Zoltar stood, waiting. His four Armored Riders stood close at hand. They were his holy knight, and they'd be the spearhead of his crusades. Zoltar also knew that his Dark Ninja Legion was among him in , hidden in the shadows. He didn't expect much out of them, considering the fact that only two of them were left. The only one he cared about was Twisted Crimson, he atleast had some further use.

The heroes slowly came into view. The seven of them stood together, ready to fight the good fight. Zoltar smiled, they were weaker than he suspected. Their Ninjetti was nothing compared to his own strength. They were worms compared to his unholy might.

Zoltar commanded his forces to prepare themselves. Each of the Armored Riders armed their weapons. This was the fight they'd been built for. Dr.X hadn't known it at the time, but it had been Zoltar feeding him all of his ideas. Zoltar had recognized Dr.X long before he'd been awakened. He had been wise to the glimmer of power the young boy held, and Zoltar had known how to unleash it.

Vega took a step forward, her eyes gleamed with hate. "I think it's time we put this whole thing behind us," Vega spoke with a level of determination that even Zoltar had to appreciate. "So just bend over and let us kick your ass."

Zoltar smiled, "Look around you." He waved his armored around the blacked ground. "We are standing upon the grave of your precious teammates and you still think you can overpower me?"

"That was a cheap trick. It isn't going to happen with us." Vega said. She still carried the same confidence, but Zoltar could detect a slip in her facade.

"Let's just get this started," Zoltar said.

The seven heroes prepared themselves.

"Ninjetti Power!"

"Ride the Dragon!"

"Armored Rider!"

Long ago, deep in space,a single planet gleamed. Eltar, the gem of the galaxy, and hub to the galaxy's greatest warriors, the Power Rangers. In the planet's capital, the galaxy's greatest hero was quickly dying. Ryukin, the first Power Rangers was quickly finding himself overcome by old age. His body was deteriorating quickly, and he had little time left.

His two greats soldiers stood over his dying frame, Zordon and Zoltar. The two warriors had fought alongside each other most of their lives, and together they stood for their greatest struggle yet.

"My children…" Ryukin said in a raspy voice. "How far you have come… you have done the galaxy well."

"Master…" Zoltar said, "There must be something we can do. Some spell or incantation. We can't lose you, we aren't ready for this."

Ryukin smiled, "Of course, you're ready. The entire galaxy is ready, they're ready because of you."

"I don't understand," Zoltar said.

"The goal of a mentor is to breathe a hint of his breath into each of their students. I have given you my spark so you can carry it through the galaxy, maybe even the universe itself. I will live on inside of you, and you will continue to do good in my name."

***1

Years after that the universe was in ruin, The Eltarian civil war destabilized the entire galaxy. The opposing empires stood face to face for the final confrontation. Zordon stood on one end, Zoltar on the other. Zordon raised his weapon, a golden staff, while Zoltar raised his, the Sword of Darkness.

"This is your last chance!" Zoltar called. "End this conflict and understand the truth."

"I will fight for life for as long as I live. I will end evil at all costs!" Zordon's staff radiated a powerful energy that shook the ground under their feet.

"Very well," Zoltar said, and the two armies charged.

Ninjetti Blue led the assault. She didn't know what she was doing. Cameron hadn't had time to develop a complicated plan. Then again, if he did there would have only been one peice of advice. Don't die.

Ninjetti Blue took Armored Rider Camo. Sparks flew from his green armor, but he hardly noticed. He instead threw his fist into the Ranger, knocking her back.

Ninjetti Black and Gold fought Armored Rider Torque. Ninjetti Gold would distract him with quick fluid motions with her staff while Ninjetti Black would slice into the Rider with his sword. Their maneuver was fairly successful, and the Rider was losing some steam.

Wing Knight exchanged blows with Armored Rider Siren. Wing Knight knew that if he allowed Kit to fight against her it might lock him up again, so it was better if he took care of her. Sher moved fast, slashed her duel bladed staff across his chest, erecting sparks.

Ninjetti Green and Navy fought Armored Rider Scissors. Ninjetti Green fought the Rider himself, while Ninjetti Navy fought the crab-like creature he could summon.

Power Rider Dragon Knight charged right for Zoltar. The Eltarian smiled to himself, he didn't need to use his personal Advent Deck yet. Not before finishing some business.

Twisted Crimson sprang from the shadows. He lunged at Dragon Knight with his spear. "Stop!" Zoltar commanded as Twisted Crimson was only a few feet away from Dragon Knight.

Twisted Crimson didn't lower his blade. It seemed to cause him physical pain to be unable to cut into Dragon Knight.

"What a wonderful creation you are!" Zoltar exclaimed. He took a step closer to Dragon Knight.

Dragon Knight reacted fast. He pulled out a card and slide it into his gauntlet.

Summon Vent!

The red dragon quickly rushed at Zoltar. Much to Dragon Knight's confusion the dragon quickly wrapped itself around Zoltar instead of attacking him.

"Amusing trick," Zoltar said, "But you forget who created Serpentara."

Dragon Knight lunged at Zoltar, his blade extended forward as he performed his last ditch effort. Zoltar froze him mid-swing. The Eltarian grinned as he pulled a card from his own Advent Deck. "Poor little Kit, you were always meant to be my greatest weapon. It's a shame you got away so easily. Things might have been painless if you hadn't had to run away." Zoltar slid a card into his gauntlet. "Time to awaken your true power."

Awaken Vent!

Dragon Knight was suddenly overwhelmed with immense power. It burned like nothing he'd ever felt before. It was like an entire volcano was pumping lava through his veins. His armor began to shift, become black and heavily armored. His chest plate became large and curved, extending past his chest and curving up his shoulders.

Dragon Knight bowed to his new master. Every bit of Kit had been completely overwritten. Dragon Knight and Twisted Crimson stood by side. They were Zoltar's right-hand men.

"Let's finish these pathetic heroes as quickly as possible," Zoltar said dryly as his two champions rushed into the battle.

The Ranger's didn't know what to do each of them were already absorbed into their own battles. Ninjetti Black and gotten Armored Rider Torque on his knees as Ninjetti Gold prepared to strike him down.

Dragon Knight moved in, he used his curve blade, and it one fluid motion he took Ninjetti Gold out. Sparks race from her body as the blade poked out of her chest. She looked down, recognized it with some dull intelligence and uttered one word. "Shit…" She then demorphed and Alice fell to the ground.

Ninjetti Black didn't have time to react. He instead you'd the distraction to swing his blade down with all his might, slicing through Torque's helmet and his entire head.

Dragon Knight fought Ninjetti Black with all of his might. The two went back and forth, dodging and slashing. Ninjetti Black was only able to keep up with Dragon Knight due to anger and adrenaline. That would wear off, and he was aware of that, but at the moment he held on with all his might. He held on for Alice.

A/N: I know this is a shorter chapter, but I felt like splitting up the battle like this just made more sense. Join me next time when the Battle of Stone Canyon continues...