The Phoenix Series
Lightspeed Rescue: The Phoenix Prophecy
By xXxKaraBeckerCutterxXx
Author's Note: Hey everyone; im back once more. Since the end of Ninja Storm: Their Darkest Hour I have decided to make Sabrina and the Phoenix my number one priority again. Mostly because I have no clue has to how to start the Dino Thunder season with Abby. Its a little more difficult than Sabrina, because Abby is older and out of school, where as Sabrina was younger and in school. But that's beside the point. Anyway...on with the story.
Disclaimer: I own nothing except for my OCs.
The Cobra Strikes
If he morphs once more...the cobra will destroy him... Dana's words hung in the silence, that had engulfed the REC room from the moment she had stepped foot in through the door, Sabrina had mumured something to Hunter who sat beside her, before pulling Dana in for a hug as the red head rubbed soothing, reassuring circles into the blonde's back; but nothing the former Ranger did could help push away the nagging darkness that was looming. The fight against Falcar, Demonite and Thunderon had been tough and that was with Ryan's help...what happened if an even bigger threat turned up and they needed all hands on deck? What were they supposed to do then?
But Ryan's dismissal, wasnt the only problem Sabrina had to face. The Phoenix was becoming a bigger problem every day; what struck her as odd, was the fact that during their last battle with Falcar and Thunderon, the Phoenix hadnt attempted to take control over the protector, despite everything that was happening. Sabrina had been vulnerable at some pretty hefty times, but still the Phoenix remained at bay. Yes, she healed and protected Sabrina when the red head needed it, but that was all she did, she didnt try to take her over, to destroy the demons and then take the world as her own. That sounded more like the Phoenix. Death and Destruction was the Phoenix...not, helping and protecting. Something was definitely wrong...but what?
"Sabrina!" Hunter's voice cut through his girlfriend's thoughts, and as she came back to reality, the red head became aware of the blaring alarms that were ringing loudly throughout the Aquabase "Go!" the former Thunder Ranger urged her, pushing her towards the door was his lab. Still delirious from her thoughts Sabrina stumbled out of the room, before she was pulled along by Dana and Kelsey who had appeared along with the others. The guys brushed past her, in their need to get to the Transport bay, but the girls could see something was on the teen's mind and decided to help her out.
"What's going on?" asked a familiar voice, as the three girls rounded the corner; Ryan had just stepped out of the Medical wing as the other Rangers passed.
Joel, stopped and turned to the Titanium Ranger as Kelsey, Dana and Sabrina blasted past him "Diabolico's back!" he answered before following the others on their way to the Transport bay.
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By the time the rangers had morphed and reached the place where the Energy reading was off the charts, it appeared to be an abandoned steel plant, Sabrina was back to her usual self. She was still confused and worried about her Phoenix, but she knew that it had be wait because the city was in danger. But in danger of what? "What are we looking -" the red head started, before a shudder rippled through her body and she frowned in confusion "- for?" she finished, turning around to try and find what had made her shudder. It couldn't have been the wind, for the simple reason...there was no wind! It was an easy 80 degrees in Mariner Bay, no way was there going to be a wind that was so cold it made her shiver.
But before she had a chance to think of a possibility for the shiver, red lightning crashed across the darkened clouds which had rolled in above what they? the red head frowned, turning her gaze skywards where did they come from? suddenly her eyes widened, as she opened her mouth to alert the others to the foreth coming attack. But before she could turn her thoughts into words the Lightning hit the ground causing it to explode, with echoing screams the six rangers were lifted off their feet and sent crashing back to Earth once more. Lightning crashed again, only this time red and gold mingled together to create the form of a new figure.
"Welcome rangers," he spoke, pointing his staff at them "how nice of you to drop by"
"Diabolico!" Carter hissed, getting to his feet "dont you get it? We destroyed your monsters! Don't make us destroy you too!"
Diabolico smirked "Give it your best shot!" he taunted them
"You asked for it!" Carter retaliated, and reaching for their Rescue Blasters the rangers rushed forward, firing several multi-coloured blasts at the golden demon before them. The blasts hit, but wth no prevail, the only thing that did happen, was Diabolico disappeared, as if he wasnt even there to begin with.
"Whoa..." Kelsey breathed in wonder "Where did he go?"
Sensing danger, Sabrina spun around "Look out!" she called to her friends, as a staff appeared out of nowhere; slashing at the rangers. Five out of six of them hit the ground, as Sabrina stood alone, between her fallen team-mates; with Diabolico standing meancingly ahead of her. His laugh chilled her to the bone, even more so than any other villian she had met in the past three years. Lothor's laugh was manical like a mad man's, which he turned out to me. Mesogog's was more of a snarl, seeing as he was a mutant Dinosaur...but Diabolico, was a demon. A cold hearted, killing machine, it laughter was alot more colder than both Mesogog's and Lothor's put together.
"Sabrina?" Carter questioned "What can we do?"
The teen shook her head "I don't know," she answered
"There is nothing you can do!" Diabolico respondered to both Red rangers "it is pointless to try and resist me; we demons know everything!" he snarled at Sabrina "and a you, the precious feathered wonder has an appointment at Scull Cavern, that you cannot afford to miss!"
Knowing exactly what he was talking about Sabrina's hands balled into fists as she glared through her visor, before feeling a hand on her shoulder; it was Carter. He had made it back to his feet at Diabolico's comment, and remembered the promise he and the others had made Sabrina a few weeks back "You've got another thing coming," he responded to the golden demon "if you think we're just gonna deem you access to Sabrina or the Phoenix!"
Sabrina smiled at his words, as the others stood around her protectively
Diabolico laughed maliciously once more; as he opened his outstretched hand and showed three different coloured crystals resting in the palm "If you thought my three monsters were tough alone! Wait until you fight them all together!" and he threw the crystal's into the air, as they materialized into Demonite, Falcar and Thunderon seperately, before blending together to form one monster.
"Thunderon," the monster on the left thundered
"Demonite!" the centre monster, growled
the monster on the right was last "and Falcar!"
"Aw man," Joel complained "Not these clowns again!"
"The three of us together..." the three monsters spoke at once "...make Trika!"
"You may have been able to defeat them seperately!" Diabolico growled, appearing behind the new combined monster "but together their powers are unstoppable! Trika, destroy them!" these were his final words, as he disappeared as soon as he spoke.
Spinning madly, Trika spun through the rangers like a hurricane; hitting and slashing them across the stomach and chests, causing sparks to fly. Abandoning the other rangers, Trika turned his attention onto Carter and tackled the Red ranger, slamming him into a metal staircase on the side of the building, before flipping him over in the air and throwing him across the grounds of the abandoned building. Carter collided with a batch of barrels, before he was attacked brutally with enery beams that sent him crashing to the ground from the explosion that had erupted, beneath his feet.
"V-Lancers!" Carter commanded, as the others re-grouped around him, and he struggled back to his feet "Blaster mode! Lock on and ready!" he added, as the weapons appeared in their hands "Spectrum Blast!" the energy ball was brought down from the height at which was created, but Trika evaded the attack by spinning madly once more and sending the blast hurtling through the air at the Rangers.
No! Sabrina exclaimed mentally, as the blast hit them; when the smoke cleared the rangers were gone.
"Huh?" the monsters demanded in confusion "Where did they go? Well, wherever they are, they cant hide forever!"
In reality to what had happened, Sabrina had instantly flamed the Rangers the second the attack at occured. Mid-flame she had absorbed some energy from the blast but not all; resulting in her not being able to flame the team that far away from the battleground. Only with the energy for short distances, Sabrina had managed to flame herself and her friends behind a series of dumpsters. When they reappeared, they de-morphed instantly, before heading back to base.
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"Sabrina!" Hunter called, as he appeared in the doorway to the transport bay, the rescue rover was just being docked on the platform, and Captain Mitchell were waiting for the rangers return. None of them looked relatively okay, they had bruises and cuts all over their faces and dirt and soot clung to them. The red head question, looked a little drained and this caused panic to rise with Hunter as he moved towards the Humvee to help her out of the back where she sat alongside Kelsey.
"Is everybody alright?" Captain Mitchell asked, from behind Hunter as he held Sabrina close as soon as she was free from the Humvee
Kelsey nodded, as she climbed out from behind her friend "Yeah, we're okay" she answered
"But we sure got our butts kicked out there," Joel answered, before leaving the transport bay with the other Rangers, Captain Mitchell and Hunter "We were barely even able to beat those three monsters, seperately!" the green ranger continued, as they walked.
"I don't know how we're going to do it, with their powers combined!" Carter stated also.
"Dana," Ryan's voice caught everyone's attention, as he appeared behind Hunter and Sabrina; Dana stopped and turned to her brother as he gripped her shoulders "Are you guys okay?" he asked
The blonde nodded "Yeah. Don't worry about us," she assured her brother "You should be resting!" and with a smile, she pulled away from him, and followed her friends down the hall. Ryan sighed as he watched them disappear around the corner. He had to do something. His friends needed help.
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After returning to the Aquabase, the rangers gathered in the conference room as plans of attack were brought to life. But so far, no one had any ideas...well, any ideas that they thought would actually work. Since her return, Hunter hadnt left Sabrina's side, despite having work to do and neither Ms. Fairweather or Captain Mitchell could blame him. "That monster is as strong as all three combined!" Kelsey complained, smacking her hands together as she returned to her seat alongside Ms. Fairweather at the table. Joel sat at the head of the table, as Sabrina sat between Carter and Hunter, her head buried her her arms which rested on the table.
"Even a Unilaser bounced right off of him," the Green ranger sighed
The others nodded in agreement, before Sabrina's voice sounded, muffled by her position.
"What?" Hunter asked, nudging his Gilfriend to look up
"He knew," Sabrina repeated "He knew...about me"
"You mean..." Ms. Fairweather started
Sabrina nodded "Yeah, he knew I was the Phoenix. He said I had an 'appointment' at Skull Cavern that I could miss!" she sighed and looked up "That can only mean one thing!" she stated "Vypra, finally told Diabolico about me!"
"So what does that mean?" Chad asked "He knows, big deal"
Hunter shook his head "It is a big deal, Chad" he told the blue ranger "It means the Demons want something ressurected and they want the Phoenix to do it! The Phoenix is the only thing strong enough to bring back the dead, its ressurection powers are widely known in the evil universe, nearly every villian Sabrina and I have met, wants its powers" he looked down at Sabrina, who had returned her head to her arms "that's why they want her!" he added, pulling the red head into him.
"But who could be that important," Carter mused "that would need to be resurrected?"
But no one knew the answer to his question
"What about the Battle boosters?" Captain Mitchell asked, as he entered the room, oblivious to the conversation the rangers were just having about Sabrina's powers
Pulled out of one conversation and thrown into another, Ms. Fairweather quickly changed tactics and looked thoughtful "That could work," she informed her captain "their almost finished"
"How do we know they'll be strong enough?" Chad inquired
"Well," Ms. Fairweather answered, removing her glasses and surveying Chad "We dont. Their only experimental"
Silence descended upon them once more, before it was interrupted by Dana entering the room "Hey! Has anyone seen Ryan?" the Pink ranger asked
"He's supposed to be resting," Captain Mitchell answered
Dana shook her head "He isnt! I've looked everywhere!"
But before anyone could react to find the Titanium Ranger, an alarm echoed througout the conference room alerting the Rangers to more trouble "What's happening?" Mitchell asked into the computer behind him.
"The Trika monster has returned sir," an officer responded
Sabrina groaned as she raised her head "Why do they always come back?" she asked the forever foreboding question
"We'll have to find Ryan later," Captain Mitchell spoke, turning back around and addressing those behind him "Get those Battle boosters ready!" he told Ms. Fairweather, who nodded and left, followed by the Rangers. Sabrina kissed Hunter's cheek before she left and the older blonde could only watch her leave. It was at times like these that he wished he was a Ranger again...or that they lived in a word where Sabrina...wasnt a ranger.
He didnt care how selfish it sounded, but he just wanted her to be safe.
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"I know what will bring the Rangers out of hiding," Trika spoke, in his multi-three voices as he appeared in the city and proceeded to attack. Reaching the scene, Dana immediately ran to assist a little girl who had got caught in the cross-fire, before she was taken away by her mother. Sabrina and the others arrived, pulling the pink ranger with them as they faced off against Trika.
"Lets do it!" Carter commanded "Rescue Blasters! Baton mode!"
Twirling the Baton over her hands, Sabrina raced forward with the others; but just like before, she was thrown around like a rag doll. As Joel hit the ground across from the red head, Carter stepped up in front of him "You may think you have beaten us," the red ranger taunted "but you're sadly mistaken"
"We don't think we have beaten you!" Trika responded "We know it!"
Carter shook his head "You don't know anything!"
And the fight continued; sadly, enough Carter was rendered useless as Trika attacked, before he was caught off guard as Sabrina flipped over him, and planted a double kick to his chest, knocking him away from the red ranger, when she landed the others crowded around both her and Carter as Dana and Kelsey helped the red ranger to his feet. The victory was short lived, as Trika retaliated and fired several energy blasts at the rangers, knocking them to the ground.
With the rangers down, the monster gloated before the expected call the Rangers had been waiting for finally came through "Carter..." it was Ms. Fairweather "re-energise your morphers!" she ordered
The rangers did as instructed and immediately, another device appeared on their right wrists, right opposite their morphers
"Woah," Carter breathed in amazement
"These are your battle boosters," Ms. Fairweather explained "they will intensify your physical strength and powers, as well as your weapons"
The Rangers grinned "Alright!" Sabrina nodded "Thanks Ms. Fairweather!"
"Battle boosters!" the six rangers commanded "Battle ready!"
"478," Carter mumured, tapping in the code "Activate!"
Trika fired at the Rangers as five of them dodged the attack, Carter, meanwhile, jumped through the explosion and headed towards Trika. The monster reacted defensively, but Carter caught his blade as it was swung at him and seconds later the blade clattered to the ground.
"Impossible!" Trika exclaimed in disbelief, before stumbling backwards as Carter slammed his fist into the chest plates causing a shower of sparks to arise. With Carter's destruction of the monster, the rangers regoup.
"These things are amazing!" Carter exclaimed
Sabrina nodded "I'll say!" she agreed "555! Activate!"
"Booster beams!" Carter commanded, as the others followed suit.
And with the combined energies of the Booster Beams, Trika finally...exploded.
"You'd think they'd learn, that you can beat the Power Rangers!" Carter stated
With Trika's defeat, Diabolico reappeared in front of the Rangers "This is far from over!" he stated
"What are you gonna do about it?" Carter asked
As if his words were a trigger Diabolico started to grow to immense heights "What I should have done a long time ago," he spoke, his voice deepening as he grew "destroy you!"
Calling forth the Supertrain Megazord, the Rangers took to their Zords and combined themselves. The battle at first was a short one, filled with anger, rage and destruction; hit after hit echoed through the city, and within seconds Diabolico had rendered the Megazord onto the ground. But determination pushed the Rangers onwards. Determination and protection for the City beneath their feet. If they succumbed to defeat now, then all would be lost and Mariner bay would be no more...closely followed by the world. As Diabolico's staff slashed down through the air, Carter lifted the Megazord's arm and caught it seconds before it attacked them.
"Don't you know when to give up?" the gold demon growled
"Yeah," Carter responded "Never!"
And they forced their way back to their feet
"Well then," Diabolico growled "Let me show you real power!"
The star on his chest glowed brightly, before an energy blast erupted and hit the Supertrain Megazord directly in the chest; leaving a gaping hole in its place. With their energy levels dropping the Rangers stumbled backwards before hitting the ground and exploding.
"...we're sending in the Rescue Zords," Captain Mitchell's voice sounded over the intercoms
The rangers frowned "What? The Rescue Zords?" Joel asked
"Does that mean we have to abandon the Supertrain?" Chad questioned
Carter nodded "We've got no choice" he stated "Come on!"
And leaving their posts, the Rangers abandoned the Megazord and entered the Rescue Zords instead "Megazord mode! Lightspeed!"
"Lightspeed Sabre!" Sabrina commanded "Ignite!"
But not even a fire attack phazed Diabolico "Not even you're puny Sabre, can stop me!" he growled "All your pathetic weapons put together are no match for me! For I Diabolico, am invincible!" and with that he used his star power to blast the Rangers through another building, before lining himself up for the final and fatal strike. But much to Diabolico's surprise and the rangers, he was thrown off course by the appearance of the Max Solarzord.
"What was that?"
"Max Solarzord, back in action and at your services!" Ryan sounded over the coms
"Ryan?" Carter questioned
"Ryan? You can't be up there!" Captain Mitchell sounded "What about the cobra?"
Ryan shook his head "Its okay dad, the Cobra's history! And so is the Curse!"
"Excellent," Dana grinned
Sabrina, smiled as she heard the relief in Dana's voice at the relevation of her brother's safety, this brought some relief to the red head knowing that Dana was happy once again. Flying over head, Ryan instructed Carter to take ahold of his Zord and the red ranger followed through with the plan, before he was instructed by Ms. Fairweather to attach his Battle Booster to the control panel.
"Initiating Lightspeed Solarzord sequence!" the red ranger reported as he did as commanded "356! Activate!"
The two Megazord's combined into a new combo Megazord, and initated their own attack upon Diabolico; despite whatever the Rangers threw at him though, he showed no signs of deteriation or damage; the only thing they did seem to be doing was making him more and more mad. After one final strike of the lasers, the golden demon disappeared, bringing confusion to the Rangers.
"Did we get him?" Ryan asked hopefully
Carter shook his head "I don't think so," he answered "it seemed too easy"
Out of the smoke Diabolico reappeared "All you have done with your pathetic attacks, is make me angry!" he growled at them
"How could he have survived that?" Carter demanded
"I told you I am invincible!" Diabolico answered "But you're not!" and he blasted them once more with his star power. Despite the energy that had just hit them, the Lightspeed Solarzord came out unscratched, although the solar panels on the outside lit up like a christmas tree.
"Power levels are going crazy!"
"We must have absorbed all the energy he threw at us!" Ryan declared
"That's right, panels are absorbing the energy" Ms. Fairweather explained
Sabrina grinned "Just like the Phoenix does fire!" she exclaimed
"Actually, that's where I got the idea from" Ms. Fairweather explained
Sabrina laughed "Brilliant ideas, eh, Ms. F?" she asked
"You have no idea, Sabrina" she responded "Ryan! Divert the energy to the weapons!"
Ryan did as instructed and the Rangers prepared themselves for the final attack; Diabolico, surprised by the sudden turn of events reacted exactly as the Rangers expected, surprised and unbellieving. Before a series of multiple lasers blast hit him one after the other. He dropped his staff as ripples of energy rolled through him; and using the last of his energy the gold monster managed to point at the Megazord as his voice growled out his final words.
"You have done the impossible...defeated the mighty Diabolico...but you had best beware!" he growled "Queen Bansheera will repay my demise a thousand times over!" another ripple of energy echoed throughout him "You'd best watch your little songbird..." and the rangers instantly knew he was referring to Sabrina, was the girl in question tensed at his final words "because this may be the last time you hear her sing!"
And with that he exploded...
This can't keep happening Sabrina sighed, as she felt her energy returning from the heat she was absorbing from Diabolico's destruction I can't live like this! From explosion to explosion! Its not fair! Not for me...or Phoenix. A frown slipped onto her face, when she should have been smiling at the defeat of Diabolico something must be done! And fast!
As the Rangers returned to base; a swirl of red power escaped the explosion and disappeared into the sky.
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Later that afternoon, the Aquabase was in the form of celebration, the Rangers had done it! They had destroyed Diabolico, something that, at the beginning of this adventure, people deemed impossible. But the Rangers had proved that anything was possible. Despite fear and worry about what could happen next, or if anything would happen next, Sabrina's spirit had lifted the moment she was returned to the Aquabase, at least here she was surrounded by people who had vowed to protect her. Her new team-mates, Captain Mitchell, Angela...and best of all...Hunter. Sabrina knew he would have done anything to keep her safe and by hs side.
You'd best watch you're little songbird...because this may be the last time you hear her sing! despite the celebration, Diabolico's words rung clearly in Sabrina's mind. She sighed and lay into Hunter's embrace, she had told him everything when she had returned and he had promised her, that nothing would happen to her. But she knew instantly, that if the demons were going to make a play for her...then she would have be on her guard, and be extremely careful.
"I can't believe it!" Kelsey exclaimed "No more Diabolico!"
Dana grinned in agreement "and best of all -" she turned to her brother, who stood beside her "No more -"
"Cobra!" the two finished together, elicting laughter from themselves and their friends around them.
Then a shrill whistle cut through the air, as Sabrina covered her ears before turning a glare onto Joel who stood behind her; the Green ranger smiled sheepishly as Captain Mitchell thanked him and the other Lightspeed officals stood at attention.
"I'd like to propose a toast," Captain Mitchell, addressed his people "Here's to Mariner Bay, as of now the safest city on the -"
He was cut off by a red alert coming through, the Rangers exchanged looks Diabolico was gone...so why was there an alarm coming through?
"That's a drill, right?" Sabrina asked,
Captain Mitchell turned to look at her "We don't have drills," he answered her "Lets move!"
Abandoning everything the Rangers took to the city immediately
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Gathering with innocent civillians in the park, the Rangers turn their gazes skyward as dark clouds form over the streets of Mariner Bay, and a blue face formed admist them "Hello Rangers!" the face spoke
"I thought you were destroyed!" Ryan stated, revealing her knew who this was
Kelsey turned to him "Who is that?" she asked
"Queen Bansheera!"
Sabrina's eyes widened in fear, as she backed away from her friends; as she stared at the face of the person Diabolico had mentioned back at the fight. If Queen Bansheera was presenting herself this way, then the reason behind why the demons wanted the Phoenix's powers all started to make sense to the Red head. They wanted to bring back their queen.
"She's worse than 10 Diabolico's!" Ryan stated
Not helping! Sabrina thought
"Diabolico proved himself unworthy," Queen Bansheera's voice echoed "but I assure you, my son will not!"
Carter frowned and turned to Ryan "Her son?" he asked
"Impus!"
And from the clouds, descended a red cacoon which rested on top of one of the skyscrapers "Be hold my heir!" Bansheera continued "and your destruction!" and with that she disappeared, leaving the cacoon to rest, and the Rangers to watch on...waiting the impending doom which was sure to follow.
A/N: Not much I can say; this chapter pretty much got the whole story rolling, did it not?
To those of you who wished me to get well, I thank you for your sympathy. I do feel better, not 100%, but im getting there.
Well now im off to bed, im tired, my neck is hurting me, and I have come to the conclusion that I cannot hold my head up any longer.
Review (please)
~*Kara*~
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Chapter updated 09/10/10 at 05:08am