Mirajane was helping with some cleaning around the base and when she was done, she got to work on some programming with the rangers' artillery. Mavis came up behind her and saw her working hard.
"Mirajane, why don't you take a break?" Mavis asked.
"No can do. I have to make sure all our weapons and zords are in top form if we're going to take on that Zeref." Mirajane said.
"Mira, you're always working hard, but I have to ask you something." Mavis said. "Is all this because you secretly wished that you could be a ranger." That caused Mirajane to stop what she was doing. "Don't try lying. I can see the truth."
"You certainly are wise beyond your years." Mirajane said. "I suppose I have secretly wished I wanted to be a ranger, but after seeing them in action, I don't know if I really have what it takes."
"Mirajane, I know for a fact that you have the power in you, but the decision is yours." Mavis said, but she could see Mirajane was still uncertain. Mavis went over to a shelf and pulled out a small box. "I have something that might help you be certain."
"What is it?" Mirajane asked. Mavis opened the box and it appeared to be another morpher.
"It's a prototype I made of the morphers Natsu and the others use." Mavis said. "It only has enough charge for one battle. Why don't you hold onto it and use it when you feel like the time is right. This might show if you really are ready to be a ranger or not." Mirjane took it and wondered if she was really ready for it.
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The Cube
"Lord Zeref, what is our next move against the humans?" Kyoka asked as she was on one knee to him.
"I believe I already have an idea." Zeref said. "It's going to involve the planet's water, the one thing that is connected to all."
"The water?" Kyoka questioned.
"That's right. By poisoning the water, the world will wither and mankind will fall." Zeref said. "With the poison flowing through the ocean, it will spread to every country. The contaminated water shall also make etherious stronger."
"Simple yet effective!" Kyoka said. "That is why you are a genius. What about the Power Rangers? They will certainly get in the way."
"Not if they're too busy protecting the city." Zeref said. "I will send Lullaby and Deliora to Magnolia and keep the rangers occupied. Kyoka, I'm leaving you in charge of the poison."
"I won't let you down." Kyoka said.
"I certainly hope not." Zeref said.
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The Rangers
Natsu and the others were out doing some training as Natsu and Jellal were sparing against each other. Gajeel was keeping himself balanced with one arm. Gray was doing some training on a tree. Erzan and Lucy were practicing their agility.
"Okay. I think that's enough." Jellal said as all of them stopped what they were doing. "I think we should probably head to the woods and practice where no one can see us."
"Good idea." Erza said.
"Yeah. I also want to check in with Mavis and Mira." Gray said. "Since Natsu unlocked that new armor, I want to see if Mira develop anything for the rest of us."
"Really? I'm not too sure." Gajeel said.
"What do you mean? I figured you would like to gain some extra power." Lucy said.
"Lately, Mira hasn't really been much help." Gajeel said and ended up getting smacked in the arm by Lucy.
"That's not nice." Lucy said. "Mirajane is a part of this team like any of us. It's because of her our zords and weapons are even here."
"Yeah, but what has she done lately?" Gajeel said. Gajeel might be right, but all of them were disapproving with what he was thinking. That was when the land started shaking around.
"What's going on? Is it an earthquake?" Natsu said. They looked and saw two giant monsters coming out of the ground. One looked like it had three eyes and made of wood and the other was dark blue with hair. The two of them moved through the city and started trashing everything.
"This is a twist. Two monsters that are already giants." Gajeel said.
"Either way, we've got to do something." Natsu said and all of them agreed.
"Magical Energy, Unleash!" All of them morphed and called upon their zords. The two monsters saw their zords coming at them. Lullaby, the wooden one, unleashed a sonic scream and Deliora, the dark blue one, shot out beams from his eyes. Explosions happened around the zords.
"Whoa! These guys got some power." Lucy said.
"We've got some power of ourselves." Natsu said.
"Let's do it. Grand Chariot Megazord, Online!" Jellal's zord transformed into the Grand Chariot Megazord with the other zords combining and forming the Magical Megazord.
"Looks like there's one for each of us." Gray said.
"So let's take it to them." Erza said as both of them went on the attack.
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Rangers' Base
Mavis and Mirajane monitored the fight going on, but Mavis was having some serious thought going on about what she was seeing.
"Something isn't right." Mavis said.
"What do you mean?" Mirajane asked.
"There seems to be no reason or plan in this." Mavis said. "They just launched a random attack. The etherious are smarter than that. They also jumped right into their monsters in giant form. What could be going on?"
"You think they might be up to something else?" Mirjane questioned. They got their answer when they saw the crystal ball going off. Mavis looked into it and saw Kyoka was by the beach.
"Kyoka? What is she up to?" Mavis questioned.
"Should I alert the other rangers?" Mirajane asked.
"We can't leave the city unprotected, but we can't let Kyoka get whatever it is she wanted." Mavis said. The rangers were occupied, but they needed to go after Kyoka.
"I'll do it." Mirajane said. "I'll see what she's planning."
"Are you sure? Kyoka is ruthless." Mavis said as she was aware of what she was capable of.
"We don't really have a choice. I'll let you know what's going on as soon as I can." Mirajane said. Mavis understood this needed to be done. She just hoped the rangers can get there soon. Mavis used her magic and sent Mirajane to where Kyoka was.
…
The Beach
Mirajane was teleported to the beach and was just outside a cave. Mirajane treaded carefully into the cave to find Kyoka. It was too quiet for her liking as she went deeper inside the cave.
"Hurry. We might not have much time" Mirajane could hear Kyoka just up ahead. She stayed hidden behind the rocks and she saw Kyoka with some tartaro soldiers and what looked like chemicals and a lab table.
"What are they doing?" Mirajane wondered.
"Hurry. We need to get the poison done and in the water before the rangers catch on to us." Kyoka said. Mirajane put the pieces together and figured out what was going on.
"Those two monsters are just a diversion." Mirajane whispered. Mirajane reached for her phone and tried to get a hold of Mavis.
'Mira? What's going on? What did you find out?' Mavis asked.
"Mavis, the attack in the city is just to keep the rangers distracted." Mirajane said. "Kyoka's forming a poison and planning to dumb it in the ocean." Mirajane felt her arm was grabbed and tossed towards Kyoka.
"It looks like we have a little mouse." Kyoka said and held her claws under Mira's chin. "You know what happens to little mice?"
….
The Rangers
Deliora and Lullaby were powerful monsters. The Magical Megazord took on Lullaby and the Grand Chariot Megazord tried fighting Deliora. The Magical Megazord swung its sword, but Lullaby blocked it and slashed against them.
"Man. These guys are tough." Lucy said.
"So are we." Natsu said. The Grand Chariot Megazord grabbed a hold of Deliora, but Deliora fired his eye beams at close range and pushed Jellal back.
"These two won't go down so easily." Jellal said. Lullaby unleashed fireballs from its mouth and blasted the Megazord and knocked it off of its feet. They were certainly in a tough situation.
'Rangers! Rangers, do you read me?' Mavis asked as she tried to get in communication with them.
"Mavis? We're a little busy right now." Natsu said.
"I'm aware of that. You need to finish this as soon as possible." Mavis said. "Mira might need your help."
"Mirajane? Why?" Erza questioned.
"She went to the beach to do some investigation." Mavis said. "Apparently, the battle you're fighting now is a distraction so Kyoka can poison the planet's water. Mirajane went to investigate, but I fear she might have been captured."
"Oh no." Gray said.
"We better wrap this up fast. That means we got to get back on our feet." Gajeel said. They were able to get back up and continued fighting and with a friend in trouble, they needed to move fast.
….
Mirajane
Mirajane was in a tough spot and it wasn't looking good. Kyoka was ready to finish her off right there and now.
"I should have known the rangers would have sent someone while they have to protect their beloved city." Kyoka said. "Though, they should have sent more than just a pretty face."
"Just a pretty face, huh?" Mirajane said. She surprised Kyoka by flipping back and kicked Kyoka's claw out of the way. She spun on her hands and twirled her legs around. She jumped back on her feet.
"What? You can fight?" Kyoka questioned.
"You be surprised in what I can do." Mirajane said. Kyoka held out her claws to attack. Mira swung her leg, but Kyoka just stayed out of reach. She swung her claw, but Mira caught it and kicked Kyoka back. Mirajane flipped back and hit a tartaro soldier in the gut. She grabbed it and tossed it over to the lab table. The soldier hit the table and caused some of the chemicals spill over.
"No!" Kyoka said. "You'll pay for that." She went at Mira again as she grabbed her and tossed her into the rock wall. She tried slashing at her, but Mira moved out of the way. She kicked Kyoka in the side, but Kyoka grabbed her and tossed her to the ground. "Get her!"
"I don't think so." Mirajane said as she jumped up as the soldiers attacked her. She rolled over one's back and kicked it back. She grabbed one by the arm and flipped it over. One tried swinging a club at her, but Mira ducked and pushed it back. "I better get out of here." With the chemicals for the poison ruin, she made a run for the exit.
"Get that weakling!" Kyoka ordered and they went after her.
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The Rangers
Both megazords pounded against Deliora and Lullaby, but they wouldn't go down yet. Lullaby unleashed a sonic attack and it was damaging both zords. Deliora swiped his claws against both of them and pushed them both back.
"I've had enough of this." Gray said.
"You read my mind. Jellal, do you think you can use your magic circle and hold them both down?" Natsu said.
"Maybe, but I need those to be together." Jellal said.
"Can do." Natsu said. The Magical Megazord went in. Deliora slashed against them, but they held on and grabbed Deliora. They tossed him over and he crashed into Lullaby.
"Now!" Jellal said and formed the magic circle that trapped both of them.
"Magic Slash!"
"Heaven's Wrath!" Both of them used their best attacks and blasted both monsters and were able to take both of them down in an explosion.
"We did it!" Lucy cheered. "Two more bite the dust."
"We can't celebrate yet. Mira needs our help." Gray said.
"Yeah. We better get over to her fast." Natsu said.
…
Mirajane
Mirjane was able to make it out of the cave, but the etherious were still on her tail. Kyoka shot out an energy blast and it caused an explosion that knocked Mirajane into the sand and dropped the morpher.
"Nowhere to run." Kyoka said. "You were a fool to think you could take me. You're no Power Ranger." Mirajane reached for the morpher and she figured now was as good as time as any.
"That's about to change." Mirajane said. "Magical Energy, Unleash!" Mira went through the same morphing process and became a black and purple ranger with bat designed helmet. "Dusk Magic Ranger!"
"Another ranger!" Kyoka complained. "Destroy her!" The tartaro soldiers attack and Mira was ready this time. One tried a spear, but Mira spun past it and gave the soldier a powerful kick. Mirajane did back flips and jumped up to jump off from the cliff. Mira used the soldiers like springs and knocked a few down.
"That's how we do it, Dusk Ranger style." Mirajane said as a few more came at her. She flipped and got on her hands and started spinning around with magic power in her legs and knocked them down. The last one came at her with a spear, but she deflected it and gave it a powerful kick and knocked it down.
"Now try me." Kyoka said as she formed whips form her fingers and tried lashing at her, but Mirajane flipped around and avoided all of them. Kyoka tried slashing at her, but Mira dodge it and gave her a powerful kick.
"Let's see how you like this. Magical Blast!" Mirajane formed magic in her hands and shot it out in a purple blast and blasted Kyoka with it.
"I'll destroy you!" Kyoka declared.
"I don't think so!" She looked and saw Erza came down at her. She blocked Erza's sword and swung her claw, but Erza rolled out of the way and slashed against her.
"Mira!" Mira looked and saw the other rangers arrived.
"Whoa! Is Mira a power ranger now?" Natsu asked.
"Mira? Is that really you?" Erza asked.
"It's me alright. Let's put an end to this. Here's a second serving, Kyoka." Mirajane said as she powered up another magic blast and shot it towards Kyoka. It caused an explosion and knocked Kyoka down with her seeing she can't win.
"I'll get you yet." Kyoka said before she teleported away.
"That was awesome. Mira, you were amazing." Natsu said.
"Thanks guys. It was great while it lasted." Mirajane said as she powered down. "I'm afraid that's the one and only time you'll see Dusk Ranger."
"It was a good thing she was here when she was." Erza said.
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Rangers' Base
Mira placed the morpher back in the box and placed it back on the shelf. She decided that, although it seemed amazing, she didn't want to be a ranger.
"Are you sure?" Mavis said. "I can easily make a new morpher and you can still be a ranger."
"I'm glad I got to experience it, but I don't think it's really for me." Mirajane said.
"Very well. You really are something special, Mira. You follow your heart and you're sincere with yourself. I expected nothing less from you." Mavis said. Mirajane was glad she was a ranger for a little while, but she knows it's better doing the things you like and more like you than things that aren't.
