doppel Gamer. "Begin download procedure."
Doppel Gamer immediately pressed a button that downloaded the monster into Brooke's brain. Suddenly, Brooke suddenly felt lightheaded and felt to his knees. Corey immediately sensed that something was wrong with Brooke.
"Brooke, are you ok?" asked Corey.
"Stay away from me!" exclaimed Brooke in a distorted voice.
Her eyes started to glow. Suddenly, a cloud of smoke formed around her. When the smoke cleared, she looked like a mermaid with green hair and a dorsal fin on her back and was wearing a suit of armor, made of slightly rusted silver scales, that covers her upper and lower torso, arms, and legs.
"I am Aquadiva, and you're about to be royally beaten!" exclaimed Aquadiva.
"It's a monster. Run for it, " said Anthony.
Everyone left the office except Patricia and Corey.
"Aren't you coming, Corey?" asked Patricia.
"I'll be all right. I'll keep it distracted while you get out of here, " said Corey.
"Be careful. I hope you know what you are doing, " said Patricia.
Patricia quickly left the office. Corey made sure that no one was watching him and pressed a button on her communicator.
"Knights, come in. We have a situation, " said Corey.
"Adam, here. What's the problem?" asked Adam.
"Masquerade turned Brooke Baxter into a monster. Get over to the University Center immediately, " said Corey.
"We'll be right there, " said Adam.
Corey turned and faced Aquadiva.
"Can't fight your own battles, electro-knight?" asked Aquadiva.
"Don't be sure about that. It's Morphin' Time!" exclaimed Corey. "Orange ZeoKnight power."
Suddenly, a group of Crystallites appeared beside Aquadiva.
"Crystallites, get him!" exclaimed Aquadiva.
The Crystallites came at him very strongly, but Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight destroyed every one of them.
"I ask for fighters, but I get worthless stones, " said Aquadiva. "It doesn't matter. I'll trash you anyway."
"Bring it on, you water witch!" exclaimed Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
Corey drew his Lightning Lance, and Aquadiva drew a silver trident encrusted with seaweed and fish scales. They clanged their weapons until Aquadiva punched him in the face.
"Why don't you quit and save yourself the embarrassment?" asked Aquadiva sarcastically.
"You haven't seen my best attack, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight charged his Lightning Lance with electricity and spun his weapon counterclockwise. He moved his weapon with a forward thrust and attempted to release a tremendous beam of pure electricity, but nothing happened.
"That is your best attack? You must be joking, " said Aquadiva. "I'll give you an even better attack."
Aquadiva threw some starfishes at Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight. Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight attempted to deflect the starfishes. Nevertheless, the starfishes attached themselves to his lance and even to Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight himself and began draining the energy from him, bringing Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight to his knees.
"I feel so weak. Got to get these starfishes off me, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
"Time to flush you down the drain, " said Aquadiva.
"Rogun applay scled!" exclaimed Abby, the Black ZeoKnight.
Aquadiva opened her mouth and sprayed a column of acidic water at Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight, but a black glow appeared around him and absorbed the water.
"Ready to be hooked, squid face, " said Abby, the Black ZeoKnight.
"The name's Aquadiva, and I show you who's hooked, " said Aquadiva.
Aquadiva drew her trident, and the five remaining knights drew their Knight Power Sabers and came charging at Aquadiva. Each knight clanged their saber to Aquadiva's trident, but Aquadiva nearly destroyed their weapons and sent them to the ground.
"Time for some acid relief, knights, " said Aquadiva.
"I think not!" exclaimed Zack, the Green ZeoKnight.
Aquadiva opened her mouth and sprayed a column of acidic water at all of the ZeoKnights. Zack, the Green ZeoKnight lifted his Treble Sword into the air, pointed the sword out front, and spun around clockwise, releasing a tremendous impulse of sonic energy. The sonic blast reversed the acidic water's flow and caused the acidic water to hit Aquadiva, partially damaging her.
"You haven't seen the last of me. I'm out of here!" exclaimed Aquadiva as she teleported out of the University Center.
The instant she left, the starfishes detached themselves from Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
"Are you ok, Corey?" asked Jessica, the Red ZeoKnight.
"I'm fine, but I was unable to use my Electron Shocker Missile, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
"It must be your turn to retrieve your suit of armor and weapon. Let's head to the U. P. C. and find out the whole story, " said Abby, the Black ZeoKnight.
So they all teleported to the U. P. C. When they arrived, they de-morphed into their human forms, and MCR-4's image immediately appeared on the computer screen.
"MCR-4, could you tell us about the original Orange ZeoKnight?" asked Corey.
"No problem. According to my database, the original Orange ZeoKnight was a young princess from a small kingdom in ancient Greece. She was chosen, because of her kind nature and fair treatment of her subjects, " said MCR-4. "In other words, she is your ancestor, Corey."
"But how? None of my family members had ever lived in this dimension, " said Corey.
"No matter what the circumstances were, you must go back to ancient Greece and retrieve your suit of armor and weapon, " said MCR-4. "The time coordinates have been preset in your communicator. Just press when ready. Remember the instant you landed in Greece, your communicator and morpher will disappear."
"Don't worry, people. I'll be back, " said Corey.
"Good luck and may the power protect you!" exclaimed MCR-4.
The other Knights watched as Corey pressed a button on his communicator and vanished in an orange flash. Suddenly, an alarm sounded.
"That alarm is getting on my nerves. Knights, Aquadiva has been spotted in Mystic Park. You must stop her immediately!" said MCR-4.
"We're on our way. Back to action!" said Jessica.
So they teleported to the park, fully morphed.
"Ready to be fried, tuna breath?" asked Jessica, the Red ZeoKnight.
"When I get through with you foolish knights, there won't be enough material left to bait a hook, " said Aquadiva
Aquadiva threw some starfishes at them, but the ZeoKnights avoided the starfishes. Meanwhile, Corey had arrived in ancient Greece, outside a small town named Englasia.
"Time travel causes extreme disorientation. Let me clear my head for a minute, " said Corey.
Corey glanced about, trying to assess his surroundings. Suddenly, a blond-haired, blue-eyed woman came running toward him, causing a collision between the two.
"Are you ok?" asked Corey.
"I'm just fine. No major injuries, "said Alicia.
"My name's Corey. What's yours?" asked Corey.
"My name is Alicia, Princess Alicia. It's a pleasure to meet you, "said Alicia.
Alicia suddenly looked behind Corey and saw that a group of soldiers wearing brown and silver suits of armor was heading this way.
"Oh, I must go. Please take this, " said Alicia.
Alicia gave Corey an old metallic key and placed it around Corey's neck.
"Why did you give me this?" asked Corey.
"There's no time to explain. Please keep this key safe. It unlocks the secret to a powerful weapon, " said Alicia. "Meet at the tavern in town."
"I'll be there, " said Corey.
Corey watched as Alicia headed into Englasia. Suddenly, Corey felt something sharp touching his back.
"Where is the young woman?" asked a soldier.
Corey quickly turned around.
"Who are you, and why do you want her?" asked Corey.
"The name's Nikkone, and that's all you need to know, " said Nikkone. "Now, where's the woman?"
"Even if I knew where she was, I still wouldn't tell you jerks, " said Corey.
Nikkone suddenly saw a key around Corey's neck and tried to take it, but Corey stopped him.
"Give me the key, boy!" exclaimed Nikkone.
"If you want this key, you'll have to come and get it, " said Corey.
"You want it that way. Fine, " said Nikkone.
Nikkone turned to his men.
"Get him NOW!" exclaimed Nikkone.
Nikkone's men came charging at Corey. Corey attempted to fend them off, but they were too much for Corey. Nikkone's men held Corey by the arms and took him to Nikkone.
"Did you honestly believe that one young man could beat a group of experienced warriors?" asked Nikkone sarcastically.
Nikkone quickly grabbed the key off Corey's neck and placed around his neck.
"I got what I wanted. The woman will be no trouble to find, " said Nikkone. "We no longer need your assistance. Prepare to die!"
Just as Nikkone raised his sword, a medium-sized metallic ring came from nowhere, cut through Nikkone's sword blade, bounced off some trees, and was caught by Xena, the Warrior Princess, accompanied by Gabrielle.
"Picking on kids now, Nikkone. You've gone to a new low, " said Xena.
"This doesn't concern you. Just taking care of some unfinished business," said Nikkone.
"It does now, and I won't let you hurt him, " said Xena.
"I think not!" exclaimed Nikkone.
Nikkone turned to his men.
"Get them!" exclaimed Nikkone.
Nikkone's men came charging at Xena and Gabrielle while Nikkone held onto Corey. Xena and Gabrielle defeated every one of Nikkone's men and came toward Nikkone.
"Let him go, Nikkone!" exclaimed Xena.
"No way. He's my ticket to the ultimate weapon, " said Nikkone.
"Think again, you jerk, " said Corey.
Corey stepped on Nikkone's feet, causing him to let go of Corey's arms, turned, and faced Nikkone.
"That key doesn't belong to you, Nikkone, " said Corey.
"Come and get it, brat, " said Nikkone.
Corey ran toward Nikkone. They soon began to fight each other. Gabrielle tried to interfere, but Xena held Gabrielle back.
"We got to help him, " said Gabrielle.
"I don't think so. For some reason, I believe that he can handle Nikkone on his own, " said Xena.
Corey and Nikkone continued to fight each other until Corey punched Nikkone in the face and snatched the key off his neck.
"Looking for something?" asked Corey.
"That key is mine!" exclaimed Nikkone.
Nikkone drew his sword and came toward Corey. Just as Nikkone reached Corey, Corey dropkicked Nikkone, sending Nikkone into a tree. Then Nikkone slowly got off the ground.
"This is only the beginning. Retreat!" said Nikkone.
Xena, Gabrielle, and Corey watched as Nikkone and his men left the scene.
"Thanks for the assist, Xena and Gabrielle, " said Corey.
"You're quite welcome, but who are you?" asked Gabrielle.
"My name is Corey, Corey McDaniel, " said Corey.
"Why was Nikkone holding you captive?" asked Xena.
"It concerns this key Alicia gave me. She said that it holds the secret to a powerful weapon, " said Corey.
"Princess Alicia? Whatever Nikkone wants, she must be the key to it, " said Gabrielle.
"Nikkone is a very dangerous warlord. If he is ever got hold of this weapon, he could be unstoppable, " said Xena.
"I got to find Alicia before Nikkone does. She told me to meet at the town tavern, but I don't know where it is, " said Corey.
"We'll help you find her, " said Gabrielle.
"Let's go!" exclaimed Xena.
So, Xena, Corey, and Gabrielle headed into Englasia and into a local tavern in the middle of town.
"While Gabrielle and I get something to drink, see if you find Alicia here, " said Xena.
"No problem, " said Corey.
Corey left Xena and Gabrielle and started searching the tavern until Corey saw Alicia, sitting alone at a table, wearing a black cloak.
"Is this seat taken or can I join you?" asked Corey.
"Corey, I'm glad that you're ok. I hope Nikkone didn't hurt you, " said Alicia.
"I'm just fine, thanks to Xena and Gabrielle. Now tell me more about this powerful weapon, " said Corey.
"I'll do you one better. I'll take you there, " said Alicia. "Follow me. I know a secret way out."
"Ok, "said Corey.
Alicia took Corey to the back of the tavern, made sure no one was watching, and opened a door in the floor, revealing an underground tunnel and ladder.
"This ladder will take us to the weapon, " said Alicia.
"Let's get going, " said Corey.
Corey and Alicia began climbing down the ladder. When they reached the bottom of the ladder, they were inside a dark cave, lighted with torches.
"It's time that you told me about the weapon, " said Corey.
"Ok, I'll speak about the weapon, " said Alicia.
As Alicia and Corey walked through the tunnel, Alicia told the weapon's story.
"The weapon, or should I say, weapons are called the Cosmic Shocker Sais. These weapons belong to my grandmother, a member of an elite fighting force, known as the ZeoKnights, " said Alicia.
"Your grandmother was the original Orange ZeoKnight?" asked Corey.
"How did you know that? My grandfather only told me and no one else, " said Alicia.
"I know because I'm the Orange ZeoKnight from the future, " said Corey.
"I can't believe it. What my grandfather told me was true, " said Alicia.
"What are you talking about?" asked Corey.
"After my grandmother vanished, my grandfather believed that a kind and caring person from a distant land would come looking for the Cosmic Shocker Sais. I believe I found that person in you, Corey, " said Alicia.
"Thanks, Alicia. By the way, do you know the name of your grandmother's suit of armor?" asked Corey.
"I think it was called the armor of Astrapor, " said Alicia.
"Very interesting, " said Corey.
Alicia and Corey continued through the cave until Alicia suddenly held Corey back.
"Why did you stop me?" asked Corey.
"There is a force field that my grandmother set up. Only a ZeoKnight can cross it, " said Alicia.
"Since I'm a ZeoKnight, I guess this is my job, " said Corey.
Corey came toward the force field and stepped through it, unharmed. He soon found himself at a dead end.
"There's nowhere to go. How do I find the Cosmic Shocker Sais?" asked Corey.
"There should be a keyhole to the right of where you are standing, " said Alicia.
Corey searched the right wall and found a small hole.
"I found it. Now what?" asked Corey.
"Place the key into the hole and turn it to the right, " said Alicia.
Corey grabbed the key from around his neck, placed it into the hole, and turned it to the right. Suddenly, the wall opened up, revealing a pair of steel sais with orange and titanium lightning streaks covering the leather-wrapped handles. Corey reached out and grabbed them. The instant he grabbed the weapons, the force field deactivated.
"Yea, I have the Cosmic Shocker Sais, but how do I get the armor of Astrapor?" asked Corey.
"You better worry about Alicia than some stupid suit of armor, " said someone from behind him.
Corey quickly turned around and saw Nikkone holding his sword under Alicia's neck.
"Let her go, Nikkone, " said Corey.
"Not until you drop those weapons, " said Nikkone.
"Forget me. Those weapons are dangerous in the wrong hands. Don't let him have them, " said Alicia.
Corey quickly thought it over and came to a decision.
"The Cosmic Shocker Sais are yours, Nikkone, " said Corey. "People are more important than weaponry."
Corey quickly dropped the Cosmic Shocker Sais.
"I knew that you see things my way, " said Nikkone.
Nikkone released Alicia, who ran toward Corey, and picked up the weapons. Suddenly, he felt his hands burning and quickly dropped the sais. The instant that Nikkone released the sais, they floated into Corey's hands.
"What happened? I couldn't hold on to them, " said Nikkone.
"Of course not, friend. Those weapons will only work in the service of good, " said Corey.
Nikkone snapped his fingers and suddenly, a dozen armored men appeared from nowhere.
"If I can't have them, no one can, " said Nikkone.
Nikkone turned to his men.
"Destroy them both!" exclaimed Nikkone.
Suddenly, Xena's chakram came flying through the air, bounced off the cave walls and his men's suits of armor, and landed back in her hand.
"Am I too late to join the party?" asked Xena.
"You just made it in time, " said Corey.
"Enough is enough. Destroy them all!" exclaimed Nikkone.
"Get Alicia out of here, Corey. I'll handle these boys, " said Xena.
"Right. Let's go, Alicia, " said Corey.
Xena began fighting with Nikkone's men while Alicia and Corey left the scene and headed from the ladder. When they reached the ladder, they immediately began climbing up.
"You go up the ladder first, and I'll follow, " said Corey.
"Ok. I'll meet you at the top, " said Alicia.
Suddenly, Corey felt something grabbed his arms from behind.
"Going somewhere?" asked Nikkone.
"Let me go, Nikkone, "said Corey.
"Not a chance. You got some payback coming, " said Nikkone.
Alicia looked down and saw that Corey wasn't right behind her.
"Corey, where are you?" asked Alicia.
"Nikkone has a hold of me. Don't worry about me. Keep climbing. Your safety is my first concern, "said Corey.
"Only sentimental fools would worry about others than themselves, " said Nikkone.
"That's what makes me a better person than you, "said Corey.
Corey stepped backwards and flipped Nikkone over his shoulders, causing Nikkone to lose his grip on Corey and land on his back, but Nikkone quickly got up.
"That was a cheap move. I'll show you how a real person fights, " said Nikkone.
Nikkone drew his sword, and Corey drew the Cosmic Shocker Sais. They clanged their weapons until Corey punched Nikkone in the face and kicked Nikkone in the stomach.
"I won't be defeated by a child!" exclaimed Nikkone.
Nikkone suddenly came charging at Corey. Just as Nikkone reached him, Corey jumped up and kicked Nikkone, sending Nikkone into the cave's right wall. Suddenly, Corey heard loud rumbling.
"What's going on?" asked Corey.
Suddenly, Xena came running toward Corey.
"It's a cave in. We have to get out of here now, " said Xena. "Where's Alicia?"
"She's already left the cave. Let's move, " said Corey.
Corey and Xena quickly climbed the ladder and exited the tunnel just as the cave and the tunnel collapsed and fell apart.
"Corey, you made it. When Nikkone held at the bottom of the ladder, I thought that you were doomed, "said Alicia.
"I know it seems that way, but my priority was to get you to safety, " said Corey.
"In other words, you showed true humanity, " said Xena.
The instant that Xena said those words, Corey's communicator and morpher reappeared on his arms.
"I must go. My friends need my help, " said Corey.
"Before you go, you must know this. To activate the suit of armor, just say 'Astrapor armor mode', " said Alicia. "According to my grandfather, this suit of armor gives the wearer the ability to change into a bolt of pure electricity. Good luck, Corey."
"Remember what you've learned here, " said Xena.
"I promise you that I won't forget, "said Corey.
Xena and Alicia watched as Corey pressed a button on his communicator and vanished in an orange flash. Meanwhile, the remaining knights were fended off Aquadiva.
"Time for an upgrade. Pyromidon armor mode!" exclaimed Abby, the Black ZeoKnight.
Suddenly, her costume started to glow and soon ignited, engulfing Abby, the Black ZeoKnight in black flames. When the fire had dissipated, her costume had become the black armor of Pyromidon.
"Prepare to be evaporated!" exclaimed Abby, the Black ZeoKnight.
"Bring it on, pyro-knight, " said Aquadiva.
Abby, the Black ZeoKnight created a large fireball in her hands and tossed at Aquadiva. However, Aquadiva opened her mouth and sprayed a column of acidic water that extinguished Abby, the Black ZeoKnight's fireball.
"I snuffed out your trump card, and now I'll snuff you all out like a candle, " said Aquadiva.
Aquadiva threw some starfishes at them. Just as the starfishes reached them, a tremendous beam of pure electricity shocked the starfishes and sent them to the ground.
"Who or what was that?" asked Aquadiva.
"It was only I, the Orange ZeoKnight, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight. "Back to defeat you, Aquadiva."
"You must be dreaming, electro-knight, " said Aquadiva.
Suddenly, a squadron of Crystallites appeared beside Aquadiva.
"Crystallites, tear that knight apart!" exclaimed Aquadiva.
The Crystallites came at him very strongly, but Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight destroyed every one of them.
"Those Crystallites aren't worth the gems they are printed on, " said Aquadiva. "Time for a severe acid wash."
Aquadiva opened her mouth and sprayed a column of acidic water at Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight, but Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight, avoided the blast.
"Now it's my turn!" exclaimed Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight. "Astrapor armor mode!"
Suddenly, electric currents began to flow over Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight's costume. The currents soon came together and created a brilliant flash of light. When the light faded, Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight's costume had become an orange suit of armor, similar to Sir Zeke's suit of armor, with titanium lightning streaks positioned horizontally on the chest plate and diagonally on the sleeves and gauntlets. The other knights quickly turned toward Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight and got a good look at his suit of armor.
"That armor is so smooth, " said Jessica, the Red ZeoKnight.
"Thanks, Jessica. Everyone, stand back. I'll handle this clown, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
"Enough of this. Even a powerful suit of armor can be turned into scrap metal, " said Aquadiva.
"I don't think so. Cosmic Shocker Sais!" exclaimed Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
Aquadiva drew her trident, and Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight, drew his Cosmic Shocker Sais. They clanged their weapons until Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight kicked Aquadiva in the stomach.
"Your skills are good, but they can't protect your friends, " said Aquadiva.
"You haven't my special attack, squid lips, "said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
Aquadiva threw some starfishes at the other knights. Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight, crossed his Cosmic Shocker Sais, gathering a massive amount of electrons, lifted them above his head, and moved them in opposite directions, releasing a tremendous wave of ball lightning toward the starfishes. The combination of the two disintegrated the starfishes.
"Let's filet this fish, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
"Clonic Daggers!" exclaimed Tanya, the Yellow ZeoKnight.
"Ferromagnetic Hammer!" exclaimed Jessica, the Red ZeoKnight.
"Ice Nunchaku!" exclaimed Adam, the Purple ZeoKnight.
"Treble Sword!" exclaimed Zack, the Green ZeoKnight.
Abby, the Black ZeoKnight, redrew her Dragon Flame Sword. Every ZeoKnight jumped up with their weapons, two at a time, and hit Aquadiva with a downward slash and sent her crashing to the ground.
"That's it. Time for all of you to experience an extreme acid burn!" exclaimed Aquadiva.
Aquadiva opened her mouth and sprayed a massive column of acidic water at all the knights, but Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight, came running toward Aquadiva's water blast and instantly changed into a lightning bolt. The combination of the two created a massive electrical surge that shocked Aquadiva, partially damaging Aquadiva. Meanwhile Masquerade was extremely furious with Doppel Gamer.
"Your aquatic monster needs more backbone. Give Aquadiva the disc!" exclaimed Masquerade.
"Launching the disc, sire, " said Doppel Gamer.
Doppel Gamer activated a cannon, which fired a silver compact disc toward the earth. When it arrived, Aquadiva caught it in her hand.
"Time for a change in the program, " said Aquadiva.
Aquadiva placed the compact disc inside her and grew into a giant.
"Feeding frenzy time, " said Aquadiva.
"Since Aquadiva is an aquatic creature, I'll handle her myself, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
"Be careful, Corey, " said Jessica, the Red ZeoKnight.
"I will. Kay, Orange Zeo KnightZord power up!" exclaimed Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight, used his lance to fire an orange beam into the sky. Suddenly, streaks of lightning appeared in the sky. A huge lightning bolt struck the ground, revealing Kay, the Orange Zeo KnightZord. Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight, teleported inside his zord and came racing toward Aquadiva.
"That piece of scrap metal can't defeat an elite warrior like me. Check this out," said Aquadiva.
Aquadiva threw some starfishes at Kay that exploded on contact, causing maximum damage to Kay.
"So you got some new tricks up your sleeve. Fire spark cannon!" exclaimed Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight, pressed a button that released a barrage of electrical cannonballs, blowing Aquadiva apart and leaving several puddles of water behind.
"Time to evaporate her, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
Suddenly, all the water came together and reformed into Aquadiva.
"You can't destroy me. I'm invincible!" exclaimed Aquadiva.
"Activate Lightning Lance!" exclaimed Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
A beam of electric power came from both hands to form an orange and titanium lance.
"Nothing's invincible. I'll prove it to you, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
Aquadiva drew her trident. Aquadiva and Kay clanged their weapons until Aquadiva hit Kay with a forward slash and sent Kay to the ground.
"Prepare to feel the sting of my discharge ray, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight, used her Kay's lance to fire a beam of pure electricity at Aquadiva, but Aquadiva opened her mouth and sprayed a column of acidic water to intercept the discharge ray. Unfortunately, Aquadiva's water blast overpowered Kay's discharge ray, causing Kay's lance and armor to be partially corroded and to lose power.
"That acidic water drained my power. I need a recharge, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
Suddenly, a voice came over the intercom.
"Corey, this is Abby. Place your hands on the controls. Concentrate and focus on your suit of armor's power into Kay, " said Abby, the Black ZeoKnight.
"I'll do just that, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight
Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight placed his hands on the controls. Suddenly, a surge of energy flowed from Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight's Astrapor suit of armor into Kay, instantly restoring Kay and his lance, fully recharging Kay, and forming titanium thunderbolts on its arms and legs, titanium saltires on its chest and helmet, and titanium thunderbolts on the shaft and blade of Kay's lance.
"Time for some major payback, Aquadiva!" exclaimed Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
"You just don't when to quit, do you?" asked Aquadiva.
Aquadiva threw several starfishes at Kay, but Kay avoided them.
"Time for a dose of my discharge ray, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
"You obviously don't learn from my mistakes, " said Aquadiva.
"I'll show you a mistake, " said Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight, used her Kay's lance to fire a beam of pure electricity at Aquadiva, but Aquadiva opened her mouth and sprayed a column of acidic water to intercept the discharge ray. This time, Kay's discharge ray overpowered Aquadiva's acid water cannon that sent Aquadiva crashing to the ground, partially damaging her.
"That's the last straw. You're history!" exclaimed Aquadiva.
"I don't think so. Orange Thunder Revolution!" exclaimed Corey, the Orange ZeoKnight.
Aquadiva came charging at Kay with her trident raised. Kay placed both hands on its lance, raised the lance over its head, and began to spin rapidly, causing levitation. While still spinning, Kay jetted toward Aquadiva, drilling straight through her. Suddenly, cracks appeared on Aquadiva's body, causing her to shatter into millions of microscopic pieces, releasing a blast of energy that reformed into Brooke Baxter. When Brooke had fully materialized, the other ZeoKnights went over to help her out.
"What happened?" asked Brooke.
"It's nothing to concern yourself with, Ms. Baxter, "said Jessica, the Red ZeoKnight.
Meanwhile Masquerade was extremely furious with Doppel Gamer.
"Another monster bites the dust, and another knight has gained their suit of armor and weapon!" exclaimed Masquerade.
"Please forgive me for making such a pathetic monster, sire, " said Doppel Gamer.
"No matter. The ZeoKnights are only at one-third their original power. Soon those foolish knights will know the true meaning of defeat!" exclaimed Masquerade.