The Rangers were fighting in another battle. They fought against some tartaro soldiers with there being another etherious leading the attack. Sting pulled out his blaster and shot some of them down.

"Is that all you guys got?" Sting taunted. He heard laughing and was faced with the newest etherious. He was yellow with one eye and spikes on his back and had striped legs and arms.

"How much are your powers worth? How much?"

"What are you? Some sort of overgrown slug?" Sting asked.

"My name is Franmalth. Tell me, how much are your powers worth? Why don't we find out?"

"You want a taste? You got it." Sting said as he turned his blaster into a sword. Sting ran in and tried slashing at Franmalth, but Franmalth deflected each of his attacks and slashed against Sting.

"Let's see that power!" Franmalth stretched out his arm and caused extensions to grow out and connect them to Sting.

"Hey! Let go of me!" Sting said as he tried to break free. Then, Franmalth electrocuted Sting and Sting could feel his power leaving his body.

"Oh my! You certainly have a lot of power!" Franmalth said as he was sucking it up like a milkshake. "It must be worth something."

"Enough!" Rogue shouted as he came in and slashed against Franmalth's arm and caused him to let go.

"This isn't over. I'll be back." Franmalth said as he made a run for it. Rogue helped Sting kept his balance as the rangers regrouped.

"Are you okay?" Erza asked.

"Yeah." Sting said as all of them powered down. "That monster has the ability to drain us of our power. We better be careful when we run into him next time." Rogue looked down at a watch on his hand.

"Sting, we better get going." Rogue said. The two of them took off and left the others confused as to what they were doing.

"Where are you guys going?" Natsu asked

"We've got to head over to our school, Sabertooth High." Sting said.

"We promised some friends of ours we help set up for the prom." Rogue said. "We'll talk about what to do about that monster when we get back." Sting and Rogue ran off to help with their prom.

"What's the big deal about prom anyway?" Natsu asked.

"You'll see. When is ours anyway?" Lucy asked.

"Well….I know Saberotooth's prom is still a few weeks away and I think ours isn't that far behind theirs." Jellal said.

"I'm still not getting it." Natsu said.

"Maybe you will….if you go with the right girl." Lucy said as she hoped the girl would be her.

"What?" Natsu asked, but Lucy acted like she didn't even say anything.

…

The Cube

"Who told you to retreat? You had the rangers right where you want them." Kyoka said to Franmalth and was not satisfied with his performance.

"I had to. Taking one of them shouldn't be a problem, but taking them all one like that wouldn't do me any good." Franmalth

"At this rate, we'll never be rid of them." Tempester said.

"You two worry too much." Zeref said.

"But Lord Zeref, how else are we going to get rid of those rangers?" Kyoka asked.

"Our Lord Zeref is filled with wisdom. We must trust that he knows what he is doing." Keyes said.

"Thank you, Keyes." Zeref said. "Franmalth can go at any rate he likes. Given his abilities, the rangers will have a challenge. Not only can he absorb the energy out of humans, but he can also absorb the energy from their weapons. After that, he can reflect it right back."

"That's right. Those rangers seem to rely on energy attacks." Franmalth said as he imagined the eight of them using their attack against him, but absorbed it and reflected it back. "When they use their final attack, it will be their downfall."

"A lot of have claimed such promises. Do you think you'll do any better?" Kyoka said.

"You better believe it. I'll start with the unfinished business of taking down White Ranger." Franmalth said and started chuckling. "I wonder how much his demise is worth."

…..

Sabertooth High

Sting and Rogue ran to their school. Some fellow students were working on the decorations and the two leading them were two girls. One had long black hair in a blue dress. The other had short white hair with a blue ribbon in her hair with a white top and a white skirt.

"I was thinking of hanging the stars on the wall. What do you think, Yukino?"

"I'm not sure, Minerva. I was thinking of hanging them on streamers." Yukino said.

"We're here!" Both the girls looked and saw Sting and Rogue showed up.

"There you two are." Minerva said.

"We were starting to wonder if you were even going to show up." Yukino said.

"Sorry." Sting said as he scratched the back of his head. "So what do you need us to do?"

"There is a truck coming with a few supplies." Yukino said. "Why don't you go keep an eye out for it and bring them to the storage house we're using?"

"You got it." Rogue said. Both of them headed out of the school and waited for the truck to show up and it was just the two of them. "So what are you going to do, Sting?"

"What are you talking about?" Sting said.

"You going to ask Yukino to be your date?" Rogue said and Sting's face was turning red. "Come on. It's obvious that you like her and she seems to like you."

"That is not…..You really think she likes me?" Sting questioned.

"Easy, pal." Rogue said. "Red is Natsu's color. You don't want to drain your white signature color, do you? So are you going to do it?"

"Actually, I'm ahead of you." Sting said as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a leather box. He opened it up and showed a silver bracelet with a silver and blue star charm on it.

"Wow!" Rogue said. "A little big for a proposal ring, but if you really want to take the big leap." Rogue joked with a small chuckle.

"Very funny, wise guy." Sting said. "Yukino had he eyes on this bracelet for a long time. It cost me a pretty penny, but it will be worth it. Still, I'm not sure. I'm a ranger now and I have my responsibilities."

"Seriously?" Rogue said as he found that hard to believe. "Gajeel is a ranger and he somehow managed to get a girlfriend. How hard can it be for you?"

"You're right!" Sting said.

…..

A Few Hours Later

Yukino and Minerva had Sting set up some tables and chairs so they can get a good view and idea of how they want the setup. Since its prom, they want everything to be absolutely perfect.

"How does it looks so far?" Sting asked.

"Plenty of space for dancing, walking, and fits the decorations." Minerva said.

"She's right. Sting, you've done a great job." Yukino said and Sting felt flattered. Before they could continue, they heard screaming going on. "What's that about?" The doors burst open and they saw Franmalth with tartaro soldiers barging in.

"Ooh! Lovely place. I wonder how much all of this cost." Franmalth said. Franmalth shot an energy blast and it hit near Yukino and knocked her over a table.

"Yukino!" Minerva shouted as she helped her up. Sting rolled in and kicked a soldier back. He took one's spear and slashed it against a few.

"Get out of here!" Sting shouted. Minerva helped Yukino and guided her to the door. Sting jumped and kicked one soldier down. He grabbed a chair and swung it around and hit a few. "Have a seat!" Sting tossed it and knocked one down. Sting rolled over a table to avoid another attack. Just as the girls were about to make it out the door, they saw more soldiers on the other side.

"Not this way." Minerva said and went for another exit.

"Wait." Yukino said as she fought through the pain and stopped moving. "We have to help, Sting." Sting was tossed through a couple tables. When he got up, he looked and thought the girls escaped and thought it was safe for him to use his morpher.

"Magical energy, Unleash!" Sting morphed and the girls couldn't believe that Sting was the white ranger. After seeing that, Minerva took Yukino and helped her out. "What are you doing here, slug?"

"Do I look like a slug at all?" Franmalth said. Sting reached for his blaster and took aim.

"Eat hot laser." Sting said as he fired blasts, but the shots sunk into Franmalth's body. "What?!"

"Not bad. Have some yourself!" Franmalth said as he shot out the energy he absorbed from his mouth and blasted him.

"No way!" Sting said.

"I'm afraid so. Now to finish the meal I had earlier." Franmalth said as he stepped closer.

"Back off!" Rogue came to the rescue in his ranger form as he jumped down from behind and slashed Franmalth with his sword. He slashed him again and had Franmalth tumble away.

"I better get going again." Franmalth said as he made a run for it. Rogue went to help Sting as the two of them powered down.

"How many times am I going to have to save you today?" Rogue said as he helped Sting up. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Wait! Yukino and Minerva were here and Yukino got hurt!" Sting said.

"Where are they now?" Rogue asked.

"I don't know. I better give them a call." Sting said as he used the phone part of his morpher. "Come on. Please answer."

"Sting?!" The phone was answered and it was Minerva on the other end.

"Minerva! Are you and Yukino alright?" Sting asked.

"Actually, I think you better get over here." Minerva said.

….

Magnolia Hospital

Minerva called for an ambulance for Yukino and she was taken straight to the hospital. When Sting heard about it, he ran straight for the hospital and met with Minerva outside.

"Is she alright?" Sting asked.

"She'll be needing a couple casts, but they say she'll be fine." Minerva said. "Sting, I think there's something we need to talk about."

"Later, I need to talk to her." Sting said as he was about to walk in.

"This can't wait….White Ranger." Minerva said. Sting wasn't expecting that because he thought the girls left before he could morph.

"How do you know?" Sting asked.

"We saw you." Minerva said. "Those monsters were after you, weren't they? Sting, Yukino got hurt because of that."

"I had no idea they were coming." Sting said.

"Sting, I understand that you like Yukino, but how can you expect to be with her when you're a ranger. Especially now that we know." Minerva said. "Do you think she'll really be safe or you can really make her happy?" Sting thought he really could, but after what happened, he was having doubts. Sting heard his morpher go off and he answered.

"Sting, trouble. That monster is back." Natsu said. "Meet us at the plaza." Sting reached for the bracelet's box.

"Minerva, can you at least make sure she gets this." Sting said as he handed her the box. Minerva nodded her head as she took it. Sting ran off to face his responsibilities and had to leave his heart. Minerva went back into Yukino's room where she needed a cast for her left arm and right leg.

"How are you doing?" Minerva asked.

"I'm fine." Yukino said and spotted the box. "What's that you got there?"

"It's from Sting." Minerva said as she handed over the box. Yukino opened up the box and saw it was the bracelet she wanted. Seeing this helped Yukino understand.

…..

The Fight

Franmalth came back and was causing havoc as he sent even more soldiers to attack. The rangers were doing everything they can to hold them off, but there were so many of them. Sting unleashed his saber and were striking them as many down as he could with the others help.

"Only fair to warn you, you got me in a bad mood." Sting said as he was slashing them down. A couple swung their clubs at him and knocked him down.

"Hahahah. Had a nice trip, White Ranger?" Franmalth taunted.

"I hate these guys." Sting said.

"Sting!" Sting heard his name called and saw Yukino using a crutch to help her walk.

"Yukino? What are you doing here? It's dangerous." Sting said.

"I don't care. I understand, Sting." Yukino said. "You have to do what you can to protect Earth and I know that you're concerned about me. I just need to let you know that I believe in you." She held up her wrist and showed she was wearing the bracelet he got her.

"You wore it?" Sting said. Yukino nodded her head and Sting felt something was coming over him knowing Yukino was with him in every step of the way. "Oh! Oh yeah!" He screamed. Sting got back in the fight. He struck down each of the soldiers. He took out his blaster and shot as many of them down and didn't give the rangers a chance to do anything.

"Sting?" Erza questioned as to what he was doing.

"What's gotten into him?" Jellal said.

"It's like someone put him in overdrive." Gajeel said.

"Rogue!" Sting said as he came up to his partner. "Come on, buddy! Help me out and let's put an end to this! Let's go!"

"Okay!" Rogue said just to get him to calm down. Both of them held out their blasters and built power.

"White Shadow Blast!" Both of them unleashed a powerful white and black blast and it destroyed the last of them.

"Yikes! What's gotten into him all of a sudden?" Franmalth said.

"You're not getting away this time!" Sting said as he jumped to Franmalth and slashed at him with his sword and didn't miss a beat.

"Sting, take it easy." Lucy said.

"We better finish him now." Gray said.

"Hold on. He can absorb energy attacks and send it flying back our way." Sting said.

"So how are we suppose to beat him?" Erza asked.

"I know. Fire an energy blast at me." Sting said and all of them thought he was crazy. "Come on! Just trust me!" Sting's already acting crazy so maybe the blast will at least snap him out of it.

"Okay. Let's go with the Magic Cannon since it isn't as powerful as the rest." Natsu said and all of them agreed. They brought their weapons together and formed the cannon. "Here it comes, Sting!" Sting took his position and got in front of it.

"Fire!" They fired the magic blast and Sting held out his saber and was able to absorb the magic power.

"What?! How is he doing that?!" Franmalth said.

"So long!" Sting said as he jumped up and slashed down at Franmalth with all that power with him being destroyed. "Yeah! We're on fire!"

"Celebrate not. This fight isn't over." Keyes said with him appearing. "Breath of demon and spirits of sake, make Franmalth reawake!" Keyes unleashed his power and caused Franmalth to come back as a giant.

"They never learn. Hey! I got a big idea!" Sting said. "What if we combined all of our zords together?"

"Are you serious?" Natsu asked.

"Can we even do it?" Erza said.

"I don't see why we can't. I know we can!" Sting said. He didn't act like the right state of mind, but given what Franmalth can do, this might be their best option.

"Let's do it." Natsu said. All of them called upon their zords and do something they haven't before.

"Zords, combine!" The six original zords came together like always. As for the two dragons, the wings detached and reconnected to the back. The dragons came apart and connected to the arms and legs like armor. A black and white piece of armor and attached to the face like a mask and formed a new face with a visor. "Grand Magic Megazord!"

"Ooh! How much does that machine cost? How much?!" Franmalth said.

"Why does he keep asking that?" Lucy said.

"Who cares? Let's take him down." Sting said.

"Let's how much power it has!" Franmalth said as he launched his extensions, but the Megazord flew up and avoided it. It came back down and smashed into him.

"We're ending this now. Magical Fists!" Sting said. They built up power in the arms and both of them were glowing. They gave Franmalth a powerful punch with both fists and it felt like getting hit by a mountain. Franmalth could hold on as he was given an uppercut and was sent flying into the air with him being destroyed.

…

The Hospital

Yukino had to head back to the hospital. Sting came for a visit to make sure she wasn't hurt in that fight.

"How are you doing?" Sting asked.

"I'm fine." Yukino said. "Sting, I really am amazed that you are the ranger."

"Listen, Yukino. I….really like you, but I also have my ranger responsibilities to think of." Sting said.

"It's okay. I can wait." Yukino said. That had Sting feel a lot better knowing Yukino is there for him. His white color was draining and being replaced with the red color of love.