The Darkness Within

by vandy123

With most of the Armada's fleet destroyed, Prince Vekar and Vrak are at their worst. When Troy is captured by Vrak, the rangers are left defenseless against Prince Vekar's latest attack. And when the rangers attempt to rescue Troy from the clutches of their enemy, they don't like what they discover. What has happened to Troy and how will the rangers save their friend? Has Vrak won?

3. The Darkness Within, Part 3: Within Dark

Power Rangers Super Megaforce

The Darkness Within, Part 3 (Within the Darkness)

Last Time on Power Rangers Megaforce

Troy is captured by Vrak

"Once I am done with you, the Red Ranger will no longer exist."

Vrak talking to Solarcon

"Finally, you have awakened."

The Space Rangers using the Jump Tubes

"Let's Go!"

Emma talking amongst the rangers'

"What are we going to do now?"

Command Center

After the fierce battle between Vrak, the Zenoids and Prince Solarcon, the rangers regrouped and returned to the Command Center.

"Gosei, Tensou, who was that we just fought?" Jake asked.

Gosei hesitated for a moment, and decided to cover up the secret. "All I know is that Prince Solarcon was a former General in the United Alliance of Evil, serving under one of the most powerful and evil creatures of all time, Dark Specter. He broke away before the massive assault on the universe, and when Zordon was destroyed, the energy wave couldn't touch him. Now he's returned to exact his revenge on those who destroyed his leader. He plans to recreate the United Alliance of Evil. Rangers, I fear your toughest battle is on the horizon." He forewarned.

The Megaforce rangers' were fearing for their leader, wondering what has happened to him and how they were going to fight this new enemy.

"This… just doesn't make any sense?" Noah pondered.

Jake thought for a moment. "I agree with Noah…. First Troy disappears, then this new guy shows up and he is fighting for Vrak." He added.

Emma then walked over to the right side panel where one of the line of ranger keys' stood. Gia noticed Emma looking at the keys.

"What are you thinking about?" Gia asked, worrying for her best friend.

Emma sighed, "I just know that something isn't right. Something very dark is taking place and I can sense that something is wrong with Troy." She replied.

Gia didn't say a word and only nodded while comforting Emma. "Look, Troy is strong and a good fighter…. And he is also our leader." Gia reassured.

The rangers walked to the center of the Command Center. "So Gosei, do you have any idea on how we're going to defeat Prince Solarcon?" Jake asked.

Gosei responded, "Rangers' in the darkest times, comes a greater power. In times of need, only a group of former rangers will be able to help you in these situations. It is to that end, I present to you, your newest allies…."

At that moment, the rangers turned around only to see twelve people walk into the Command Center.

"Welcome Rangers! I know it must have taken you a long way to venture back to Earth and I truly thank you for your service, but time is of the essence." Gosei said welcoming the twelve.

The Megaforce Rangers were puzzled. "So Gosei, who are these people?" Noah questioned.

Gosei replied, "These are the Power Rangers."

Gia quickly responded, "How can they be Power Rangers? You only chose the five of us, right?"

Gosei chuckled at Gia's comment. "No Gia, these rangers' were chosen essentially by my mentor Zordon." He replied.

The rangers were shocked.

Gosei then proceeded to introduce the former rangers. "It is with an honor that I present to you the Space Rangers; Red Ranger, Andros, Black Ranger, Carlos, Blue Ranger, T.J., Yellow Ranger, Ashley, Pink Ranger Cassie, and Silver Ranger, Zhane; and joining them in the battle along with you are the Lost Galaxy Rangers; Red Ranger, Leo, Green Ranger, Damon, Blue Ranger, Kai, Yellow Ranger, Maya, Pink Ranger, Karone, and Magna Defender, Mike."

The Megaforce Rangers were still in utter shock, they still couldn't seem to believe they were going to be fighting with the Space and Lost Galaxy Rangers respectively.

Armada Ship

Meanwhile back on the Armada Ship, Prince Solarcon was training with Zenoids trying to test his powers on the foot soldiers and also proving his loyalty to Vrak.

"Sire, it seems that my powers are growing stronger by each passing moment." Solarcon smirked.

Vrak seemed pleased. "So it seems, my warrior. Now let's see how well you do against one of my brother's Generals."

Vrak then called for Damaras. Damaras walked down to Vrak's Lab.

"You summoned me, Prince Vrak?" he asked.

Vrak snickered. "Ah, Damaras, my brother's most trusted and cunning General. I wanted to see if you could handle taking on our newest comrade in a training session?" he taunted.

Damaras never liked the idea of being overpowered. "No one can defeat me, not even some lackey!" he boasted.

Solarcon stepped forward, "Scared are we?" he taunted.

Damaras growled. "No one makes a fool of me!" he shouted as he charged towards Solarcon in the fighting stance. As Damaras and Solarcon were dueling, Vrak stood aside looking entertained.

"Perfect, Solarcon will weaken Damaras and when the time is right, Damaras will try to prove his loyalty by destroying the Power Rangers…. And when Solarcon completes his ultimate mission then I will strike the final blow." He snickered.

Solarcon took his sword and slashed it across Damaras' armor. The armor on his chest cracked a little. Damaras was in shock. "That's…. that's impossible, no one has been able to weaken me." He said.

Solarcon smirked, "Well it seems that you've met your match. I think if Vekar saw you now, he would call you a disgrace to the Armada…. Perhaps, if you join alliances with Vrak and I, together we can destroy the rangers and we can rule the universe as we resurrect the fallen members of the United Alliance of Evil!"

Damaras thought it over for a few minutes. "Although I don't trust Vrak, you seem to want power and oversee the destruction of those pesky Power Rangers, I am with you. Let's just hope Vekar doesn't suspect anything." Damaras replied.

Unbeknownst to Vrak, Solarcon and Damaras, he had sent Princess Levira to spy on them. "Things are beginning to unfold nicely. Now it all makes sense." Princess Levira said to herself. As she went to go walk out of the corridor, two Zenoids caught her snooping in on Vrak. "Let me go you tin heads!" she demanded.

"Now, what do we have here?" Solarcon asked. Solarcon smirked evilly. "It's not nice to eavesdrop on our conversations Levira…. I think you're in need of a little attitude adjustment from Vrak." He explained. The two Zenoids place her into a chair and Vrak began his work. Her scream could be heard from the entire ship.

Harwood City Park

Back in the city's park, the Megaforce Rangers were showing their new friends around the entire city of Harwood. The sun was shining and the Armada hadn't sent an army since the rangers' earlier encounter with Solarcon and Vrak. The Megaforce Rangers thought it would be cool to hear stories from the other rangers. They all decided to sit under an oak tree.

"So Andros, why don't you start…? Tell us what was your toughest battle? Other than the massive assault lead by Astronema that lead to you destroying Zordon." Jake asked. Emma nudged him in the side for adding the last part of his statement.

Andros cleared his throat. "Well, one of our toughest battles was when the other Space Rangers and I had to fight five counterparts known as the Psycho Rangers; The Psycho Rangers were created by Astronema, they were relentless and bent on destroying us. They nearly succeeded but had it not been for us working together as a team and using all of our fire power, we probably wouldn't be here today." He stated, staring at Karone.

After Andros told his toughest battle story, it was Maya's turn. "Well, my toughest battle, actually, a tough battle for the entire Lost Galaxy Rangers, was losing one of our own to Psycho Pink. She had survived after the Space Rangers, myself and the other Lost Galaxy Rangers and teamed up to defeat the Psycho Rangers who had been resurrected by notorious and power-hungry villain named Deviot; Anyways, Psycho Pink was still alive and she had discovered the Savage Sword. Cassie and Kendrix followed her in pursuit, and while Deviot and Villamax kept the rest of us at bay on Terra Venture, the Pink Rangers attempted to stop Psycho Pink…. When she had stuck the sword into Cassie's morpher, her powers were beginning to drain away…. Psycho Pink turned into her monster form and grew to giant proportions. It took both the Lost Galaxy Megazord and Astro Megazord to finish her. Meanwhile, Kendrix had managed to force her way into the force field of the Savage Sword's power. Using her Quasar Saber, she destroyed the sword, which restored Cassie's powers but took her own life in return." Maya explained.

Directly after she had finished her story, tears were strolling down Emma's face. "What's wrong with you?" Jake teased. Emma wiped her tears off. "That was a touching and tragic story… Think how you or I would feel if we lost one of our own?" she replied.

As soon as she finished her statement, the rangers were blasted from behind. "It seems you have already lost one of your own to evil, Pink Ranger!" Vrak stated.

All of the rangers stood and took their fighting stance ready for their battle. Vrak was in deep shock. "What is this? There are twenty seven Power Rangers?!" he said in angst. Damaras, Solarcon, Levira, and an army of Zenoids were standing beside him ready to assist.

"Is everyone ready?" Jake asked, taking the lead in the battle. The other rangers nodded in agreement. "It's Morphin Time…. Go, Go Megaforce!" The Megaforce Rangers shouted. They inserted the cards into their Gosei Morphers and morphed.

"Go, Galactic!" The Galaxy Rangers shouted. Turning their wrists and turning the dial on their Transmorpher to their distinct color.

"Magna Power!" Mike shouted locking his two Magna Morphers together.

"Let's Rocket!" The Space Rangers shouted, pressing their morphing code in "3-3-5-"

All of the rangers had morphed and were ready for battle. "With the Venom of the Snake, Megaforce Black" Jake called. "With the Bite of the Shark, Megaforce Blue" Noah called. "With the Claw of the Tiger, Megaforce Yellow" Gia called. "With the Flames of the Phoenix, Megaforce Pink" Emma called. "Earth's Defenders, Never Surrender! Power Rangers Megaforce!" they shouted.

Vrak grunted.

"Galaxy Red." Leo called. "Galaxy Blue." Kai called. "Galaxy Green." Damon called. "Galaxy Yellow." Maya called. "Galaxy Pink." Karone called. "Magna Defender." Mike called.

"Lost Galaxy Rangers!" they shouted.

Levira grunted.

"Power Red," Andros called. "Power Black." Carlos called. "Power Blue." TJ called. "Power Yellow." Ashley called. "Power Pink." Cassie called. "Power Silver." Zhane called.

"Space Rangers!" they shouted

Damaras grunted.

Vrak smirked evilly. "Destroy them all!" He commanded. Damaras and an army of Zenoids charged towards the Space Rangers. Levira and an army of Zenoids took on the Galaxy Rangers. Vrak and an army of Zenoids took on three of the Megaforce Rangers, leaving the Black Megaforce Ranger to fight off against Solarcon.

"So, Vrak found a new pet?" Jake taunted. Solarcon growled at his comment.

Solarcon charged at Jake with his sword. "I am no one's pet. I only fighting for my one true master!" He stated while sending Jake brutally to the ground. As Vrak, Levira, and Damaras combined their weapons, the blast sent a huge fireball at all of the rangers, sending them to the ground causing them to all de-morph.

"This fight is over for now rangers. Next time, you won't be so lucky!" Solarcon shouted.

As the rangers tried to stand to assess their injuries, the morphers sounded. Jake answered his Gosei Morpher. "Gosei, we're listening." Jake responded. All of the remaining twenty six rangers circled around Jake to listen in on what Gosei wanted.

Command Center

"Rangers, I found some troubling news. Report back to the Command Center immediately." He cautioned. Gosei informed.

"We are on our way." Jake replied.

All of the rangers teleported to the Command Center. As everyone assessed their injuries Gosei informed told the rangers some troubling news. "Rangers, it seems I have discovered some details about Prince Solarcon." He stated. Jake and Gia looked at one another.

"What did you find out Gosei?" Andros asked.

Gosei hesitated for a moment, fearing how the rangers would react to the news. "While you were fighting Vrak and Solarcon, I had Tensou run an active DNA Scan for Troy and the scanners picked up a signal in your immediate area." He mentioned.

Emma gasped… "So could it be that Troy might've escaped?" she wondered.

Gosei replied, "Perhaps, but then again, Vrak could be using Troy's disappearance to his advantage." The rangers, even Tensou and Gosei were still unaware that Troy was right under their noses the entire time.

Armada Ship – Vrak's Lab

Prince Vrak and his allies stood around inside of his lab. "It seems Gosei has found some help for the Megaforce Rangers. I believe it is time for us to find help as well." He stated.

Solarcon was making modifications to both Levira and Damaras. "Sire, their new modifications are complete. Their only loyalty is to you, and only you." He explained.

Solarcon then proceeded to exit the lab and walk up to the Bridge. As he walked through the long Corridor, he looked around to make sure no one was around. "They're all such fools… If Vekar and Vrak think they're going to use me in their own separate plans for world domination, then they have their minds bent backwards; It is more like I, will use them in my plans. The rangers have reinforcements, now it's time I have some." Solarcon boasted evilly.

Rock Quarry

Solarcon teleported to an unknown rock quarry and landed at the former site where a symbol of goodness once stood. He surveyed the land and found a perfect spot to begin his work. "This is going to do nicely. The perfect place to have such evil, resurface. It's almost poetic in a way." He said to himself.

Solarcon took out his sword and shot an energy blast and began chanting… "Evil born from stone and fire, give me your power to grow even stronger; I call upon the forces of darkness, to resurrect those defeated by the purified wave to continue the work of our Lord and Master, give me the power as I become the new Dark Specter!" As soon as he had finished, a surge of pure evil energy flowed into his body.

Deep in his mind, the image of Dark Specter floated into his brain. "You have done well, my servant. Once the transformation is complete, you and I will become one and then we will be able to finish my plan for Universal conquest; the next phase is wipe out the entire Armada Empire." Dark Specter stated evilly.

Solarcon's body then changed rapidly. Streaks of lava began to form on his face and throughout his entire body and his voice became laced with pure darkness. The clothes he was wearing fused with his body becoming his skin. "Now, that's more like it." He said laughing maniacally. "You can't hide for long Power Rangers, for I, the Grand Monarch of Evil, Dark Specter, have returned; and when I bring back the Alliance of Evil, I will destroy you once and for all!" he boasted.

Dark Specter then shot a ball of fire at the spot where the Command Center once stood. He watched as the ball of fire took a form of its own. As the fire began to solidify, he began to chuckle evilly. "Perfect, now I have a Power Chamber, and only evil is allowed."

Command Center

The alarm began to sound. All of the rangers rushed over to Gosei to find out what was happening. "Rangers, the sensors are going off the charts. There is a powerful evil in a nearby city. Be careful, and may the power protect you." Gosei explained.

Jake replied, "Thanks Gosei, we won't let you down." He said speaking for all the rangers. They then teleported to Angel Grove to confront the evil, not knowing what would even happen.