Dissidia: Power Rangers
Episode 6: It's now or never! Take this opportunity, it will never come again!!!
Mesogog and Deviot had called Necrolai and Tenaya into a meeting.
"Necrolai, tell us. How many Rangers have united with the target?"-asked Mesogog
"Three. A Black Ranger, a Green Ranger, and the Blue Mystic Ranger,"-she answered.
"Hmm, It's a four on four battle if we meet them now. We have two choices: assault them NOW, or recruit others and risk a higher number of opponents"-said Mesogog.
"I calculate that we stand on equal footing with those particular Rangers. According to the data you have given me, Master Venjix, we have a 50-50 chance of winning,"-said Tenaya.
"It is far too high a risk, for my taste. However, it appears that we have little choice,"-said Deviot- "Leave Red to me. I have a weapon here that will debilitate him. Mesogog, it's either now, or never."
"It's now. Let's move!!!"-with that command, the four warriors of Umbra left the cave. In a small corner, one could see Mondo's spare parts…
Meanwhile…
At the swamp, a tired Mack and Madison were listening to Dillon's story.
"So, I woke up in the middle of the desert. There's these two other Rangers, a girl and some punk. I decided that what I needed to do was go my own way,"-Dillon says, Cam giving him a bit of a disapproving look- "See, I took a good look at those guys we have to fight. One of them is my sister. I need to find her."
"Why is your sister with THEM? Look, Dillon, was it? I don't know if you've noticed, but the majority of those guys are, or WERE, once major villains of the Power Rangers!"-says Mack. He was actually well informed in regards to the History of the Rangers.
"It's a long story, one I don't like repeating. Anyway, she's… let's just say she's brainwashed, ok?"-says Dillon.
"Dillon, the one question I feel needs to be asked is: why did you leave that girl alone? The Wild Force White Ranger, why did you leave her side?"- asks Cameron. Mack and Madison give him an equally inquiring look. Dillon holds his ground.
"My priority is finding my sister. Look, guys. I don't want to take a part in this whole 'battle' thing. Quite frankly, it has nothing to do with me. I just want my sister, safe and sound"- Dillon says this while the other three Rangers consider what he says. Only Madison is, in any way, sympathetic.
"What I am hearing is, you don't care that THIS is the final battle to decide the fate of the Universe. I also hear that you are perfectly willing to leave those that need your help the most to their own devices!"- Cameron's glare could pierce through solid steel.
"Look, man. I don't know what happened to your sister. But what you did? That is not right! You are a Power Ranger! A hero!!! Heroes don't abandon people, they help them!"- Mack's voice is quite harsh.
"Yeah, well, I'm no hero. Never was. Doctor K is the one that made me a Ranger. It was either this or prison. I don't particularly care for the heroics part. I'm just doing what I was asked to do. And no one asked me to be a 'hero',"- Dillon said.
"Would your sister be proud to hear her brother say those words?"-says Madison- "Or would she feel ashamed to hear that her brother turns his back on those that need his help?"
To say that her words hit him is an understatement. In fact, Those words felt like a solid steel knife being inserted through his heart.
"Look, in my defense, I told her to go look for that other guy. I am absolutely certain that she's fine,"-Dillon himself was unconvinced by this argument- "Besides, we don't know! She could also have met other Rangers! That is just as likely…"
Madison just looks away from him. She decides to exit the improvised hut she had made with her magic. Mack follows her.
"Unbelievable, huh?"-he says.
"I just… I can't even imagine leaving someone behind. Especially not under these circumstances. It's just not right, you know?"-she relies. Mack puts his arm around her. He could not deny that she was quite charming.
"I may be new to being a Ranger, but I've been reading super hero fiction since I was a kid. Before I wanted to be an adventurer like my dad, I wanted to be a superhero…"- says Mack. Madison cuddles his arm.
"You're so cool. I like how you stood your ground back there. You were like… a real leader, scolding one of his subordinates for breaking the rules. No, for going out of line. I like guys like that, so tough, so decisive,"-she kisses his hand.
"You don't know how much time divides us. When this is over, it's quite likely we will be returned to our own times. We might never see each other again…"-he says this whilst kissing her hand, moving up her arm. Eventually, they come face to face.
"Well then, let's just enjoy this moment,"-Madison says this before kissing Mack. However, something is a little… off. However, she does not pay it any mind. Cameron walks out, sees the two Rangers kissing, and proceeds to go to another spot like nothing's happened.
"This… this is wrong. It's wrong!!! Madie, look. I… I know I am not the one for you… I…"- Mack says after having broken the kiss. He wanted to kiss her again. He didn't want to break that kiss. He also did not want to deny Madison her true future… one where she and Nick Russell become a couple. Mack could not take what was, in his mind, another guy's girl, no matter how much he wanted. And boy, did he want her. Madison looked quite hurt. Cameron had overheard a bit, and decided not to intervene. From within the hut, Dillon was reconsidering his position. He comes out.
"Going to look for your sister?"-asks Cameron, the only one to see him leave.
"Stick with these guys. I'm gonna look for that White Ranger,"-he replied. Cameron is shocked.
"What if some of the Umbra guys find you and ambush you?"-he asks.
"I'll make them wish they hadn't done that,"-says Dillon, with a smirk.
"Will you, now?"-says a voice. It was Mesogog!
Mesogog and Necrolai had jumped in front of Cameron and Dillon, readying for battle.
"Hello Red Ranger, I'm here to collect you!"- Deviot said on the other side of the hut. He and Tenaya were ready to battle Mack and Madison, respectively.
"Madie, watch out! These guys mean business!!"-says Mack, morphed and ready. Madison had already morphed, but did not reply. They lunge at the two villains. Four small domes built of dark energies had divided the 8 warriors: Tenaya versus Madison, Cameron versus Necrolai, Dillon versus Mesogog, and Deviot versus Mack.
"My goodness, a machine kissing a human. How utterly vulgar,"-says Deviot. Mack lunges at him, Drive Lancer in hand. Deviot dodges one, two, three slashes. He blocks a fourth with the sword he is carrying. He then blasts Mack with his wrist blaster.
"Well, I don't know of any machines that have ever done that. But I know of a machine that's gonna get it's ass kicked!!!"-Mack says this as he leaps into the air, using his Drive Lance as a pole vault. He dives towards Deviot, Lance aiming at him. Deviot skips backwards to dodge. Mack, at the last minute, takes his Lancer and does a circular slash with it as he lands. It manages to hit Deviot, who counters with a sword slash. Mack parries the attack with the Lancer's pole, sticks the blunt side of said pole to the ground, and delivers a Round House kick to the villain. Deviot staggers back a little, but recovers.
"A machine can't defeat me,"-says Deviot. He takes his sword, and dashes towards Mack from the front, sword overhead. As he slashes with the sword, Mack dodges with a back flip. Deviot then surprises Mack with his Wrist Blaster, firing a few shots which hit dead on. Mack is a bit singed, but he is otherwise ok.
"Well then, how about a human instead!?"-Mack yells this as he takes hi Laser Blaster, and shoots at the ground around Deviot. This misbalances the villain enough to allow Mack a period of three seconds to unleash an attack. Mack takes his Lancer, and does a side swipe. Deviot spins in the air, and hit's the ground.
"Too bad for you, there are no humans to help you,"- says Deviot as he fires three laser shots. Mack deflects all three.
"I don't need any help! THIS human is handing you your ass on a silver platter!!!"-Mack yells as he jumps towards Deviot, doing a cork screw kick. Deviot side steps, and with the hilt of his blade, smashes Mack's visor.
"You? Human? Don't make me laugh. You are not human. Let me show you"-Deviot pulls out a machine. It appears to be a pen shaped device. He sticks it inside Mack's helmet through the hole he made in his visor. He turns it on. Mack screams in agony.
"Now you see? This little remote was made from the remains of Machine Empire Technology. It is an AI Interrupter. It will take your AI programming, and shut it off. Oh, and while it does that, your AI will make you believe you are in pain. So, so sorry for you to 'die' this way. Oh wait, no I'm not,"-Says Deviot. Mack is now motionless. His AI has been turned off.
Suddenly, all four domes disappear. Cameron looms triumphantly over a battered Necrolai. Tenaya is three seconds away from finishing off Madison. Mesogog and Dillon both look somewhat exhausted.
"Master Venjix!"- Tenaya abandons what she is doing and rushes over to Mesogog's side. Deviot looks at her as if she's gone crazy. Cameron sees that Madison needs help, and rushes to her side. He then sees Deviot carrying Mack's body. So does Madison.
"Mack! No!!!!"-she cries out. Necrolai gets up, battered, bruised, but still capable of fighting. Mesogog also looks ready to go a second round, and orders Tenaya to fight along side him. Madison, however, can't get up.
"Looks like round 2 is gonna be a three on two battle. Deviot, take the specimen to the lab! I'll be looking forward to start…modifications!!!"-Mesogog hisses that last part. He looks on at the two Rangers still standing. His eyes look sadistically gleeful at the sight of Madison…
"How about we make it a three on four!!!???"-says a voice. Tenaya looks at the source of the voice. It was Andros, morphed and ready to go, with a morphed Maya at his side! Mesogog gives Necrolai a signal. She teleports the three of them away. Cameron breathes a sigh of relief. However, the four Ranger's attentions, and sympathy, was centered on Madison, who was not only in need of some medical attention, but was also crying her eyes out. She had grown to like Mack. And she just saw his lifeless body, carried off by a villain, for who knows what purpose…
The warriors of Lumis face a severe disadvantage. It seems that the warriors of Umbra not only have the strength in numbers, they are also well organized! Not only that, but Mesogog and Deviot are planning to use the body of Mackenzie Hartford, whom we just learned is really an android! Furthermore, it seems that Diabolico is playing the role of Chess master! Dominic is currently alone. So is Jen. Can these two find the safety in numbers that the other remaining Rangers have? Read on to find out!!!
Casualties:
Lumis- Alyssa Enrile, Justin Stewart, Ryan Mitchell, Trent Fernandez, Mackenzie Hartford.
Umbra- Flurious, Mondo.
Remaining:
Lumis- Kimberly, Rocky, Andros, Maya, Jen, Cameron, Elizabeth, Madison, Dominic, Dillon
Umbra- Goldar, Divatox, Astronema, Deviot, Diabolico, Ransik, Zen-Aku, Lothor, Mesogog, Morgana, Necrolai, Jarrod (Dai Shi), Tenaya 15