Young Justice: The Omni-Ranger

by Omarnosian10

Also minor crossover with Ben 10. Josh Martinez, the Omni-Ranger and recruited Plumber has been transported to the YJ universe after his 'death'. Since his girlfriend's death, he has always been a lone wolf, but now he can spread his teachings, remember the value of teamwork… and maybe move on. First attempt in a minor Ben 10 crossover.

1. The Ultimate Start

Omarnosian10: Hello, readers. Welcome to my first crossover without Ben 10.

Josh: Technically, it's a minor crossover with Ben 10.

Omarnosian10: True. The story starts with a teen Plumber.

Josh: Who by the way is me.

Wally: Wait a minute! How can you talk here? You're an OC!

Dick: Because he's one of the main characters.

Connor: Dick's right! And by the way, during the story, there will be references to Power Rangers, both TV and OC.

Josh: For example, Dick and I might talk about Carter Grayson, Lightspeed Rescue Red Ranger, because Dick might be a alternate universe relative of his.

Connor: And next chapter, Josh and I will discuss civilian names for me by using the Power Rangers' first names.

Omarnosian10: More will be explained by the end of the chapter. Now then, ON WITH THE SHOW!

Chapter 1: The Ultimate Start

(Bellwood Beach)

Ah, Bellwood. Home of the universe known hero, Ben 10, wielder of the Omnitrix. And also known for monster/alien attacks, which is happening on this beach, which has some glass surfaces thanks to heated attacks. The cause for these attacks is a black/white dinosaur humanoid with large red teeth frozen in an evil smile and large red eyes, still glowing from the recent eye-blast. Many people would be expecting Ben Tennyson to be fighting this strange monster, but they would be wrong. Instead of a green-eyed brunette with a black/green T-Shirt with a 10 on it and a strange-looking watch on his left wrist, we see the person that is kneeling behind a saber with a microphone as the handle is a male clad in green spandex, except for the sleeves, which are silver, wearing a green helmet with a black 4-point star visor surrounded in a gold outline. He also has gold armor connected to his belt from behind to front, with the front having 2 middle triangles, forming the helmet's logo on the front. The monster is the White Terrorsaurus II and the green clad male is Green Samurai Ranger (Ninja Storm).

"Of all the days Ben had to go on a space trip." muttered Green Samurai Ranger, indicating that he is a teenager.

"Can you blame him, sport? After helping to create the universe, he does deserve a vacation." asked an elderly voice from the built-in communicator in Green Samurai Ranger's helmet.

"Sorry, Magister Tennyson. I'm just not used to fighting this many high-powered monsters in one day." apologized Green Samurai Ranger.

"Well, you won't have to worry about that anymore!" cheered a Galvan's voice.

"Yes he does!" argued another Galvan voice.

"Blukic! Driba! This is not the time for arguing!" snapped Magister Tennyson.

"Sorry, Max." apologized Driba.

"Alright, I'll get straight to the point! Joshua, we finished re-programming the black box!" informed Blukic.

"Thanks, Blukic. And please, call me Josh." thanked Green Samurai Ranger as he stood up and picked up his saber.

"You want more, Green Ranger?" taunted White Terrorsaurus. Green Samurai Ranger raised his left arm diagonally as a black light flashed from his left hand before being replaced by a small black mechanical device with a gold symbol on it.

"A friend of mine used to say, there's a time to go hero, (slides the black device on the Samurai Saber's handle) and a time to go Ultimate!" shouted Green Samurai Ranger as he opens the device before a black disk with kanji symbols materialized in his hand as he puts it in the device before closing it. A rainbow light illuminated from his gold armor, making White Terrorsaurus cover his eyes in pain. When the light died down, White Terrorsaurus uncovered his eyes and stepped back as he felt the new power. Green Samurai Ranger's gold armor became gold clothing that extended to his thighs, his helmet's 4-point star visor has been replaced with a fire visor on the top half of the helmet, and the gold clothing's middle triangles have been replaced by fiery wings matching the new logo on the helmet.

"Ultimate Samurai Mode!" cried Green Samurai Ranger before a Samurai Sword appeared in his free hand as a random explosion occurred behind him from the release of power.

"So you got a new look! Doesn't matter when I destroy you, Green Ranger." cackled White Terrorsaurus. Green Samurai Ranger crossed his weapons in a plus sign.

"We'll see about that, Terrorsaurus." dared Green Samurai Ranger as he gave a battle cry before separating his blades and running toward White Terrorsaurus while said monster sprouted a pair of demonic black/white wings while gliding at Green Samurai Ranger. Green Samurai Ranger held his blades like wings before gliding at White Terrorsaurus as they began clashing non-stop, blades hitting claws, as they blurred everywhere sky-high. They landed yards apart with their backs turned against each other; Green Samurai Ranger held his blades forward while White Terrorsaurus had his claws glowing black. After a few moments, White Terrorsaurus let his arms fall limps as he weakly turns around with Green Samurai Ranger as they face each other. Green Samurai Ranger felt massive amounts of pain from the energy claws, but luckily, his suit is designed to be untearable, so his bruises are hidden and unseen.

"This isn't over, Green Ranger!" swore White Terrorsaurus as black electricity began emitting from his body.

"On the contrary, (his blades merge together to form a much longer and sharper sword) it's over for you!" cried Green Samurai Ranger as he zoomed toward White Terrorsaurus in a fiery blur before repeatedly slashing him with his sword, leaving behind burn marks. Green Samurai Ranger appeared behind White Terrorsaurus with his now separated Samurai Saber in his sheath before he slightly unsheathed it as White Terrorsaurus kneeled down and exploded.

"Monster, extinct!" cheered Green Samurai Ranger before returning to his default mode and putting his hands on his knees before taking a breather.

"I'm afraid you're not done yet, sport. The Null Void Bomb is going to set off in 2 minutes." warned Max.

"WHAT?! But I'm not fast enough!" complained Green Samurai Ranger.

"You have Zords, remember?" deadpanned Blukic, making Green Samurai Ranger helmet-palm (like a face-palm, but on the helmet instead).

"Right. (nods before taking out a green mechanical amulet.) Samurai Star Chopper!" called out Green Samurai Ranger before raising his amulet high. Flying over to him is a green/red/white helicopter-like machine, known as the Samurai Star Chopper. Green Samurai Ranger jumped high into it as it flied off.

(Billions Tower Rooftop)

Plumbers are now guarding the Null Void Bomb while Blukic and Driba are trying to defuse it. Blukic and Driba are small gray amphibious aliens known as Galvans. Blukic is wearing old blue overalls while Driba is wearing a white/black suit. The Plumbers felt the wind pick up they see the Samurai Star Chopper arriving.

"Blukic! Driba! Have you defused the bomb yet?" asked Green Samurai Ranger worried.

"Almost (messes with a bunch of wires.) There!" smiled Driba before the timer (that was set to 1:45) accelerated.

"Driba, you ninny! You accelerated the countdown!" panicked Blukic as the other Plumbers panic.

"WHAT?!" panicked Green Samurai Ranger.

"Well, it's not my fault! The machinery is at least Azmuth's level of complication!" argued Driba. As their argument continued, two large mechanical hands grabbed the Null Void Bomb as it lifted off. The Plumbers (Galvans included) noticed this and looked up to see Samurai Star Chopper in it's Megazord mode holding the N.V.B.

"JOSH! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" panicked one of the Plumbers. Green Samurai Ranger lowered his head in the cockpit before looking up determined under his helmet.

"If we can't defuse it, I'll take it to space so the explosion won't reach Earth." explained Green Samurai Ranger as the Samurai Star Megazord used it's fan-feet to fly itself to space.

"Josh no! It's too risky! I order you to stop this! You'll die in the explosion!" ordered Max.

"Negative, Magister Tennyson. A true ranger does whatever it takes to save innocent lives, even at the cost of his/her own!" denied Green Samurai Ranger before beeping came out of the bomb.

'Mom, Dad, I'll join you in the afterlife soon.' thought Green Samurai Ranger grimly before he crossed his arms.

"Power Down!" cried Green Samurai Ranger before de-morphing, revealing Josh's appearance. Joshua "Josh" Martinez is a 16-year-old muscular teenage boy with combed dark brown hair and reddish-brown eyes. His attire is a black leather vest on his gray/green striped T-Shirt, blue jeans and white sneakers. When the beeping accelerated, a bright blue flash consumed the Samurai Star Chopper.

(Genesis Labs)

Josh had his eyes closed and arms over his head as he prepared for the explosion. When he heard beeping, he sighed in relief as he recognized it as computer beeping instead of a bomb. When Josh opened his eyes and dropped his arms, he looked around in confusion as he noticed that he's inside a lab of sorts with intestines as walls. Josh fake-gagged as he slightly turned green until he noticed a pod with 3 small grey creatures with horns above it facing away from him. Before he could attack, he heard some running to his direction. Deciding to go with stealth, a black/white Tupuxuara-theme mechanical wristband appeared on his left wrist before he leaned against the wall (much to his disgust) and suddenly camouflaged with it. A redhead teen in a yellow/red suit with goggles and a red lightning bolt on his chest super-speed into the room as the entrance door was about to close until he put a container of some sort in the door as 2 other teens enter. The blond African-American wearing black and red kicked the container away from the door as snarling could be heard from the other side. The raven-haired one wearing a domino mask and a black/red/yellow costume used a holo-computer on his glove to hack the door as whirring came out of it.

"There. I've disabled the door. We're safe." informed the costumed hacker as he disconnects from the door lock.

"We're trapped." clarified the African-American.

"Uh, guys? You'll wanna see this." informed the redhead teen. He then activated the system's lights, revealing a muscular black-haired teenager, wearing a white skin-tight suit with a red diamond with a S in the middle plastered on the chest.

"Big K, little R. The atomic symbol for Krypton. Clone?" asked the redhead while looking closely.

'Krypton? Last time I checked the periodic table, there's no Krypton in it.' though Josh confused.

"Robin, hack." ordered the African-American to the raven-haired teen, now known as Robin. The Boy Wonder immediately got to work, hacking into the terminal to find out what he could about the person in the pod.

"Weapon designation: Superboy. A clone force grown in...sixteen weeks?! From DNA acquired by Superman!" gaped Robin.

'Superman? Never heard or read of this guy from the Plumber files.' thought Josh.

"Stolen from Superman." corrected the African-American.

"No way the big guy knows about this." added the redhead.

"Solar suit allows him to absorb yellow sun radiation 24/7." informed Robin.

"And these...things?" asked the African-American, pointing at the grey creatures.

"Genomorphic Gnomes. Telepathic. Force feeding him an education." informed Robin.

"Along with who knows what else. They're making a slave out of, well, Superman's son." frowned the redhead.

"We have to tell the League about this." stated the African-American.

'League? What League?' mentally guessed Josh.

"Well we can't leave him like this." disagreed Robin, unaware of the G-Gnome's glowing horns.

"Set him free." ordered the African American. Getting to work immediately, Robin had the pod opened in less than a minute. Immediately afterwards, Superboy's eyes opened, then he charged forward and tackled the African-American to the ground. He started punching him left and right before Robin and the redhead tried to hold his arms back.

"Whoa! Hold on, Supey!" exclaimed the redhead.

"We're on your side! Including Aqualad, the guy you're repeatedly punching!" reasoned Robin as Superboy flung the redhead into the glass tube behind him.

"I don't want to do this, (hits Superboy with a gas pellet) but you're not leaving me much of a choice." grimaced Robin as Aqualad then used both legs to kick Superboy away, allowing Robin to hit him with a taser. It proved ineffective, however, as he pulled the Boy Wonder over to him and flung him to the ground, placing his foot over his chest. Aqualad ran forward, Water-Bearer in hand, shaping it into a giant hammer as he screamed "ENOUGH!" He hit Superboy hard, slamming him into the gurney that held him. Robin fell unconscious immediately afterwards, just as Superboy got back up and went over to them.

"We are trying to help you!" reasoned Aqualad. The influence of the G-Gnomes were too strong, however, and the fight resumed. After a brief scuffle, Superboy slammed Aqualad into the ceiling a few times, bringing the Atlantean hero into unconsciousness. Josh's eyes widened in shock behind his camouflage. Superboy raised his fists, ready to deliver the final blow while Josh prepared to morph when suddenly, the world around them seemed to slow down. Then a blue beam of light flew past him into the G-Gnomes in his pod, freezing them in time. His eyes then gained clarity, as if a light bulb had just turned on in his mind.

"Okay, now you can think properly." said a British voice say as he turned around. Behind him was a British man with slicked black hair wearing a lab coat and green lab goggles on his neck.

"Who are you?" asked Superboy, unsure of who this being was.

"My original name was lost decades ago, but I'm mostly known from my universe as, Professor Paradox." introduced Paradox, making Josh drop his jaw in shock.

'I remember him! He's one of Ben 10's greatest allies and only comes when there is a world crisis.' thought Josh shocked as Paradox looks behind Superboy.

"Josh, you can deactivate your camouflage now." assured Paradox, shocking both conscious teens as Superboy turn around. Sighing sadly, Josh deactivated the camouflage, revealing himself to them and surprising Superboy.

"How did you know I was here the entire time?" asked Josh as he approaches the clone and time-traveler.

"It's quite simple, really. I was the one who brought you here." answered Paradox.

"YOU WHAT?!" cried Josh more shocked than angered before he remembered seeing a blue flash from when he was in the Samurai Star Megazord.

"If I hadn't interfered with your suicidal attempt to save your Earth, you would cease to exist when the Null Void Bomb creates a miniature black hole, not allowing you to pass on. (Josh was about to ask something) And no, the Samurai Star Megazord isn't destroyed. I merely deactivated the timer and sent the Samurai Star Megazord back to the Morphing Grid's pocket dimension." explained Paradox, confusing Superboy and making Josh sigh in relief.

"But why did you bring me to this universe specifically?" asked Josh confused.

"Think about what would happen if everyone knew I save you from your certain doom. It'll cause people to make dangerous choices, like conducting the experiment on themselves, or depending on me to save them when they risk their life in minor problems. I'm only a world-crisis hero, not a minor town or state hero." answered Paradox as Josh nods in understanding.

"Is or was there a Power Ranger team in this universe?" asked Josh. Paradox shook his head as Josh sighed sadly.

"Um, I don't mean to interrupt this, uh, catching up, but you were saying something about me, Paradox?" asked Superboy, drawing attention from them.

"Very well, Superboy. One of the perks of being a time traveler is that you don't know me, but I know you. You are Superboy, a clone of Superman created by Cadmus to replace the Man of Steel should he perish or turn from the light. But that's what they want you to think. What you were really created for is to kill Superman, but these young heroes (he said as he points at the heroes Superboy had beaten) weren't going to let you suffer that fate. And you attacked them for it. You have images of things in your head, right? But have you seen them?" asked Paradox. Superboy was silent. He never saw the images in real life.

"No, I haven't." sighed Superboy.

"These heroes, including Josh here, can help you see them. Meet Superman even. Though he'll probably try to stay away from you. If he does, I recommend you play the father card on him. But either way, I'm offering you a choice. (holds out his closed hands) Take the blue pill, I disappear. You can believe this conversation never happened, and you carry on your orders. (opens his left hand to show a blue pill before opening his other hand to show a red pill) Take the red pill, and Cadmus' control is erased. You'll be immune to the G-Gnomes influence, and will be able to think for yourself. You'll be able to become a hero like them, and they'll show you how messed up Cadmus really is." offered Paradox as Josh crossed his fingers, hoping Superboy makes the right choice. Superboy stared at the pills, thinking. His existence was a lie. He was only created to be a weapon. That thought made him angry, furious even. Learning the truth, he now only wanted one thing: to be free like everyone else. However, he didn't know if the world accept him.

'Only one way to find out.' thought Superboy. He reached his hand out and took the red pill, put it in his mouth and swallowed it. Paradox nodded in approval while Josh sighed in relief.

"Alright. And Josh, before you wake them up, I would recommend morphing into the Black Ranger of the Next Legend." suggested Paradox as he disappeared in a blue flash.

"What does he mean when he said Black Ranger of the Next Legend?" asked Superboy confused. Josh ignored him as he de-materialized the Drago Morpher before a silver ovular belt buckle that had an engraving of what looked to be a black hand shape dominating the center materialized around his waist along with two silver rings with orange and purple gems on his middle fingers.

"This. Biomerge, Spirit Legend!" shouted Josh while pressing the purple ring to his belt.

~Next Legend: Black Ranger Morphing Sequence~

Josh is standing in a purple space that is moving downward. A transformation ring appears under him as it glows a bright purple. The black/purple armored figure known as Roku, Spirit of Darkness, rises behind Josh. Roku fuses with Josh as the two strike a pose as the energy forms his ranger suit.

~End Morphing Sequence~

Josh's current Ranger suit is martial-arts themed and mostly black, except for the right grey sleeve, neck and knee covers and white gloves, along with a white logo on the right side of his chest.

"Spirit of Darkness: Black Legend Ranger!" cried Black Legend Ranger while striking a pose. Black Legend Ranger got out of his pose when he noticed Superboy's surprised look.

"Never seen anything like that before." admitted Superboy. Black Legend Ranger chuckled under his helmet before looking down on the fallen heroes.

"Come on, Superboy. Let's wake them up and properly introduce ourselves." suggested Black Legend Ranger as he kneeled down beside Robin while Superboy kneeled down beside the redhead. Black Legend Ranger shook Robin awake as he stirred his eyes open.

"Batman?" guessed Robin before standing up along with Black Legend Ranger.

"Sorry, I don't know who Batman is, but you can call me Black Legend Ranger." introduced Black Legend Ranger while jerking his thumb towards himself. Robin nodded as the other fallen heroes awakened and stood up while looking at Superboy confused.

"I'm the Superboy, a Genomorph, a clone of the Superman. I was created to replace him should he die in battle. Destroy him if he should ever turn from the light...or at least, that's what I was lead to believe." informed Superboy as he looked down at that, still reeling from the depression of his true purpose.

"To aspire to be like Superman is a worthy goal. (places a hand on Superboy's shoulder.) But like Superman, you deserve a life of your own." complimented Aqualad.

"Cadmus won't give you that chance if you stay here. But once we get you out of here, we'll give you that chance. A chance to see the sky, the sun..." trailed off Robin.

"Pretty sure it's past midnight. So, we could show you the Moon." interrupted the redhead.

"Wait a minute, it's past midnight?! (the redhead, Aqualad and Robin nod slowly) Why am I not surprised?" helmet-palmed Black Legend Ranger.

"Anyway, you'll be able to live your own life, far away from these mad scientists. You can still be a real hero...and if you give us the chance, we can even be friends. What do you say?" asked Aqualad, holding his hand out. Superboy hesitated for a moment, but then gave a small, genuine smile as they shook hands.

"Okay then, but what about this guy?" asked the redhead while pointing at Black Legend Ranger before Aqualad and Robin looked at the Next Legend's 7th/8th ranger confused.

"An acquaintance of mine brought me here to help protect this world. I nearly died in an explosion and the acquaintance didn't take me somewhere different on my world because of the resurrection consequences. I know you just met me, but I want to help you escape this place just as much as you do. Will you let me?" asked Black Legend Ranger determined. Robin, Aqualad and the redhead look at each other concerned until Robin held his hand out. Black Legend Ranger smiled under his helmet before he shook hands.

"I agree with Black Legend Ranger. It's because of his acquaintance that I recently became immune to the G-Gnomes mind control." agreed Superboy as everyone nods before leaving into a hall with more inactive Genomorphs.

"Seriously, how is he not whelmed by this situation?" muttered Robin.

"What is it with you and this whelmed thing?" asked the redhead. Before anyone could reply. the Genomorphs' horns began to glow, signalling their activation.

"I knew this was too easy. Aqualad, Superboy, you 2 are with me. Take out any Genomorph that gets too close to us. Robin, hack the terminal. See if you can slow down any Genomorphs heading this way. Yellow Redhead, scout ahead. Try to find the elevator shaft. We're getting out of this place, and no one's stopping us!" cheered Black Legend Ranger.

"My name's not Yellow Redhead! It's Kid Flash!" corrected Kid Flash as he zoomed forward, knocking out G-Elves along the way.

"Legend Fan!" called out Black Legend Ranger as a black folding fan materialized in his hand as he used it to blast black energy waves at the G-Trolls before they fell while Superboy and Aqualad were hitting the G-Trolls coming from behind. Before more could join, the doors shut themselves, sealing the rest away from them. Robin fist-pumped, then followed the others as they ran forward. Eventually, they came to the elevator shaft and forced it open. Robin used his grappling hook and brought Wally up with him, while Aqualad used his Water-Bearers to climb, and Superboy grabbed Black Legend Ranger as he leaped up the shaft. Unfortunately, he eventually came to a stop in midair before beginning to descend.

"I'm falling?" uttered Superboy shocked/confused before Black Legend Ranger let go of him.

"Etativel." chanted Black Legend Ranger as he and Superboy began to levitate upward toward their destination.

"You okay?" asked Black Legend Ranger.

"Superman can fly. Why can't I fly?" asked Superboy sadly.

"Don't know, but you can still leap tall buildings in a single bound. That's pretty cool." answered Kid Flash.

"I agree with K.F here." nodded Black Legend Ranger.

"Um, Black Legend Ranger, are you using telekinesis to bring yourself and Superboy up?" asked Kid Flash curious as the others leaned closer.

"Not exactly. My suit slightly re-writes my genetic code to a witch's, so I was able to use a spell to levitate us." answered Black Legend Ranger.

"You mean you're a girl?!" asked Kid Flash shocked while the others shook their heads in disbelief.

"NO! Not all witches are girls! That's just a sexist rumor!" snapped Black Legend Ranger while glaring from under his helmet, slightly scaring Kid Flash.

"I hate to interrupt, (looks up to the elevator coming down towards the group) but this will have to be our stop." informed Robin. After Superboy pried open the doors, they pilled out just in time as the elevator passed them by. Their reprieve was short-lived, however, as they had to start running again from the G-Elves. Superboy's head went up as someone sent him telepathic directions.

"Go left! Left!" informed the mysterious voice as Superboy lead them down the hallway to their left.

"Right!" shouted Superboy as they went right. That lead them to a dead end.

"It's a dead end!" frowned Kid Flash, making Superboy look down in guilt.

"I don't think so! Look up there!" ordered Black Legend Ranger as he pointed at a vent cover before they started crawling through the ducts. After evading the G-Elves (thanks to Robin hacking the motion sensors, to which everyone gave him props for), they ran up the stairwell, with Black Legend Ranger using his Legend Fan to destroy the stairs behind them to prevent anyone from following them.

Their luck ran out as they reached Sub-Level 1, as the doors closed tight. Kid Flash slammed into said doors before he could slow down, causing him to tumble back into the others' direction. Heading down a hallway to their right, the 5 of them ran into a whole mess of Genomorphs, with the yellow/blue costumed hero known as Guardian at the lead. The group turned around to see more Genomorphs behind them, trapping them. Before they could do anything, the alien scientist known as Dubbilex came forth.

"You allowed our brother the chance of freedom, For that, I thank you." thanked Dubbilex telepathically.

"Ooookay, is anyone else hearing the voice in their heads?" asked Kid Flash nervously.

"It's telepathy, Kid Flash." answered Black Legend Ranger as Dubbilex nodded.

"It was you." realized Superboy shocked.

"Yes, brother. I set the fire and lured your new friends here down into Cadmus. I was also the one who gave Professor Paradox the pill that protects you from the G-Gnomes' influence." informed Dubbilex while looking at Black Legend Ranger, who dropped his jaw under his helmet.

"And guided me. Why?" asked Superboy.

"Because you are our only hope. The Genomorph human. You can blaze the trail for all our brothers, showing us the way to freedom." answered Dubbilex.

"Bridge between both worlds. That does make sense." agreed Black Legend Ranger.

"What is your choice, brother?" asked Dubbilex

"I. Choose. Freedom." stated Superboy with determination. With a nod, the Genomorphs stood down, and Guardian was released from his control while understanding what happened.

"Go. I'll deal with Desmond." ordered Guardian.

"I think not." said the mad doctor who is wearing a lab coat (now known as Desmond) from behind the Genomorphs.

"Project Blockbuster will give me the power to restore order to Cadmus." cackled Desmond while holding up a vial filled with a glowing blue liquid. Before he prepared to drink it, a silver mechanical cannon resembling a crossbow appeared in Black Legend Ranger's arm as he held it beside him while directing it at Desmond.

"I wouldn't drink that if I were you." threatened Black Legend Ranger.

"WHERE DID THAT CANNON COME FROM?!" yelled Kid Flash in shock while Aqualad, Superboy, Guardian and Robin gaped at the weapon.

"For once, I have no idea!" replied Robin.

"Now if you don't want to get either burned, shocked, frozen, blown away, or incinerated, how about you let us go and give yourself up to the police?" demanded Black Legend Ranger. Desmond looked at the weapon scared before changing to mad.

"I'll show you power!" cried Desmond before drinking the vial.

"You asked for it! Legend Burst Cannon: Lightning mode, FIRE!" cried Black Legend Ranger as the Legend Burst Cannon fired lightning at Desmond and the ground around him, covering him in a smokescreen.

"Is it over?" asked Guardian while looking at the smokescreen.

"Wow, that was easy!" grinned Kid Flash.

"NNNNNNOOOOOOO!" cried Black Legend Ranger to the ceiling while the Legend Burst Cannon disappeared.

"What?" asked Kid Flash casually as Black Legend Ranger glared at him from under his helmet while pointing at him.

"Never say that out loud! From my experience, that always jinxes the situation. (looks around frantically) Maybe the universe didn't hear!" panicked Black Legend Ranger while getting strange looks from the other heroes before they heard an animalistic roar from behind the smokescreen. When the smokescreen died down, it revealed an enlarged and almost skinless Desmond with bulging muscles, a gray hide and black eyes with red pupils. Blockbuster now, released another animalistic roar as everyone glares at Kid Flash, obviously blaming him for the jinx.

"Um, my bad?" weakly chuckled Kid Flash.

"I'm really starting to hate this guy." muttered Black Legend Ranger. Superboy leaped toward Blockbuster and started punching with all his might. After delivering some punches of his own, Blockbuster rammed into Superboy, crashing through the ceiling and towards the ground floor.

"You guys think lab coat planned that?" asked Kid Flash.

~Battle Song: Power Rangers Next Legend Last Opening by bluesoulhero~

"Doubt it. He's just playing along to make it seem like he planned it." answered Black Legend Ranger before they (not including Guardian) soon arrived at the top, just as Blockbuster threw Superboy right at them. Superboy stuck his feet on the ground, skidding backwards a bit from the impact. After he stopped, they were staring each other down, readying themselves for the final stretch. Kid Flash zoomed right underneath Blockbuster, kneeling right behind his legs as Superboy, Aqualad and Black Legend Ranger (now with diamond-colored armor on his arms) delivered a triple punch to his face. The impact cause Blockbuster to trip backwards over Kid Flash, crashing to the ground.

"Learned that one in Kindergarten." smirked Kid Flash pridefully. Superboy started attacking Blockbuster again, but was soon being pummeled into a pillar. Fortunately, Aqualad and Black Legend Ranger restrained his arm from another punch, pulling themselves in as they delivered a double kick to his face. With a roar, Blockbuster grabbed both of them and flung them to the ground, before throwing Superboy into another pillar. Kid Flash sped towards the monster to try an attack, but was swatted away like a bug.

"Legend Zwei-Sword!" called out Black Legend Ranger as he took out a rectangular sword with a bronze hilt before charging toward Blockbuster while using the Legend Zwei-Sword to slash his chest. Black Legend Ranger stopped to see not even a scratch on Blockbuster before the brute backhanded the 7th/8th Next Legend Ranger into Kid Flash, who skidded toward Robin while Black Legend Ranger destroyed a pillar with his back. Finally noticing the pillars, Robin tapped into his ear communicator.

"If we could destroy the pillars, the whole place would come down on Blockbuster." informed Robin as Kid Flash and Aqualad nod before the former rushed toward Blockbuster and ripped the remaining skin off his face.

"Ha! Got your nose!" taunted Kid Flash. This enraged the beast long enough for Aqualad to start working on the other pillars, while Kid Flash tricked Blockbuster into breaking the rest. Getting what the plan is, Black Legend Ranger swapped weapons and used the Legend Fan's energy waves to push Blockbuster into the middle of the room, where Robin drew a large "X" with chalk. Drenching the area with water, Aqualad stepped back as Superboy knocked the brute into location. Aqualad then electrocuted Blockbuster, stunning him long enough for the teens to huddle together as Robin's explosive batarangs blew up the rest of the pillars and the joints at the ceiling.

~End Theme~

"I'll orb us out of here!" assured Black Legend Ranger as he raised his arms before purple, black and blue orbs gathered around the teens in a sphere before the rubble collapsed. The sphere disappeared as the building collapsed completely. The sphere re-appeared in front of the rubble as the orbs died down, revealing the teens breathing heavily, mostly Black Legend Ranger after using more energy to orb 5 people.

"We...we won." panted Black Legend Ranger while leaning down.

"Was there ever...any doubt?" asked Robin, giving a high five to Kid Flash, and leaving the two cringing in pain. Aqualad approached Black Legend Ranger and put a hand on his shoulder.

"Are you okay?" asked Aqualad concerned. Black Legend Ranger nodded before standing up straight.

"Yeah, just a little exhausted from the energy I put into the orb." answered Black Legend Ranger. Superboy simply looked up, presented with a view of a clear, starry sky. Hanging overhead was a beautiful full moon.

"See? The moon." pointed out Kid Flash as Superboy smiled, happy to finally be outside and to finally be free. And then a tall well-built man in a blue bodysuit, with red boots, a gold belt, a red cape; wearing a triangular shield on his chest with an S flew toward them.

"Oh, and Superman. Do we keep our promises or what?" exclaimed Kid Flash. Immediately afterwards, the rest of the Justice League arrived.

"This is bad." gulped Robin as Aqualad and Kid Flash had the same expression while Superboy and Black Legend Ranger are nervous, the latter more since he never heard of these people and doesn't want to do anything misunderstood.

"Is it too late to let that ugly guy kill us?" asked Robin, seeing the look in Batman's eyes. Batman wears a black/grey bat themed costume with a black bat insignia on his chest. No one could answer though, as the Leaguers landed in front of them, Superman in the lead; before anyone could stop him, Superboy met him halfway between the two groups. Superman looked down at the clone, his head tilted in confusion. Taking a deep breath, Superboy lifted the ripped front of his solar-suit, showing the S symbol as several Justice League members gasped.

"Is that what I think it is?" asked Batman. Kid Flash rushed up to stand next to Superboy, the others right behind him.

"He's not an 'it'." glared Black Legend Ranger.

"I'm Superman's clone." announced Superboy proudly; now, nearly every Leaguer was shocked. Superman's eyes were the widest, but he soon recovered, his expression thoughtful; Batman, on the other hand, gave the proteges a hard stare.

"Start talking." demanded Batman. Gulping nervously, Black Legend Ranger tiptoed back until he hit something metallic and tall.

"You too, black-wearing stranger." informed a robotic voice behind him, making him gulp more nervously.

(One hour later)

An hour later, after going through and obsessing over every tiny detail, the adult Leaguers were standing around talking among themselves discussing what to do with their proteges whilst Blockbuster was being carted off. Superboy stood with the four teens and turned around and glanced nervously at Superman. Martian Manhunter (a green humanoid red-eyed alien wearing a blue costume) caught the look and motioned to the clone. Superboy's expression turned slightly hopeful when Superman turned and began to talk to him.

"We'll eh, we'll figure something out for League, will eh… I mean for now, I better sure they get that Blockbuster creature squared away." He turned and flew off leaving an enraged Superboy.

"Cadmus will be investigated. All 52 levels, but let's get one thing clear." said Batman as he walked up with Flash (a man wearing the red version of Kid Flash's suit, except it covers his hair) and Aquaman(a blond bearded man wearing a orange/green scale suit).

"You should have called." said Flash butting in. Batman gave him a mild-glare then turned back.

"End results aside, we are not happy. You hacked Justice League systems, disobeyed orders and endangered lives. You will not be doing this again." confirmed Batman.

"HEY! (stomps to Batman) That doesn't sound like a thank you for your own protege. If it hadn't been for these guys, and myself, you would've had to deal with a mind-controlled clone that would've looked exactly like Superman in his current age and had an identity crisis in your hands, which would cause you to make Superman an enemy of the Justice League. Not to mention we ran into one of your possibly part-time members, Guardian, who turned out to be mind-controlled as well. (some League members gasp) So you better apologize to your proteges and thank them for risking their lives to prevent said identity crisis, instead of scolding them." glared Black Legend Ranger at Batman while all of the League members and proteges (not including Superboy or Batman) gasp at this. No one has ever stood up to Batman besides the villains before, but to see this new guy not just stand up for the proteges but also withstand the famous Bat-glare is an almost-impossible task. The proteges gave determined glares while gathering together with Black Legend Ranger.

"I am sorry, but Black Legend Ranger is right." agreed Aqualad.

"Aqualad, stand down." ordered Aquaman.

"Apologies my king but no. (Aquaman's eyes narrowed) We did good work here tonight. The work you trained us to do. Together on our own, we forged something powerful, important." informed Aqualad.

"We need to rise out of your shadows. Show the world we're not hiding and let us be taken seriously for once." added Robin.

"If this is about your treatment at the hall, the three of you-" paused Flash.

"Five of us, (motions to Superboy and Black Legend Ranger) And it's not." interrupted Kid Flash

"We're ready to use what you taught us. Or why teach us at all?" asked Robin.

"Why let them tell us what to do? It's simple, get on board or get out of the way." said Superboy as he moved forward with the others and faced the Justice League ready to make good of Superboy's ultimatum.

"And you can't order either me or Superboy around since we're not proteges or sons of any of the Justice League members." added Black Legend Ranger.

"Genetically, Superboy is Superman's son. (Black Legend Ranger glares at him from under his helmet) Not the point." corrected Kid Flash. Batman narrowed his eyes.

"Give me three days." ordered Batman as the teen heroes nod.

"I'll let Superboy stay at the Fortress of Solitude during the meantime." assured Superman as Superboy smiles at him. Black Legend Ranger nervously chuckled before scratching the back of his helmet sheepishly.

"Something wrong, Black Legend Ranger?" asked Aqualad as the entire League looks at the 7th/8th Next Legend Ranger, making him more nervous.

"Um, the truth is... I don't have a place to stay. My, um, acquaintance didn't give me the chance to find one." answered Black Legend Ranger sheepishly. Batman motioned for Martian Manhunter to approach him.

"Black Legend Ranger, just to be sure that you're not lying, I'll have Martian Manhunter read your mind so the League can know your origins. And don't worry, he won't find anything personal you know." assured Batman as Black Legend Ranger nervously nodded before Martian Manhunter's eyes glowed, signaling that he's reading Black Legend Ranger's mind. After a few moments, Martian Manhunter stopped and widened his eyes in surprise.

"He's telling the truth, Batman. More than we thought." stated Martian Manhunter before Zatara (A League member with black hair and a mustache, wearing a black tuxedo and top hat) approached them.

"If it's no trouble to you, Black Legend Ranger, you can stay with me for the time being." assured Zatara.

"Really, but why?" asked Black Legend Ranger surprised.

"Because I can sense you have magic potential within you. I'm not only offering you a place to stay for the time being, but also for the opportunity to become a better magic-user than you are now." answered Zatara honestly, surprising Black Legend Ranger even further.

"Thank you. I promise I won't let you down." promised Black Legend Ranger while putting a hand over his heart and bowing.

(Three Days Later)

The three teens were taken home with Superboy going to the Fortress of Solitude and being welcomed by Superman himself. While there, he decided on a superhero outfit and got some of his own clothes and accessories. A pair of strengthened combat boots, combat pants and a black t-shirt with a red S symbol. All of the clothes were incredibly tough and could be easily replaced. Meanwhile, Josh was taken to Zatara's place after de-morphing, revealing his identity to Zatara and his daughter, Zatanna, who Josh treated as a sister. During his time there, Zatara bought him new clothes and accessories, even though Josh mostly wears the wardrobe he had because it was the only thing he had from his universe. Josh also learned a few spells there for his Mystic Force Ranger suits and his Red, Silver and Black Next Legend Ranger suits. Zatara suggested coming up with an alias so people would know that the Power Rangers here are the same person, similar to Ben's aliens back in his universe. When Josh told a few of Ben's adventures to Zatanna, she came up with Josh's alias; Omni-Ranger, because he can morph into every male ranger in the Omniverse. Josh also went to the nearby library to find out as much info about this universe as he can. After three days, they were anxious to know their fate.

(Mount Justice)

Mount Justice was a hollowed out mountain in Rhode Island and it was actually a secret base for the Justice League, much of it rivaled the technology on the Watchtower. The five teens in civilian garb watched at the various Leaguers moved around carrying in equipment and supplies before Batman began talking. Robin of course wore dark shades to help hide his identity.

"This cave was the original secret sanctuary for the Justice League. We're calling it into service again, since you five are determined to stay together and fight the good fight. You'll do it on League terms. (motions to a red robot with a blue cape and a beautiful slim blonde woman with blue eyes wearing a blue jacket, black one-piece outfit and fishnet stockings and combat boots) Red Tornado has volunteered to live here and be your supervisor whilst Black Canary is in charge of training. I will deploy you on missions." explained Batman.

"Real missions?" asked Robin.

"Yes but covert." responded Batman.

"Makes sense." agreed Josh.

"The League will still handle the obvious stuff." said Superman.

"There's a reason we still have these big targets on our chest." said Flash, motioning to his lightning symbol on his chest.

"But Cadmus proves the bad guys are getting smarter. Batman needs a team that can operate on the sly." informed Aquaman.

"The six of you will be that team." nodded Batman.

"Cool. Wait six?" asked Robin confused. Batman nodded and pointed with his eyes behind them. They turned around to see another Martian, she looked to be female and looked to be an exact copy of a human female save for her green skin and she has red hair and brown eyes. She wore a red x-shaped harness on a white shirt, blue boots, a short blue cape, blue gloves and a blue skirt that ended just above her knees.

"This is the Martian Manhunter's niece, Miss Martian." introduced Batman.

"Hi." said Miss Martian shyly.

"(whispers) Liking this gig even more and more. (normal tone) Welcome aboard, I'm Kid Flash, that's Robin, Aqualad – it's okay if you forget their names." flirted Kid Flash before feeling a gun on the back of his head, courtesy of Josh and the pirate-themed blaster called the Legacy Blaster.

"KF, did you, by any chance, forget to include two people who are also in the group?" asked Josh nonchalantly, as if Kid Flash doesn't have a gun pointed to his head.

"Oh yeah, I did! The other raven-haired boy is Superboy and the guy with the gun pointed to my head is Black Legend Ranger." paled Kid Flash while looking at the gun nervously. Josh looked at him and shrugged before de-materializing the gun as he politely bowed to Miss Martian.

"Excuse my friend's flirty behavior. And Black Legend Ranger is only one of my names depending on the suit I wear. My true hero name is Omni-Ranger at your service." politely introduced Josh. Miss Martian giggled before her top clothes turned into a black leather vest with a green/grey striped shirt underneath.

"I like your T-shirt." complimented Miss Martian as Josh smiled in response before the group gathered.

"Today is the day." smiled Aqualad.

(Unknown location)

The hidden figures that controlled Cadmus weren't happy, with Guardian in charge paving away for a kinder, gentler Cadmus, it had lost its usefulness especially with the weapon Superboy gone.

"Can the Light afford to leave Guardian in charge without the G-Gnomes?" asked one figure.

"We have subtle means of control. We should focus more on those teens." answered another one.

"Never in all my life have I seen such an ability, to summon weapons out of thin air." awed a different male voice as a few security cameras show images of Black Legend Ranger using the Legend Fan, Legend Zwei-Sword, or Legend Burst Cannon.

"It appears that this Black Legend Ranger can summon them by calling out the name of the weapon in choice. A weakness though, would be gagging him to prevent him from summoning weapons if he didn't wear a helmet." observed a female figure.

"Not to mention, (images switch to Black Legend Ranger orbing the teens out and chanting a spell to levitate himself and Superboy) Black Legend Ranger can also use magic, and the camera caught him saying that the suit slightly re-writes his DNA to match a witch's, and unfortunately, it also caught Kid Flash's reaction to him saying that making him think that he was a girl. I agree with Black Legend Ranger though, about the 'witches are girls only' rumor." commented a male child figure.

"And as for the other children?" asked the first figure.

"We now know the League is employing young heroes to do their dirty work… that's a dark twist." commented a figure.

"Yes. But one that can be played to our advantage. Even the temporary loss of the weapon may prove useful, eventually… everyone sees the Light." said the group leader.

Omarnosian10: Alright, what do I need to explain?

Wally: First off, you should explain about the Power Rangers Of The Next Legend.

Josh: I'll explain with the summary from the Legend Start Up Wiki. There's an ancient prophecy... "Every generation, a slayer is born. One teen in all the world will stand alone against the vampires, demons and the forces of evil..." However, this Slayer is a Power Ranger and has a team to fight alongside him. Five very different teenagers share a link to ancient spirits who were once powerful warriors. They are the Legend Power Rangers! A Slayer, a video-photographer, a skater, an actress and an archer must work together to combat the evil Twilight, who send attacks from the Dark Void.

Dick: Whoa, that's deep.

Wally: True dat!

Connor: Wait! The summary says five teens, but Black Legend Ranger's title is the 7th/8th Next Legend Ranger. How does the summary explain that?

Josh: Let me explain. The summaries never include 6th Rangers, Extra Rangers or Rangers that weren't part of the core team consisting of three.

Omarnosian10: As for why Black Legend Ranger is titled 7th/8th, I'll give you some background info. Juliana "Jules" Sanchez was the original Violet Legend Ranger, a 7th Ranger and Keeper of the Spirit of Darkness. Refined and clever, Jules was a valuable asset to the team. However, since the day she first morphed, she had been harboring a secret. Whenever she'd use her Ranger Powers, she'd suffer from side effects soon after de-morphing. The secret was later revealed to be that Jules was not meant to be a Ranger. She was only able to bound with the Spirit of Darkness because of her will and power as a potential Slayer. She died to stop Slade from destroying the world. However, it was made clear that Julianna was not dead. Her spirit led the Rangers to Christopher "Chris" Paige, the true 7th Ranger. Afterwards, her soul was taken by Slade and revitalized bringing her back to life. From there, Slade used her energy as a potential Slayer to power up his plant of Homunculus. The Rangers saved her and she ended up awakening her Slayer powers to help the Earth fight back in the final battle.

Megan: That's interesting, and a little sad.

Dick: Now I get it! Since Chris was a replacement for Jules, but had a different Ranger color, he qualified as both a 7th and 8th Ranger.

Omarnosian10: Thank you!

Wally: So does that also mean that Gem and Gemma, the Gold and Silver RPM Rangers, count at 6th and 7th since they both joined the core team at the same time?

Omarnosian10: Yep! And by the way, the Legacy Blaster is from Zania330's story, Power Rangers Pirate Legacy, Ultimate Samurai Mode is a custom mode I made that only the Green Samurai Ranger from Ninja Storm can do, and finally, if you're worried about who Superboy and Kid Flash are going to be paired up with, leave it to me! Until next time!