"So, who are you again?"
"I'm Max. I found this belt and I guess it gave me the power to transform. I followed you guys here because I can help."
"We don't even know you kid. Why are you here?"
"Well, there's something you need to know. At my house, I found a weird portal that led to this place. Ever since then I found these monsters that were running around. I thought it was nothing, but I was wrong. And then I found these fruit things and I didn't even know what was going on. And now, it looks like the forest has taken over the whole city."
"Wow, the forest really has taken over the whole place. Hey Max, how did you find us here?"
"Simple, I heard you guys fight those monsters and I came here."
"Okay, well we should get going. We have to follow this trail to a village. I think it's best if you go back home. We don't want you to get hurt or anything."
"Oh come on. You guys have that stuff too. Look at me, I got this from the trash and there's no way I'm going back home. Besides, the monsters must be here on purpose. They're obviously looking for something. I guess you're after the same thing, right?"
"What do you mean?"
"Come on, you know what I'm talking about."
"Look Max, you're not supposed to be here. It's too dangerous for you. I think it's best that you go back home and don't tell anyone about this."
"Hell no, I'm going with you guys."
"Fine, have it your way."
The Riders, including the new Dragon Slayer continue their walk towards the village. The blood trail continues ahead of them and they notice empty huts around them.
"Guys, here we are. Looks like they villagers are gone."
"That's strange. I swear that they were here."
"Well, your visions can't be right all the time."
"Hey Cade, look there's someone sleeping."
"Yeah, you're right."
They notice the body of Julian resting at the hut. He is bandaged, stripped of his clothes and resting. His wounds have yet to heal and there are several pots of water around him. Suddenly, Ventricus shows up and is surprised to see the other Riders.
"I thought I would see you all again."
"Yeah, nice to see you again. Who are you?"
"I apologize for never introducing myself to you. I am Ventricus and I am the defender of my people, the Gorven."
"Wait, you're the one defending those weird monsters attacking the city?"
"No, they are of different tribes. I have much to explain to you. Do you recognize him?"
"I do, that's Julian, my former co-worker. I was reponsible for putting him in this situation. I am so sorry for that."
"Don't be. He is doing alright, but he is resting. He doesn't want to be disturbed. Now Cade, I am glad you are here. It seems that your visions have brought you here."
"How did you know about my visions?"
"Because when you wielded the Emperor lock, you have gained a tiny fraction of the true power you have yet to hold."
"Wow."
"So, uh, Ventricus, what happened here?"
"Well young man, I had my people retreated because the Gorven have come again to attack. The Dragon tribe and the Chimera tribe are coming and want us all dead in order to obtain the Forbidden Fruit?"
"You mean like the bible version?"
"I know nothing about the bible, but this is very real."
Before they can continue their conversation, several Chimera Gorven arrive along with Wrath.
"Well, well Ventricus. I knew I would find you here. And as for the rest of you, prepare to die!"
"Ventricus, get out of here, we'll take care of this! Max, you get out of here now!"
"I don't think so. Hey loser, over here!"
"Get him!"
Dragon Slayer blasts away at the Gorven without any effort. He jumps over them and tackles them to the ground. The other Riders join him with Samurai using his super speed to defeat the Chimera. Wrath focuses his attention on Dragon Slayer, but Dragon Slayer manages to fire away at Wrath.
"Alright loser, check this out."
"Pineapple!"
"Lock On!"
"Pineapple Arms!"
Dragon Slayer transforms into his Pineapple Arms form and hits Wrath over the head constantly with his Pineapple Mace. He then slams it down and prepares for his special attack.
"Pine Dragon Attack!"
The blast devastates Wrath and he struggles to get up.
"You bastard! I won't lose against you."
"Wrong again loser. Check this one out!"
"Watermelon!"
"Lock On!"
"Watermelon Arms!"
"Look at me, I'm about to lay the smack down on you!"
Dragon Slayer rolls over Wrath and then transforms into its warrior form. Then, he initiates his special attack to defeat Wrath for good.
"Watermelon Squash!"
However, Wrath manages to keep the energy from killing him so the other Riders join in to help.
"Guys, we gotta help Max!"
"Lemon Energy Shot!"
"Peach Energy Shot!"
"Acorn Buster!"
"Pine Cone Slash!"
"Cherry Soda Shot!"
"Walnut Breaker!"
"Sky Raider Final Strike!"
The combining attacks aren't enough as he survives the impending explosion. So Samurai pulls out his Emperor Lock and his Shogun Lock.
"Alright Cade are you sure about this?"
"Don't worry, I got this. Hey Max, thanks for the help, but I want to finish him off."
"Got it."
Max returns to the group and Samurai combines his locks to transform into his final form.
"Shogun, Emperor!"
"Locks On!"
"Emperor Arms!"
Samurai charges toward Wrath and summons his DJ Gun Sword Mode to attack him. He then pulls out a Strawberry Lock and attacks him with a giant energy strawberry. Then he converst his sword back into its Gun Mode to unleash a ray of strawberry energy to throw Wrath back. Then he pulls out a Lemon Energy Lock and unleashes a powerful final attack to kill him for good.
"Lemon Merengue shot!"
Wrath explodes and the other Riders and Marvelous burst into cheers as Ventricus congratulates him.
"Hey Cade, let's get outta here. I don't want to be in this damn forest forever."
"Don't worry Russell. We'll be okay."
"Yeah, that was pretty good Cade. I've never seen you in that form."
"Yeah Marvelous, it's a new one."
"Awesome."
"So what now Cade?"
"Well James, let's get to the antique shop and plan our next moves."
"I'm up for that. What about you Owen. You alright?"
"Yeah, that was crazy. What about you Max?"
"I'm up for it."
"Ventricus, we promise to be back. Take care of him."
The Riders retreat from the forest and head back to the city. Ventricus focuses his attention to Julian who has woken up among the kerfuffle.
"What happened?"
"Don't worry, your friends came to help. How do you feel?"
"Better now. But I have to wait until I can walk again."
"Do not worry, you'll be fine."
Julian goes back to sleep while Ventricus notices that more portals are opening far away. He heads back to his hut and pulls out a canvas that has the picture of the forbidden fruit. He looks with concern since he sees an image of Samurai next to it.