A/N: Here is Chapter 20 and the last segment of the Shadow Force trilogy!

Previously on Poké Rangers Time Force…

The rangers head to Valor Lakefront for a vacation when they decide to help a scientist, who oversaw delivering the remnants to create a new Ruby Chain at Valor Labs. Cyrus and Satfrax, already ahead of the game, uses Chompertron to capture the scientists in the lab. Xavier, who was already in the lab, was able to open the lab so the rangers could arrest Chompertron and save the hostages. However, the Ruby Chain was used in the Rhytron, Valor Labs's new device when it was used on Satfrax's new super robot. Unfortunately, Rhytron failed to complete its mission as it was destroyed. When Supernova destroyed Sunyshore City, the Shadow Wing Megazord arrives to destroy Supernova. There are unanswered questions… who sent it? What happened? Join us in the three-part conclusion…

Hours passed since Mewtrix was struck by the Shadow Wing Megazord. As the rangers hung out at the Sunyshore Lighthouse, Hoot was sitting on the desk, trying to contact Time Force. The rangers sat down around the living room, seeing the Shadow Wing Megazord schematics.

"So, Corviknight is the design they decide to use? Makes sense," said Xavier, turning to Carl, "What was that zord using that went invisible?"

"Simple… the Shadow Wing Megazord is equipped with a cloaking device," Carl mentioned.

"Cloaking device?" asked Mason, "What is this… to boldly go where no one has gone before?"

"Thanks, but we aren't exploring strange new worlds," said Carl, turning to Hoot, "This zord has stronger schematics than our zords and it matches the same design as our zords."

Hoot looked up as the screen popped open. The rangers looked up as Shawn and Jace appeared on the screen. Both looked very concerned, but wanted to check-in, "Are you guys okay?"

"We will be once you tell us what's going on," said Stacy, "Why was a Corviknight being sent to stop Mewtrix and not our zords?"

Mason raised an eyebrow as he walked toward the screen, "And what's the status of our zords?"

"In terms of your Time Force Zords," said Jace, looking at the computer schematics, "We were able to repair most of the damage that was done by Chompetron and Kommodile. Those two monsters had a higher level of weaponry, which Time Force didn't prepare you for. Usually, the other monsters take a beating with it, but the past couple of monsters have put a strain on the zords itself."

"Interesting," said Stacy, looking up. Mason, not sure if he wanted to call it a lie, looked down as Jace continued, "In terms of the Shadow Wing Megazord, we've learned from Schiff why it was released."

The rangers looked up as Jace continued, "The Shadow Wing Megazord was built to combat the most serious criminals. It has the power to basically stop a criminal within minutes. Its secrets are classified."

"Correct," Shawn replied, "The Shadow Wing Megazord is powerful to do so."

Xavier turned around as he went to process all the information, "So, how did you know to send it then? Did you guys know that Satfrax would do something?"

Shawn took a deep breath as he went to speak, "We… at this point, a lot in the history books has been overwritten."

"What do you mean overwritten?" asked Setsuna.

"History has changed…," said Jace, "We did some research on the villains… and let's just say, we thought Capone was going to be it…"

"That means probably the future has changed as well," said Setsuna, turning to the other rangers. Jace nodded as he went to speak, only for Mason to interject, "So, if that's true, how can we fight someone who's tougher than Capone's criminals? How do we fight someone that can twist our future?"

"What do you mean?" asked Setsuna.

Mason looked at Setsuna and shook his head, "Setsuna, you should know. The Ruby Chain, just like the Red Chain… it's only a matter of time… and you said the Adamant Orb was still in the future right?"

Jace looked at Shawn as he nodded, "Well, yeah, it still exists. We keep it so you can time travel."

Mason turned to Setsuna, "It's only a matter of time until they find the Adamant Orb here. And I know what happens once Cyrus gets his hands on it."

"Well, we can't really jump that far to conclusions," said Setsuna, "Of course we will-."

"And how can we do that if our weapons become useless?" asked Mason.

Carl stepped up to interject, pushing Mason and Setsuna away from each other. Carl turned around as he looked at both rangers, "Remember: we are Poké Rangers Time Force, we work with the Time Force officers to preserve the future. History may have changed but we have to make sure no one tampers anything else."

"Easy for you to say," said Mason, "History changed when she stepped into the past."

Setsuna turned around as she looked at the yellow ranger. Maintaining her calm demeanor, she turned to him as she went to speak, "Yep… and Mason, the present changed once everyone arrived from the future. Remember that this was supposed to be secretive. Unfortunately, things change and unfortunately... "

She turned around as she looked at Jace and Shawn and then at Mason, "It's going to get worse before it gets better."

Mason looked at Setsuna, surprised at her comment, "Say what?"

"You heard me… it's going to get worse. Capone and Persira were one thing, now we have Satfrax and Cyrus. Let's face it, I am going to need all of you if we want our future saved.."

The rangers nodded in response to Setsuna's comment. Jace and Shawn, who were on the other side of the screen also agreed. Hoot nodded, looking at Mason. Mason grumbled as he turned around, still in shock at what was said. As he went to sit down, Hoot's eyes started to light up.

"Rangers… Sunyshore City is in trouble!"

Go over time and space…

(Poké Rangers logo appears with Wingull appearing on the screen, flash goes white, pan to Sunyshore City 4024)

Narrator: One person from the year 4024 met with four trainers to protect the past, present and future of the Sinnoh Region

(Time Force Rangers appear on the Time Force Jets loading dock)

Setsuna: Poké Rangers

Rangers: Time Force!

(Logo appears in a colorful background)

Time Force, Time Force!

(Quick images of rangers in a time distortion)

Poké Rangers!

(Rangers morph into their suits)

(Adamant Orb electrifies as Time Jets launch into the time dimension)

Racing to another time

(The Time Jets go through periods of time)

(Setsuna shoots the ship down as they break out of the timeslip)

(Xavier, Carl, Mason and Stacy meet Setsuna, Chrono Morphers are shown, rangers morph)

Chrono Morphers are online

(Five way split screen of the rangers morph)

(Setsuna turns around as she stands on the beach. "Setsuna Yukimara- Red Time Force Ranger" created by DreamySkies05)

Timeless wonders

(Stacy turns around as she sits behind the Sunyshore Lighthouse. "Stacy Jones- Pink Time Force Ranger" created by Blaze Productions)

(Xavier turns around as he walks down the main strip of Sunyshore City. "Xavier Bishop- Blue Time Force Ranger" created by NashWalker)

Fire and thunder

(Mason was cooking at his restaurant, looking at the camera. "Mason Taylor- Yellow Time Force Ranger" created by DreamySkies05)

Off to save the world

(Carl walks along the entrance to Sunyshore City with his backpack, looking up. "Carl Sanchez- Green Time Force Ranger" created by Blaze Productions)

Time for Time Force

(Rangers dash on the main strip and hop on the Time Flyer)

Time, Time, Time for Poké Rangers Time Force

(Shawn and Jace sit in their office, monitoring the battles)

Time, Time, Time for Poké Rangers Time Force

(Each ranger shows their badge)

Time, Time, Time for Poké Rangers Time Force

(Capone and Centuroids start shooting up the city with Persira holding bags of cash)

(Satfrax and Cyrus turn around as a mysterious shadow appeared behind them)

Time Force, Time Force

(Instrumental: Dialga and Palkia are shown, Cyrus's past is shown, criminals enlarge)

Time, Time, Time for Poké Rangers Time Force

(Time Force Megazord: Beta shoots down criminals)

Time, Time, Time for Poké Rangers Time Force

(Time Force Jet creates tornadoes, shooting down criminals)

Time, Time, Time for Poké Rangers Time Force

(Time Force Megazord: Alpha slices down criminals)

Time Force, Time Force

(Each ranger shown on camera quickly in a time distortion)

Poké Rangers… Go!

(Rangers, unmorphed, show the Time Force Badge as they disappear. © 2024-2025 Blaze Productions. Based on "Power Rangers Time Force" © 2001-2002 by Saban/Hasbro and Disney and "Mirai Sentai Timeranger" © 2000-2001. All rights reserved)

Chapter 20: Shadow Force Part 3

Sunyshore City…

A humanoid criminal was walking down the main hall. He had a purple suit with a black vest. His face was like Mr. Mime, except that he had a darker face with red eyes and green hair with pink cheeks. He had a red and white striped cane that had a grenade launcher attached to it. On his vest, he had three badges that looked exactly like the monster's face. Detaching two of them, he placed it in his grenade launcher. Pulling the trigger, explosions occurred. He laughed as he threw more, causing another explosion.

"Let's keep doing this!"

Sunyshore Lighthouse…

"Who the hell is that?"

Stacy stood aghast as the other rangers were looking at what was going on. Setsuna's eyes grew as Jace and Shawn's face were also surprised. It was very quiet as they were watching the damage. Xavier turned around as he looked at Setsuna, "You know him, don't you?"

"Know him? That's an understatement," Setsuna said, looking at Shawn, "Shawn, they really did it."

"Oh yeah… it's not every day someone's get released from the Solitary Vault."

Mason turned around, "As in solitary confinement?"

"Bingo. The Solitary Vault is a maximum-security prison," said Setsuna, looking at the rangers, "The most extreme criminals are sent there… and not for Capone's deeds."

"So… basically, terrorism?" asked Stacy.

"Yep," said Setsuna, "Jokester is one of few. Hoot can tell you more."

A picture was downloaded on the screen for the rangers to see. Jace began to speak, "I already beat Hoot to the punch."

"Darn you!" said Hoot, turning to Jace, looking at the rangers, "Here is his rep sheet… 1300 counts of murder in the first degree, manslaughter and terrorism."

"What the -?" asked Xavier, jaw dropped, "We need to destroy him… not arrest him!"

"Sadly," said Shawn, "He belongs in our time so we need him back. Otherwise, I would say go for it."

Setsuna nodded as she turned to Xavier, "I would say the same thing… but he was released, and we got to bring him in. Let's roll team!"

Sunyshore City…

Jokester laughed as he was walking around with his weapon. As the Centuroids were walking behind him, he laughed, seeing half of the city was already destroyed. He spun around as he looked at the team, "This is fun… Satfrax already blew up the city and we are going to do more! This is fun! I can't wait to do more… and more… After this, we go to Pastoria City!"

He could hear noises whipping around him. Looking up, he saw two helicopters heading toward them. It was now from different cities, rather than Sunyshore.

"Ah… so we are all at war! Why so serious?" he asked, aiming his weapon. Pulling the trigger, two helicopters blew up. Grinning, he headed down the street, raising his weapon in the air. He stopped walking as he heard something else. Blue and gold beams struck the ground. Jokester and the Centuroids were hit upon impact. As the smoke cleared, Jokester looked up as the Time Force Rangers landed on the ground. Jokester laughed as he looked at the five of them, "Ah, so you are the Poké Rangers…"

"You're under arrest, Jokester!" shouted Setsuna, stretching her Time Force Badge.

"Arrest this," he said, pulling the trigger. The rangers were hit by another explosion. Mason, Carl and Xavier went in for the strike. As they took out their Vector Sabers, Jokester pressed a button on his cane, changing the weapon from a grenade launcher to a machine gun. Pulling the trigger, green and red beams struck as the rangers were hit. Stacy turned around as Jokester went to her next. Stacy charged her Vector Saber as pink hue was shown, "Vector Hurley!"

A pink beam of energy struck Jokester, only for Jokester to use the cane to the ground. A barrier appeared as a pink beam reflected toward her, hitting Stacy in the chest. Next, Setsuna went to strike, only for her to get blasted. As all five were on the ground, Jokester laughed as he turned to them, "You can't stop me!"

The rangers withdrew their Vector Sabers as they went to charge their energy, "Quintuple Hurley!"

Five blasts of energy appeared, only for Jokester to reflect it. The rangers were hit as they landed on the ground. Setsuna carefully crawled to the ground as she turned to the others, "Vortex Weapons!"

The rangers brought out their weapons, aiming at Jokester. Jokester laughed as he walked toward them, "What's wrong? Can't beat me?"

"Full Power!"

The rangers pressed a button on their weapons, charging for full power. Pulling the trigger, five beams of energy went toward Jokester. Jokester reflected it as the rangers were hit. Laughing, he threw grenades across. The rangers were hit as they landed on the ground. Turning around, he heard something. Laughing, he saw two trainers with their Pokémon, looking around. Freaking out, Jokester saw their reaction as he pulled the trigger.

"LOOK OUT!"

Setsuna went in as she took the hit. The grenade hit her armor suit as an explosion appeared. The trainers dodged it and took off, only for Setsuna to land on the ground. A red aura surrounded her suit as her suit disappeared. As the rangers hustled over, Jokester laughed as he looked at the bullets he was going to use, "Armor Piercing… this is nice."

As he placed it in his cane, he pulled the trigger as machine gun bullets emerged. The rangers used their Vector Sabers to deflect, but the bullets were going so fast, that their suits were pierced. Explosions surrounded them as the rangers morphed out of their suits. Laughing, Jokester turned to look at them. The five of them tried to get up, only to see Mason climb up first. As Jokester grabbed him, he placed a gun right to his stomach. Gulping, Mason cringed as Jokester laughed.

"… Die…"

As he went to pull the trigger, his Poké Ball emerged out of his pocket. Machamp appeared as he threw Jokester down. As Jokester went to aim at the rangers, Stacy turned around as she released Kadabra. Jokester went to pull the trigger, only for Stacy to turn to Kadabra, "Quick, Disable!"

Kadabra nodded as he used the spoon. A blue aura surrounded Jokester. Jokester cringed as he tried to put his cane down to release the barrier. While that was going on, Stacy knew what was next as Jokester broke out of it. Laughing, he went to aim at the rangers, "Teleport!"

"Kadabra!"

A green aura surrounded them as they disappeared. Jokester laughed as he looked at the debris, "It's not the end, rangers! I will still be here!"

Capone's Lair…

Cyrus stood impressed as he was watching the whole thing from the screen. He turned around as he walked toward Satfrax. Satfrax grinned as he was watching the whole entire city erupt in flames.

"That was impressive, Satfrax! You destroyed a whole city."

"And to think by the time they rebuild it, all of Sinnoh will be decimated," said Satfrax, grinning, "I told you these guys were no joke."

Cyrus nodded as he grinned, looking at the screen, "Let's target the next city, that is once, they finish getting the remnants. I say he heads out to Pastoria City first. It's the closest."

"Good call," said Satfrax, "But, I was thinking Veilstone… because we can get the jewels and items to build more items that will help our boss."

Cyrus grinned as he nodded, looking at Satfrax and then at the screen, "Well, let's proceed."

Outside Sunyshore Lighthouse…

The rangers landed on the ground with the help of Kadabra. Rolling to his side, Mason looked up as he noticed his shirt was torn up with scuffled up jeans. He looked up as he saw Machamp who stretched his hand.

"Thanks buddy," he said, getting up from the ground.

Looking up, the other rangers were also out of it. Each ranger had bruises, cuts and scrapes and some sort of clothing destruction. As he went to get Carl up from the ground, Carl looked at him and then at the city. He couldn't believe what he saw.

"This is going to take forever to rebuild," said Carl.

The other rangers followed suit as they looked at what was going on. Setsuna shook her head as she turned around, "I am so sorry."

The rangers turned around as Setsuna looked across, "This was not supposed to happen. People, Pokémon… I don't even know how many lives are lost…"

Xavier placed his hand on her shoulder, "What's done is done and it's horrible, but we have to go back out there."

"What do you mean go back out there?"

Xavier turned around as Mason stood behind him with his arms folded across his chest, "You are insane if you think we can beat someone from the Solitary Confinement Vault… or whatever it's called."

Stacy turned to Mason as she walked over, "Then what do you suppose we do? Sit here and watch the Sinnoh Region burn down to ashes? I agree with Carl, he should be destroyed… but we also must do it by the Time Force book."

"I would rather see him dead than arrested," said Mason, kicking a stone across into the pavement, "But, I am not risking my life any further."

Before the rangers went to say something, Mason continued his rant, "You see… when I first met Setsuna and you all, I didn't expect to be using future technology. As a matter of fact, I am still learning more about the 41st century as we face Croak Capone. His criminals were masterminds, but we were able to capture them. I never feared my life until the past day. Satfrax sending a robot and these bozos 2,000 years in the future hides a new zord from us and couldn't send ours and now we have a terrorist. Do you honestly think life is worth living now that we couldn't save people's lives? What about our lives? What about our future? Personally, I think you are all mad to go out there and stop this crazy criminal! Why so serious, my -."

SMACK!

Mason's face went to the right as he landed on the ground. Looking up, he noticed Stacy threw a right hook at the jaw line. She looked at him as she stepped on his stomach, "Can you calm down?"

"Why should I?"

"Because you aren't hearing yourself," she said, "We are all in the same boat."

As he managed to get up, Stacy ranted on as she looked at the others, "Look, we didn't sign up for this either, but our city was in trouble. What we did months ago was nothing compared to now. Our futures are undecided."

"But we can control what's going on there! We should," said Mason.

"Unfortunately, these are things that we can't control," said Setsuna.

Mason took a deep breath as he went to look at the other rangers. Upon the quietness, the explosions took place around the city. As the rangers looked up, their Chrono Morphers started flashing. Setsuna looked at it as Hoot's voice appeared, "Jokester is about to leave the city and head for the next city. You need to stop him."

Xavier stepped forward as he went to look at Mason. Mason looked up as Xavier walked over to him. Xavier grabbed him by the shoulders and looked at him, "I don't plan on staying here and watch Sinnoh get destroyed by some terrorist. You can sit here and lick your wounds, but I plan on going back out there."

"Xavier, I-."

Xavier pushed Mason aside as he placed his hands in an X position, "Time for… Time Force!"

Pressing the button, a blue aura surrounded Xavier as he transformed into his suit. Upon transforming into his suit, Xavier left the group and headed toward the direction headed. Stacy walked forward, looking at Mason as she went to chase after Xavier, "You know Mason, when you live on the other side of the coin and pay the consequences, I have never been so thankful to be here. I am going to fight for my second chance at life and everyone's future."

She turned around as she created an X with her arms, "Time for… Time Force!"

Pressing the button, a pink aura surrounded Stacy as she transformed into her suit. Chasing after Xavier, Carl grinned as he turned around, "You know, Mason… to be honest, I am glad I made this decision. You and I are best friends and always looked out for me. To learn that I can finally avenge my dad and get a second chance at putting Cyrus is away… that's motivation for me."

Before Mason could say anything, Carl ran up and created an X with his arms, "Time for… Time Force!"

Pressing the button, a green aura surrounded Carl as he transformed into his suit. Mason looked upset as Carl started to head to the location. Mason's head was down, looking at the pavement as Setsuna walked over toward him, "Mason, did I ever tell you how thankful I was to have you join me?"

Mason looked up as if he was confused. Setsuna nodded, "If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have had amazing food! I learned a lot about myself… and you helped me catch a lot of criminals… and when this is done, I hope you will learn that you can be resilient, and you can get through this."

"And we will get through this together," she said, pointing to Mason, "But I need you to believe in you."

As Mason looked up, not saying a word, Setsuna started running as she formed an X with her arms, "Time for… Time Force!"

A red aura surrounded her as she transformed into her suit. As she started dashing toward the area, Mason fell on his knees and started sobbing. Slamming his fist into the concrete, he looked up as he lifted his head.

Sunyshore City…

Jokester laughed as he was walking toward the exit. Laughing, he headed toward the exit as he was looking at Route 222 in front of him. He laughed as he looked at the area, "Time to go to the next city!"

"That's what you think!"

Jokester turned around as he looked up. Xavier was in the lead, running as he jumped up from the ground. As he went to grab him, Jokester slashed him with his cane, knocking him down. As Xavier went to get up, Jokester stabbed him in the stomach. Sparks flew as Xavier cringed. As Jokester was having fun, he turned around to see Stacy with her Vortex Sniper. He threw a grenade, hitting her. Smacking it to the side, the grenade exploded as she went to shoot, only for Jokester to block it. Stacy dodged it as she tried to shoot again. While Jokester went to attack, Xavier went to hold him by the back as Carl turned around, ready to slash with his Vector Saber. Jokester stepped on Xavier's foot and elbow struck him to the stomach. He grabbed his cane and slashed Carl with the blade. Setsuna tried to strike him with her sabers, only for Jokester to smack her to the ground. Xavier turned around as he went to kick the cane. As the cane fell, Jokester went to grab it, only for Xavier to grab him. Struggling, he turned to the others, "Go for it!"

"Right!" said Setsuna, "Stacy, Carl?"

The two rangers nodded as they withdrew their Vector Sabers. The three rangers jumped up as they used their Vector Sabers.

"Time Strike!"

Setsuna jumped up as she struck her hands out. One hand went above her head, and one saber went to her left. A red clock appeared behind her as she looked down.

"Flame Slash, 3!"

Stacy had one hand reaching above her head and one hand reaching down toward the ground with a pink clock appearing behind her.

"Star Slash, 6!"

Carl had one hand reaching above his head and one hand stretching out to his right with a green clock appearing behind him.

"Leaf Slash, 9!"

As six energy beams of light appeared, Xavier quickly backed away, only for Jokester to quickly flip him. Looking up, the slashes went toward him. Xavier rolled forward as the blades missed. Jokester then grabbed his weapon, activating it. The cane transformed into a rocket launcher, pulling the trigger. Explosions occurred as the rangers fell to the ground.

"Guys!"

Xavier shouted, turning around. Jokester slashed him across as he landed on the ground. Xavier caught his fall as he kicked Jokester in the stomach. Jokester turned around as Xavier grabbed his Vector Sabers, "Time Strike: Hydro Cross!"

Two blue lines, shaped like an X, went across Jokester, only for a barrier to appear. Jokester slashed him in the stomach as the four rangers landed on the ground.

Meanwhile…

Mason headed upstairs, walking toward the living room of the lighthouse. As he went to sit down, he was looking at the battle footage that was going on. Hoot turned around, noticing why Mason was sitting down.

"Why aren't you there? Your friends are getting slammed."

Mason looked up, looking at Hoot as he was watching the battle, "I am so scared Hoot… I don't even know how I can help them."

"Sometimes…" Hoot replied, floating over to him, "In order to save the future of others, sacrifices have to be made."

"What does that supposed to mean?" asked Mason.

"People risk their lives every day… and believe it or not, you know this more than anybody," said Hoot, "Poké Rangers before you were in the same spot. They risked death to save others."

Mason took a deep breath as he turned around, "I didn't expect that doing this would come at a price."

"Sometimes, Mason… we have to do what's best to save others and that includes risking it all," said Hoot.

Mason nodded as he turned around to look at Hoot, "So, how do we defeat someone who has a barrier up all the time?"

Hoot looked up, "I don't know… I think you guys were so quick, you never analyzed your opponent.."

Mason walked over as he sat down, looking at the computer. He moved the keyboard over as he went to look at it. He nodded as he was looking at the schematics. He noticed the barrier appeared from the front. He then saw an analysis of the monster, "Wait a second… oh…"

Using the mouse, he was able to see the back side of the monster. Mason nodded as he turned around, "We were so busy attacking the front, we never attacked from behind. His weapon only covers the front, not the back!"

Mason spun the chair as he turned to Hoot, "I usually never ask, but if I attack from the back…"

"You can expose his weakness," said Hoot.

Mason grinned as he went to pet Hoot, "Thanks for encouraging me."

Hoot nodded as it waved its head to the left, "Go get 'em."

Meanwhile…

BOOM!

Carl, Stacy, Xavier and Setsuna landed on the ground as they were hit by a slew of grenades and rockets. The whole entrance was now a war zone as the rangers tried to get up. Jokester laughed as he walked toward them, "You think you can stop me?"

As they were damaged from the attacks of the creature, the rangers were stumbling as Jokester walked toward them even more. Behind him, Mason hid in the bushes. Mason nodded as he pressed his Chrono Morpher.

"Alright…" he said, "Chrono Access, Vortex Vulcan!"

A yellow aura surrounded him as his weapon appeared. As he held it, he went to aim for Jokester. The other rangers also had their weapons.

"Let's see if we can all aim at one point!" said Stacy, "Maybe we can break the barrier!"

"Good call," said Setsuna, "We would have more accuracy. Chrono Access!"

As the rangers withdrew their Vortex Weapons, the rangers raised their weapons at one point. Jokester laughed as he raised his cane, "Die!"

"Fire!" shouted the rangers.

As the four blasts emerged out at maximum power, Mason pulled the trigger from behind. A yellow bolt of energy headed straight for Jokester. Explosions surrounded Jokester as he was hit, throwing the cane up in the air. Jokester squirmed as he rolled around. The rangers looked up as Jokester turned around. Mason pulled the trigger again, shooting him in the stomach. Jokester yelled as he landed on the dirt.

"Mason!" said Carl, running over, "You came back…"

"How did you know?" he asked.

"Simple," said Mason, turning around, "After further analysis, it makes perfect!"

As Jokester went for the cane, Mason grabbed it and broke it in half with his knee. Throwing it across, the cane exploded. Jokester grumbled as he turned around, "Darn it!"

"Suit up!" said Setsuna.

"Gladly," said Mason, forming an X with his arms, "Time for… Time Force!"

Pressing the button, a red and white Poké Ball was flashing on the morpher as blue lights began to swirl. Mason jumped up, a black background appeared with two yellow clocks on the top and bottom. Green data surrounded him as he jumped up to morph. Yellow lightning appeared from the bottom as his digital suit appeared from the waist up. Landing on the ground, the background disappeared.

"Time Force Yellow!" shouted Mason.

"… Red!"

"… Pink!"

"… Blue!"

"… Green!"

"Poké Rangers Time Force!" shouted Mason, stretching his Time Force Badge. Jokester went in, throwing the grenades at him. Mason blocked them with his Vector Sabers. Explosions surrounded the Vector Sabers as he went to jump up, slashing Jokester. Jokester spun around as Mason turned around with his Vector Sabers.

"Time Strike, Electro Division!"

Combining sabers, yellow lightning bolts struck the ground. Jokester watched as electric slashes struck him back and forth. As he was paralyzed, Mason jumped up as he slashed one way diagonal and the other way diagonal. Explosions appeared as Jokester stumbled.

"Let's shrink him!"

The Vortex Launcher connected on top of the Vortex Sniper. The Vortex Blaster connected to the front of the weapon. The Vortex Vulcan and Vortex Pulsar combined on either side of the blaster, sideways. The Time Force Rangers held it as they aimed for Jokester.

"Vortex Bazooka!"

"Target…," said Stacy.

"Locked On!" shouted Setsuna.

The helmets began to glow as the scope began to arrive in their visors. A crosshair appeared as Jokester went to strike the rangers down.

"Blizzard Beam!"

Pulling the trigger, a blast of ice energy erupted from the weapon. Swirling across, the blast pierced Jokester. He yelled as ice began to form around his feet, heading toward his head, "I am going to kill you all!"

Ripping the purple scab from his arm, Jokester grew ten times bigger, overseeing Sunyshore City. Jokester laughed as he stretched his arm. His cane materialized in white and red lights as it transformed into a grenade launcher. Pulling the trigger, Route 222 became an explosion of flames. The rangers ducked as Mason turned around, "Hoot… what about the Shadow Force Megazord thingy?"

"I don't know about that… but," Hoot started to say, until Shawn's voice appeared, "Don't worry, Hoot. Rangers, the zords are repaired… and they've been sent."

During the slipstream, the Time Force Zords went through two thousand years of history. As a white light surrounded, the five jets appeared out of Sunyshore City's attractions. Flying across, the Time Force Zords were in a linear formation.

"Time Flyer!" shouted Setsuna.

The Time Flyer, a white and black jet with a blaster on top, materialized from Setsuna's Chrono Morpher, floating over the dock. The five rangers landed on the flyer as they headed straight toward the Time Force Zords. The five rangers jumped down as they landed in their cockpit. As they landed on the ground.

"Pokémon Mode, engage!" Mason shouted.

Flashes of light surrounded the Time Force Zords as they transformed into their Pokémon forms. Rogue freaked out as the five zords charged forward.

"Megazord Formation, Alpha Mode!"

Iron Valiant folded its weapon as it transformed into an arm with Luxray. Luxray transformed into arm as the tail shrunk, legs folded with a hand forming. The two arms floated across as the Empoleon Zord split into two legs. The head shrunk as the body split. The Torterra Zord shrunk its head and arms, becoming the chest as the tree detached, becoming the shield. The Infernape jumped up as it crossed its arms and legs. The Infernape combined with the Torterra as its head popped up. The other zords connected with it. The tree was held, becoming a shield.

The rangers this time landed in a cockpit, with red lights. Setsuna appeared with her console, "Time Force Megazord Saber!"

A pink blade, similar to Iron Valiant's lance appeared. It was a pink blade with a silver hilt and blue crystal with black and gold lights. The Time Force Megazord headed straight for Jokester. Jokester blocked it with his cane. The cane transformed into a saber, as a blue aura surrounded it. Slashing the Time Force Megazord, it went straight for the attack. The Time Force Shield was used to defend it.

"Virtual Beam!" shouted Stacy.

A green aura struck from the Time Force Shield, shooting Jokester. Jokester spun around as he was hit.

"Now," said Setsuna, "Let's do it!"

Setsuna turned around as she pressed a button on the joystick. A red aura surrounded it as a duplicate saber appeared, the same as the Time Force Megazord Saber. Pulling it out, she stretched it out as two blades on either side stretched out, exactly like the Megazord. As the Megazord stretched it, the same thing happened. A green clock appeared behind it as the clouds and skies got darker.

"Blizzard Strike!" shouted Setsuna.

A teal aura surrounded the Megazord Saber as it slashed Rogue. Upon contact, a yellow and green energy emerged as Jokester used his cane to dig into the ground. A barrier occurred as an explosion emerged. The Time Force Megazord Saber exploded.

"No way!" Carl responded, "Our Time Force Megazord Saber!"

"So much for arresting me… take this!"

Transforming his cane into a semi-automatic machine gun, he pulled the trigger at full auto. Blue beams were heading straight for the Time Force Megazord. Explosions appeared as the rangers hung on. As more were heading toward them, Mason turned around, "Open Formation!"

"What?"

A flash of lights appeared as the Time Force Megazord began to shine in a red aura, changing into Pokémon Zords. Setsuna turned around as she was in her zord, "Mason, why?"

"Simple. We'll shoot him instead. Jet Mode!"

Transforming, the zords began to glow in a blue aura, transforming into jets.

"Megazord Formation, Beta Mode!"

The rangers held on as the Time Jets were floating up in the air. Time Jets 2 and 3 were flying up vertically. The jets folded as blue arms appeared. Time Jets 4 and 5 were flying below as the jets folded, turning into legs. Time Jet 1 formed to become the chest. All of the jets combined as the front of the jet opened, revealing a blue helmet.

Looking across to see the Time Flyer, the Time Flyer started heading toward the Time Force Megazord.

"Time Blaster!"

The Time Flyer folded into a white laser pistol with two black nozzles poking out. Picking it up, the Time Force Megazord Beta landed on the ground, picking up the blaster.

"Fine… if that's what you want," said Jokester, pulling the trigger. The Time Force Megazord spun around, dodging the blasts. Bouncing off the cloud, the Time Force Megazord pulled the trigger, shooting Jokester. Jokester kept using his shield from the cane, making more barriers and deflecting them.

"We need to attack from behind again," said Mason, "Or break that thing!"

"I have a question though. This mode is not used to freeze compress… how are we going to get him!"

As Jokester went over to aim his weapon, he laughed as he walked toward the Time Force Megazord. Upon stepping forward, the skies got darker. The rangers turned around as they were looking at the sky. As the sun covered itself in darkness, like a solar eclipse, a green aura surrounded it as the Corviknight Zord flew across. The Corviknight flew across, swooping around the area.

"What the heck is that?" asked Jokester.

"Guess the Corviknight Zord decided to help us," said Mason.

"Take this!" he said, pulling the trigger. As bullets rang out, the Corviknight Zord began to disappear in a red light. Confused at what's going on, the Corviknight Zord flew around, releasing red and golden bolts, striking Jokester. Jokester yelled as he landed on the ground. A red and aura surrounded it as Corviknight flew across, slicing Jokester in the stomach. Jokester fell to the ground, cringing in pain.

Stretching its wings, it headed toward the sun. Blue lights surrounded Corviknight as the legs moved down, revealing metallic feet. The wings stretched out turning into arms. The arms were black with blue lined blades on either side. The head of the Corviknight moved down as a human head appeared. Its head was metallic black with blue lights. A golden helmet covered it as it stood on the ground.

"Wow… I guess it's two vs. one," said Setsuna.

"Actually, one vs. one, with more power," a voice said on the intercom. Setsuna looked up as Shawn's voice was heard. Shawn's image appeared on the screen, "Look, I don't know how to explain this… but you can combine with it."

The rangers looked at him as the battle between the Shadow Wing Megazord and Jokester continued. Mason looked at Shawn with confusion, "We can combine with that?"

"Yeah, we did some research and the Corviknight Zord was built to be an auxiliary zord for the Time Force Megazord. It's called Delta Formation," said Shawn, "Hoot, did you input the codes into the Time Force Megazord?"

"Already installed," said Hoot, "Setsuna, press the top of the joystick."

Setsuna nodded as she pressed a red button on the joystick. Immediately, the cockpit began to darken as Setsuna turned to the screen, "Delta Formation, Time Shadow Beta!"

The Time Force Megazord jumped up toward the sky, igniting its engines. The Shadow Wing Megazord jumped up as a black aura surrounded it, transforming into the Corviknight Zord. The Time Force Megazord jumped up in the air as the Corviknight Zord flew up. The Corviknight lowered its legs, revealing feet. The Time Force Megazord Beta jumped up as the feet combined. The head of the Corviknight was lifted upward as the chest split. The back of the Corviknight Zord combined to the back of the Time Force Megazord with the chest plate connected to it. The golden helmet appeared on top of it.

A blue aura surrounded the chest plate as a blue lightsaber with a golden handle appeared with a sapphire blade. The blade slid back as a targeting scope popped up.

The inside of the cockpit was dark with purple spotlights. The cockpits were dark blue with white lights as they were looking around.

"This is a brand new Megazord formation!" said Carl, looking at the screen.

"I am going to finish you!" said Jokester, as he went to use his cane. The Time Shadow Megazord pulled the trigger. A blue blast of energy struck the cane. The cane exploded as it ripped into two pieces.

"Now… I forgot to mention," said Shawn, looking at the screen, "Use the Time Divider finisher to arrest Jokester. Unlike Beta Mode, Time Shadow Beta can arrest criminals… Alpha's the same either when you use it."

"Got it," said Setsuna, stretching out her hand, "Time Divider!"

Stretching her hands, a golden energy appeared within both her hands as the same replica of the Time Divider appeared. As she went to aim her weapon at the opponent, the Time Shadow Beta aimed its weapon down at Jokester. Shooting numbers around like a clock from 1 to 12, green numbers surrounded it as Jokester was stuck in position.

"I… can't… move!"

"Time Divider, Blizzard Blast!"

A blast of ice energy erupted from the nozzle, heading straight toward Jokester. As the blast drilled into Jokester's body, Jokester screamed as his whole body began to freeze.

"Your time's up," Mason shouted.

An explosion occurred as Jokester screamed. Jokester shrunk into a miniature piece. The Time Shadow Megazord began to glow in a blue aura as it all detached, heading back to the future. The rangers landed on the ground as Mason led the group. A yellow aura surrounded him as he transformed out of his suit. Grabbing the Time Force Badge, he could see Jokester trying to get up. Jokester, looking up, freaked out as Mason lay down on the ground, stretching his arm. A yellow beam struck Jokester as it transformed into a capsule. Mason picked it up as a red and yellow label appeared on it.

"Why so serious, Jokester? Case closed," said Mason, holding on to the capsule.

Capone's Lair…

"THEY GOT HIM!"

Throwing tables around, Satfrax screamed as he went ballistic. Cyrus shook his head as he looked at him and what happened. Cyrus looked at Satfrax as the lightning bolts continued, "Unfortunately, we have more problems now."

"What do you mean?" he asked.

"What's with the Corviknight? And now Delta Formation?" Cyrus asked, "I don't mean to sound insane, but it seems that the rangers have more firepower now."

"That's going to be not good… once Capone gets back from vacation," Satfrax said, looking at Cyrus. Cyrus grinned as he looked at him, "At least we still have part of our plan."

"CYRUS! SATFRAX!"

The sound of Capone's voice filled the area. Satfrax and Cyrus walked toward the sound of anger. As they arrived in the main room, Capone and Persira stood angrily. Persira threw her bag at Satfrax, "What the HELL was that?"

"What?" asked Satfrax.

"Oh, the stunt you pulled," said Capone, "I watched the news while I was on vacation… in human form, mind you. First, you held up Valor Labs… totally get it if you wanted something… but you used one of my monsters… which was a no."

He walked over toward Cyrus, "I am not mad at you for trying to doing what you need to do. I would've done the same in your shoes. Our colleague, however… LEVELING A CITY?"

Satfrax looked down as he looked at the floor. Capone walked over as he smacked his head into the wall. Satfrax freaked out as he looked at him, "Leveling a city… with your robot AND you neglected to tell me about the Solitary Vault!"

"It wasn't your problem. It was my turn!" he said.

"Your plot wasn't part of organized crime. It was strictly terrorism," said Persira, hopping on the table, "What the hell is wrong with you? We had criminals from the present working with us that have been killed thanks to Jokester AND your robot!"

Satfrax grimaced as he turned around, "Well, guess that's part of destroying civilization to have an empire."

Capone smacked him in the face. Satfrax looked up as Capone placed his foot on his neck, "You DON'T EVER… EVER do that to take over the world. And because of you, the Poké Rangers have a new formation… and a new zord. All for what you and Cyrus have planned. I don't know what's going on with the two of you, but I don't trust you."

He walked over as he noticed the Solitary Vault key. He ripped the key from Satfrax and threw it to Persira. Persira grinned as she looked at him, "If we need to use them, we will… but not for your doing."

As the two villains began to leave, Cyrus looked up as Capone stared at him. Cyrus gulped as Capone looked at him, "Don't think that just because you want that chain you are going to open your dimensions…"

"You don't know how…," said Cyrus.

"You're right," said Capone, looking at him, "But, I am a fast learner… Dialga and Palkia could be mine to do with as I please. Watch your back, Cyrus."

Cyrus said nothing as Capone walked away, closing the door behind him. Persira grinned as she looked at him, "You're in for it now…"

As she closed the door behind her, Cyrus turned around as Satfrax looked at him. Satfrax grinned as he looked at Cyrus, "No worries, Cyrus."

Cyrus, confused, looked at Satfrax as he pressed his chest. The right pocket opened as he pulled out an extra key, "This is the Solitary Confinement key. I made a copy just in case."

Cyrus grinned, evilly as he headed toward Satfrax. Shaking hands, both villains laughed as they turned to see the Ruby Chain. Little did Capone know that Cyrus's reign is just beginning…

Case File: May 14, 2024

Next Chapter:

Maylene: Here… take this!

Carl: I can't accept drink offers.

Maylene: It's good for your health… and Pokémon!

Setsuna: That looks good!

Mason: Too good.

Carl: What are you guys doing?

Hoot: They're drunk.

Carl: Huh?

?: Don't ruin this operation.

Hoot: Your suit…

Carl: I am going to have to think of a plan.

Poké Rangers Time Force Chapter 21: It's Always a Party

Carl: Let's do this my way!

A/N: And that's a wrap on the Shadow Force Trilogy! What did you think? This was probably an awesome arc to write and I couldn't be happier. So glad I was able to do so. We have some fillers now until next arc, but there are some advancements! Stay tuned! Looking forward to your reviews!

You will also notice that the plot will finally pick up. Going through the timeline, I realized that there were a lot of cases solved in the first 17 chapters so to see something big kind of helps. And it will pick up from here! Once again, I can't wait to see your reviews, granted it has been sluggish.

Have a great day! And Happy Easter to those who celebrate.