Power Rangers: Star Strikers

[AbareHunter]

Power Rangers: Star Strikers

In the year 2041, on the distant edge of the galaxy, is the planet Onyx. Here resides a biological experimentation facility where a team of talented young science students conduct groundbreaking research in an effort to tap into the ultimate potential of the human body. Endlessly they work to the verge of reaching a potential breakthrough when, during one such experiment, everything goes haywire and the lab explodes. The students make it out alive, unaware that the accident has changed their lives forever.

For you see, everything has a cause and an effect...

Over time, the students discover that the explosion granted them the abilities they so desperately worked to unlock. When a destructive energy-devouring alien force turns its attention to Earth, these teens are the only ones powerful enough to hold back the tide of evil by harnessing their miraculous powers and becoming the next generation of Power Rangers.

RANGERS

Joel Carter/Red Star Ranger
Age: 17
Arsenal: Meteo Morpher, Star Blaster, Solar Saber.
Zord: Red Meteo Zord
Joel is the leader of the Star Rangers. As with the others, he is slowly adjusting to his newfound powers and his responsibility as a Ranger to look after not only his teammates, but others in need. He is courageous, kind and fiercely protective of those he cares about.

Ebony Matthews/Yellow Star Ranger
Age: 19
Arsenal: Meteo Morpher, Star Blaster, Lunar Busters.
Zord: Yellow Meteo Zord
Ebony is the eldest Star Ranger and the self-proclaimed brainiac of the group. She, along with supervisor Dr. Parker, helped initiate the experiment that accidentally resulted in the birth of the Star Ranger Powers. She is keen, alert and attentive and is ready to do what she must while serving as the Yellow Ranger.

Kyle Gardiner/Blue Star Ranger
Age: 18
Arsenal: Meteo Morpher, Star Blaster, Crescent Crossbow.
Zord: Blue Meteo Zord
On the surface, Kyle may seem like a happy-go-lucky kind of guy, but deep down he is very insecure of himself, and has very few friends. Through his experiences as a Power Ranger, he becomes more confident and learns to believe in himself.

Carson Richards/Black Star Ranger
Age: 16
Arsenal: Meteo Morpher, Star Blaster, Vortex Staff.
Zord: Black Meteo Zord
Carson, the Black Star Ranger and resident tough-guy of the group, may seem like the coldest, least-friendly one of the group, but he wasn’t always this way. He has a sardonic wit and brute force which he uses to his advantage when fighting the bad guys. He also shares an interesting past with the evil Zara

Jessie D'Abo/Pink Star Ranger
Age: 14
Arsenal: Meteo Morpher, Star Blaster, Cosmic Daggers.
Zord: Pink Meteo Zord
Being the youngest, Jessie is seen as the baby of the group and strives to prove that she is just as skilled as the others, which often gets her into trouble.

VILLAINS

Lord Akiran - Supreme Commander of the Vextrian Empire, a diabolical force which invades planets and strips them of every conceivable form of energy, leaving their target a barren wasteland.

Mechieldan - Second In Command, General of the Vextrian Armies

Zara - Female counterpart to Mechieldan, shares a unique connection with the Black Ranger

Keradrones - Vextrian cybernetic Grunt Force

ALLIES

Dr. Parker
Age: 32
The mentor to the Rangers, and supervisor of the experiment that gave the Rangers their powers. With Ebony's help he builds the morphers and Zords.

NEUTRAL FORCES

Crystal Ranger
Age: 16
Arsenal: Gemstone Morpher, Crystablade
Zord: Unknown at this point
As if the Star Rangers don't already have enough to deal with. Now they have to figure out the identity of this mysterious renegade Ranger before its too late, as well as convince the potential ally to fight alongside them.

ARSENAL

Meteo Morphers - Morphing devices used by the Star Rangers. Upon performing the trademark morphing pose and phrase, the Rangers activate the morphers to tap into the well of superhuman energy within each of them, 10% of which is embodied in the Ranger suit. Once morphed, the Rangers' physical attributes are increased 100-fold and the suits will absorb up to 40% of any damage received.

Gemstone Morpher - Morpher used by the Crystal Ranger.

Star Blaster - The Star Rangers' shared firearm.

Solar Saber - Red Ranger's personal weapon, capable of cutting through almost anything like a hot knife through butter.

Cosmic Daggers - Pink Ranger's personal weapon, Sends an electrical discharge through the targets body upon contact.

Lunar Busters - Yellow Rangers weapon of choice. Can strike with enough force to render a grown man unconscious.

Crescent Crossbow - Trademark weapon of the Blue Ranger. Unleashes bolts of energy to knock down any target within a fifty meter radius with pinpoint accuracy

Vortex Staff - Black Ranger's weapon has a long reach so he can take down foes without breaking too much of a sweat.

Crystablade - Weapon of the Crystal Ranger. Also serves as a wand-like weapon capable of firing incredibly powerful energy flames

Nova Cannon - Comprised of the Rangers' weapons. Fires an intense burst of energy to eradicate monsters in a blaze of light.

Meteo Zords - Battle-ready machines piloted by the Rangers in time of crisis

Starblazer Megazord - Primary combination of the five Meteo Zords. Red forms the head and body, Blue serves as the right arm while Black becomes the left. Pink and Yellow each turn into a leg for the Megazord.
Finishing attack: Starblazer Strike.



POWER RANGERS: STAR STRIKERS
EPISODE ONE - BREAKTHROUGH
WRITTEN BY ABAREHUNTER 30/05/2005 – 07/06/2005

The year is 2041, and the world has changed vastly from what we see today. Technology is far more advanced, and it is widely believed that the human race, like the world around it, is ready to take the next step in evolution. Far from Earth, on the distant Planet Onyx, a group of young students has been carefully selected to test the evolutionary boundaries by creating a powerful energy source that will hopefully allow every single person to draw out the hidden well of strength that is said to exist within each of us.

We are now brought into the lab where these tests have been taking place for the last six months. For the most part it is your typical government funded-science lab However, in a sealed room, completely blocked off from the rest of the building, we find activity. A man in his thirties, accompanied by a beautiful teenage girl, approaches the room via elevator. Upon reaching the destination and observing her fellow students, the girl checks off her clipboard and turns to the man.

Girl: Well, Dr. Parker, it seems all is in order. We’re ready to begin the final test as you asked.

The man is Dr. Lucas Parker, and he is the supervisor for this project. Medium build, brown hair, green eyes and rather handsome-looking. He turns to the girl, smiles and places his hand on her shoulder.

Dr. Parker: To be honest, Ebony, I can’t believe it. This is the moment we’ve worked so hard to achieve. Once our work is perfected, the entire human race will forever change for the better. No more illness, no more weakness. Everyone, even the elderly as healthy as can be. And I couldn’t have done it without you or the other students.
Ebony: But how can you be sure that this energy source will serve its purpose without any side-effects?
Dr. Parker: The truth is I’m not so sure, but I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

Ebony is a beautiful, smart young woman with shoulder-length black hair, brown eyes, and a tender look about her. At age 19 she is the eldest of the five students, but you wouldn’t know it if you looked at her. And even then it’s hard to catch a glimpse of her as she is often buried in research, wether it’s behind the cover of a book or in-front of a computer screen. A look of concern crosses her face for a brief moment as she and Dr. Parker are approached by the other students, waiting to hear what they have to say.

Joel Carter is at the front of the pack and addresses Dr. Parker calmly while presenting the status report. His funky blonde hair, blue eyes and positive outlook on life belie a serious-minded, fiercely protective 17 year-old.

Joel: The energy source seems stable sir. It hasn’t spiked once, although there were a few times when I was afraid it was coming close. Everything is ready for the final test. Just give the signal and we’ll be off and running.
Dr. Parker: Excellent news. But seeing as it’s getting rather late, why don’t we perform the tests tomorrow?


Joel: Sounds like a plan, sir. I for one am seriously beat.

The other four students cheer over being able to call it a day, and head for their quarters.

The happy-go-lucky Kyle Gardiner is often the joker of the group, always ready to lighten the mood with a light-hearted quip of some kind when things get tough. Right now, however, he sits alone in his room in-front of a holo-projector speaking to the image of a woman. Middle aged, but blessed with flowing brown hair and sparkling hazel eyes, this woman is obviously Kyle’s Mother.

Kyle: So, how’s Dad doing? Is he still between jobs?
Mrs. Gardiner: I spoke to him only last week, and he says he’s enjoying his new job. I believe he said he’s a construction worker now.
Kyle: I bet he’s still fuming mad over that…erm…discussion he and I had before I left Earth, huh?
Mrs. Gardiner: Oh, Kyle. You know your father supports your work.
Kyle: Not the way I heard it. The whole ordeal ended in…well, the nicest way: I am in no way supportive of your nerdish endeavours.
Mrs. Gardiner: Is that so?

Kyle sighs and nods solemnly.

Kyle: Yeah. And if that wasn’t bad enough, I haven’t made many new friends here.
Mrs. Gardiner: Well I guess that answers my next question. Don’t worry, sweetie. You will, I know it. And although your father may not have confidence in your line of work, I know I do.
Kyle: Thanks. Hey, is Roxy ok? I gotta admit I’m starting to miss that little imp.
Mrs. Gardiner: Your sister is just fine. She entered the sixth grade yesterday, you know.

Kyle chuckles

Kyle: Kids today, they grow up so fast don’t they? Tell her I send my love, and that I’ll be home soon.
Mrs. Gardiner: The house just hasn’t been the same without you here. I love you.
Kyle: Love you too, Mum. Bye.

And with that, the transmission ends.

We are now brought to Carson Richards’ private quarters, where he lays on his bed listening to a disc-man and gazing longingly at a picture of a young woman. Cute-looking, freckled and red-haired, Carson is the strongman of the team and a dedicated worker. A single tear swells in his eye as he strokes the picture of his girlfriend. This female is like a goddess: Platinum-blond hair, blue eyes, and skin coloured as if it were porcelain. A single tear swells up in Carson’s eye as he kisses the photo and utters…

Carson: Goodnight.

…before closing his eyes and drifting off to sleep.

Ebony’s quarters are neat and orderly. Not really messy, but not the anal-retentive kind of clean either. Her bed is still made and hasn’t been ruffled once. In one corner of the room is a bookshelf containing her favourite reading material. In another, pictures of her family. Now we see Ebony reading “I, Robot”, waiting for her computer to finish downloading what appears to be an important file. As the computer sounds the downloads end, Ebony stops reading and looks up, grinning.

Ebony: Its done. Thank heaven. The new security system is officially online

She yawns and rubs her eyes, and decides to call it a night.

As we pass Joel’s room, his door is shut and emblazoned with a “Do Not Disturb” sign. He is obviously fast asleep.

Jessie seems to be having trouble sleeping, and has chosen instead to remove the nail polish from her fingernails. Her beloved plush monkey Chilly sits on the desk next to her bed.

The next morning arrives, and we find Ebony, Kyle, Jess and Carson in the Rec Room chatting with each other when Joel comes in.

Joel: Now that was the best sleep I’ve had in a long time.
Ebony: You’re lucky you even got a full night’s rest. I was up waiting for a download to finish.
Joel: Ah, this security system you’ve been working on. How goes it?
Kyle: Yeah, Eb, enlighten us.
Ebony: It goes well. I finally finished pre-setting the whole thing last night. As an added bonus, it should also detect any flaws in the machinery we’re using.
Joel: Sounds interesting
Carson: If you ask me, that things just a waste of time. Time better spent doing what we’re supposed to. Besides, Dr. Parker assured us that the equipment was perfectly safe when we first signed up for this gig.
Kyle: I’m afraid I’m gonna have to go with Joel on this one. I ain’t so sure that equipment’s entirely safe. I mean, the last time we ran a test the energy nearly spiked on us. And as for you Carson, you’re not the only one who wants to go back home, you know.
Carson: Is that so?
Kyle: Yep. It’s called “Family”. And I’m surprised you even have one.

Carson angrily steps up to Kyle and looks him square in the eye.

Carson: And just what is that supposed to mean?
Kyle: I think you know! I mean, why do you have to be so…distant all the time? You barely speak to anyone. You’re worse than me, man.
Carson: THAT TEARS IT.!!!!

Carson loses it at that moment, and punches Kyle, who responds by grabbing Carson’s arm and flipping him onto his back. A fight ensues and the other students in the Rec Room gather round to watch, chanting “Fight! Fight!”. Ebony steps in and pulls Carson off Kyle and does her best to restrain him while Kyle takes a minute to gather himself and realizes he has a black eye and his lip has been split.

Ebony: Knock it off, Carson! This is just what we don’t need right now.

At that moment, a voice comes from the distance and the students turn to see Dr. Parker standing at the doorway.

Dr. Parker: She’s right, you know. The last thing we need is for this project, and your friendship, to fall apart simply because of petty squabbles such as this. Now come, we have work to finish. Kyle, go clean your lip and join us when you’re ready.
Kyle: Uh…yes sir, Dr. Parker.

Down in the Test Lab, the final test of the energy source, that Dr. Parker has dubbed “NovaSurge” has begun. He watches proudly as his students calibrate the machine, and Joel places a small Electrical Pulse Ball into the machine, as Dr. Parker makes an announcement.

Dr. Parker: Ladies and gentlemen, if I may have your attention please. For the past six months, all who have been involved in this project have worked tirelessly and co-operated exceedingly well as colleagues and friends. I have seen the amazing progress made in such a short amount of time, as we have accomplished what would previously have taken years to complete, and…
The good doctor gestures towards Joel, Kyle, Jess and Ebony

Dr. Parker: I have my best students, whom I hand picked for their high I.Q and strong dedication to their work and friendship, to thank for it.

The boys smile, and the girls blush slightly.

Dr. Parker: Now fasten your seatbelts. It time to change the world!

A loud rumbling is heard as the machine powers up, and a bright light fills the room. As Joel, Jess and Carson, work the machine’s Stabilizer Control’s, Ebony monitors the power output from a safe distance via computer monitor.

Ebony: It’s keeping stable. Power Output is 5,000 kilohertz and rising.
Dr. Parker: Good. Keep it level. This test could make or break everything.

Kyle is in the bathroom tending to his injuries when the ground under him suddenly starts shaking. Realizing what’s wrong, only one thought crosses his mind.

Kyle: Oh God no!

He moves as fast as he can towards the Test Lab as alarms start blaring and an “Emergency Evacuation” voice rings out. Once there he finds his friends and everyone else in the lab scrambling to safety as the orb-shaped energy source bulges frequently and lightning streaks out from it, endangering everybody. Kyle stops Ebony as she runs for the emergency exit.

Kyle: What the hell happened?
Ebony: I can’t explain. Everything was fine one minute, and now its all gone completely nuts. I imagine its due to an influx overload of…

A bolt of energy streaks out from the giant energy ball and almost strikes them, burning a large black scorch mark in the floor.

Kyle: Talk later. Run NOW!!!

Kyle and Ebony make their way through the emergency exit corridors and soon catch up to the other.

Kyle: Well I’d give this test a great big “check”, wouldn’t you?
Joel: Now’s not the time for jokes, Kyle. We’ve got to get out of here now.

The students make it just outside before…BOOM!!!! The lab, not to mention the rest of the entire facility, is up in flames. The students are flung forward by the force of the explosion and stray NovaSurge burn into their bodies as they struggle to recover. Helping each other up, Joel and his friends ponder over what has happened to them as they look at the ruins of their laboratory.

Joel: I’m…not sure what caused that accident, but something tells me things are gonna get a whole lot weirder.

To be continued…

[rangermaster]

Awesome episode man can't wait to read the next.

[AbareHunter]

THE INVASION BEGINS
WRITTEN BY ABAREHUNTER 17/06/2005 - 02/07/2005

Darkness…
Complete and total black.

Slowly, a thin crack appears in the blackness and widens until the darkness is now flooded with bright light and strange, blurry shapes which soon become what distinctly looks like a hospital room.

Joel has awoken to find himself laying in a life-support capsule. Confused and disoriented, he starts to get his bearings as a young nurse approaches him with a glass of water.

Nurse: Glad to see you’re awake. Drink this; it’ll help you feel better.

Joel takes a moment to look at the girl standing before him.

Joel: Am I in heaven?

The nurse laughs amusedly.

Nurse: Sorry to burst your bubble but you’re in Blue Cross Medical Centre, the finest hospital Ultima City has to offer.

Gulping down his water, Joel turns back to face the nurse.

Joel: I don’t understand. The last thing I remember was running, then an explosion, then pain. How did I get here? Where are my friends? I…

A doctor enters the room at that moment, as if on cue.

Dr. Wilkins: You must be Joel Carter. I’m Dr. Alex Wilkins. I imagine I can answer your question. I was informed about the crisis on Onyx and headed there as fast as I could. Unfortunately, by the time I got there your lab was gone and you and your friends were unconscious.
Joel: Blackout, huh? Aww, man. So much for being in good health, I suppose.
Dr. Wilkins: Rest assured, your friends are fine. You all just need to rest, and we’ll send you home tomorrow.

Dr. Wilkins leaves, and the nurse prepares to do so as well. Joel sits up uneasily and tries to get Wilkins’ attention.

Joel: Wait, I…

The second Joel stretches his hand out, the lights in the room begin flickering on and off, while the electronic heart monitor sparks and burns out. Amazed and confused at what has just occurred, Joel stares at his hands as they glow breifly.

Joel: What was that all about?

He looks around the room…

Joel: And why am I alone? Shouldn’t the others be in this room too?

Deciding to go look for his friends, he tries to open the capsule and discovers that his intended “gentle push” has torn the door clean off its hinges, which lands on the floor with a crash of glass and steel. Completely shocked, the only word Joel can bring himself to say in his amazement is…

Joel: Oops.

Meanwhile, light years away from Earth on the planet Tarmac 4, a fierce battle is raging as Denshi, Tarmac 4’s most powerful warrior, bravely leads his troops against all odds into a losing battle amidst a barrage of laser fire and explosions.

Denshi: For freedom…FOR VICTORY!!!

The opposing forces belong to Lord Akiran, a diabolical warlord who leaves death and destruction in his wake. Sitting majestically inside his massive warship and hidden mostly in shadow, this strange, vile creature is dressed in what appears to be heavily modified Samurai armour with a flowing cape and a black helmet that hides his face to the point where you only see his insane red eyes.

Lord Akiran: Those fools don’t stand even the slightest chance. My warriors will crush them all like the pathetic worms they are, and I shall claim the Crystals of Jagun for my own.

A female voice suddenly echoes forth from the darkness

Woman: So, this is the great Tarmac 4? Hmmm…Not much to look at, huh?
Lord Akiran: Zara! Have you anything to report?

A slender, lithe teenage-looking girl clad in a black jumpsuit and silver body armour with her hair tied back in a scruffy ponytail, steps forward to face her master.

Zara: I do, almighty Lord. I’ve recovered the crystals you asked for and killed the Tarmacian guarding them. It was so easy; I felt cheap.

She brandishes a bag full of crystals pulsing with purple energy, as Akiran stares in amazement. He reaches into the bag and pulls one out, and a blinding light fills the room followed by the sound of Akiran’s laughter.

Lord Akiran: MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! EXCELLENT! I CAN FEEL THE POWER SURGING THROUGH ME!!!!

While Zara is cowering and shielding her eyes from the light, we are given a far better look at Lord Akiran. He is an absolutely hideous demonic goliath with scaly skin, sharp talons on the end of each finger and large powerful muscles. As the light fades, Zara stands and Akiran turns to face her.

Lord Akiran: I am most pleased, Zara.
Zara: I aim to do so, master.

Outside, the battle continues. Keradrone pilots bombard and destroy the local encampments while the ground forces, under the command of their general Mechieldan, slaughter the Tarmac warriors one by one until only a handful, including Denshi, remain.

Mechieldan is a glistening figure in his Chromite armour, which houses not only his powerful MechCalibur sword and energy shield, but also a body composed of pure muscle and his heart. Standing proudly, he effortlessly snatches up a nearby Tarmacian warrior and stabs him through the chest, sniggering as the body limply falls to the ground.

Mechieldan: Pathetic…Is there anybody worth fighting on this miserable dust-ball?

Denshi steps forward, brandishing his staff. Mechieldan grins in response.

Mechieldan: The legendary Denshi. I’ve long heard you are the greatest, most skilled warrior Tarmac 4 has to offer.

the cyborg flashes his MechCalibur sword.

Mechieldan: Care to put that to the test?
Denshi: I shall do what must be done.

The pair face off in a vicious duel. Mechieldan swings his blade for a head strike while Denshi barely dodges. Denshi spins his staff faster than human eyes could comprehend in his effort to thwart the metallic monstrosity. Mechieldan, however, has no problem keeping track of Denshi’s movements and goes on the offensive again, catching Denshi off guard and slicing into Denshi’s leg. Despite his severe wound however, the Defender of Tarmac 4 forges ahead, locking weapons with Mechieldan once again as the planet begins to break up around them.

Mechieldan: You cannot win. My master has already begun stripping this planet of its resources. Soon, Tarmac 4 will be nothing more than a speck in the universe.
Denshi: Even so, as long as there is breath in my body I will fight and banish all invaders.
Mechieldan: You impudent fool.

As the battle continues, we are brought back into Akiran’s warship, where he stands within a chamber as an device built into the ship channels the planet’s energy directly into him. Moments later on the battlefield, Mechieldan trips Denshi onto his back, snaps the warriors staff and prepares to finish it when a deep voice booms through the air

Lord Akiran: STAND DOWN MECHIELDAN!!!!

Lord Akiran marches forward, eyes focused on the defenceless Denshi.

Mechieldan: But master, I could end this now..
Lord Akiran: Indeed you could, but I wish to see him suffer.

Akiran grabs Denshi by the neck and brings the fear-stricken warrior right up to his face.


Akiran: Look at you now. How truly pathetic you are. Underneath the bravado and the weaponry, you’re a worthless, meek bag of flesh. Only now, at the end, do you understand: All who cross paths with the Vextrian Empire…

A loud crack is heard as Akiran effortlessly breaks Denshi’s neck.

Lord Akiran: Die.

Akiran’s releases Denshi and the once-mighty defender of Tarmac 4 falls to the ground, dead. Meanwhile, the planet continues to deteriorate.

Lord Akiran: The damage has been done, and this planet is useless. To the ship, Mechieldan!
Mechieldan: Yes, master.

And with that, both master and soldier board the warship and fly off into space, as Tarmac 4 degrades from a healthy planet into a lifeless grey rock, and finally implodes.

Lord Akiran: I have fed, but am still weak. I must consume more energy. Zara, where lies the nearest planet?

Zara punches some keys on a nearby computer, searching for new co-ordinates. The holo-map brings up an image of a lush, fresh-looking blue planet.

Zara: Co-ordinates 675-212: Planet Earth. Population: 17, 375, 298.

Akiran grins.

Lord Akiran: Superb. This “Earth” must be a utopia of energy. Mechieldan, engage the hyper-drive. One by one, these planets will die, and the entire galaxy will soon be in the grasp of the Vextrian Empire
Mechieldan: As you wish, my Lord.

Mechieldan, in the ship’s pilot’s seat, proceeds to press and flip a vast array of buttons and switches. The hyper-drive slowly gains power before.

SCHWOOMPH!!! The warship is flung into hyperspace in the blink of an eye, on a collision course for Earth, as the emptiness of space is broken by the sound of Akiran’s maniacal laughter.


To be continued…

[AbareHunter]

WRITTEN IN THE STARS
WRITTEN BY ABAREHUNTER 17/09/2005

Earth.

The planet shines like a beacon of purity in an otherwise black void of space.That purity however, is soon to be tainted by the arrival of a dark, powerful force.

Lord Akiran’s warship exits the hyper-warp portal, and hovers toward its next destination…

Zara: Master, we have arrived at the co-ordinates.
Lord Akiran: Earth… A planet such as you must hold an unfathomable amount of energy. Energy which will soon power the Vextrian Empire to conquest.

Meanwhile, back in Blue Cross Medical Centre, Joel is making his way through the hallways in search of Ebony, Kyle, Carson and Jess. Having to avoid the hospital staff, his frustration is apparent and growing by the minute.

Joel: This is ridiculous. I’ve scoured almost every inch of this hospital, and I still haven’t found the others…DAMMIT!!!

From the next room, he hears a familiar voice…

Kyle: Hey, people are trying to sleep here!!!
Joel: That voice…Kyle? Is that you?

Running into the room, Joel spies four other life-support capsules. Each one containing one of his friends.

Kyle: Last time I checked, yeah it was me.

Joel tears the door off Kyle’s life-support capsule and helps him out when he hears mumbling coming from a corner of the room. He turns to see Carson waking up inside his capsule. Carson proceeds to sit up only to hit his head on the capsule’s glass door

Joel: Wakey-wakey, Sleeping Beauty.

Kyle cracks up laughing, while Carson rubs his aching head.

Carson: Shut up, Kyle. Great, now I’m gonna have a headache for hours. Well, at least Jess seems comfy.

We now see Jessie inside her life-support capsule, smiling and occasionally giggling as the others walk over. Kyle slowly opens the capsule door and gently shakes her as she mumbles in her sleep.

Jessie: But Niles, I wanted a peeled apple. Go peel it for me

Kyle grins mischievously and replies in his best British accent.

Kyle: Yes, your majesty. Right away.

Jessie starts up with a squeal as the others burst into laughter, unable to contain themselves.

Jessie: Aww, c'mon guys. That's not funny.
Joel: The princess dream again, huh?

Jess pouts and turns away from the boys.

Jessie: Never you mind.
Joel: Well it looks like we're all in one piece. I was looking all over for you guys.
Kyle: Why’d you do that? We were right here.

Jessie and the boys chuckle, but the friendly re-union is short lived as the sound of a high pitched scream pierces the air. Startled, the others turn to the last pod in the room and see Ebony, panicky, clutching her head in pain and screaming her lungs out.

Ebony: TOO MUCH NOISE! MAKE IT STOP! OH GOD!!!!

Worried, the others rush over to her pod and scramble to get her out. Meanwhile, amidst the pool of sound swimming in her head, Ebony hears one stand-out voice: A scary, frightening voice.

Voice: Earth shall be MINE!!!

Carson: What was that you were saying about us being in one piece, Joel?
Joel: Ok, I spoke too soon.

Kyle helps Ebony up and comforts his friend, as tears flow down her cheeks.

Kyle: Hey, are you alright. What happened there?
Ebony: Voices. So many voices.

Joel and Carson exchange looks, sharing the same thought.

Joel & Carson: She’s nuts

Completely stunned by what her mind has just processed, Ebony snaps.

Ebony: You think I'm crazy don't you? Fine! I don't expect you to believe me anyway.

Ebony turns and storms out. Kyle shoots the other boys the evil eye…

Kyle: What did you do?

…and follows Ebony, who stops just a few steps short of the bathrooms.

Kyle: Okay Eb, I gotta be blunt here. I am seriously bugged out. Would you mind telling me what happened in there?

Ebony wipes the tears from her eyes, and faces Kyle.

Ebony: Alright. Just after you helped me out of that capsule, the boys said I was crazy.
Kyle: But I didn’t hear anything.
Ebony: But I did. It was so weird. They didn't move their lips but I heard them both, clear as day.

A worried, semi-frightened look crosses Kyle’s face, to which Ebony replies.

Ebony: I don’t know.
Kyle: How did you?

Ebony: Know what you were thinking? I wish I knew. Something’s happening to me, and I think it may have something to do with that explosion back at the lab. Now, being a guy who seems to take almost
nothing seriously, would you believe me if I told you… I think I can read minds?

Kyle takes a minute to think.

Kyle: Well, being a guy who seems to take almost nothing seriously, would you believe me if I told you… Yes?

Ebony smiles as she and Kyle embrace each other.

Kyle: I know what you’re thinking. How can a nice guy like me be so poor at making friends?
Ebony: Well I’m glad to know you don’t think I’ve lost it.
Kyle: Never.

The pair start to enjoy their tender moment when KABOOM!!!!! A huge, shocking explosion rocks the hospital grounds. Rushing outside to see what’s going on, the teens see a horde of Keradrones marching toward them as Lord Akiran’s forces begin their attack on Earth.

Kyle: Why have I got the sudden urge to watch a horror movie?
Carson: Why have I got the sudden urge to hurt you?
Joel: Guys, take cover!

Joel and Jessie are busy fending off the Keradrones as Ebony, Kyle and Carson see a huge laser beam zooming towards them, launched from one of auto-guns on Akiran’s ship. He puts his arms up and winces, waiting to be struck down. But..

Carson: Oh my God!

Kyle opens his eyes and notices a large wall of electricity in-front of him and the others. A pale Ebony, still trying to block out the immense noise rushing through her head again, reaches out to touch it the wall and gets a small jolt in return. She turns to Kyle.

Ebony: How …did …

Her legs give way as she faints.

Kyle: Ebony!
Joel: What’s wrong?
Kyle: It’s Ebony, she’s fainted. And it looks like she’s getting worse.
Joel: Oh well isn’t that just great! First it’s the Invasion of the B-Movie Rejects and now this.
Carson: I’d say our days going from bad to worse to horrific. What’s next?

Carson seems to be handling his attackers with relative ease when one comes at him from behind and strikes, knocking him face first into the grass. In response, Carson punches the Keradrone…RIGHT THROUGH THE CHEST! The rest of his attackers cower and run off, not wanting to end up on the scrap-heap themselves.

Carson: Whoa.

Joel quickly returns his attention to an armed Keradrone trio charging at him. He extends his hand, hoping what happened earlier in the hospital will repeat itself. It does, and the soldiers drop like a heavy sack of potatoes. When he turns back to Kyle, he notices that Kyle has commandeered an ambulance.

Joel: Where do you think you’re going?
Kyle: To the one person who may be able to give us answers. Don’t worry about Ebony, she’s safe on the stretcher.
Jessie: Wait for us!

The teens scramble into the ambulance and speed off, turning many a Keradrone into road kill. Inside the warship, Akiran watches with intrigue.

Lord Akiran: Interesting. Zara!
Zara: You bellowed, master?
Lord Akiran: I did, yes. I want to track those children and bring them back to me. They have immense power coursing through them… and I WANT IT!
Zara: At once, master.

Meanwhile, back at the ambulance…

Kyle: Ok, let’s review the situation, shall we? First off: Six months worth of work backfires in like five minutes. Second: we wake up in hospital, back on Earth with freaky powers and no idea how we got them. And third: Well, either there’s a bargain sale on at the costume shop or Wes Craven has really let himself go.
Jessie: Yeah, I mean, what was going on back there?
Joel: Your guess is as good as any, Jess.
Carson: Did you see what I did? I flattened that sorry sucker. Like KAPOW!
Kyle: Well, whatever’s going on, hopefully Dr. Parker will be able to tell us.

Joel scans through a list of addresses on the vehicle’s onboard computer and finally finds what he’s looking for.

Joel: Here it is. Lucas Parker. 1622 Gotham Drive.
Kyle: Great. That’s only twenty minutes from here. Carson, how’s Ebony?
Carson: Not too good. We’d better hurry.

After a long drive, the teens finally arrive at Dr. Parker’s house. Jessie helps Ebony to her feet as the gang check the place out. It’s a big, slowly-dilapidating house hardly befitting a person of Dr. Parker’s scientific stature.

Carson: Well, what do you know? It's The Shack That Time Forgot.
Kyle: Hey Joel, are you sure this is the right address?
Joel: That’s what it says.
Kyle: Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s go.

The teens walk up to the door to find Dr. Parker waiting for them.

Dr. Parker: I’ve been expecting you. Please come in.
Joel: Thanks, sir.
Carson: Um, excuse my curiosity Dr. Parker, but why’s your house in such crappy shape?
Kyle: Four words: Door to door salespeople.
Dr. Parker: I apologize for the poor state of my home. I’ve been meaning to renovate it for a while, but my research took up a lot of my time.
Kyle: Sir, we were wondering about something. You see, we have these…well, powers and we think they might be linked to the accident back at the lab. Apparently, I can conjure up force fields.
Carson: I think my strength has increased too. I took out this robot I was fighting in one punch.
Joel: My power seems to tamper with machinery, if I put my mind to it. And as for Ebony…
Ebony: I can read minds, sir.
Carson: But if you think that’s weird, then you don’t know the half of it. Before we got here we were ambushed by all these crazy looking goons. It was like some crazy dream.

The good doctor takes it all in like a sponge.

Dr. Parker: Ah, I see. Follow me please. I’ll be able to help Ebony and tell you all you need to know.

The teens follow Parker down to the basement level of his home, to a metallic door. Using a keycard to open it, Parker introduces them to a secret workshop under his house. He places Ebony in a Recovery Chamber and proceeds to inform the others of their predicament.

Dr. Parker: I always feared this day would come. A few years ago, I noticed with the aid of my Astral-Navigator computer that planets in various solar systems were mysteriously dying off. That was when I first found out about an alien life force that apparently feeds on life-energy, leaving their target completely useless. The last planet I tracked was called Tarmac 4, and now it seems like they’ve come here.

Jessie and the boys glance at each other, then turn back to Dr. Parker.

Dr. Parker: The accident at the lab was most unexpected and if what you’ve told me is true, the NovaSurge has altered your bio-structures. These invaders may be after you now that you hold such incredible power inside you. Fortunately, with Ebony’s assistance, I managed to create the ultimate weapon to drive them off.

Dr. Parker steps out of the room for a few moments, then returns with a clear plastic box containing five devices that look like funky watches.

Dr. Parker: I present you each with a Meteo Morpher, the keys to your destiny.

The teens each take one from the box, looking rather sceptical.

Joel: So what exactly do these things do?
Dr. Parker: They will grant you the power to protect the universe. To become superheroes. To become…Power Rangers.
Kyle: Power Rangers? Weren’t they on TV years ago or something?
Dr. Parker: I wish this were a joke Kyle. The five of you may be the galaxy’s last hope. To activate the Morphers, simply call out, “Star Shower! Ranger Power!” and press the “Morph” button.
Kyle: Ok, well I dunno about you guys but this is just too weird for me.
Carson: I heard that. So long, Doc

Carson and Kyle take leave, while Joel and Jess hesitantly follow. Outside, they all ponder about what Dr. Parker meant when…

Zara: Well, well, what do we have here?

Kyle gives their new visitor a good look.

Kyle: I hate to break it to you, but if you’re looking for the Comic-Con, you’re in the wrong place.

Carson, however, seems lost in thought.

Carson: Where have I seen her before? I could swear…
Joel: Alright, Swiss Miss, who are you and what do you want?
Zara: I am Zara, and you’ll be coming with me lest you wish to suffer the consequences.
Kyle: Fat chance. You won’t be taking us anywhere without a fight.
Zara: So be it. Keradrones!

In a blinding flash, the teens find themselves surrounded by the glistening Keradrones. These guys have metallic blue faces with light armour, and wield all manner of weapons in battle.

Joel: Are you up for this?
Kyle: Ready as I’ll ever be.
Carson: Let’s send these walking trash cans home crying.

A furious battle ensues, with the teens using every inch of their strength to defend themselves. Joel uses his powers to take down some K’Drones, while Kyle seems to be getting a better grip with his powers; manipulating the force field into a bat-like weapon and going to town. Carson also puts his powers to good use, ripping up a nearby tree and swatting the K’Drones away. Jess also does splendidly herself. However, the drones just keep piling on and the teens are ultimately overpowered.

Jess: I’m gonna be sore in the morning
Kyle: Anybody get the number of that bus?
Carson: Ok, fearless leader. Now what do we do?

Joel isn’t sure how to respond, until he notices the Morpher strapped to his wrist.

Joel: I say we play Follow The Leader.

The others realize what he means, and they all stand up.

Joel: Are you guys ready?
Others: Yeah.
All: Star Shower! Ranger Power!

The Morphers light up and, from the neck down, each of the teens are covered in a glowing light corresponding to their Ranger color as Ranger suits form over their bodies from the ground up: First the boots, then the bodysuit and gloves. Finally, the remnants of the light travel up their necks and over their faces, creating the helmet. When the light finally fades, they stand fully morphed and check themselves over.

Joel: Wow, check it out! I’m in Red. Alright!
Jessie:Pink? Not too bad at all.
Carson:I’m Black. Wicked!
Kyle:Blue always was my favourite color.

Zara stands, bewildered but also amused.

Zara:Who are these guys, the Rainbow Patrol?
Joel:We’re the Power Rangers, and we’re gonna take you down.
Zara:Power Rangers, huh? Well this ought to be interesting.

Zara summons her Battle Staff and beckons the Rangers to attack. They each try taking her on with Jessie moving in first. Zara blocks all of her attacks, before felling her with a harsh knee to the stomach. Carson goes on the offensive next and manages to get in a few good punches before being flung onto his back. Joel and Kyle try their hand at shooting her down using their blasters, but she effortlessly deflects the lasers back at them before moving in for the kill.

Carson: Any ideas?
Kyle: Praying springs to mind. Why don’t we do that?

Zara smiles down upon her prey.

Zara: Power Rangers. HA! What a joke. This is almost too easy.

Zara raises her staff and prepares to end it when she is suddenly struck down from behind. Bleeding, she slowly gets to her feet and cries out.

Zara: Who dares attack me?
Ebony: I dare.

Ebony arrives on the scene in full Yellow Ranger garb, armed with a smoking Star Blaster.

Ebony: Now leave my friends alone, or I promise I’ll make my next shot really count.

Zara growls in anger, defeated.

Zara: You haven’t heard the last of me.

And in a blaze of purple light, she disappears.

The others stare amazed for a moment, then congratulate Ebony on her timely arrival.

Kyle: Welcome back to the land of moving parts
Jessie: You really saved our butts back there. Thanks Eb.
Joel: Way to go!
Carson: Perfect timing.

Back at Dr. Parker’s underground lab. The morphed-but-helmet-less Rangers celebrate their first victory, as Dr. Parker steps in.

Dr. Parker: You did superbly Rangers. I’m very proud of you.
Joel: Well sir, the real credit goes to Ebony. She was the one who saved us from becoming Power Chow.
Kyle: Yeah, she was great

Kyle kisses Ebony on the cheek in gratitude.

Meanwhile, back on Lord Akiran’s warship.

Lord Akiran: Zara! I ask you to carry out one simple task and you return empty-handed? You have failed me!!!
Zara: Please spare me Lord. It wasn’t my fault. All would’ve gone as planned if those weaklings hadn’t changed into Power Rangers. The Yellow Ranger caught me off guard, shot me in the back.
Lord Akiran: Power Rangers? Hmmm…Most intriguing.
Mechieldan: It just shows you shouldn’t send a girl to do a warrior’s job.
Zara: I can take you any day, you walking junk heap.
Lord Akiran: ENOUGH! It seems that I must overcome these Power Rangers if I am to obtain what I desire. They may have won the battle…

We zoom in on Akiran’s face as his red eyes glow intensely.

Lord Akiran: But the war has only just begun.

To be continued…

[ElementMaster149]

this series is awesome

[rangermaster]

Awesome

[AbareHunter]

Just dropping in to let u all know that Episodes 4, 5 and 6 are on the way..I apologize for the long wait, but I moved house a while ago and in addtion to not having my own computer at home, it seems my local internet cafe seems to be devoid of Floppy Disk/CD Drives :( :mad:

Well, Im back at Mums for a fair while, so now i can concentrate on finishing my story for all you readers out there :D

[AbareHunter]

STARBLAZER
WRITTEN BY ABAREHUNTER 18/09/2005 – 13/10/2005

We enter Dr. Parker’s underground lab, where Ebony is busily working on a code program. However, she is clearly frustrated, as the code doesn’t seem to do what she wants. A dirty-looking, tool-wielding Dr. Parker suddenly appears on the nearby video-phone monitor, checking on Ebony’s progress.

Dr. Parker: Ebony, are you done sequencing the control codes yet?
Ebony: Not quite, sir. There seems to be a programming glitch that I can’t bypass. How are things on your end?
Dr. Parker: Well, I’m done. Spent me over seven weeks worth of elbow grease, but they’re finally finished and waiting in the hangar, ready to move out. Keep going Ebony. We don’t know when we’re going to need these.
Ebony: I just don’t know what to do. Every time I think I’ve got one key code figured out, it won’t match the rest.

Ebony takes a break to stretch and sip from her thermos.

Ebony: Something tells me it’s going to be one of those days.

Meanwhile, at Lakeside Park, the others are enjoying some downtime, still stoked over their first battle as Rangers.

Kyle: I won’t forget the look on that Zara chick’s face. She turned tail and ran like a wuss when Ebony showed up.
Joel: Those powers, the weapons. Oh, man. It was incredible.
Jessie: I still can’t believe I’m the Pink Ranger. How cool is that
Kyle: Yeah, but you do know your butt sticks out?

Jessie nervously looks over her shoulder.

Jessie: It’s not that big.
Kyle: Hey, I kid. I kid ‘cause its fun.
Jessie: It’s fun?
Kyle: Well, there’s a guy like me in every group of people, right?
Carson: You mean a slacker who jokes at every given moment?
Kyle: I prefer the term “Easy-going prankster”, thankyou. And what’s on your mind? You seem kind of distant.

Kyle flashes a cheeky grin

Kyle: Well, more-so than usual, anyway
Carson: Sorry, I was just thinking about that girl we fought. Something about her seemed familiar.
Jessie: But one things for sure, she’s one hell of a fighter.
Joel: Too true. But we’re tougher.
Jessie: Ah, it’s such a beautiful day today. Too bad Ebony’s not here to enjoy it.
Kyle: Hey, that’s right. Where is she anyway?
Joel: Dr. Parker called her down this morning. Wouldn’t say why, only that it was important.
Carson: Well, I hope it’s something worthwhile if it’s taking up so much of her time.
Joel: Chances are, it is. And I say the sooner we get it, the better. Those monsters we’ve been fighting are getting tougher.
Kyle: Oh well, it’s her loss. She’s working and we’re out here without a care in the world.

Suddenly, Mechieldan appears in-front of them. Carson glances angrily at Kyle.

Carson: You and your big mouth…
Joel: Does anyone have any idea who…or what… this is?

Mechieldan observes the Rangers for a moment, and then laughs.

Mechieldan: At last we meet, Power Rangers. I still find it hard to believe Zara lost to mere children.
Joel: What the… Who are you?
Mechieldan: How rude of me. I am Mechieldan, General of the Vextrian Armies and loyal servant of Lord Akiran, overlord of the Vextrian Empire. You may have defeated Zara, but I shall not be as easy.

Mechieldan draws his MechCalibur sword and prepares to attack when a blinding light suddenly descends on him and he disappears, leaving the Rangers utterly confused.

Kyle: I think I speak for everyone in this group when I say this: Welcome to The Twilight Zone.

Now we cross to Lord Akiran’s ship, where Mechieldan has just landed only to be greeted by…

Zara: Welcome home, tall, shiny and gruesome.
Mechieldan: Quiet, meat bag. Why did you bring me back here? I could’ve picked them off right then and there…
Zara: What exactly did you think you were doing out there?
Mechieldan: Scouting the enemy that you lost to. I wished to see them with my own eyes. Really Zara, they’re mere children. I could break them in a split second without even trying.
Zara: Why you…

Zara goes to take a swing at Mechieldan when Lord Akiran steps out of his chambers.

Lord Akiran: Stand down, both of you!
Mechieldan: Accursed flesh-bag.
Zara: Hey you started it, you giant can-opener.

Fed up, Lord Akiran bellows with all his might.

Lord Akiran: I WILL NOT TOLERATE YOUR PETTY BICKERING!!! Not when there is more important duty to be done.
Zara: If I may, master…
Lord Akiran: Do I sense a plan, Zara?

Zara smirks, and holds up a metallic orb roughly the size of a cricket ball, covered with tiny lights.

Lord Akiran: Share...
Zara: Aww, but then that would ruin the surprise.
Lord Akiran: Then I shall leave you to your own devices. Mechieldan, I have an assignment for you as well.
Mechieldan: I am at your service, my lord.

Meanwhile, back at Dr. Parker’s lab, Ebony continues to compile coding when…

Ebony: I don’t believe it…YES!!! I DID IT!!!

She punches in some keys on the video-phone, and Dr. Parker responds.

Dr. Parker: Yes?
Ebony: I did it, doc. The control codes are finished; now all we need to do is install them.
Dr. Parker: Excellent work, Ebony. Contact the others and let them know.
Ebony: Will do.

Joel, Carson, Kyle and Jess are hanging out at the Hyper Ball rink when their Morphers sound off. Joel signals for the others to follow him and once they’re outside, the foursome respond to the call.

Joel: Joel here. What’s up?
Ebony: Guys, it’s me. The Doc and I have something to show you.
Kyle: Yeah? Like what?
Ebony: Just come here A.S.A.P. and trust me, you’ll like it
Joel: Alright, we’re on the way.

Just as they are about to move out, the Rangers are ambushed by Mechieldan and the Keradrones.

Jessie: You again?
Mechieldan: This time, you’re mine!

The Rangers go into battle stances as Mechieldan orders the Drones to attack. Jess is swarmed and after a brief struggle, manages to best her opponents with a few well-placed roundhouse kicks. Kyle and Carson take on six Keradrones each, with Kyle disposing of his K’Drone attackers by crushing them under his force-field. Carson proceeds to put the smack-down on the K’Drones he’s facing, crushing their heads as if they were soda cans. As the Drones retreat, the Rangers are caught of guard as Mechieldan attacks. Effortlessly beating Kyle into the ground, Mechieldan turns his attention to Joel, Carson and Jessie, grinning menacingly.

Mechieldan: One down. Three to go.
Joel: Oh, no. Kyle!

A bruised, scarred, barely-breathing and bleeding Kyle struggles to his feet as Jessie rushes over to help him. From the minute she touches him, her hands begin to glow as a wave of energy washes over Kyle. Kyle grunts in pain as his wounds begin to heal themselves. As the wave dissipates, a bewildered Jessie helps Kyle to his feet.

Jessie: Aren’t you going to thank me?
Kyle: Huh? Oh, sorry. Thanks.

Kyle checks himself out to make sure he’s not dreaming.

Kyle: What the...?
Jessie: Guess you could say I’ve got the healing touch.

Kyle smiles at gives Jess a thumbs up.

Kyle: Way to go, girl.

Mechieldan look over at the now-healthy Kyle.

Mechieldan: WHAT? But…but HOW? I sent you on a one-way trip to Hell.
Kyle: And now I’m gonna return the favour. Let’s do it, guys.
Joel: Way ahead of you.
Carson: I heard that.
Jessie: I’m ready to rumble.
All: Star Shower! Ranger Power!

The Star Rangers and Mechieldan stand-off. Neither one moving an inch. Mechieldan finally breaks the silence by rushing the four of them, slashing at them with his sword and knocking the team for six. Upon recovering, Kyle and Jessie return the favour by bombarding him with fire from their Star Blasters, while Joel and Jessie tackle the dazed Mechieldan. Mechieldan struggles for a while before throwing them off of him.

Mechieldan: Brave effort, Rangers. But not good enough.

Mechieldan moves in to attack again when the clouds darken and strong winds begin to blow as rain pours down and thunder and lightning fill the skies. Mechieldan smiles, snickers, and then breaks into maniacal laughter.

Mechieldan: Well, Rangers, my duty is done. Until we meet again.

Mechieldan vanishes in an orb of crimson energy. Back at Dr. Parker’s lab, Ebony’s Morpher sounds off.

Ebony: Guys, where are you?
Kyle: Sorry, we got held up. Some creep named Mechieldan ambushed us, and now there’s some freaky storm going on…
Ebony: Did you say storm?
Kyle: Yeah. What about it?

Back at the lab, the image of a bizarre-looking creature fills a large screen on Ebony’s left. The monster has the head and torso of a wolf with razor-sharp claws on one hand, and a generator-backpack w/ a lightning rod to which a high-powered cannon on his other hand is attached. He laughs insanely as he gathers energy from the lightning bolts into his pack and fires it off, causing mass destruction.

Ebony: I think I’ve found what’s causing it. Check it out and see what you can do. I’ll join you shortly.
Joel: Alright. Let’s move out, guys.
Others: Yeah.

A short while later, Ebony joins the Rangers as they come face to face with the creature. Jessie cringes.

Jessie: Disgusting, isn’t it?

Thunderwolf: Well, I know my work’s not exactly eye-candy but it’s hardly dis… Oh, you’re referring to me.
Kyle: You think?
Thunderwolf: And why exactly are you here?
Kyle: We’re the embodiment of good, you’re the embodiment of evil. You figure it out.
Jessie: Surrender peacefully, or we’ll have to use force.
Thunderwolf: Oh yeah? You and what army?
Joel: Us. That’s who.

The Rangers break into individual poses…

Joel: Red Star One!
Ebony: Yellow Star Two!
Kyle: Blue Star Three!
Carson: Black Star Four!
Jessie: Pink Star Five!

…Before performing a team pose.

All: Star Rangers!!!
Thunderwolf: Well, if that’s the case...

Thunderwolf powers up his cannon…

Thunderwolf: Come and get me!

…And fires, causing the Rangers to scatter. Joel and Ebony are the first to attack, launching powerful flying kicks that knock Thunderwolf off balance. Carson grabs the monster from behind, lifts him up and pile-drives him into the ground. As Thunderwolf recovers, Kyle and Jessie attempt to double-team him but he grabs them both and flings them over his head. He then launches a blaze of lightning at the Rangers, causing them to keel over in pain. As the Rangers get to their feet, Thunderwolf howls in delight and begins mocking them.

Thunderwolf: Looks to me like you’ve been star struck. HAHAHAHAHA!!!
Joel: This guy’s too strong. We have to retreat.
Carson: Are you nuts? We can still win!

Ebony looks up and notices the orb Zara was holding earlier hovering up in the darkened sky.

Ebony: We can still win, but we’ll need some extra firepower to do it. We’ve gotta get back to the lab.
Joel: Retreat, Rangers. Retreat!

Pressing the “Warp” button on their morphers, the Rangers teleport out of the city.

Watching the battle from his warship, Lord Akiran revels in his supremacy over the Rangers.

Lord Akiran: I can sense the fear consuming those pathetic mortals. Zara, your plan is going exceedingly well. Now, lets finish this! Mechieldan, fire the Energo Phaser.
Mechieldan: At once, my lord.

Back in Ultima City, a blinding flash of green light engulfs Thunderwolf causing him to howl in agony.

Thunderwolf: YARRRRGH!!! WHAT’S…HAPPENING TO ME????

Buildings crumble and the ground gives way as Thunderwolf expands into a towering giant. Taking a few deep breaths, Thunderwolf looks down at the tiny city below him and laughs.

Thunderwolf: Lets see those Rangers try and put a leash on this dog!

Back at the lab, the Rangers are greeted by Dr. Parker.

Dr. Parker: Glad to see you’re still in one piece. As I’m sure you know by now, Ebony has spent the last seven weeks here with me, working to bolster your arsenal as best we can.
Ebony: We hope that these new vehicles will serve us well, otherwise it’ll all be for nothing.
Joel: As long as they can put that crazy furball in his place, I for one am not complaining.
Ebony: Then follow me.

The Rangers follow as Ebony walks out of the lab and comes to a series of pods.

Dr. Parker: Hop in. These’ll take you to the Hangar Bay.

The teens each commandeer a pod and burst at high speed through a series of tunnels that eventually lead to a large mountain just outside Ultima City boundaries. Once they come to a stop, an ill-looking Kyle steps out of his pod alongside the others.

Kyle: I think I’m gonna lose my lunch…And breakfast.
Ebony: Sorry about that. I’ll have to re-calibrate the speed for next time.

Ebony signals for everyone to stop, and then holds up a small, black remote.

Ebony: Now, my friends, prepare to feast your eyes on the culmination of the most advanced technology known to man.

She presses the button on the remote, and the room lights up to reveal five sleek spacecraft: A huge jet followed by four smaller ones, all color-coded to a specific Ranger.

Joel: So this is what you’ve been working on.
Ebony: Presenting the Meteo Zords. Titanium outer casing, booster engines capable of reaching break-neck speeds and enough firepower to turn half a city into dust. The newly-installed control codes should make these a breeze to fly. So, what do you think?

The Rangers marvel over their new vehicles.

Jessie: Awesome!
Carson: Un-freakin’-beleivable!
Kyle: This is SO beyond cool.

Ebony blushes and giggles.

Ebony: Oh, you’re too kind.

Suddenly, the Morphers sound off.

Joel: What’s up, Doc?

Back at the lab, Dr. Parker watches monitors the gargantuan Thunderwolf as he lays waste to Ultima City.

Dr. Parker: Let’s just saying I’d really like to know what vitamins this guy’s taking. Rangers, take the Zords and put a stop to his rampage. Best of luck. You can do it.

Meanwhile, Thunderwolf is setting the city ablaze and cackling in joy as he creates more “art”

Thunderwolf: A masterpiece, an absolute masterpiece.

Suddenly, an explosion from behind knocks the monster off his feet and the ground buckles under his weight as he comes crashing to the pavement. Back on Akiran’s warship, the evil warlord is clearly not impressed.

Lord Akiran: The Rangers? NO! CURSES!!!!

Back on Earth, Thunderwolf sits up, recovers and looks around.

Thunderwolf: What was THAT? Where’d it come from?

He looks up to see the Meteo Zords flying overhead.

Thunderwolf: Well, look who’s come crawling back.

He gathers more lightning through his back-pack, into his arm-cannon, and fires at Joel’s Zord. The impact messes up the Zord’s internal systems and sends Joel plummeting into a nose-dive.

Joel: What the hell?...What’s going on?
Carson: Joel! No!

Further and further down Joel spirals, struggling with the controls to try and pull himself up. At the last minute, he whacks a panel of buttons and the back-up generator kicks in.

Joel: Thank God! Here goes nothing.

Joel pulls back on the controls and his Zord zooms skyward again as Ebony breaks off into another direction.

Kyle: Hey Eb, what are you doing?
Ebony: Putting an end to this crazy storm.

As Ebony flies off into the distance, her Zord strains against the high winds and narrowly avoids being struck by the lightning that is raging throughout the city… She finally reaches her intended target: The orb that she noticed earlier is hovering in the clouds, with its lights blinking and glowing brightly.

Ebony: So you’re the cause of this mess? Well, that can be rectified.

Ebony tries to keep a steady aim on the device, but the howling winds and blazing lightning bolts make it a more-than-bothersome effort. Her first few shots misses completely.

Ebony: Damn. Oh well, if at first you don’t succeed…

She fires again and manages to hit the orb, blowing the contraption into little tiny pieces. The skies begin to clear up almost immediately as Thunderwolf snarls in disapproval.

Thunderwolf: NOOOO!!! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE???
Jessie: I’d say she’s made our job that much easier.
Kyle: Smooth move.

Ebony re-joins her comrades as they close in the furious Thunderwolf.

Joel: All in favour of sending this dog back to the pound?
Others: Aye!
Ebony: And we’ve just that little extra something to do it with too. Just look under the right side of your dashboards.

The others heed this instruction, and each notice a key-like switch with the words “Interlock Driver” above it.

Joel: Okay, and what’s this?
Ebony: That will enable our Zords to combine into the ultimate fighting machine. We have to turn the keys quarter-clockwise at the exact same time, otherwise the Driver won’t power-up.
Joel: Alright. Ready guys?
Others: Ready!
Joel: On my mark. Activate Interlock Drivers…NOW!

As the Interlock Drivers kick in, the Zords begin to transform. Joel’s Zord rears into an upright position as the cockpit folds down, revealing a robotic head. The wings fold out backwards and the huge booster engines shoot outwards, rotate and extend to become upper legs. The rear half of Kyle’s Zord rotates until facing sideways, before the whole Zord extends to reveal a huge, thick metallic hinge from within, finishing off its transformation with the appearance of a huge black hand from the underside from the ship’s front end. Carson’s Zord goes through a similar phase with the hand emerging from the rear half. The cockpits of the girls’ Zords rise upwards, while the engines break open to reveal docking ports. As the five Meteo Zords unite, the eyes on the robotic head flash blue and we zoom in to see the Rangers seated inside, each in front of a Control Console. The combined Zords touch down and a giant humanoid robot stands tall.

Joel: Well, this is certainly different.

Carson looks around, taking in the surroundings.

Carson: First we get our own Zord-jet-thingies, and now we’re sitting inside the head of what appears to be a giant robot. Forgive my curiosity, but what exactly is this thing?
Ebony: The ultimate fighting machine. This combination takes the raw power of our individual Zords, multiplies it, and stores it within a “Blazer Generator” engine unit. The end result is a supremely powerful warrior that we can control.
Joel: So what you’re saying is, we’re piloting one of those Megazord things?
Ebony: To put it bluntly.
Kyle: I could’ve told you that.
Carson: And what stopped you?
Kyle: I didn’t wanna spoil the moment.
Jessie: So, does it have a name?
Ebony: I was just thinking, how does “Starblazer” sound to you guys?

The others give her four thumbs up, signalling their approval.

Ebony: Alrighty then.
All: Starblazer Megazord, POWER UP!

Thunderwolf growls angrily, before taunting the Rangers some more.


Thunderwolf: You know, if you thought that cannon was my only weapon, you’re dead wrong.
Joel: Give us your best shot, fuzz-face.

Thunderwolf takes a deep breath and unleashes an ear-spitting howl. The Rangers cringe in agony and the Megazord starts to weaken as the electronics implode around them.

Carson: Can this day get any worse?
Kyle: You never saw a single Peter Pan movie, did you?
Joel: C’mon guys. We’ve got to pull through.
Ebony: Internal Damage Shields are in the red. We’ve gotta do something soon or the Megazord’s whole system could black-out on us.
Joel: Well, in that case.

The Megazord, still sparking and twitching, manages to charge Thunderwolf and smash him square in the jaw before it starts to lose power.

Carson: Wonderful. That crazy mutt knocked out the Blazer Generator.

Upon recovering, Thunderwolf returns the favour and gives the Rangers a severe thrashing, leaving the Megazord to fall helplessly on its back.

Jessie: Please tell me there’s a Plan B. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, TELL ME THERE’S A PLAN B!
Kyle: Take a Chill Pill, Jess. If I were you, I’d do what any other sane, level-headed person would do in our situation.
Carson: And what, pray-tell, would that be?
Kyle: Ask the smart one what to do.

Ebony starts flipping switches and typing on her Control Console’s keyboard.

Ebony: Just call me a miracle worker, why don’t you.

A whirring sound is heard as the Blazer Generator powers up to full power and the Megazord gets to its feet.

Joel: Let’s end this.
Ebony: Activating Weapon Systems. Astro Blade, ready for deployment.

The Megazord’s back opens to reveal the hilt of a sword. The Megazord reaches over its head, grabs the hilt and pulls it out. A glistening blade emerges shortly after the Megazord twists the Astro Blade’s handle.

Joel: Attack!

The Rangers and Thunderwolf battle fiercely, with the Megazord attacking with all its might and putting the smackdown on Thunderwolf. Although he is somewhat dazed and beaten, Thunderwolf manages to slash the Megazord across the face. The Megazord drops its weapon in its daze and slumps to one knee, apparently helpless again. Thunderwolf closes in for the kill.

Thunderwolf: First we crack the shell, then the nuts inside.
Joel: He’s coming. Hold it steady.
Kyle: Are you sure this’ll work?
Joel: Trust me. Don’t do anything till I say.

As Thunderwolf approaches, he raises his cannon, preparing to bludgeon the Megazord.

Thunderwolf: So long Rangers. I’d say it was nice knowing you, but I was never one to lie.

Thunderwolf swings his cannon down upon the Megazord’s head.

Joel: NOW!

At the last minute, the Megazord head-butts Thunderwolf in the chest, grabs the Astro Blade and whacks Thunderwolf with the hilt as it stands up.

Joel: Let’s finish this.
Others: Right.

The Rangers charge at the dazed Thunderwolf, as the Astro Blade begins to glow with Ranger-coloured energy.

All Rangers: Starblazer Strike!

Lifting the sword high into the air, the Starblazer Megazord puts every last inch of its collective might into its finishing attack and splits Thunderwolf down the middle before skidding to a halt. Glowing where he has been cut, Thunderwolf howls in pain and curses the Rangers before falling to the ground and exploding in a great BOOM of fire and smoke. The Rangers cheer in delight at their victory.

Later on, the Rangers have decide to return to their homes just as Dr. Parker calls them.

Dr. Parker: Judging by your progress, I think it’s safe to assume your Zords functioned in peak condition.
Joel: They were awesome. Being inside the Megazord was sweet.
Kyle: I still can’t believe we won.
Dr. Parker: I hate to dampen your high spirits, Rangers, but today’s battle was but a test, a mere foreshadowing of things to come. I believe that when the true battle comes, whenever that may be, you will be prepared to face it.
Carson: Well until then, we’ve got lives to live, Doc.
Ebony: But you can count on us.

And with that, the transmission ends and the Rangers go their separate ways, for now. On his way home, Carson decides to stop by at his girlfriend’s house, imagining the look his beloved will have on her face when she sees him again.

Carson: I can still remember the day I left her to go to Planet Onyx. It’s been so long. I bet Leah will be happy to see this ol’ freckled mug of mine.

Arriving on the doorstep of Leah’s two-story townhouse, Carson knocks on the door and is greeted by Leah’s mother, Jayne. Jayne smiles upon seeing Carson and welcomes him with open arms.

Jayne: Carson. How wonderful to see you again. How have you been?
Carson: I’ve been…alright, I guess. .
Jayne: You seem kind of blue. Would you like a hot cocoa? We can talk if you like.
Carson: Oh no thankyou, it’s alright. I won’t stay for long.
Jayne: Leah would be ecstatic to see you. If only she were here.

Carson’s face begins to go pale.

Carson: What do you mean?. What’s wrong?
Jayne: Leah...
Carson: What about her? Did something happen? Please say something.
Jayne: She…She’s gone missing.

To be continued.

[ZeoFury]

Haha, I like this.

EDIT: From what I read. I'm going to comment back when I read the rest. :rolleyes: Yeah I'm lazy...

[Dekaforce]

Awesome! Awesome! I want more! Fantastic series!

[Angelfox]

this is intriguing

[AbareHunter]

Hey everybody, im glad you all are enjoying my stories so far. Im sorry for the lack of updates, Ive been busy juggling between Episode 5 of this series and a Ninja Storm/Wild Force team-up (also on this site). Rest assured though, episode 5 will be available to read soon.

[AbareHunter]

LOVE HURTS
WRITTEN BY ABAREHUNTER 04/04/2006 - 15/10/06

Carson: What do you mean, "missing"?
Jayne: I dont know what couldve happened. The news-people are rambling about an invasion. Oh, I hope nothing's happened..Not to my dear little Leah.
Carson: Have you tried the police?
Jayne: They keep transferring me around.
Carson: They never seem to be around when the city needs them half the time, anyway.

Tears swell up in Jayne's eyes as she slumps into her loungechair and cries. Carson places his hand on her shoulder and kneels down to eye level.

Carson: Hey, I'm sure she'll be ok. She can look after herself.
Jayne: I just don't know what I'd do if i ever lost her.
Carson: I bet she'll be walking through that door any minute.
Jayne: Im sorry, but I'll have to ask you to leave. I don't want you to see me like this.
Carson: As you wish, although it was nice seeing you again. Please let me know if you hear anything.

Jayne manages a slight grin through her watery eyes.

Jayne: Sure, kiddo.

And with that, Carson says his goodbyes and shows himself out. After walking down the steps and onto the pavement, he looks up at the stars, then thinks to himself as a single tear flows down his cheek.

Carson: Wherever you are, Leah, I hope you're in one peice. Come back to me, sweetheart.

Meanwhile, within the depths of his war-ship, Akiran sits on his throne as a familiar voice fills the room.

Zara: I have returned, my leige.
Lord Akiran: Most excellent, Zara. What have you to report?
Zara: The planet is rich with resources for you to drain. And I even brought back a snack...

There is a loud, echoing thud, and we see a young girl shackled in chains. She is bruised, bleeding and cowering.
Akiran is aggravated.

Lord Akiran: A human? Of what use is she to me? This insect is far from my attention.
Zara: I beleive they have a saying on this planet
Lord Akiran: And that is?
Zara: Don't knock it 'till you try it.

And with that, she throws the scared girl down onto the cold hard floor of the ship as Akiran advances upon her, his eyes shining brightly. Meanwhile, another day has dawned for Ultima City, as Joel and Kyle walk to school together...

Joel: Thank God we've got some nice weather again.
Kyle: I know what you mean. That weather orb ordeal was brutal.
Joel: Well, we're still breathing, and look around. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping.
Kyle: Makes you wonder where the bees are.

The pair laugh and round a corner, and we see Ultima City Secondary. A wide, multi-level building full of young men and women swarming through hallways and into classrooms, ready for another session of unwanted-but-nessecary brain-straining.

Kyle: What you got first up?
Joel: Screen Studies. You?
Kyle: Biology. I swear the Powers That Be are against me. Time to face low marks and a terrible fate.

Joel chuckles.

Joel: You'll be right, man. Catch you later.
Kyle: Adios.

Back on Akiran's ship, Zara and Akiran are taking their hostage to the Bio Extraction Chamber. As she is strapped down into the device the girl, revealed as Leah upon closer inspection, cries out as tears stream down her cheeks.

Leah: What're you going to do to me?

Zara wipes a tear from Leah's cheek.

Zara: Don't worry, this won't hurt a bit..

A menacing grin soon crosses her face.

Zara: But it might hurt a lot!

She moves over to a nearby lever and pulls it. A loud noise is heard as the Bio Extractor rises to full power and Leah braces for the worst. A bright organge light soon envelops both Leah and Akiran, and Leah screams as her body is overcome with intense pain, a feeling similar to being crushed under heavy weights. Lord Akiran is straining somewhat as the energy is transferred. He is obviously not used to feeding on humans. Suddenly, the Bio Extractor begins to overload and sparks up.

Lord Akiran: No! If the Bio Extractor is destoryed, then...
Zara: Not to worry, master.

Zara moves to shut down the Bio Extractor, only to meet with a slight jolt from the handle. Angered, she clutches the operating lever and forces the machine to shut down. Leah, meanwhile, is visibly losing her strength, steadily weakening, her skin fading to a ghastly white color as the Bio Extractor strips her of her life force. As Zara manages to shut down the machine, its explodes and the force of the small shockwave throws her against the wall of the ship and leaves her breifly glowing with white energy. Akiran stumbles out of the machine, somewhat dazed.

Lord Akiran: Are you alright?

Zara forces her sore body onto its feet, and feels strangely light-headed from the experience.

Zara: Aside from having a killer headache, I'm a picture of health. Although...

Zara notices the burnt-out Bio Extractor, and shakes her head...

Zara: It looks like that thing's seen better days.

...Before the chamber containg Leah opens up, and her lifeless body slumps to the floor.

Zara: And so has she.
Lord Akiran: Hmmm...

We now return to Ultima City Secondary, where recess is taking place.

Kyle: Man, that class was a killer.
Joel: You still trying to pitch the teacher your idea for raising the dead?
Kyle: Baby steps, dude. Baby steps. I just never realized how much reading would be involved. I'm gonna need atleast a C to pass the class, and something tells me I won't get that high a mark.
Joel: Don't stress, you'll get there.

Joel notices Ebony walking past and calls out to her. She smiles and waves to the boys before continuing on her way. Joel grins and nudges Kyle.

Joel: Course, you could always ask her for help.
Kyle: What?
Joel: Oh, c'mon, I know you like her.
Kyle: She is a little cute, in that bookworm kinda way, I guess.
Joel: I'm not blind. You were loving that hug she gave you in the hospital.
Kyle: Aww, dude!
Joel: Hey, I'm just razzin' you. Cool your jets. Honestly, though, ask her.
Kyle: I'll think about it, ok?

Zara is in her quarters, recovering from the earlier incident. Lying on her bed, she closes her eyes for just a moment. Upon opening them, she finds herself in a lush green park full of trees, surrounded by the sound of children's laughter. Then she sees..Carson? Bolting upright in shock, Zara takes a moment to study her surroundings. It was only a dream. She lets out a deep breath before getting up. Walking into Akiran's chamber as if like a lost sheep, she is caught of guard when Akiran adresses her.

Lord Akiran: What brings you here Zara?

Zara's eyes go wide, and she chokes on her own words momentarily

Zara: Wh..What are you?
Lord Akiran: What is that supposed to mean? You know who I am, Zara.

Zara pauses for a moment before correcting herself

Zara: Right, of course. My apologies, my Lord.
Mecheildan: She must've been injured worse than supected. Such fragile creatures, these humans.
Zara: No more fragile than what you'll be if you ever insult me again.
Lord Akiran: Have you anything to report.
Zara: Indeed

Meanwhile, on Earth, school is out and four of the Rangers are with Dr. Parker's underground laboratory.

Joel: Well, Doc, what's the deal this time?
Jessie: Yeah, I was supposed to meet my parents at the mall.
Dr. Parker: I'm sorry to interrupt the thrills of your day-to-day life, but we have an emergency on our hands.

Dr. Parker switches on a computer monitor which shows Zara and Mecheildan raiding a power plant. Most of the guards have either surrendered or been beaten unconscious.

Joel: What's going on here?
Dr. Parker: I'm not sure, but that power plant contains Nuclearium.
Kyle: Nu-what-a-huh?
Dr. Parker: Nuclearium. Its one of the most powerful and lethal energy sources known to man. I've heard stories about it being used for illegal atomic testing experiments for years, and I dread what could happen if it fell into the wrong hands.

Kyle: Well, I guess we gotta go save the world, agai...Wait a sec, we're missing someone.

At that moment, as if almost on cue, Carson walks in.

Kyle: Hey stranger. Where have you been?
Carson: I'd rather not talk about it now.
Joel: Then fill us in later. Right now we've got work to do.

Soon after, the Rangers arrive at the power plant, ready for battle. Joel draws his Star Blaster and fires a warning shot. Zara and Mecheildan whirl around in surprise.

Zara: Damn, not them again.
Joel: Hand over the Nuclearium, Zara.
Mecheildan: Keep dreaming, hero.

Mechiedlan draws his sword and charges at the Rangers, giving Zara time to escape. Carson notices this and runs after her, leaping infront of her to block her way.

Carson: And where are you going?
Zara: It's none of your concern, Ranger. Now move!
Carson: I'm not moving anywhere until you surrender that Nuclearium.
Zara: So be it.

Zara places the Nuclearium at a safe distance and enters a fighting stance.

Zara: Take me down if you can.

Carson cracks his knuckles and prepares to face Zara. Making the first move Carson lauches his fist toward her but she ducks and trips him up. Falling backwards, Carson hits steel floor of the plant hard but quickly recovers and delivers a hard kick to Zara's stomach, leaving her reeling in pain. Meanwhile, Mecheildan faces off against the others. Joel rushes Mecheildan and leaps into the air, kicking Mecheildan in the chest with both feet. As Mecheildan stumbles back, Jessie grabs him from behind and manages to keep him still, allowing Ebony to perform a cartwheel and hit the enemy square in the face. Kyle follows with a few shots from his blaster, and Jessie digs her foot into Mecheildan's back, hits the floor and flings him over her head and into a large steel door. The impact leaves a huge humanoid-shaped dent.

As the battle between Zara and Carson continues, Zara experiences another flash. This time she sees a heart-shaped box being handed to someone, before hearing the voice of a teen girl giggling and saying "Thankyou". As the vision dissipates, a distracted Zara curses...

Zara: Not now.

...and just barely notices a laser blast coming towards her. She manages to summon her battle staff and deflect it. She returns fire with a bolt of lighting from her staff which tears through Carson like fire. Carson summons all his energy and pulls himself up from the cold steel floor.

Carson: I won't go down that easily.

Carson converts his Star Blaster into Slasher Mode as he and Zara clash weapons.

Zara: You fight well, much better than the last time we dueled.
Carson: As do you, for someone who got her butt handed to her last time.
Zara: That was luck. This time, I shall be victorious.

The two continue to fight, neither one refusing to give in. Carson manages to gain the upper hand, and forces her backwards. Zara loses her footing and lands and the floor with a loud thud, triggering yet another flash. As Zara comes to, she looks up to see Carson standing over her holding his Star Slasher just inches from her face.

Carson: Surrender, Zara. You've lost.

The visibly scared Zara cries out...

Zara: Carson, wait!

..And manages to hit a nerve somewhere in Carson.

Carson: What did you call me?
Zara: I...

After a breif moment, Zara regains her composure and kicks Carson in the stomach just as he had done to her eariler. As she gets to her feet, she fires another lightning bolt as Carson, who rolls out of the way just before getting struck. Unfortunately, the blast hits the Nuclearium. Zara gasps in shock as the Nuclearium begins to crackle loudly and glow brightly, gaining everyone's attention.

Mecheildan: ZARA, YOU FOOL! LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE!

Mecheildan runs to grab the stunned Zara and calls out to the Rangers...

Mecheildan: WE WILL MEET AGAIN!

...before teleporting out of the plant just as Carson sprints up to Joel.

Carson: What the hell do we do now?

Joel struggles to think for a moment before making his desicion.

Joel: Grab as many of the unconscious guards as you can and clear out.
Ebony: But we can't get to them all.
Joel: I..I know. Move out!

The team procced to carry out their orders and manage to escape the plant just as the Nuclearium canisters explode, filling the plant with radioactive energy. Turning back to look at the building Joel hangs his head shamefully.

Joel: I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

Later that night, the Rangers are hanging out at the Hyper Ball Rink feeling rather guilty about the events at the power plant. However...

Joel: What's up, Carson? Are you ok?
Carson: Huh? Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. I guess I'm just...
Ebony: Hey, there wasn't much we could do back at the plant. We would've been poisoned otherwise.
Carson: I know, but it's not that. It's...It's Leah.
Jessie: What about her?
Carson: She's missing. I found out just last night. Her mom's a total wreck.
Joel: So that's why you were'nt at school today.
Kyle: Awww, man. That's harsh.
Carson: Yeah? Well, it gets worse.

Carson looks around to make sure nobody can hear, than leans in closely to his friends.

Carson: When we were at the plant today, Zara...She called me by my name
Joel: How does she?..
Carson: I have no idea, I honestly don't. It was weird. For a minute I was freaked.
Joel: Well, I just hope she hasn't learned our names too, or this could spell bad news.
Kyle: Tell me about it.

Back on Akiran's ship, we see Zara returning to her quarters with a look of confusion on her face. Frightened like she has never been before, she stares out into the darkness of space and asks herself...

Zara: What's happening to me?

To be continued..

[Siraaj]

I like I like.

[AbareHunter]

Episode 5 is now officially finished. I would like to apologize for the long delay in this series. I had not forgotten it at all, by any means, but unfortunately my studies and life in general have gotten in the way of things. I will update sporadically. I hope you all enjoy my work.

[Ranger of Oz]

Hm, interesting. Very interesting.