Chapter 11: Royal Rangers
Ari checked her phone, replying to a message, before sliding it into her pocket again as she walked with Arianna, Teddie and Chase into the museum. Teddie and Chase were bickering lightly, and Arianna was listening intently, amused by their banter.
"I'm just saying, you might actually beat me-"
"I beat you the last time, or did I hit you so hard you lost your memory?"
"You used magic, that was cheating."
"You used magic first!" Teddie threw her hands into the air.
"Now now guys, chill," Ari spoke lightly, unable to hide her own smile at their competitive nature towards each other. It had been that way since they had started their training. "The Zandar collection should be arriving shortly, go wait for it," she told them.
"Yes mum," the two chorused, and walked off to the back of the museum. Arianna followed the two, waving to Ari with a smile.
"I hope Kendall actually went home last night," Ari murmured to herself, heading to the lift that would take her down to the base. She arrived at the same time as Koda and Tyler, but as she went to greet them, they all heard a loud snore. "I guess she didn't," Ari sighed, glancing over to the computer to find Kendall fast asleep, snoring loudly.
"Kendall sleeping?" Koda asked, and the three approached her.
"Uh, Kendall?" Tyler tapped her shoulder, startling the woman awake. She sat up straight, almost falling off her seat as a piece of paper stuck to her face.
"It's Ms. Morgan," she corrected in a sleepy voice as Ari pulled the paper from her face. She pulled off her glasses, looking a little dazed.
"Did you work all night?" Koda asked, concerned. Kendall yawned loudly, shaking her head and slipping her glasses back on.
"Destroying monsters is one thing, but with Fury in charge of the Ptera Zord, you need a stronger battle mode for your Megazord," she told them as she got up and walked away. Ari shook her head, well used to finding Kendall asleep in her lab. The young woman had a habit of overworking herself. "Which is why I developed these," she produced two Chargers from her machine, and held them out. "Ari and I worked on them the last few days, and I finished them last night when she went home. They activate Dino Drive Mode," Kendall explained, and Tyler took one from her.
"Awesome!" he grinned with excitement as Kendall handed the other over to Koda. "Fury won't know what hit him!" the Red Ranger declared.
"Let's hope so," Kendall managed a small laugh.
"In theory, they should double your power in the Megazord," Ari explained for Kendall as she yawned. "But it is only for the Megazord," she warned as Tyler's eyes lit up.
"Dino Drive Mode," Koda repeated slowly. He then grinned. "That great Kendall," he slapped her shoulder, and Ari caught the tired scientist before she could fall over. Koda didn't even notice, always forgetting his strength. When Kendall's communicator went off, she lifted it and opened the link.
'The treasures from Zandar just arrived,' Teddie announced with a smile, and moved to show off the massive crates.
"We're on our way up to help unload," Tyler told her, and Teddie ended the link.
"Not me," Kendall sighed. "Shelby needs me for something 'urgent' in the cafe," she rolled her eyes.
"Must be very important," Koda smiled, and Kendall managed a small amused smile as Koda, Tyler and Ari laughed.
"Come on, I'll give you guys a hand," Ari told them.
"I've always wanted to go to Zandar," Riley spoke wistfully as he carried a crate from the back of the truck and handed it down to Chase.
"You and me both mate," Chase grinned at him. "It's supposed to be a beautiful place. Second in beauty only to their ladies," Riley rolled his eyes with a smile at the Black Ranger's wink.
"Do you ever focus on anything else?" Olivia sighed as she walked past him.
"As a matter of fact, yes," Chase looked affronted as he set down the crate with the others. "Like skateboarding. And other pretty ladies," he grinned, making Tyler laugh.
"Shocking," Olivia grumbled, walking past him, only to slip on a discarded burger wrapper and cry out in alarm as she fell backwards. When she didn't feel the ground collide with her back, the Forest Ranger became aware of the the arms that had caught her, and looked up sharply at Chase as he stared back with an equal amount of alarm. Teddie elbowed Tyler with pure excitement, and the Red Ranger turned his head to hide his laughter. Olivia quickly straightened, and Chase let his arms drop quickly, clearing his throat.
"Be more careful, eh?" he muttered, not looking at her, and Olivia scowled, feeling a blush creeping up her neck.
"Koda," she bent down and lifted the wrapper. "Watch where you leave these," the Irish girl told Koda as he looked around.
"Oh, sorry Olivia," he apologised. Olivia smiled at him softly, unable to be mad at the sweet caveman, and walked off to bin the rubbish. As she did, Teddie couldn't contain her giggles, and Chase shot her a dark glare.
"What's so funny?" Ari asked as she walked back out with Shelby, who looked irritated.
"Nothing," Chase snapped, making her arch her eyebrow. Ari looked to Teddie who had escalated to full blown laughter, and sighed.
"Hey, what's this?" Arianna asked as she moved a box to reveal a massive painting of a man.
"Wow, this exhibit has the Stone of Zandar?" Riley gasped with excitement.
"What's that?" Shelby asked as they all gathered around.
"Well, if you believe the legend, it all started when the knight," Riley gestured to the man in the painting, holding a sword. "Sir Ivan, found the stone," he explained.
"Knights are awesome," Olivia commented, having returned as well. "And he looks just the part," Teddie nodded in agreement. He definitely fit the same style the the Knights she knew did.
"So, what happened?" Koda asked eagerly.
"Well, supposedly, hundreds of years ago, the young Prince of Zandar was being escorted by Sir Ivan. While they travelled, the Prince had Sir Ivan fetch him some water-"
"Urgh, seriously?" Shelby scoffed, interrupting Riley's storytelling. "Just because he's a Prince, he can't say please?" the others shot Shelby weird looks as Riley frowned.
"Uh...that's not the point of the story," Shelby blushed as the others sniggered. "Anyway, while they were stopped to get some water, the Knight noticed something shimmering in the creek," Riley continued. "He reached out, only to find-"
"Shh," Koda suddenly hushed Riley, putting a hand to his mouth.
"That didn't sound good," Teddie murmured.
"What didn't?" Shelby asked, not having heard anything.
"Sound like...big eagle," Koda frowned. Ari sighed.
"Well, we know one large thing that makes sounds like that," she scratched her head. The screeching echoed again, louder this time, making them jolt. "Go, we'll keep an eye on this stuff," Ari told the team, who nodded and raced off.
Another screech echoed through the air, and the Rangers stopped as they saw what it was.
"That's no eagle..."
"It's the Ptera Zord," Riley spoke gravely, looking up at the Dino Zord that had been turned against them.
"We need some firepower," Chase spoke up, walking forwards with Koda.
"Dino Charger, ready!" the pair called. "Summon Stego Zord!"
"Summon Para Zord!" the two summoned their Zords, who roared as they arrived onto the scene. "Watch out Koda, your Zord!" Chase called as the Ptera Zord started attacking the Stego. His own Zord moved in and fired multiple blasts from its tail, fending off the rogue Zord.
"Thanks," Koda smiled.
"Not so fast, he's coming back!" Chase spotted the Ptera Zord coming back in.
"Summon Compo Zord!" Teddie's much smaller Zord bounced across the roofs of the buildings and slammed into the Ptera Zord, knocking it off course and away from the two on the ground.
"Thanks Teddie," the pair nodded at her, but she didn't look at them.
"I don't think we've won just yet," her voice was quiet, and they looked back up to see the Ptera Zord recover, and change forms. The Rangers inhaled sharply as the Ptera Zord landed on top of a building, and Fury's laughter echoed from it.
"Recognise this?" he taunted them. "I have my own Megazord now Rangers!" Fury declared, laughing again.
"It changed?!"
"That's the Ptera Charge Megazord," Riley swallowed.
"Of all the Zords for Fury to get his claws into, it had to be this one?" Olivia demanded.
"Kendall and Ari said that the Ptera Zord was one of the most powerful ones," Shelby told them nervously.
"I didn't wanna hear that," Chase told her.
"Deal with this, Rangers!" Fury roared, flinging out the arm of the Megazord. Purple lightning slammed down into buildings, damaging them and causing the entire city to shake.
"Dino Charger, ready! Summon T-Rex Zord!" Tyler summoned his T-Rex Zord, and it landed in the battlefield with a loud roar. "Rexy, team up! Dino Charge Megazord, Para-Stego formation!" he called. The three Zords combined, and Teddie's own Zord changed forms into a long sabre for them. The Rangers landed in the cockpit Morphed, and Tyler let out a growl. "I don't like battling our own Zords," he muttered.
"You and me both," Teddie mumbled.
'Tyler,' Kendall spoke as she opened a link with him. 'We weren't expecting Fury to control a Megazord. It's dangerous, but you have to try your new Dino Drive mode,' the scientist told him, worried.
"Understood, we're willing to take the risk," Tyler replied, glancing to his team. They nodded, all ready to do what it took to defeat Fury.
"Dino Chargers ready! Dino Drive Activate!" they called on the new power, and armour covered their shoulders and chests, making them smile a little as even more power filled them.
"I can feel the charge of strength!" Shelby laughed.
"Awesome!" Tyler cheered.
"Kendall, you very smart," Koda told her, and an embarrassed laugh escaped her as she blushed lightly at the praise.
'I just hope it gives you the edge you need,' Kendall shrugged.
"Oh yeah! Let's go!" the Rangers blasted the Ptera Zord, but it took to the air and blasted them back, causing them to cry out and stumble backwards.
"Pathetic Rangers!" Fury mocked as he landed behind them. There was another clap of thunder. "Ptera Sabre Slash!" he lashed out, only for them to block with the Stego Zord's shield.
"Stego Punch!" the fight continued as the Rangers fought back.
"Para Zord blast!" Chase fired their weapon, but the Ptera Zord's cape blocked it easily.
"Ptera Sabre Slash!" Fury leapt at them again, and the Rangers managed to block it with Teddie's Zord, but were shoved back and struck by a kick.
"He's so strong!" Tyler cried out as they barely managed to remain standing.
"I told you I'd get your Energems someday," Fury growled as he landed opposite them, and purple light began to gather in the chest piece of his Megazord. "Today is that day!" he declared.
"Our defences are down," Shelby gulped, on her knees.
"If we take another hit, we're done for," Olivia warned.
"Koda, throw your shield!" Tyler called to the Blue Ranger, who threw out his arms.
"Stego Shield, block!" they threw out the shield and blocked the lightning bolt, but it pushed back against them as they struggled to keep it up. "Cannot hold for much longer," Koda warned as they were slowly pushed back.
'Guys, keep it up, Fury's running low on power!' they looked down at Ari's words.
"That's our only hope! We need you now hotshot!" Tyler shouted to Chase. The Black Ranger nodded, calling out to his Para Zord to fire a blast of energy that destroyed the attack and struck the Megazord. Fury roared out furiously as he was shoved back.
"I'll recharge, then I'll return to finish you!" Fury declared, and the Ptera Zord returned to it's normal form and flew off.
"Good job guys," Tyler told his team with a nod. "But that cat has more lives. He'll be back," he warned them.
Despite being worn from their battle, the Rangers returned to the museum and continued to set up the Zandar exhibit. Koda let out a cry as the front of the helmet he put on slid down over his face, blocking most of his vision.
"Our Dino Chargers last so long, why would Fury have run out of power?" Tyler wondered as he looked down at one of his own Chargers.
"Could be that weird light thing you guys saw isn't able to give as much power to it," Teddie suggested as she looked at a book about the Stone of Zandar.
"But even a small amount of power in the Ptera Charger can still do a lot of damage," Kendall reminded them as she went over the inventory to make sure it was all there.
"Reassuring," Olivia muttered.
"Look at this tiara," they glanced to Shelby as she studied the tiara in her hands. "It's worth a small fortune, do you know how many people that could feed?!" she demanded. "But some selfish princess keeps it in a box," the Pink Ranger rolled her eyes and put it on. "Just in case she wants to wear it to the Grand Ball," she mocked. "What a waste," she returned it to its box as the others laughed.
"Hey, Ted," Chase called his sister over to the painting of Sir Ivan. "He remind you of Gramps?" he asked with a grin. Teddie walked over, and giggled.
"He does! Wow," she put her hands to her face.
"That's probably because he's Daggeron's ancestor," Ari told them as she passed. The two gave small laughs, before pausing.
"Wait, what?!" the pair demanded in unison, spinning around as Ari grinned, setting down a ceremonial sword.
"Yeah, he told me about Sir Ivan a long time ago, how he was one of the bravest knights he'd ever heard of," Ari told them as they stared at her. "He's the reason he wanted to become a Knight. Well, him and Leánbow," she added.
"Why is nothing normal about our family?" Chase complained under his breath. Teddie patted his shoulder sympathetically.
"What are you talking about?" Riley asked, confused. "Who's Daggeron?" the name sounded funny to him.
"My dad," Ari told him briefly. "But all this is neither here nor there. Any of you realise one key thing about the Ptera Zord?" she turned to the team as Arianna helped finally get the helmet off Koda's head.
"What?" Kendall frowned.
"That much like the Ankylo Zord, it's awake," they all froze in shock.
"Of course, how could it be?" Shelby breathed, running a hand through her hair. "That means the Gold Energem is bonded to someone as well," she realised.
"And just like with the Aqua Energem, they've kept themselves hidden," Olivia commented as she set the helmet back in the box. Koda glared at it, rubbing his head. "But we need to get that Ptera Charger back from Fury before he can really cause trouble with it," she sighed.
"I'll call Kayden in the morning and have them keep an eye out for a Gold Ranger too," Ari told them as they gathered around the larger crate.
"Careful of the Stone of Zandar," Shelby said as they lifted the crate. With groans, they lifted the heavy crate, only for it to begin to glow brightly.
"What in the world?" Tyler breathed as they set down the box. Their Energems began to glow under their shirts, and they pulled them free.
"Our Energems? What going on?" Koda asked nervously as the lights faded.
"No idea, but it looks like it's stopped," Tyler frowned.
"Are they reacting to the Stone of Zandar?" Olivia asked curiously. They moved closer to the box, only for the lid to explode off, and they dove to the ground to avoid the broken wood.
"Everyone alright?" Ari called as she approached the box. The golden light was shining even brighter now.
"Yeah..." the Rangers nodded, getting back up. Ari peered inside, and gave a small laugh.
"Oh, now this is just crazy," she muttered, and the others looked in nervously.
"The Stone of Zandar is..."
"The Gold Energem," Riley finished as it continued to shine brightly.
"This is amazing," Kendall smiled as she lifted the Gold Energem from her machine. "It's authentic," she announced.
"Another Energem found," Ari commented as Kendall handed it to her, and she held it up in the light. It shimmered brightly, making her smile softly as she looked at the Energem that possessed her colour. "The Gold Energem is connected to the Spirit of the Pterodactyl, right, Keeper?" she asked the guardian as he approached.
"Correct. It has been a long time," the reptilian creature smiled at the Energem.
"But how did it end up in the Treasures of Zandar?" Chase asked, confused.
"Zandar is in Europe. Lots of pterodactyl fossils have been found there," Shelby explained to him.
"Dino-it-all," Tyler coughed loudly, earning a glare from the Pink Ranger, but it faded as he smiled innocently back at her.
"If Fury were to get a hold of this, he would have unlimited power over the Ptera Zord," Kendall warned them all.
"Then, we hide it?" Koda suggested.
"Or, we could tell Fury exactly where it is," Tyler grinned suddenly, moving to stand beside Shelby. Everyone looked at him, confused.
"Baiting the big cat in with a fake news story, it's good," Ari nodded her approval as they watched the news report about the Prince and Princess of Zandar with the Stone of Zandar.
"But what if someone in Zandar sees it?" Olivia asked, worried.
"They shouldn't, I've limited the broadcasting," Kendall told them confidently. "So it shouldn't make it very far at all, just enough to lure Fury in," she smiled.
"Good job Kendall, let's just hope Poisandra catches it," Riley commented.
"I heard her say to Curio that she never misses an episode," Chase smirked proudly, turning off the TV.
"Great job guys," Ari patted Chase on the shoulder as she walked past and lifted the Gold Energem. She couldn't deny the pull it had on her, and she had a suspicion as to why that was. "I wonder just who this bonded to, and how it ended up on display instead," she commented.
"Yeah, it's strange. All of you held onto your Energems when you got them," Arianna agreed, looking at it curiously as the golden light reflected in her pale eyes. Kendall glanced around, and frowned a little as she saw how the Energem shone in Ari's hand, before the woman set it down. They then looked around as they heard a bang and a yelp from Teddie.
"This is the worst!" Shelby's yell echoed from Koda's cave. Kendall couldn't hide her laugh as the others smirked in amusement.
"And now for Phase Two of the plan," Riley commented as Shelby stumbled out of the cave, wearing a pink frilly dress and stumbling along on high heels. Her hair had been pinned up, with netting around it and most of her face.
"Wow," Chase stared at her as Teddie and Arianna emerged after her, looking exhausted.
"You look like cotton candy," Koda told her, finding it hilarious.
"I can barely breathe. And my feet feel like they're being chomped on by alligators!" Shelby shouted at them, furious that she had to dress this way.
"I think you look pretty," Arianna told her, and Shelby shot her a glare.
"No way! I refuse to pretend to be a whiny, spoiled Princess!" she declared, pulling the silver heels off.
"Well it sounds like you don't have to pretend," Chase smirked at her, and Shelby threw a shoe at his head.
"You deserved that," Olivia told him as he caught it before it collided with his face. He pulled a face at her.
"But Shelby...you have to," Koda told her.
"Yeah, how else are we going to lure Fury in close enough to get the Ptera Charger back?" Riley pointed out.
"Teddie or Olivia could do it!" Shelby gestured to the other two girls on the team. The three had drawn straws to decide, not including Kendall or Arianna in case things got too dangerous.
"You pulled the short straw Shelby," Olivia shrugged, unapologetic. She grinned at her. "Sorry, you're just gonna have to suck it up," she told her. Shelby groaned, not happy at all.
"Okay, I'll do it," Teddie smiled, taking the shoe from Chase and reaching out for the other. "Being a Princess sounds fun anyway," she shrugged.
"Thank you," Shelby muttered, relieved, before the elevator door slid open and Tyler walked in. Hands behind his back and walking tall, Tyler fit the royal attitude perfectly, wearing a red coat with a blue sash. His hair was slicked back, and he wore a fake moustache.
"Whoa," Teddie stared at him, and Shelby couldn't stop her mouth falling open as Tyler tossed Koda the hat under his arm.
"Awesome, isn't it?" Tyler laughed as he abandoned the stiff form and jogged up to them.
"Tyler, you look..."
"Perfect," Arianna walked up to him and smiled. "You really look like a prince," she told him. Tyler laughed, blushing a little.
"Thanks," he smiled back at her.
"Maybe I should play the Princess," Teddie looked at Shelby in surprise when the Pink Ranger snatched back the shoes and walked over to Tyler. "Just so we can get the Ptera Charger back," she said quickly when she saw their expressions. Tyler blushed hard when he took in her dress and makeup, and looked away sharply.
"Jealous Princess, huh?" Olivia whispered to Teddie, who giggled.
"They're so obvious, it's funny," she whispered back.
"Shelby, not all Princesses are spoiled brats you know," Shelby looked up at Ari as she spoke. "With their power, some Princesses are able to do good deeds too," she told the surprised Pink Ranger.
"R-right," Shelby nodded.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting the Prince, and Princess, of Zandar," Chase grinned, and Tyler offered Shelby his arm. She blushed furiously as she took it, and the others applauded the two.
A crowd was gathering at the Dino Museum the next morning to see the Prince and Princess arrive with the Stone of Zandar.
'Anything?' Riley spoke up, dressed as a security guard outside the front of the museum.
'All clear,' Chase reported, disguised as a tourist.
'No Fury,' Koda answered from his usual spot in the tree beside the museum.
"Nothing here too," Teddie answered from the roof of the museum, binoculars in hand.
'Probably biding his time,' Ari spoke up. Where she was, Teddie hadn't a clue. Her mum was too good a Ninja for her to have any clue until it was too late.
'Limo's here,' Olivia reported as the car drove into view, and the paparazzi gathered around quickly to snap pictures. Everyone applauded as Kendall, disguised as the driver, got out and walked around to open the door. Tyler stood up, waving grandly at them. Everyone applauded and cheered as he helped Shelby out, and the two walked towards the museum.
"Oh, Shelby is loving getting this close to Tyler," Teddie giggled to Arianna, who sat next to her.
"It's so sweet," Arianna said, before someone in the crowd called out for a kiss. Shelby reacted impulsively and kissed Tyler on the cheek, making the boy stumble and look around to stare at Shelby with wide eyes. The two girls on the roof giggled and cooed at the sight of Tyler losing his composure over the act, and struggle to keep up his act. Suddenly Shelby veered off course, moving into the crowd.
'What is she doing?' Riley hissed.
'Don't know,' Chase shook his head.
"She's talking to a guy who's been drawing the whole thing," Teddie told them as they watched both Shelby and Tyler take sketches from the boy, who was immediately surrounded by paparazzi. They returned to walking up towards the podium, and Shelby looked around. She then pushed Tyler up to the podium suddenly, clearly panicking.
'Where's Fury? He should have shown by now,' Olivia muttered, before Fury suddenly burst through the picture behind the two.
"Surprise!" he roared, lashing out. "Give me the Energem!" he swung his sword at Shelby, and Tyler pulled her back just before it could cut through her, however, it clipped her necklace, and the Gold Energem hit the ground.
"With the Zord, and now this Energem, the Rangers are finished!" Fury declared as Tyler held Shelby in his arms. He blasted the ground in front of him, knocking them back. "Summon Ptera Zord!" he called as the crowd fled, screaming. The Ptera Zord flew into view, screeching loudly. "Finally, endless Gold Energem power!" Fury leapt up into the Zord.
"Did he take it?" Riley asked as they all managed to regroup.
"Yeah," Tyler confirmed, and his communicator beeped.
'The program will activate in 3...2...1...now,' Kendall counted down, and there was a large explosion above. They looked up to see Fury tossed from the Ptera Zord, and it flew off.
"He fell for the fake!" Teddie cheered.
'Fury's down, his co-ordinates have been sent to your links,' Ari told them as she pulled a twig from her hair. 'Get that Charger back,' she grinned.
"We're on it," Tyler nodded. "Come on guys," he called to his team, leading them away.
Fury let out an enraged roar as he was helped to his feet by two monsters. He was still smoking from the blast, and looked up to see the Rangers arrive, all in their assorted outfits.
"Looking for this?" Fury taunted them, holding up the Ptera Charger. "Your little charade nearly paid off, but now you'll pay the price," he vowed.
"Trust me, I'm already paying it," Shelby complained. "These heels are killing me, we gotta morph! Dino Charger!" she held out her Charger, only to hear both Chase and Tyler cry out in pain as they pulled their fake facial hair off.
"We did look good, eh?" Chase grinned.
"You look like an eejit," Olivia muttered.
"Guys," Teddie grumbled as the two glared at each other.
"Ready!"
"ENERGISE, HA! UNLEASH THE POWER!" they Morphed, and Tyler stepped forward.
"Rangers, ready?" he called.
"Dino Steel! Armour on!" they called on their weapons, falling into their stances. "Dinosaur might, ready to fight!" they chanted. Vivix raced into view, and they ran to meet them.
"Come on, at least give me a challenge!" Teddie complained as she swung her Compo-Blades at the Vivix around her. They went down, rushing at her too quickly to dodge her strikes.
"Scelido-Spear!" Olivia spun through the air and slammed down taking out each of the Vivix before turning and stabbing at another. She hauled it into the air, and tossed it out of the way.
"Oli, let's go!" Teddie called to her as Chase handed his Para-Chopper to Tyler, letting him fight Fury. The two joined Riley and Shelby, and their combined powers easily destroyed the monster. Hearing Fury let out an agonised roar, they looked around to see Fury writhing in pain as golden light poured from him. Tyler stumbled back, demorphing as he stared at it.
"Do it Tyler!" Koda yelled to him. "Destroy him!" he shouted, but Tyler didn't take his eyes off the golden light.
"Tyler? What are you waiting for?" Olivia frowned.
"What is that thing?" Teddie asked as Fury fought furiously with the light as it started to take on a form. "It looks like...a person?" she wondered.
"You will not escape me!" Fury screamed, and the light was drawn back inside him as a pulse burst out and floored everyone. "Nice try, Red Ranger," he taunted as he recovered from the attack. "Get me to the ship," he ordered the monsters that arrived to help. They rushed off as the Rangers managed to get to their feet, and Tyler watched as they flew off.
"Hey Ty," Tyler looked up from his picture as Ari approached him. "The others said you hesitated out there," she took a seat opposite him. "What happened?" she asked him softly.
"I..."
"It's okay," Riley approached him as the other Rangers walked into the base. "I wouldn't have destroyed Fury either. Not today," he put his hand on the leader's shoulder.
"Me either," Koda agreed.
"You made the right choice mate," Chase told him gently. Teddie nodded.
"Yeah, none of us believe any differently," she said to Tyler, who was staring at the picture again.
"They're right," Olivia agreed with them.
"It was the only choice Tyler," Shelby told him as she walked over and reached out to touch his arm. "Until you know for sure," she said softly.
"What are you talking about?" Ari asked them, confused.
"We saw that light thing coming out of Fury, the one Tyler and Riley saw before," Teddie started. "It...it looked like a person," she admitted. Ari frowned.
"I think 10 years ago...he captured my dad and...he's trying to escape," Tyler looked up and met Ari's gaze. The woman's green eyes grew wide in shock. "That's why I didn't destroy Fury," he told her.
"I see," Ari folded her arms. "Then in that case, you did the right thing," he blinked in surprise at her words. Ari smiled. "You followed your heart Ty, nobody would blame you for that. If it's Mack, or someone else, Fury has someone captive. Before Fury can be destroyed, we'll need to free them," she told them, and Tyler looked down at his picture again, not speaking as the others exchanged looks. They still had a tough battle ahead of them.
This was a fun chapter to write, but one of my favourites is coming up next!
Hope you liked it!
Fact for the chapter: Minos was another late change to the story. Originally he was called Ursus, with a Bear Spirit who was to be defeated by Ari when she unlocked her Legendary Golden Warrior powers in Jungle Fury. Then when I started writing, I decided I wanted to keep him around, so I then planned for him to join in Spirit of Kindness. But then I felt the bear thing was too similar to Grizzaka, so I changed him to have a Bull, which was based off the person I chose for his image, and he ended up becoming one of my favourites.
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