*No One's POV*

The Rangers were currently training with none-dangerous versions of their weapons.

Syrus had a scythe, Shoto had a double edge sword, Tiff had a bow and arrows, Susan had a hand-fan(which made her feel kind of silly until Syrus explained that the pink Samurai Ranger's weapon was a fan as well), and Denki had a whip.

The five decided to also use this as training for the UA Entrance Exam. They were surprised that Syrus, who was the same age as Tenko, was going to be in the same year as them. Of course, because of his height, the four thought that Syrus was the same age as them. Even Denki was surprised that he made a mistake like that.

"Remember, unlike the ShadeCrystals, the StrikeCrystals won't be defeated as easily unless you activate the full power of your weapons. And to do that you need to master them as they are." Izira explained to them, confusing them.

Tenko, who was watching them, saw the confusion and decided to explain to them. "She means the weapons are actually your Ranger weapons." He said, causing the five to look at the weapons in their hands. "After the battle that was thought to be the final battle against Banes, all the Crystalizer Rangers' weapons and their Zords, except for the Crystal Swords and the Crystal Blasters, went dormant. Now that you five are the red, yellow, green, blue, and pink Rangers, you'll be able to awaken your predecessors weapons and Zords." Izira explained to them.

The five nodded their heads in understanding. They then return their attention to the crystal fighting dummies they were facing.

Out of all five Rangers, Izira noticed that Denki was training the hardest. 'Not surprised that he's a descendant of the first queen of his tribe. From what I learned about his world, the princes can't be rulers of their tribe. But they can become members of the army and the royal guard. So that means he's been training for a long time.' She thought.

As they continued to train Denki kept on thinking about everything he learned today. 'Even if I'm not from this World, it is still my home! And I'll do everything I can to protect it!' He thought. Then, with a swift motion, he struck the crystal dummy with his whip. As he did it transform the cord turned red with small sharp blades along it and a bigger one at the tip. When the blade of the whip struck the crystal dummy, there was a deep slash mark across the chest.

As he curled the whip back, while being mindful of the blades, the others were staring at him with shocked eyes. Even Izira was surprised that Denki had re-awakened the red Crystal Whip so soon.

As the others went to Denki to ask how he awakened his so soon, Tenko went up to Izira. "Do you think the rest of their weapons can be re-awakened as soon as Denki's" He asked the crown princess. "We have to hope so. With Quirks like the Sludge Villain's, Praxina can turn people into StrikeCrystals as if they were objects." She then looked towards the sky before continuing. "Their first battle against Praxina and Banes' ShadeCrystals and StrikeCrystals will be soon. We have to hope that there is enough time to at least train them to fight against them."

~Meanwhile~

Deep in an underground temple Praxina was performing a ritual. In the center of her ritual circle was the Sludge Villain, trapped in a dark crystal.

In another room of the temple, far away from where Praxina was performing the ritual, Banes was in another room talking to some of the StrikeCrystals that came to the temple to hide after the battle.

"Master Banes, how long do we have to pretend to be loyal to this girl?" One of them asked Banes. He was a dragon themed centaur, covered in white and light blue scales made of crystals.

"I want to know as well!" Another StrikeCrystal, made entirely out of red crystals, said in an inpatient manner.

"Why must you two always question the Master!? He's the one who freed you from your prisons! And if you doubt him, he can put you both back" The third StrikeCrystal said. She was a humaniod dragoness with glowing golden hair and dark golden-brown crystal horns. She wore a blue silk dress with golden bands on her arms and tail, and leg guards.

These three were Dragtaur, Crimsonstone, and Dragonia. The strongest of the StrikeCrystals that survived the battle against the original Crystalizer Rangers.

"That is enough Dragonia." Banes said to them via telepathy. "Yes Master." The female StrikeCrystal said while bowing to her master. Banes then turned to the other two StrikeCrystals, who then bowed as well. "As for how long we keep up the charade of being loyal to Praxina, just long enough for the rest of my powers to leave that mask and return to me. No one from Ephedia knows that when half of the mask was destroyed, not only did half of my powers return to me, but the rest are escaping through the cracks in the other half of the mask and to slowly return to me."

He then turned to a hallway that he kept hidden from Praxina by a spell. "Until then, not only do we have to continue to pretend to be loyal to the girl, but we have to keep our prisoner hidden from her. As well as ready to be used as a back-up plan just in case." He said with an evil smirk.

"At least he has some company until then." Dragonia said as she and her fellow StrikeCrystal smirked evilly as well.

~In a Hidden Cell in the Temple~

In a cell that was on the other end of the hallway Banes had hidden from Praxina were Lev and Mephisto. Both were trying to figure out how to get at least one of them out of the cell.

"Found anything yet?" Mephisto asked Lev, who shook his head. "Don't worry Mephisto. As soon as we get the chance, we'll get out of here and tell the Princesses what Banes is up to."

"Lev, we both know that we have a better chance at warning them if you go alone. For Banes' plan to continue to trick Prax is for her to think I'm dead. Meaning he'll do everything he can to keep me here." He said with sadness. Ever since Lev explained what had happened and what Banes was planning, Mephisto has tried everything he could think of to tell his twin sister he was okay. But whatever spell the panther/wizard used to keep him hidden made it where he couldn't be heard by her as well. The only chance Mephisto had of saving his sister was for Lev to escape, find the Princesses, and warn them.

Just then two StrikeCrystal walked up to the cell, and they were talking about something. "So Master Banes has convinced his puppet to team up with this League of Villains!?" One of them said, catching the duo's attention.

"Yep! They are even planning an attack on UA not too long after the new school year. Heck, they even found someone who would spy on them from the inside, as a student." The second StrikeCrystal said. The two then started laughing, not knowing that Mephisto and Lev heard everything.

As soon as he was sure that the StrikeCrystals were out of earshot, Mephisto spoke. "Now we really need to get out of here." He said to Lev, who nodded his head in agreement.

"Hopefully by then we might have at least a clue on who the spy for this League of Villains is. And proof to show UA." Lev said.

~Back With Praxina~

Banes had come into the Ritual Room just as Praxina has finished the Ritual.

Praxina was panting from exhaustion. She did not know that the Ritual would take this much out of her. 'But it's worth it to make those Princesses pay.' She thought as Banes came to her side to help her to her feet.

In the middle of the Ritual circle was the Sludge Villain, who had been transformed into a StrikeCrystal. "I feel more powerful!" He said with a slight growl.

Just then Banes felt an energy he has not felt since being transformed. He growled as Dragonia transported into the room. "Mistress Praxina! I sense that a new team of Crystalizer Rangers has been found." She said while bowing to her fake Mistress.

This caused her to develop a scowl on her face. "Rangers? As in Power Rangers?" The Sludge Villain asked.

"Yes. And they can take away your new powers just by defeating you." Dragonia explained to the new StrikeCrystal. As soon as he heard this, the Sludge Villain began to growl. "I won't let that happen!" He said in a roar. This caused Praxina's scowl to turn into a wicked grin. "Then in a few days you will go and cause chaos in the city to bring the Crystalizer Rangers to you and then you will destroy them." She said.

"Yes! HAHAHAHA!" The Sludge Villain said before he went off to get ready for his battle with the Rangers.

Will the rest of the Crystalizer Rangers be able to awaken in time to fight against a StrikeCrystal Sludge Villain?

Will they know enough of their Ranger abilities to use them against him?

Find out next time on Power Rangers: Crystalizers!