Just as a reminder, all character names relate to who is IN the body! I've also tried to avoid pronouns and use the character names (believe me, it's as weird writing it as it is reading it I assure you!)
Noah has been switched into Emma's body.
Emma has been switched into Noah's body.
Gia has been switched into Jake's body.
Jake has been switched into Gia's body.
Finally, Marv (Orion's old partner as a pirate) has been switched into Lavira's body! Hope that helps.
On the Red Galleon, Noah was working on the Cannon as the others trained up on deck, getting used to their new bodies. There really wasn't much any of them could do to help, only Jordan really understood any of the technology and as much as he hated to admit it, Noah seemed to have a much clearer vision of what needed to be done to make the damn thing work. He was sitting by the bench, handing Noah tools as he needed them, examining his work with a smile on his face.
"This is looking really impressive Noah." He complimented him. "You really have worked wonders with my tech."
"I got pretty familiar with it." Noah answered, making some adjustments. "It's not like you left us an instruction manual, so whenever anything needed repairs, I had to work backwards and figure it out."
"God damn your body Jake!" Gia complained as she came down the stairs, heading for the fridge. "I've already had a ton, how the hell can you still be hungry?"
"I keep telling you, I have a crazy metabolism." Jake reminded her. "As soon as I do any kind of exercise at all, I just burn through anything I've eaten like you wouldn't believe. My parents always said it cost more feeding me than both of them put together."
"Jake, it would cost less feeding a rhino than feeding you!" Gia grumbled as she found an orange and started to peel it. Jake just frowned at her.
"That's it?" Jake asked.
"If I do have to fill up every twenty minutes, I suppose I may as well make it healthy." Gia responded. "I mean, it is a loaner after all isn't it? I guess I should take care of it."
"Now I feel bad about having that chilli." Jake stated. Gia just glared at him. "What? I needed something with some flavour!"
Just then, before Gia could protest, Emma and Orion came down the stairs. Emma was looking more than a little pleased with herself, while Orion was shaking out his arm, with a pained look on his face.
"Hey Noah, nice work on this body." She complimented him.
"I'm glad you approve." Noah replied with a smile. "I'm guessing practice went well?"
"What do you think?" Orion complained as he took some frozen peas from the freezer, holding it to his arm. "So how is the cannon coming along?"
Before he could answer though, the alarm sounded. Gia checked the scanners, confirming that Turtlini had returned to the city.
"Damn it, I was hoping it was the other one." Gia complained. "So how's the Cannon looking?"
"I need a few minutes." Noah replied honestly. Gia just rolled her eyes.
"Well be quick about it." Gia told him. "We'll need all the help we can get."
With that, they all headed back up on deck, leaving Noah to work on the cannon alone. He took a deep breath, returning to his work.
"Alright Noah, they're buying this time for you." Noah reminded himself. "It's time to make it count."
Meanwhile, up on The Armada Command Ship, Damaras was with the Prince in his chambers, watching him prepare for the bachelor party he had insisted Damaras get ready for him. He shifted a little uneasily, looking around uncomfortably. He knew that Marv was on the loose, now that he had control over Lavira's body. It was a potentially dangerous situation to be in. Although he was most active as part of Lafitte's crew, the fact was that Marv was at one time one of the most dangerous pirates in the galaxy in his own right. The fact was that in Lavira's body, he knew that he had pretty much access to the entire ship thanks to the biometric security system, and he had a powerful body in its own right.
"Here, how do I look?" The Prince asked. Damaras just looked to him, seeing he had changed into some fancy robes for the event.
"You look very regal Your Highness." He responded half-heartedly. He was trapped at present, having to take the Prince to this bachelor party. All things considered, he would rather be dealing with Marv. The only saving grace was that the Prince expected a huge turnout. Most of the commanders on the ship would be there. He doubted Marv would try anything against the Prince in a densely packed room.
"And is everything ready?" He asked excitedly. Damaras just nodded.
"The mess hall has been decorated, and the karaoke machine set up just as you asked." Damaras assured him. "Everything is under control."
"Then why don't you relax a little?" Prince Vekar asked, opening a bottle of wine. "It's a party! It's time to celebrate!"
Damaras accepted a glass of wine, knowing that he couldn't refuse without arousing some suspicion. He downed the first glass, taking his lead from the Prince. He had a feeling this was going to be a long night.
Down in Washington DC, the Rangers arrived, finding Turtlini waiting for them. He just snorted as he saw them.
"You actually showed up?" He asked. "Haven't you got the message yet? I'm indestructible?"
"Why don't we put that theory to the test shall we?" Gia asked him, levelling a sabre his way.
"I seem to remember there being more of you." He taunted them, looking around. "Where's the pink one?"
"Don't worry, she'll be along shortly!" Jake replied. "Uh...he'll...um...OK, I'm confused."
"Come on guys; let's take it to this guy." Gia replied as they all charged him.
Up on the Red Galleon, Noah continued his work on the cannon, all while keeping an eye on the viewing screen, watching the other Rangers buying him the time he needed by putting themselves on the line. He could only watch as the battle took a frighteningly familiar tone. Before long, Turtlini was bouncing the Rangers around the street. Any time they looked like they were starting to make some headway, Turtlini would shut them down with his shield.
"Come on guys, just a little bit longer!" Noah muttered as he made a little adjustment. He checked on the diagnostic scans, and smiled. "Yes! I am a stone cold genius!"
As he started to work on closing up the casing, working as quickly as he could to get it ready, he turned his attention back to the screen. The others had taken on Samurai Mode, clearly switching things up and trying something new.
"Hold on guys." Noah told them. "I'm almost there."
Back in the streets, the Rangers were struggling with Turtlini, trying to find a way through his defences. Although they had faith in Noah getting there with the cannon, that didn't mean they weren't trying to find a way to defeat him themselves.
"Alright Jordan, do it now!" Gia screamed. "Give him all you've got!"
Jordan powered up his Spin Sword, casting a column of flame straight at Turtlini. He blocked it with his shield, holding the flame at bay.
"Is that all you've got?" He taunted them. "Turning up the heating a little?"
"Not quite!" Gia responded as Jordan exhausted the last of his Legendary Power, leaving the shield glowing bright red. "Now Emma, hit it now!"
Emma cast a huge wave of water at him, exploding against his shield in a massive steam cloud. As the steam dissipated though, they saw the shield was intact. Gia just groaned. She had hoped that the rapid cooling of the water jet would cause it to crack up, but it seemed like his shield was as resistant to changes in temperature as it was impact.
"Oh man, really?" Gia complained. "It worked for the Samurai!"
"Turtlini blasted them all to the ground, changing them all back into Corsair Mode. As they got up, Orion was the first one to take out a key.
"If chemistry won't work, how about spiritualism?" He asked, slamming the Black Lion Warrior key into his morpher. "Jungle Fury!"
The other Rangers all backed him up as he attacked, giving it all he had. For a while it worked, they managed to get him off-balance and staggering.
"Time to put a hole in his defence!" Gia yelled as she and Emma punched into his shield. He just smiled at them.
"You think that's going to work?" He asked them.
"Maybe not, but this might!" Jordan added as he, Jake and Orion all placed their hands on Gia and Emma's shoulders. They channelled their animal spirits into each other, firing off a point-blank range blast.
Unfortunately, they found themselves flying backwards, de-powering back into Corsair Mode as the energy was reflected straight back at them. Turtlini just laughed at them.
"Did you forget? I'm invincible!" He boasted. "Nothing can get through my shield! I can take anything you can throw at me!"
Just then, he was peppered with blasts, staggering him. He looked up to see Noah arriving, running into view carrying his new cannon. He got to the others, just as they were trying to get back up.
"Noah, are we glad to see you!" Jake responded.
"Sorry it took so long guys." Noah told them, presenting the cannon to Jordan. "Here, you do the honours. You're the best shot."
"Wow, I can feel the power!" Jordan commented.
"Quick, put in your Ranger Keys." Noah instructed them. The Rangers all did as they were told, turning the keys in the Power Locks. "Alright, brace for this, even with the dampeners, it has quite a kick!"
The other Rangers all grabbed Jordan's shoulders, helping to steady him as he pulled the trigger. The blast fired off, hitting Turtlini square in the shield, but this time, much to his surprise, it just kept going. He felt his shield crumbling under the abuse of the blast.
He let out a huge scream as the blast got through, slamming into him. He stared at his shattered shield in disbelief as he sank to his knees.
"You...you broke it." He stammered, before falling to his face and exploding. The Rangers all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Well, that's one problem down." Jordan commented. "Nice work Noah."
"Thanks." He replied. "Always glad to help."
Just then, they heard their communicators bleep. As Jordan opened the line, he expected Tensou on the other end.
"Tensou, what is it?" He asked. "Is that Transfercer guy...?"
"It's not your little robot friend." Lavira's voice stated. Jordan just looked confused.
"How did you...?"
"That's not important!" Marv continued. "If you want your bodies back, get to the Lincoln Memorial."
As he hung up, he opened a new communications line, this time adding a voice changing unit to the mouthpiece. He heard someone on the other end pick up.
"Who is it?" Transfercer asked. "It's bad enough I'm confined to quarters without missing the party of the century!"
"Transfercer, it's Damaras." Marv stated, the device changing his voice to sound like Damaras. "The World Leaders have been found. Get to the Lincoln Memorial as soon as possible!"
"I'll be right there!" He answered. Marv just smiled.
Transfercer got to the memorial with a contingent of X-borgs and bruisers, expecting to find the World Leaders, but instead he found...nothing. There wasn't even any sign of a security detail. He just looked completely confused as the Rangers arrived.
"He's here!" Gia called out.
"Hey, you!" Jake yelled at him. "You're going to switch us back!"
"Oh, and why am I going to do that?" He asked them. "When I can switch you around so much, none of you will know who you are anymore!"
"I don't think so!" Gia roared, rushing into action, hacking own robots on her way towards him. "I am so sick of this body!"
"Hey!" Jake complained.
"You know what I mean!" Gia answered.
"Don't let him get away!" Orion stated as he smashed down some more of the robots. "This might be the best chance we can get!"
As the last of the robots fell, they could see Transfercer looking for a way to escape. It seemed like with no more henchmen to hide behind, he was getting ready to cut his losses.
"Come on guys, this is it!" Gia told them, putting a Ranger Key in her pistol and her sabre. "Now, before he has a chance to teleport!"
"Final Strike!" They all called out together. They fired off their attack, slamming into him before he could activate his teleport command. Transfercer fell to the ground, where he exploded. The Rangers all felt a strange sensation, and before long, looking around, they were elated as they realised they were back in their own bodies.
"My body!" Emma shrieked, launching into an enthusiastic hug with Gia. "I've got my body back!"
"Boy did I miss myself!" Jake added, patting down his body, just to be sure it was his. He flexed his arm, kissing his bicep. "Oh, how I missed you."
"It feels good to be back." Noah agreed.
Meanwhile, on The Armada Command Ship, Lavira returned to her body, completely disorientated and confused. The last thing she remembered was being in her lab, working on Argus. Then...everything went black. She had no idea what had happened, but as she tried to get up, she felt hot knives of pain. Looking down, she saw injuries on her body that she couldn't remember getting.
She was also in the infirmary. She presumed that she had to have been injured in some kind of lab accident. It wouldn't be the first time it had happened. She went to a communicator, opening up a link.
"This is Lavira." She stated. "Where is the Prince?"
"Prince Vekar is at his bachelor party." The droid on the other end stated. "He asked that you rest up before the wedding."
"Bachelor Party?" She asked. "Wedding? How...How long was I here?"
"You have been in the infirmary almost twelve hours." The droid replied. She just got back onto the bench and lay down.
"I guess that accident was worse than I thought." She grumbled. It wasn't long before she was fast asleep. She had no idea what had happened, but if it expedited the Prince's decision to have the wedding, she wanted to be ready for it.
"I talk a lot of shit when I'm drinking baby,
I'm known for going a little too fast!"
Prince Vekar was on the karaoke machine, singing loudly, drunkenly, and so badly out of tune that it was honestly painful to listen to. Of course, none of the Commanders in attendance had the courage to tell him that. Damaras swayed a little on his seat as he downed another drink. An X-borg came up to him, and handed him a report.
"WHAT?" He called out. "Transfercer is dead? What was he even doing on Earth?"
"What do you wish us to do?" The X-borg asked. Damaras just glared at him. "Right...f course sir."
As the robot left to maximise Transfercer, Damaras poured himself another drink. There was only one saving grace. With Transfercer gone, Marv would be back in his own body...more accurately Argus'. He was no longer a threat.
Later, back on the Red Galleon, the Rangers were celebrating their win. The Zord battle had gone smoothly, which was a good thing, since the Rangers were all now completely exhausted after their trying day. Jordan was on the communicator to the Underground.
"So the World Leaders are now safe." Jordan concluded. "Transfercer is gone."
"You did a good job rookies." Jason responded. "The President wanted me to extend his sincerest thanks."
"It was an honour to be of service." Jordan assured him as he hung up. He looked to the others. Jake had a massive bowl of chilli in front of him, and was wolfing it down enthusiastically. Gia had an uncomfortable look on her face as she was rubbing her stomach.
"I still can't believe you did this to me." Gia complained. "I told you spicy food plays hell with my stomach."
"Well what about all that fruit you ate?" Jake mumbled through a mouthful of chilli. "I've been peeing like a race horse!"
"I am so glad to get my own eyesight back." Emma agreed. "I can't believe you manage all that science stuff with your eyesight Noah...you are BLIND!"
"You get used to it." Noah chuckled.
"Well, I don't know about you guys, but I am getting some indigestion tablets, then I'm going to skype Cat and go to bed." Gia told them. "This day has been way too weird."
"I don't know...I kind of found it interesting." Noah stated. They all just looked at him. "I mean seriously, when people talk about stuff to do with men and women, they always say you'll never know what it's like being the other. We're the only ones that do."
"I guess it was a learning experience." Emma admitted. "Although I don't think you'd have been as happy with the switch if it had happened a couple of weeks from now."
"Oh, why not?" Jake asked. As the girls just looked at him, he just shuddered, pushing the bowl of chilli away from himself. "OK, WAY too much information! I think I just lost my appetite."
"And with that mental image, I'm going to bed." Noah declared, getting up. "And can we all agree...this is one of those stories that stays on the ship?"
"Agreed!" They all chorused together.