Having travelled a long way in reactions to the latest job offer, the ancient spaceship, which had never been given a name, landed on Earth. Its previous owner had been a green armoured alien from another universe, who had sold it to the current owner when he decided to take over the Warriordome to give his wife a Christmas present. The new owner, Mantack, had been told that it had been in the previous owner's possession for 65 million years and it was obvious - all of the tech was hopelessly outdated, with parts of it starting to break down. Even retrofitting the ship to remove the wings and input some more modern technology had proved more of a stop gap solution. Luckily, the landing on Earth went by with few problems. "We've achieved planet fall, Captain." The pilot, a white-clothed black and grey alien by the name of Porcuprick, announced, as everything within the ship went dark. "And the lights are out again."

"Luckily, we landed during this planet's solar light period.", a second figure, a green alien who resembled a cross between a butterfly and a Victorian gentleman, complete with cane. This was Dapperfly, the navigator. "So we should have some strong natural lighting with which to make repairs."

"Why the client wanted to meet us on this mud-ball, I'll never know." The engineer of their motley crew, Berserker, an alien who resembled a bearded Viking, commented. "It's too densely populated. Even with the cloak I installed, someone's bound to find us."

"Eh, the humans are too blind to notice what's in front of them." Mantack, a towering blue, manta like creature with 4 eyes, a breathing mask injecting the chlorinated water he needed to breath, a large robotic hook where his left hand should be, a cybernetic right leg and a sword shaped like a harpoon. "Anyway, the client told me to meet him here so we could discuss the contract in more detail than 'deal with some new Power Rangers'."

"Well luring them out should be simple enough.", Porcuprick pointed out. "Power Rangers tend to appear when an alien, monster or robot starts blowing up buildings and threatening to hurt a lot of people."

"That shouldn't be hard.", Mantack laughed. "I just need to find a place to start."

Elsewhere in the city, at the docks, Cuborg was approaching one of the battleships. "I'll show Keldor how to really use one of these things when creating a monster. Boomix, arise!" He threw the monster-birthing device at the ship, which was merged with the former to create a robotic sailor with a three-barrelled cannon on his shoulder.

"Boomix reporting for duty, sir!", the monster declared.

"I want you to go around and wreck up this city.", Cuborg commanded. "And when you find the Power Rangers, defeat them and take their Cubezords for Lord Archris."

"Sir, yessir.", Boomix nodded as he turned and walked off.

But in town, the Rangers were unaware of either of these escapades, as an even bigger piece of news for the town was the only thing being talked about. "In one of the most shocking political upsets since the town was founded, Mayor Jun'ichi Komura has been challenged to a recall election by up and coming botanical expert Dr. Florence Primavera. When approached for comment regarding her sudden swerve, Dr. Primavera had this to say.

"For too long, Mayor Komura's policies have caused massive environmental damage, to the detriment of this city's, no this planet's, inhabitants. Humans, plants, animals, if they can't live on our planet, then Earth itself cannot live. Even putting aside his crimes against the natural order, many of his extravagant spendings on new buildings only end up being destroyed by these monsters the Power Rangers fight, which means that WE have to pay for his monuments to his ego to be repaired. So I propose to have these buildings torn down, and to introduce funds that give money back to the inhabitants of Savannah City."

"Regardless of its sudden nature, Miss. Primavera's policies to "put the green back in the Savannah" have netted her a noteworthy 15% of the voters in the polls, ensuring that the recall election will be going ahead as planned in a month. Until then,…" Tora then switched off the TV, and resumed stacking the used board games.

"You have to admit, I like the idea of not having to pay for building collapses.", Adrien spoke up. "Especially since, given my part-timer status, I don't get paid as much."

"Well it's a good thing you're here today.", Tora sighed. "With Trunks having picked up a case of hay fever, I have to cover his shift as well. And I'm not getting payed an extra cent for it."

Adrien then presented Tora with a badge. "Maybe you should vote for Primavera in the election. That way, you might be able to make more money for yourself in this job."

"He's right.", Mrs. Mack chimed in from the back room. "Any candidate that lets me save money is a-ok in my book."

Tora hesitated for barely a second before taking the pin. "I suppose I could do my part to help decide the leadership on this planet." She then paused as she realised her mistake. "That I am also from.", she nervously insisted.

Sometime later, Tora had explained this incident to Trunks. "I can't believe you.", Trunks yelled. "You really agreed to vote in a local election without even hearing things through?"

"Someone's feeling better.", Tora remarked sarcastically.

"Tora, you aren't even registered to vote.", Trunks pointed out. "I'm not even sure you could do more than wear the pin to promote the campaign with a badge."

"Look, I didn't intend to do more than that anyway.", Tora said in response. "What's the big deal?"

"The 'big deal' is that you're always making decisions based on what people tell you.", came the reply from Trunks.

"I do not.", Tora insisted. "In fact, I'm going to get out of here on my own initiative."

"Get out.", Trunks stated. Tora walked out three seconds after he said this, prompting him to sigh. "Still not making her own decisions."

On the outskirts of town, Boomix eyed several buildings. "Targets acquired. Locking on. Aim, Fire!" He then launched missiles at the buildings, causing them to explode, as people were sent running.

On the ground, Mantack sprayed himself with a sense blocker that rendered him imperceptible to human noses and ear, before walking through town with a cloaking device. "Now then, where do I begin this rampage?" He soon saw the destruction occurring, sending people running. "Hey, I haven't even done anything yet. Who's doing that?" He took out a Gratha model telescope - which could allow him to see almost anywhere - and used it to see Boomix in the distance. "Why that rat!" He then turned and began making his way to that destination.

Back at his overview of the city, Boomix laughed. "Targets hit and currently squirming. The Rangers will be in sight soon."

"Hey!" Sure enough, the 6 Rangers came running towards him. "If you're gonna cause destruction, you should run that by us first.", Luke stated.

"Enemy targets located.", Boomix stated as he faced the Rangers. "Prepare for destruction."

"Funny, that's what we were going to say to you.", Johnny said in response, as everyone took out their Morphers. "It's Morphin' Time!"

"Predator/Primal Spirits, Awaken!" In a few moments, all the Rangers were morphed, and proceeded with their introductions.

"The Bestial Triumvirate, Wild Fury Chimera Ranger!"

"Wanderer of the Mountains, Wild Fury Tiger Ranger!"

"Sage of the Plains, Wild Fury Elephant Ranger!"

"Ruler of the Jungle, Wild Fury Lion Ranger!"

"Terror of the Deep Seas, Wild Fury Shark Ranger!"

"Soaring through the skies, Wild Fury Eagle Ranger!"

"Call of the Wild, Power Rangers Wild Fury!"

"Introductions concluded.", Boomix commented in response to this. "Proceeding with combat!" He fired a pair of shots, that Johnny used his Chain Saber to deflect.

"You came to the wrong place.", Johnny warned him, as the Rangers ran in with their weapons to fight.

"On the contrary, I came to the right place." As the Rangers turned in response to this new voice, blasts of energy burst forth, hitting everyone.

This was observed onboard the Arrowhead. "What happened?", Archris asked.

"I don't know.", Cuborg answered, before turning his rage on Keldor. "Did you do something?"

"Please, you know we aren't allowed to undermine each other's plans.", Keldor pointed out. "It would seem a new challenger has joined the battle."

"You may be right.", Ignoblia commented, her voice filled with dread.

Back on Earth, the Rangers were blown all the way to a stadium. "Did they send another Hunter at us?", Luke asked.

Mantack then walked up to the downed Rangers. "I assume the 'they' is the guy who hired me to deal with you guys.", he commented, having heard Luke's question. "In which case, I suppose they did."

"Who are you?", Johnny asked as he pulled himself up.

"I am Mantack, the universe's third most feared Bounty Hunter.", he announced as he placed his sword against his shoulder.

"Third?", Marina asked. "What are we? So weak that they settled for the third best?"

"On the contrary, I'm much cheaper than the first two, so they only tackle the richly deserving cases.", Mantack explained. He then fired beams from his chest to knock everyone down again. He then zoomed past them at super speed, ending up on the main stage. "Now then, I wonder what they wanted me to do about you."

The Rangers all crouched up to assume combative stances. "Alright, I suppose we move in on a signal.", Tora suggested.

"You can try.", Mantack answered her calmly. "But now I'll know to anticipate and counter it. You really should've given one yourself."

"I keep telling her.", Trunks spoke up.

"Now then, onto other matters.", Mantack stated. "Before I can finish you kids off, I have a score to settle with Sailor Buffoon over there."

"No, no, that's alright.", Boomix desperately cried out. "I apologise and will withdraw to allow you to depart."

"Now hang on.", Tora pointed out. "We were supposed to be taking care of you first."

"I'll save you the trouble.", Mantack replied. "I'll destroy all of you here and now." He leapt down and used his sword to engage in battle with the Rangers, with few of the Rangers managing to damage him beyond Marina launching a slash attack. Boomix tried to take advantage of the situation to run away. "Hold up." Mantack shot the Hunter in the back, while he continued with his sword fight. Even with Lenny and Luke both holding onto him, Mantack managed to overpower all of his opponents with ease, before downing all of them with a slash.

"Time I made a strategic withdrawal.", Boomix decided, as he fired a cannon shot at Mantack, using the ensuing smoke to make his escape.

As Mantack observed this with a mix of confusion and anger, Lenny tried charging. "Let's see how good you are without this sword.", he declared.

But Mantack used his hook to break his opponent's hold, before placing his hand on Lenny's forehead, with a blue glow emanating from said hand. "Let's see what the Anima Arm makes of the contents of your mind." He then threw Lenny onto e stage.

"Lenny!", Johnny called out as all the Rangers moved to surround their downed teammate. "What did you do to him?"

"Nothing harmful.", Mantack answered. "At least, not before he's done with you." His eyes then glowed yellow

"Coming through!" A familiar silhouette ploughed through all the Rangers, before joining up with Mantack. "Mega Miner, reporting for duty, sir!"

"Mega Miner?", Trunk questioned.

"That's impossible.", Lenny insisted. "I destroyed him."

"You sure it wasn't a lookalike rock?", Luke asked.

"I was destroyed, but now I'm back and better than ever.", Mega Miner stated. "Even with a new member of your club, I'm still gonna chip the fight out of you."

"I'll leave him to keep you busy.", Mantack stated as he turned and teleported out. "Until next time."

A new fight began against the revived Mega Miner. While Lenny tried to strike with his Primal Saber, Mega Miner's picks were faster, allowing him to easily plough through everyone. "You ain't so tough, even without my territory.", the Hunter laughed.

"Let's see how you like me!", Luekd declared as he launched a headbutt at Mega Miner, sending him backwards. "Primal Change: Wolf!" After switching forms, Luke pointed his Reel Blaster and cranked the handle until it clicked. "Bait Blast!" The attack hit Mega Miner, but rather than throwing his corpse free of an explosion, it instead caused him to disintegrate. "How did that happen?"

"Probably a side effect of whatever revived him.", Lenny suggested. "Now we've got two Hunters to deal with this time."

"And one of them seems like a greater threat.", Johnny realised. "Maybe even on par with Archris."

"Let's hope we can still prevail.", Marina thought. "After all, we've come out of tougher scrapes."

"For now, let's head on back.", Trunks suggested. "That way, we can discuss things."

Back onboard the Arrowhead, Cuborg was beating up Boomix for his failure. "I can't believe that you allowed yourself to be intimidated by… that guy. I thought he was beaten by the Cosmic Fury Rangers."

"No, that was a different member of the same species.", Ignoblia clarified. "Mantack not only has a different voice, but he also possesses an Anima Arm that can use memories of an individual to recreate that individual using hair or skin follicles in the ground. While he mostly prefers to raid the lairs of deceased evil overlords to recover what he can either to sell or place in his museum, I doubt that he came to Earth purely to pilfer from a few old castles and temples."

"Indeed.", Keldor spoke up. "For it was I who called him in. Given how the warriors in our army, both recruited and created, have had no luck in besting the Rangers, I chose a warrior who would ensure the Rangers' defeat, allowing him to take the Cubezords."

Archris growled at this, seemingly angry at his subordinate's actions, before saying calmly. "You have done well, Keldor. However, I wish to see more of this Mantack in battle, before I commit to adding his services to my roster."

"That should be simple to arrange.", Ignoblia spoke up. "If we send Boomix back down, Mantack will target him and lure in the Rangers. And then a new battle will commence."

On Mantack's ship, the captain returned to receive a message from Berserker. "Mantack, the client's sent through a message. He's on the line now."

"Is he now?", Mantack asked as he picked up the receiver, one of the few modern pieces of technology on the ship. "You've been awfully secretive, considering how readily you hired me to come to Earth."

"Yes, there was some necessary secrecy involved in acquiring your services.", Keldor's voice informed him. "But that is no longer an issue. My master wants you to join, provided that you can prove yourself in combat by defeating the Power Rangers, but not destroying them."

"You don't want me to eliminate the target?", Mantack asked. "That's a first."

"Let's just say they have some important assets that my master wishes recovered personally.", Keldor replied. "But they should reappear when that sailor robot reappears, so be on the lookout. Communication terminated." The radio then cut itself off.

"So, our next task is simple.", Mantack stated as he plugged his scope into the main console, displaying an image of Boomix. "We wait for this guy to show up, then keep him busy until the Rangers appear, and then take them on. This should be interesting."

Back at the zoo house, Tora was slumped on the couch, when Grandma Rose came over. "Trunks tells me that you've been having a bit of a problem with coming up with your own decisions."

"I mean, I probably do.", Tora admitted. "After all, in battle, I tend to wait until I've been given an order before I go in to attack."

"But where does this begin?", Rose asked. "No-one is born naturally submissive. It tends to be shaped by life experiences. Perhaps an issue with your parents?"

"I mean, my mama and I have only ever had each other.", Tora admitted. "We never really had any real issues." She then had a realisation. "Except for that one time!"

She had a flashback. "It was thirteen years ago, back when I was still a waitress at our family cafe. A couple of wolf-men came in and asked to order a coffee and a roast chicken. "And will you want a dessert with that?", I asked.

"Why don't you decide that, pretty girl?", one of them said to me. So I decided to give them the jumbo ice-cream sundae.

But then, when I ended up serving that to them, they all got sick, and had to be escorted out by some medics. Then my mom tore into me. "How could you do that? You should know that canines can't have sugar.", she snapped. "How would you like it if someone served you vegetables?"

"I think I'd take it poorly.", I answered. "But they didn't seem to react to it, and I didn't know better."

"Well you should've asked me then. That way you could've avoided this mess.", my Mama told me. And a few days later, I got signed up for the Planetary Guardians, so I could "learn some responsibility". Knowing how badly things had ended up a few days ago, I didn't question it and decided to just go along with it for some life experience.

Back in the present, Rose had heard enough of the story to come to a conclusion. "It seems to me that your problem is that you're afraid to make a choice, in case it turns out to be another bad one."

"I guess so.", Tora nodded. "What would you recommend to fix the problem?"

"Sometimes, you do have to defer to others.", Rose informed her. "But if you're certain you have all the information needed for an informed decision, then don't be afraid. Take the initiative."

Tora nodded at this, as Marina walked into the room. The former's first instinct was to say to her friend "Marina, let's go looking for that Mantack guy."

Marina was taken aback by this sudden request. "Are you sure we can find him?"

"He said he wasn't familiar with the Space Hunters.", Tora pointed out. "That must mean he wasn't teleported down to this planet by them. He must have a ship somewhere."

"And my sonar would be picking up signals the ship would be sending off.", Marina realised. She reverted to her Animan form, and tried listening. "I've got something. It's coming from the park."

"Got it.", Tora nodded as she dragged Marina out of the room. "Thanks for your help, Grandma."

"No need for thanks.", Rose commented as the pair fully departed.

Onboard Mantack's ship, while the captain was away on his search, the proximity alarm sounded. "Looks like a pair of humans have wandered near the ship.", Porcuprick explained, as the screen showed Marina and Tora approaching.

"We can't let them tell anyone about us.", Berserker decided.

"Well, I suppose we can cover up a few mysterious corpses.", Dapperfly nodded.

Outside the ship, both Marina and Tora were looking around. "Are you sure there's something around here?", Tora asked.

"When has my sonar ever steered us wrong?", Marina responded. "Though I will admit, I'd have thought we'd discover some-." She then smacked into something invisible. "-thing."

"Of course.", Tora realised. "The ship was placed in some kind of stealth mode. Otherwise, we would have discovered Mantack was on Earth a lot sooner."

"You seem remarkably astute for local primitives.", Porcuprick commented, causing the pair to turn around to behold all three crew members. "But then again, my scanner indicates that the two of you are Cubalian Animen, wearing DNA Cloaks. What are you doing on this planet?"

"We could ask the three of you the same thing.", Marina countered. "Though we can assume you're friends of that Mantack guy. Where is he?"

"He's out.", Dapperfly answered her. "But now that you've arrived, we might have some prime stock for a new sale. Afterall, the aquatic one can fit in as a showpiece in aquariums or circuses."

"And so would the tiger.", Berserker added. "Heck, she's cute, so she'll sell even stuffed."

"I may be cute, but you shouldn't underestimate me.", Tora warned them, as she and Marina took out their Morphers. "Primal Spirits, Awaken!"

The pair then morphed, pulling out their Primal Sabers, before running in to lock swords with Porcuprick's ornate blade. "You'd better think twice about selling me.", Marina warned him, as she leapt back and launched a slash at Porcuprick, which he deflected.

"Fools.", Porcuprick responded, as he charged his sword with energy. "Do you think that I was selected by Mantack purely to pilot his ship?" He then unleashed an energy attack, that was powerful enough to send the two Rangers flying backwards. "I am the deadliest sword in the Dark Order. No-one has faced my blade and lived to tell the tale."

As he charged another attack, Lenny appeared to shoot him back. "Back off!", he called out, as he ran over to his two friends. "Marina, Tora, Trunks and Luke got a lead on Boomix's location. We need to meet up and take him down."

"Right.", Marina nodded. "I doubt these guys will be going anywhere anyway. We're not going to tell anyone about them."

The three aliens proceeded to grumble among themselves for a few minutes. "I suppose we can let you go for now.", Dapperfly stated. "But next time, we'll be sure to take you all out."

"We'll hold you to that.", Tora commented sarcastically, as she and the others ran off, while the aliens returned to the inside of their ship.

At a warehouse, Boomix had indeed reappeared. "Mission resuming. Continue to attack in order to lure out Power Rangers, while trying to avoid attacks by bounty hunter Mantack."

As if on cue, Mantack appeared to block Boomix's line of sight with his hand. "Not so fast. My latest contract requires that I make sure you're on the scene when the Power Rangers get here."

"Then why interfere with my task?", Boomix asked.

"Well, I still have a score to settle for disrupting my plans.", Mantack gave his answer, before backhanding the Hunter and swinging his sword at him. He eventually hit his foe with enough force to send him inside the building.

"Looks like I'll need to defend myself.", Boomix decided as he fired his cannon at Mantack, who knocked the shots to the side, almost hitting some cowering workers in the warehouse. "Commencing maximum destruction."

It was then that the Rangers ran in to behold the carnage in progress. "Oh no, the people!", Lenny called out. "What'll we do?"

"Marina and I can put out the fires and save them with our elemental powers.", Tora stated. "Meanwhile, since they're the strongest, Johnny and Luke can hold off Mantack, while the other two fight Boomix until we're done rescuing the people."

Trunks was surprised. "You came up with that all by yourself?"

Marina shook her head. "I was as surprised as you are. But it seems she's finally taking a stand for herself in terms of decision-making."

"Well it is a good idea.", Johnny pointed out. "You ready, bro?"

"I was born ready.", Luke nodded, as the two ran over to Mantack, and began grappling with him to force him back. Luke then switched forms. "Primal Change: Alligator!"

"The Power Rangers here?", Boomix cried out, as Trunks and Lenny moved in to attack him with their Primal Blasters.

And as agreed, Marina and Tora moved onto the civilians. "Primal Mode, Unleash!" They then turned towards the flames, with Marina generating a torrent of water to launch at the flames, while Tora unleashed her attack. "Freezing Slicer!"

The combined water generated from these attacks doused the flames, allowing Marina to usher everyone to safety. "Get out of here now, people. Please." After everyone had been safely escorted out, she said. "Okay, now let's help the others."

The fight commenced, with Johnny swinging his Chain Saber at Mantack, slashing into him. The two girls also set about attacking Boomix, with Tora swinging her Saber at him. "Could use a little help here guys."

"On it.", Marina, Lenny and Trunks all stated.

"That jsut leaves me with you two.", Mantack commented as he faced Johnny and Luke. He locked swords with the former, before the latter came in swinging with his Reel Spear, locking his weapon with the alien's hook, before it was knocked away. "That makes it too easy." Mantack then slashed both his opponents down with his hook.

"That won't stop me.", Luke declared, as he took out and reset his Morpher to the rhino face. "Primal Reversion: Wolf!" He changed to his speed based form, with the two brothers firing shots at the enemy. "Wild Blast!"

After buffeting a few of the shots, Mantack then began to deflect them. "Your pitiful attacks are no match for me." He then fired more blasts from his chests, knocking the two back. Their fight then proceeded outside.

But back with the other fight, Boomix found himself surrounded by all 4 Rangers. "An officer and a gentleman will not harm a lady.", he stated nervously. "It's a shame I am neither." He then unleashed shots from his cannon in all directions, sending the 4 flying.

Or so it seemed, as they had in fact moved aside and deflected his shots. Tora then moved in to attack from behind. "Wild Slash!"

The other three then launched similar attacks from the other three directions all at once.

Outside, Mantack slammed his sword into the ground, sending a wave of energy at the two Rangers, who leapt out of the way, with Luke changing forms. "Primal Reversion: Rhino! Reel Staff!" He threw his hook and rapped the line around Mantack's hook. "No escaping now."

"That's what you think.", Mantack said in response as he simply moved his arm to throw Luke into a nearby pillar, rendering him unconscious.

"Oh that's it.", Johnny declared, his voice now angrily. "No one messes with my family. Primal Change: Gorilla!" He changed into his strength based form and began grappling with Mantack hand-to-hand. When the Bounty Hunter tried throwing his sword forward, Johnny blocked it with his bare hands.

"So, you're the kind who thinks his friends give him strength, rather than showing any of your own.", Mantack commented.

"Of course my friends are my true strength.", Johnny insisted as he continued to push back. "Even if one of us is taken down or separated, they'll still be with the rest to help us win."

"Don't make me laugh.", Mantack stated as he used his hook to strike Johnny, before slashing him. "The only one you can depend on is yourself." He then delivered a slash with his hook, and a second with his sword, knocking his opponent onto the floor. "Every fibre of my body scream to end you, but I'm under contract not to." He stepped on his foe's chest. "But that won't stop me from roughing you up a little." He continued to stamp on his foe's chest.

Back at the warehouse, Tora powered up. "Primal Mode, Unleash!" She leapt forward and used her claws to slash at Boomix and cause him to land on his front. "Let's end this."

"Right.", the others nodded as everyone prepared their Primal Blasters. "Wild Fury Savage Blast!" But Boomix countered their attack with shots from his cannons, necessitating that they do it again.

Their shots all combined into a giant cube that hit and mortally wounded Boomix, while he was in the process of retreating. "Mission failed. Over and out." With that said, he exploded.

"That's one down.", Trunks noted. "Now let's take care of the fish course."

Back under the bridge, Mantack's as still crushing Johnny underfoot. "Come on, fight back. Or can your precious friends not do that?" He raised his sword for a final blow.

But before he could bring it down, Mantack found his arm being wrapped up with the Reel Staff's line. "We're right here.", Luke announced. "You should beware. Attacking one of us means you attack all of us."

"Thanks for the help.", Johnny wheezed as he pushed Mantac's foot off his chest and clambered up to hit his foe in the chest.

But Mantack quickly recovered. "Wow… I actually felt that one." He soon found himself being bombarded by blaster fire.

Sure enough, the other Rangers had arrived. "Johnny, are you alright?", Marina asked.

"I'll be alright.", he insisted." As Mantack approached, growling all the way, the fight was interrupted by Boomix being revived as a giant. "Boomix returning to the field, sir!", he called out.

"These freaks can get big?", Mantack wondered, curious about the whole thing.

"Commencing covering fire." Boomix proceeded to fire his cannons on several buildings, blowing them to smithereens. Fortunately, it was a weekend, so there was no-one in them, as the janitor's shift hadn't begun yet.

"I thought we were forgetting something.", Tora commented.

"Luke, you know what to do.", Trunks stated.

"We'll handle Mantack.", Marina assured him.

"Got it.", Luke nodded as he moved forward and took his Cubezords out of his pocket. "Cyber Cubezords, roll out!" The three Zords then enlarged and combined into one. "Hunter Megazord, ready!"

"Enemy detected.", Boomix announced as he turned around towards the Hunter.

"Let's go to war.", Luke announced as he moved the Hunter to battle with Boomix, who responded by firing his cannon. "Alligator, detach." The Alligator broke off and reverted to cube form, deflecting the shots. "You'll have to do better than that." The two fighter then moved forward and began grappling with each other.

"Wow, those two are really going at it.", Mantack stated excitedly. "I want to grow so I can do that."

Before the Rangers could use this distraction to launch an attack on him, they were shot back by an arriving Ignoblia. "Mr. Mantack. Lord Archris requests you presence so we can discuss the terms of your contract with him."

"Oh,s o you're the contact I was told to meet.", Mantack realised. "So where is this 'Lord Archris'? Why'd he think to send a skivvie?"

"We'll be discussing your contract in full aboard his personal ship, the Arrowhead.", Ignoblia explained as she once more shot the Rangers back, without even looking. "Will you join us?"

"As long as I get paid, sure.", Mantack nodded, as he joined Ignoblia in teleporting out.

"He got away.", Johnny lamented for a minute, before everyone turned to see the Megazord battle in progress. "But he won't."

Boomix once more charged towards the Hunter, managing to push his cannon right up against the robot's chest. "At this range, neither of us will survive the next shot."

But before he could fire, the other 6 Cubezords appeared to knock Boomix aside. "Kept me waiting, didn't you?", Luke asked. "But it doesn't matter, let's combine and beat this sucker. Predator Megazord, Super Formation!" He triggered the combination by pressing on his Hunter Morpher 4 times, before revolving the centre section 360 degrees.

"Zords, combine!" The 9 Zords came together with the 4 support Zords. "Predator Megazord, ready!" Everyoen apepared in the cockpit, in their Primal Burst Modes.

"Superior force detected.", Boomix stated nervously, before turning and running away. "Making tactical withdrawal."

"Oh no you don't.", Johnny said as he inserted his Morpher into the control weapon, with Luke placing his on top of the gun mode. "Predator Prey Extinction!"

The Predator then used its sword to impale Boomix, fatally wounding him. "I've been dishonourably discharged.", he cried out as he exploded again.

"Top of the food chain!", the Rangers all declared upon victory.

Onboard the Arrowhead, Berserker, Porcuprick and Dapperfly were all teleported aboard. "Lord Archris, I'd like you to meet my motley crew of rogues.", Mantack said. "They help me with my scavenging and my bounty hunting jobs."

"This is Archris?", Berserker asked upon beholding the leader of the Space Hunters. "What happened to his legs?"

"An accident in battle centuries ago.", Archris answered him, without changing his tone. "But make no mistake, I can still destroy you with the power in my bare hands."

"I'd like to see you try.", Porcuprick growled, as he took his sword out.

But he was blocked by Ignoblia's nunchaku. "You will show due respect to Lord Archris."

"Yes, Mr. Porcuprick. She's quite right.", Dapperfly spoke up. "After all, he is paying us for the current job. By the way, what is this job."

"Defeat those Power Rangers.", Mantack answered. "And take the Cubezords they possess for Archris's collection. I have to admit, I can sympathise with your goals."

"Well given your performance in battle, I can assume we actually stand a chance.", Cuborg commented. "Particularly with your Anima Arm."

"That gives me an advantage, yes.", Mantack assured him. "Now then, I just need access to the memories of one of you, and then I can begin my campaign."

Down on Earth, at the zoo house, Tora threw the campaign badge that Adrien had given her in the trash. "I've decided to withdraw my support. After all, I don't even know anything about her, or how to register to vote."

"Well we can tell you how to do that last one.", Johnny assured her. "Luke and I are registered, so we can get you to sign up."

"And as for making a choice," Luke took over the speech to present two different pamphlets. "Komura and Primavera both had their campaign people handing out copies of their manifesto. Try reading both of these before you decide who to support."

Marina and Lenny then stepped forward. "You guys will help register us, right?", Lenny asked. "We might want to say something."

"Of course they will.", Marina assured him. "The Earth's like a second home to us now. It's only fair we have a say in its government."

"Sure we will.", Johnny assured her. "We'll take you all down to city hall tomorrow and sort you out."

"That's good to hear.", Trunks said as he dug out the badge and put it on. "Because I've already decided to vote Primavera."

Everyone was shocked to hear this. "What happened to the importance of making decisions for yourself?", Tora asked.

"Well I did suggest that Flo run for Mayor.", Trunks pointed out. "So it would be remiss of me not to support her."

Elsewhere, Keldor was listening in on the conversation within the zoo house, via a listening device in the badge. "Well at least this conversation is a welcome diversion from the problem of Mantack.", Marina commented. "Who knows when he'll attack again?"

"Who indeed, Marina?", Keldor cackled to himself. "Who indeed?"