Race to Destiny

Chapter 6

Back on Track

Justin and the other were walking through the halls of the ship that S.P.D. Had set them up with.

Truth be told, it was the most advanced piece of technology they had ever seen. Tenaya, and Cam had spent the last three days marveling at the engine core while the engineers reconfigured DECA's hardware to fit into the new ship. Cruger had apologized about setting them up with such an old ship, but it would be more than enough to get them through. Cam nearly had a heart attack when he saw the dual Trizarian core. Up until now they had only managed to use one successfully without ripping holes in space-time, but these people have a second one running the containment and backup critical systems. It was truly an amazing ship, easily three times faster than their old one, and much better at defending itself. They were a few days from heading back out, and even though time was not on their side they were all grateful for a few days rest and relaxation.

Cruger had left for earth a week ago and should be getting close given the speed of his vessel. Justin silently wished that they could all be on it, but he knew that they had to continue their mission if Abbadon was to be prevented from getting his hands on this supposedly terrible power.

Abbadon sat silently in his chambers. This power source was proving most difficult to find, and the incompetence of those working for him were only complicating matters. He had just received word from one of his deep cover operatives within SPD that not only had Empusa failed in killing the rangers that were chasing him, but they were being equipped with a more advance vessel before continuing on. Adding to the growing pile of bad news the report also said that Commander Cruger was taking an aid vessel to Earth to help get the planet back up and running years before the humans would be able to do it themselves. Not that it would matter, but why make the fight to destroy their world harder if you don't have to. There was a knock on his door, and a rather small man walked in wearing a shiny black lab coat.

"You wanted to see me sir", the man said nervously.

"I did Phenex", Abbadon replied, "How many Daeva do you have ready to fly?"

"About fifty thousand, why?" Phenex questioned.

"Send three squads to Earth", Abbadon said smugly, "Have them tear it apart before that idealist Cruger can get there."

"Of course sir", Phenex replied as he turned on his heel and left the room.

"By the time you get to earth Cruger", Abbadon said, "There won't be enough left to rebuild, and the few survivors that are left will tremble in fear and I rip their world apart around them."

(Earth- Ranger Operations)

Crystal Oliver and Jenny Scott were watching Shannon McKnight run around the playground that had been built outside the residential area of Ranger Ops. Ethan and his daughter had already left for dinner, and it was starting to get dark out. Crystal knew that her dad didn't like her out after dark so after a few minutes of calling the ten year old McKnight finally joined them to head in for the night. They had just started heading towards the entrance when they were suddenly surrounded by tall, thing, and angry looking cyborgs.

"Dad", Crystal said into her communicator, "I think we're in trouble."

She jumped out of the way as one of the creatures lunged at her and fell into a fighting stance. Jenny was quick to do the same and they prepared for a fight to protect the young Shannon McKnight from these creatures. With a quick kick to the chest one of the creatures stumbled backwards, and when it went to retaliate it found itself looking at nothing before collapsing to the ground holding it's head.

'That'll teach you to mess with me and my friends", Crystal said as she reappeared.

"I was always jealous if that", Jenny said.

"Too bad there's more than one of these guys", Crystal replied, "A lot more."

"Too bad Aunt Kira's not here", Jenny said a she dodged a swipe and landed a punch, "We could use her lungs about now."

"Shannon", Crystal said in between blows, "Scream at that one and get inside as fast as you can."

The young girl did as she was told and released a pterascream at the creature that was blocking the path to the door. Once it stumbled out of the way she used her superspeed to hurry inside Ranger Ops as quickly as she could.

"Shannon's safe", Crystal called out as Jenny took a kick to the stomach.

"Great", Jenny choked out, "What about us? I suppose you have a plan?"

"Um", Crystal said thoughtfully, "Fight real hard and hope we don't die!"

After a few moments the girls had managed to separate themselves from the monsters enough to grab a breath. They were assuming their stances again when a massive wind picked up. It appeared that a tornado was surrounding the group of creatures pushing them all together. Once the wind stopped there was a terrible screech that tore through the air like a semi through wet toilet paper and the creatures were scattered in all directions. The girls turned around and saw Tommy, Kim, Jason, Conner, and an extremely angry Kira standing behind them.

"Get inside", Kira said, "You did good."

"Your mother is in the infirmary", Kim said to Jenny, "Both of you go get checked out."

"Yes Mom", Crystal said as Jenny looked up at her, "Will do Aunt Kim."

The girls did as they were told and hightailed it back into ranger ops as the creatures started picking themselves up off the ground.

"Picking on Kids", Kira spat, "I've met some low villains, but you guys take the cake. And not only were you picking on kids, but you were picking on our kids."

"Let's take care of this", Kim said, "Ready?"

"Jase", Tommy said with a grim smile, "Would you do the honors?"

"Love to bro", he said as he stepped forward, "IT"S MORPHIN TIME!"

Conner and Kira followed suit as they raised their own morphers, "DINO THUNDER POWER UP!"

(Corinth)

Flynn grunted as he landed back first on a car. Gem, Gemma, Ziggy, and himself had been fighting for what seemed like hours since these creatures appeared out of nowhere.

"What the heck are these things?", he asked in his thick Scottish accent.

"I don't know", Gem said

"But they won't stay down", Gemma finished.

"I think we're gunna need some help Kay", Ziggy said as he hit one of the creatures with his turbo ax.

"I'm already contacting Ranger Ops for reinforcements", Doctor K replied, "And don't call me Kay while you're working Ranger Green."

"Come on, that's not fair", Ziggy pleaded, "I'm your fiance."

"I know", she replied, "That's why I enjoy it so much."

"I hate to interrupt you two lovebirds", Flynn said, "But we're getting our backsides handed to us."

"Help is on the way", Doctor K said.

An invisaportal opened and Nick and Madison Russel as well as Chip and Vida Thorn appeared.

"Looks like you guys could use some help", Nick said.

"We had it handled, but if you're offering we won't turn it down", Ziggy answered.

The four new rangers opened their morphers and stood ready, "MAGICAL SOURCE, MYSTIC FORCE!"

Nick jumped and kicked one of the invading creatures. The creature stumbled backwards, but didn't go down.

"What are these things?", he asked incredulously.

"No idea, but they sure pack a wallop", Flynn answered.

"Magi Staff, sword mode", Nick called out as he drew his staff.

"Now yer talkin", Flynn said, "Turbo Cannon."

Tommy danced around his wife as he landed strike after strike with his trusty sword Saba. Jason had his Power Sword out, and Conner was making heavy use of his Tyranno Staff.

"I've had enough of this", Kim said as she lept into the air. She landed on the top of a tall boulder and brought out her Power Bow. With precision and timing six of the creatures collapsed to the ground.

"Nice Shot Mrs. O", Conner said.

"Fourteen years I've been telling you to stop calling me that!", Kim shouted.

"My turn", Kira said, "SUPER DINO MODE!" Kira's uniform changed as she felt a familiar surge of power course through her, "Ptera Grips!"

Kira took to the air and managed to slash five creatures before landing," That's for scaring my daughter you jerks!"

After a few more minutes the creatures had been defeated and the five rangers demorphed.

"What the hell were those things?" Jason asked as he caught his breath.

"I have no idea", Tommy said, "But I have a feeling that we haven't seen the last of them."

"If we're being attacked now, that must mean that this Abbadon guy is closer to his goal than we thought", Kira said.

"Or something's got him scared", Kim answered.

"Either way it's not good", Conner added.

(Three days later)

Cruger felt the familiar jolt as his ship touched down on this decimated planet. The coordinates he had been sent set the ship down by one of Earths few remaining cities, Corinth. It was true that the planet was in bad shape, but he had confidence that with a little time they could get it back up and running before too long. He was also warned before arrival that many humans weren't used to seeing aliens walking among this and may be a little apprehensive, so the first thing that he planned to do was give a speech to put the damaged spirits of these people at ease.

Tommy Oliver stood with his two oldest children as the hatch of the ship opened.

"I've never seen an alien in person before Dad", David said, "Should we be ready to fight just in case?"

"I don't think that's necessary Sport", Tommy answered. He looked down at his daughter who was rubbing her shoulder, "Still sore?" he asked gently.

"I don't know how you guys did it", Crystal answered, "I was in that fight for like five minutes and I'm still having trouble moving."

"More like three", Tommy said jokingly earning a scowl from his daughter, "But you did well, I'm proud of you."

Commander Anubis Cruger stepped proudly from his vessel. He knew that in order to win the hearts of a desperate people he would have to convey confidence, ability, and a degree of showmanship.

"Commander Cruger", Tommy said extending his hand, "I'm Doctor Oliver, it's a pleasure to meet you face to face."

"You as well Dr. Oliver", Cruger said brightly, "And who are these fine young people?"

"My oldest children", Tommy replied, "Crystal, and David"

"It's a pleasure to meet you both", Cruger said as he shook the Oliver children's hands. "I thought the leader of this city was going to meet us as well."

"Don't be rude Doggie", came a voice as a woman with obviously feline characteristics exited the ship.

"My apologies", Cruger said, "And allow me to introduce my assistant Doctor Kat Manx."

"Pleased to meet you", Tommy said, "Colonel Truman had planned to be here, but he's with Doctor K trying to figure out just who attacked us a few days ago."

"Maybe we could shed some light on that", Kat said, "We did get a report that there was an incident before our arrival.

"Follow me please", Tommy said as he led them to a vehicle just inside the gates of the city.

(S.P.D Spaceport)

Justin sat in the command chair of the ship that had been prepared for him. A part of him wished that they weren't going after a monster, and could just stay with the friendly faces that he enjoyed so much, but the duty of the ranger was to protect others, and he wasn't about to let them down.

"Alright everyone, are we ready?" he asked

"Weapons good", Dillon said

"Navigation ready", Scott said as well

"Communications good", came Summer's answer.

"We're ready in the engine room", Tenaya said through the comm system.

"Alright", Justin said, "Let's get out of here, and once we're clear of the docking port set course for the Vica Galaxy."

The ship shuttered slightly as the docking clams released, and there was a slight whine as the engines started up. Slowly it started forward and soon was in the open blackness of space. Once they were clear the ship activated it's hyperdrive and the rangers began their journey once again.

Tommy led Cruger and Dr. Manx into the RPM garage where Colonel Truman was going over footage from the attack with Dr. K.

"Whatever these things are, they're extremely quick and agile", Dr. K said.

"They're called Daeva", Cruger said grimly, "Few who stand against them live."

"We didn't do so bad", Ziggy commented.

"What you dealt with was a small group", Cruger countered, "When there is a real Daeva attack they will number in thousands."

"What are these Daeva?" Colonel Truman asked, "I've never heard of them."

"They used to be a race of scholars", Cruger said, "Until Phenex got his hands on them."

"Phenex?", Tommy asked.

"His mastery of science is unmatched", Cruger answered, "Years ago he saturated the atmosphere of their planet with a nanovirus turning them into mindless slaves. He them began enhancing them with cybernetics. They are ruthless, and hard to take down, but they don't attack unless someone sends them.

"So that means", Dr. K said.

"That Phenex is working with Abbadon", Cruger said, "It would appear so, and it would appear that you need more help that I imagined."

"Meaning?" Colonel Truman asked.

"Meaning, that I would like to establish an SPD base here on earth", Cruger answered, "And quickly, if we're going to be able to help you defend this world."

A/N: SPD had arrived, and the threat is getting worse. Will the rangers be able to stop Abbadon from attaining his power, and will Earth fall to the swarms of the Daeva? Please read and review.