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Chapter 21: Malkor’s Return
“Alright, so close to Christmas,†Jake said as he sat down with the others at lunch, “Is nobody else excited? Christmas will be here soon, school will be out, and we beat the machines! Come on guys!â€
“There’s still…,†Troy started.
“Yeah, Malkor and Vrak, we all know,†Jake said, “Oh, and Hexatrix, but come on. We beat the machines! Let’s celebrate a little bit! We did after we beat the Orgs.â€
“But this time we know that there’s another potential enemy out there,†Troy told him.
“We don’t,†Noah said, “We can assume it’s possible based on what Rots said, but we shouldn’t believe it true until we see it.â€
“See? Noah’s got it,†Jake said, “Now come on, let’s do something! Something as a group! And not training,†he warned.
“I think it would be a good idea,†Emma said, “We do deserve to have some time to ourselves every so often. We can’t just spend all of our time training.â€
“She’s right,†Gia said, “I do think we need to focus a lot, but we can’t let it all be training.â€
“Ok, we’ll do something,†Troy said, “You figure it out though.â€
“I will, no problem,†Jake said.
“I wonder how the Phantom Ranger is doing,†Noah said, putting another topic out there, “He seemed pretty beat up after Meching’s attack.â€
“I still have his weapons,†Troy said, “I should get those back to him…â€
There were explosions outside. They all rose to their feet as they heard people screaming and running. The Rangers didn’t move anywhere; they waited for the crowd to pass and then ran outside, loading their Morph cards.
Outside the school was an orange-red colored insect warrior with black armor over his torso and a few wings. He held odd weapons in his hands that were knuckle-like, but each one had two swords protruding out from them. (note: Goseiger movie monster)
“Another insect?†Gia questioned.
“I thought we got all of them,†Emma said.
“You probably did,†it said in a high pitched voice, “But I’m different! Look at my armor!†It clasped one weapon to its chest to show the armor, “Do you know what this means?â€
“It’s just like what Vrak, Clawhate and Malkor had,†Troy said.
“That’s right!†the insect warrior said, “I may not be an Admiral, but I am of rank! And how dare you not call Admiral Malkor by his rank!â€
“Let’s make short work of him,†Jake said, opening his belt, “He’s getting on my nerves!†He drew his Shining Morph Card and pulled his Morpher off his belt. He loaded it and closed it, but something happened that nobody expected.
Gold energy erupted from the Morpher and flew towards the insect, flying into the horn-like attachments to his torso armor. He laughed, “Your powerup is useless against me!â€
Noah stepped forward and loaded his card, grabbing his Shark Bowgun, “Alright then, new plan.â€
Jake drew his weapon from his belt and fired from his hip, distracting the insect. He danced back to avoid Jake’s shot, but was struck twice by Noah’s arrows to the chest. He cried out as he stumbled back.
“Weapons only guys!†Troy called, “We don’t know if he can negate our other cards!â€
Emma and Gia lifted their weapons while Troy lifted the Phantom Ranger’s sword instead of his own. Jake fell back, lifting his Snake Axe.
“Before we begin, allow me to introduce myself,†he told them, “My name is Vice Admiral Vertes of the Vago Empire!†He raced forward and lifted his blade weapons.
He clashed with Jake’s axe and Gia’s claw, holding them both against one of his weapons. Emma and Noah tried to fire, but he swung out his other weapon to knock both blasts away.
Troy rolled under him and thrust upwards, but he swung his weapon down and kicked Jake and Gia back. He swung his other claw down to stop the next round of shots fired by the ranged Rangers and then stomped on Troy’s chest before leaping back, using his wings to give him some distance.
Before he could attack again, he looked to the sky, and then back at the Rangers, “Bye!†he said, laughing a little as he vanished.
“What was that about?†Emma wondered as the Rangers came together.
“I don’t like the sound of him having something better to do in space,†Noah said.
“We should go see the Phantom Ranger,†Troy said. All of them reached for their Morphers on their hips, teleporting.
Vertes walked through the hall towards Hexatrix, who stood outside of a closed door. She looked at him, “It is time,†she said.
“Finally!†Vertes said with glee as the door opened and the cocoon continued to crack and pulsate, until a blinding pulsation hid the destruction of the cocoon.
They heard one foot step into the hall, and then the other. “I am back,†Malkor’s voice hissed, “I have been reborn!†he shouted as the mist hid his form.
Troy held the blaster and Morpher out, so the Phantom Ranger took them and set them aside, “Thank you,†he said, and then motioned to one of the monitors, “Earlier this morning a small ship made contact with the Vago Empire ship. If any other ships have made it, I haven’t been able to detect them. I suspect they’ve been employing jamming technology of some sort. Or more likely, in the case of the Orgs, magic,†he told the Rangers.
“And this Vice Admiral didn’t?†Noah asked.
The Phantom shook his head, “Either he didn’t have it, or he wanted us to find him,†the Phantom said.
“Considering he attacked a few hours after arriving, I’m assuming secrecy wasn’t an issue,†Gia said, “He probably got information on where to find us from Vrak or something, and set to immediately attacking.â€
The Phantom Ranger nodded, “I fear as much. But to me, this is also a good thing.â€
“How so?†Noah asked.
“His ship was small. I don’t believe he brought an attack force with him, and if he did, they won’t number very highly. This might not be part of a bigger invasion; it might not even be a lengthy engagement. It might be momentary support or a check in on how the current attack is progressing.â€
“How is that a good thing?†Gia asked, “He’ll see that we’ve wiped out their attacks every time.â€
“If he was brash enough to launch an immediate attack, we can destroy him before he can accomplish much,†the Phantom Ranger said.
“He stole my Shining Mode,†Jake said, looking at everyone, “Just thought you should know.â€
The Phantom nodded, “Don’t use Shining Mode,†he told everyone, “Destroying him should fix it.â€
“Then he’d better stay,†Jake muttered, “Black and gold look good together.â€
“The next time he shows himself, I will be there,†the Phantom said, “What disturbs me is that he left and returned to the ships so suddenly…â€
“It disturbs all of us, I think,†Troy said.
“I’ve tried,†the Phantom said, “We still can’t teleport there to find out what’s happening, or take the fight to them.â€
“The Zords come from space,†Noah said, “From another world. Can’t they take us up?â€
“They could,†the Phantom said, “But the ship will see us coming. I don’t think we want to risk it.â€
“Point taken,†Noah said with a nod.
“Alright,†the Phantom Ranger said, “Go back to school. I’ll alert you to any disturbances.â€
The Rangers began to teleport, until it was only Noah. He looked at the Phantom Ranger, “Don’t you ever get lonely, just here with your technology and sensors all day? Just searching for an attack and trying to fix your own body?â€
“…Noah, don’t worry about me,†he told the Blue Ranger, “I’ve had a lot of time alone…and not alone…â€
“What?â€
“Nothing,†he said, “Have a good day.â€
“Y-yeah,†Noah nodded, teleporting.
“I was always fascinated by science,†Noah told Troy, “Well, fascinated by science fiction. My father watched a lot of old shows, and I started watching them with him when I was a boy, and I was amazed. As a child you don’t always know what’s real and what’s not. I had a hard time figuring that out, but I didn’t care. I was just blown away.
“When I started to learn the difference between science and science fiction when I was…maybe eight or ten, I started to watch actual science programs. A lot went over my head, and I still watched science fiction as well. I was amazed by what was real, and what we were getting closer towards doing that was in the realm of science fiction. And of course, the technology the Power Rangers used was amazing.
“As we kept bridging those gaps, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I started to study a lot and became the best student I could. I sacrificed interaction with others and I lost friends, but…it’s too late to regret that now. I have new friends, and I have a mission. But anyway, I did the best I could for my future, and just kept working towards that goal.â€
“And how did you and Jake become friends? You two seem really different.â€
“We were assigned a project together as freshmen,†he told Troy, “He kind of clung to me ever since because I did most of the work. I enjoyed having a friend, because trust me. If you go a long time without any significant human contact or conversation, you start to want it. Even if Jake was so different, I wanted someone to talk to about anything. Being intelligent and reclusive aren’t a good combination. I love being intelligent, but there’s no way I could ever go back to being alone. Why do you ask, anyway?â€
“About your story?†Troy asked.
Noah nodded, “Yeah.â€
“We’ve been fighting together for months now,†Troy said, “But…I feel like we don’t know each other as well as we should.â€
Noah nodded, “I see. We should all probably work on that a bit.â€
Troy nodded, “Yeah…â€
“How many Stingers do you have in your army?†Malkor questioned Vertes, standing in the shadows while the Vice Admiral and Hexatrix stood nearby.
“Quite a number,†Vertes said.
“Dispatch all of them,†Malkor hissed.
“A-all of them?†Vertes asked, “The fleet is still weeks away…â€
“All of them,†Malkor said again, “Must I repeat myself again?†his anger rose.
“N-no!†Vertes said, “I will send them all!â€
“Meching and Mecharess had a few machines left over,†Hexatrix said, “I will see to activating and deploying them.â€
“See to it,†Malkor said, “And Vrak? What has happened to the Prince?â€
“Meching and Mecharess happened,†Hexatrix told him, “Furus got angry and, well, you know his temper. He did a lot of damage to Vrak, and those two saved his life. He’s a cyborg now, but sadly without his memory. He’s just a puppet.â€
Malkor growled. There was no telling if he believed Hexatrix’s lie or not.
“Just send the forces,†Malkor hissed.
Vertes nodded and ran off, while Hexatrix approached, “Is this about his father?†Hexatrix questioned.
“Nobody expected everyone to come out in one piece,†Malkor said, “It shouldn’t matter what state he’s in. He chose to be a soldier, and look at what happened. It’s his fault.â€
“I will make sure to back you if the King is angry,†Hexatrix said.
Malkor nodded in the shadows, but he said nothing.
[Goseiger 43. 6:09-6:23]
Something started to emerge from the water. It soon became apparent that it was three of the initial machines or the upgraded version fielded by the machines, along with a small army of Stingers.
The machines fired and everything came ashore. The machines continued to fire from their chest cannons and threw arms forward, signaling the Stingers forward.
[End Sentai footage]
The Rangers ran down the beach in response to the Phantom Ranger’s censors. They slid to a stop.
“That’s a lot of enemies,†Jake said.
“We’ll get them,†Gia said.
“It’s the machines that worry me,†Emma commented.
“Let’s go,†Troy said. Everyone lifted their Morphers.
[Goseiger 43. 6:32-6:33]
The machines fired from their chests again.
[Goseiger 43. 6:36-8:12]
“Mega Morph!†was heard as the flames faded and the Rangers stood in Morphed form, weapons in hand. Stingers raced forward, and the Rangers ran in to engage.
They fought at close range with their personal weapons, cutting down Stingers everywhere. Explosions erupted around them as they fought alone, fighting in parimarily close range, shouting with every blow and taking advantage of whatever they could: Emma flew a little through the air; Gia dug into the ground and continued to pop out.
Noah was running and gunning more than anything else, fighting smart and using cover before switching to his close range battle.
“Knight Mode!†erupted out as the Phantom Ranger’s Zord mode approached from the sky and changed forms. He went to his sword and began to cut down Stingers everywhere, before switching modes and opening fire, destroying the group he fought.
The Rangers came together as the three machines stood there. They began to beep and twist their blaster arms a little. All of them moved as if trying to express thoughts while they beeped, and then shouts came from the Rangers.
“Land and Sea Blaster!â€
“Sky Blaster!â€
“Knight Rapid!â€
The three machines were each struck and exploded.
The Phantom Ranger had used his Rapid Lion, while Troy and Emma had combined weapons, while Noah, Gia and Jake had combined theirs.
Troy swung the weapon down, “Got them,†he said.
Noah pulled his weapon back and the Phantom Ranger lowered his weapon.
[End Sentai footage]
“Was that it?†Troy wondered.
“Let’s hope so,†the Phantom Ranger responded. He looked back, “This way!†he announced, “The base is transmitting something to me! There’s danger!â€
The Rangers looked at each other and ran up the beach, towards the forest up ahead.
The Rangers ran and ducked under tree limbs, but slowed. There was heavy mist settling in all around them. The Phantom Ranger split off from them and ran another way without a word.
“What is this?†Gia questioned.
“Did anyone hear that?†Emma asked, looking around, “It sounded kind of like a horn…â€
[Goseiger Movie. 16:25-16:34]
From out of the mist came fallen insectoid monsters. Longhorn, Beezara and Weevurn. However they were immediately struck by a firearm and blasted back. They all turned to see the Phantom Ranger stepping from the fog, firearm up.
“This is as far as you go,†he told the figures, “I will stop you here!â€
[Goseiger Movie. 16:36-16:48]
With his sword down, he slashed at the three as each one came for him, knocking them back. He slashed Longhorn to the ground.
“Rapid Lion!†he called as he lifted his firearm up, ready to use his finishing attack. He thrust it out, “Knight Rapid!†he shouted as he fired, spinning in a circle. He fired on a small army of insect monsters, all of the insects fielded by the Vago Empire, including the insects they had used during their first invasion.
He span in a circle, striking each of them. Upon being struck they turned into stone and shattered. The Phantom turned, “Illusions!†he called.
[End Sentai footage]
“Illusions?†Troy asked as the mist faded and the Phantom rejoined them.
He nodded, “The horn caused illusions. They were physical, but not very strong. Still, with numbers it was safe to be able to take them out in one go.â€
“Do you think it was the Vice Admiral?†Emma asked, “He had those horns on his armor.â€
“Very likely,†Noah said, looking around the trees, “Let’s go. There’s still danger ahead, right?†he asked the Phantom Ranger.
The Knight nodded, “Yes, let’s move on.â€
The team began to run through the woods again, but it didn’t take much longer to arrive at their goal.
“More mist?†Jake questioned.
“I wonder if we can blow it away,†Emma said, looking at her Morpher.
Troy looked around, “This is where the danger is, right?†he asked the Phantom Ranger, who nodded. “Then we should try.â€
He lifted his Morpher and pulled it open, but there was a sound up ahead. A cracking, as if someone had stepped on a stick. They froze for a moment, but then Troy reached for his belt.
Something bolted out of the trees behind them. Vertes slammed into Troy from behind and carried him into the mist. The Rangers shouted his name and ran after him, only for him to leap out and kick Noah and Gia. As soon as he drew his legs down and landed, he lifted his weapons and span to slash Jake and Emma before catching the Phantom Ranger’s sword.
“I was impressed you saw through my trick so fast,†Vertes told the Phantom, “I expected you to be with them when the illusions attacked. Oh well.†He pushed back and slashed the Phantom once across the chest before slamming a kick into him to knock him into a tree.
He reached his arm back, ready to plunge the blade weapons into the Phantom’s chest, but Jake wrapped his arms around Vertes’s arm and pulled back. He threw Vertes to the ground, and as the insect rose, Troy leapt out of the mist and kicked him in the back with a shout.
Vertes rolled and looked at the six as they regrouped. He shook his head, “Fine,†he muttered, disappearing as heavier mist rolled in.
“Where is he?†Jake muttered.
“Let’s blow it away,†Troy said, “Wind Drive!†He loaded it, but the wind didn’t blow the mist at all. “What?†he shouted.
“Don’t try,†the Phantom said. He looked around, “We should leave. Now. We’re vulnerable in the mist. I’ll head up,†he said.
As he shifted into Zord mode and shot through the treeline, Vertes leapt out at the Rangers one way. They all turned and fired from their hips, blasting him back into the smoke. Then there was silence.
Something smashed into them from behind, causing all of them to scream out in pain. Their Morphers began to spark from the force, and then they all hit the ground hard. They groaned and picked themselves up, finding themselves in the quarry instead of the woods.
“How did that happen?†Noah questioned.
“I did that,†Malkor’s voice told them.
“Malkor!†Troy shouted. They all looked up, seeing Vertes and another figure. A green armored figure who looked more like a grasshopper, but he still held some of the features Malkor had. It was different, but it was still clearly the Admiral. (note: do closeup shots here on his body, as with any new debut of importance, all made up of US footage instead of Sentai)
The Rangers came to their feet and Jake stepped forward.
[Goseiger Movie. 19:12-19:13]
“Rangers!†Malkor shouted as he threw an arm forward, “I’m reborn!â€
[Goseiger Movie. 19:03-19:06]
Vertes walked forward a little, “Admiral, allow me to begin…â€
As he said this, the Rangers moved into defensive stances.
[End Sentai footage]
Vertes ran forward, lifting his claws. Gia stepped forward, as did Emma. The girls looked to each other and nodded as they ran to intercept him. But he was strong, and he rammed into both of them and carried them on as he ran.
“W-wait!†Jake shouted after them.
An explosion rocked them and the three men shouted.
[Goseiger Movie. 20:07-22:30]
Vertes lowered his arm, producing his claw weapons again, “I’ll destroy you two!†he shouted at the girls as they were in the forest.
The girls ran towards him, over a small ridge. He shouted as he threw both weapons forward, sending them flying like throwing weapons. They span threw the air, but the girls grunted and rolled under them. As they came back they rolled aside to avoid them.
“Blasters!†Gia called as both grabbed their sidearms and fired, blasting the weapons out of the air, shattering them.
“N-no!†Vertes shouted, “My weapons!†He screamed in rage as he ran towards them.
“My turn,†Emma said, throwing herself forward with her legs first, hovering through the air with her Sky powers. She landed both feet on Vertes in a kick, causing him to grunt as she hovered him through the forest. He cried out, “Come on, calm down!†she shouted, “It’s annoying!†She turned her firearm up and fired a few rounds into his chest before letting him go free. He rolled across the ground and landed in the leaves.
Gia leapt over him and he cried out as she grabbed him with her legs. She clawed her way across the ground, dragging him, “Here’s some Earth power for you!†she called out. She finally stopped and pushed herself up, flipping off of him and sending him flying back.
Vertes hit a tree and cried out as he then landed on the ground in pain. He groaned and came up, but Emma was hovering again, with Gia on her back. Both of them had their weapons in hand, shouting as they neared him.
“Let’s finish him!†Emma called.
“Right!†Gia answered, both of them lifting their weapons.
“But your weapons can’t combine!†he screamed out.
Both of them slashed him instead. He cried out as their energized slashes cut his torso. He turned to stone immediately and then shattered.
Meanwhile, Malkor was engaging Troy alone. Troy was shouting as he tried to slow Malkor’s advance with his sword, but Malkor was too strong and kept pushing him back, “I just want you for now,†Malkor hissed as he pushed Troy through a construction area and then threw him through a boarded up window. He shouted as he went through and landed painfully on the other side.
Troy immediately drew his sidearm with his Dragon Zord head attached and aimed it out for Malkor, but even the powered blast was deflected by Malkor’s staff. “First you, and then the other two,†Malkor growled as he deflected another shot. He thrust his arm out and fired a green blast of energy which struck Troy and his firearm. Troy cried out and stumbled, and the Zord head fell from his weapon, burned and useless.
“No!†Troy called, looking down at it, and then back out at Malkor. He drew up his sword.
Malkor pointed his staff forward, “We duel,†Malkor hissed. The two walked sideways and then rushed a bit faster. Troy went over some obstacles and made his way to Malkor’s side, swinging his sword down, but Malkor deflected it off of his staff and slashed Troy a few times before taking him to the ground.
“Take this!†Malkor shouted, stabbing at the ground multiple times, but Troy rolled to avoid being impaled. He finally kicked both legs up and crossed them to catch the staff. He pushed back to push Malkor back and then rose and used some agile swings of his sword in arcs to deflect the oncoming attacks.
He backflipped over the next attack and caught the next one on his sword, before getting a slash in. He followed it up with a few more slashes to Malkor’s chest and then kicked him back with a shout.
Malkor growled, “Here!†he shouted, throwing an arm forward and firing green energy for Troy. It twisted around the Red Ranger and constricted him, causing Troy to cry out in pain.
He was lifted into the air and Malkor turned in a circle, holding him out there, “Yes, you are in my power,†he hissed before letting to and sending Troy into the wall, causing him to hit it hard and fall. “I don’t understand how you were able to overpower me before,†Malkor said, switching his staff to his other hand.
Troy groaned and ran. Malkor turned and ran after him, leaping over every obstacle and finally firing rapidly, but Troy floated through the air and turned to face him.
“I’m not running!†he shouted as he came back for Malkor, “I will never run!â€
Malkor shouted and moved towards him. He thrust an arm forward, “Try this!†he shouted, firing more green energy.
Troy slashed each bolt down and fired with his sidearm, striking Malkor multiple times. He could hear Malkor’s grunts, and then came around and started to slash him, spinning in a circle to score multiple slashes quickly, shouting each time he made contact, just as Malkor did. Finally he used an energized slash, sending Malkor flying back and down a hill.
[End Sentai footage]
Malkor landed back in the quarry just as the girls arrived to help Noah and Jake up, and Troy came leaping down after Malkor. He returned to the Rangers as Malkor picked himself up.
“Nice try,†Malkor hissed. He cast his staff aside and threw his hand up. His axe span down from the sky and into his grip, “Ah, welcome back,†he said.
The Phantom Ranger shot down and resumed Knight Mode as he stood by the Rangers, “I apologize for the delay,†he told them, sword in hand.
“It’s Malkor,†Troy told the Phantom Ranger, who just nodded.
“Come and face my steel,†Malkor hissed, drawing his axe back as he raced towards them.
“Vertes is destroyed,†Emma reported.
“Then we can use Shining Mode,†Troy said reaching for his card, but Malkor was upon them, swinging down. The Phantom Ranger intercepted, but was kicked back. Malkor swung out, but the Rangers fell back to evade.
“I won’t let you,†Malkor growled.
“Alright then,†Troy said, thrusting his hand out. He gripped the Dragon Dagger and swung his sword out. Malkor caught it on his axe and pushed up. He swung down, but the Dagger parried.
Emma rolled over and slashed upwards with her Drago Sword, catching Malkor across the side. He growled and grabbed her with his free hand. He span and threw her into the Phantom Ranger and then span, slashing Troy down.
Jake leapt at Malkor with both of his axes in hand, swinging both weapons for the insect leader. Malkor parried with his axe and forced them down. He punched Jake in the face and then span around to slam the flat of his weapon into the oncoming Noah. Gia leapt over the downed Noah and slashed with Saba, but Malkor punched her in the chest before she could make contact.
Malkor span around and swung his axe down for Troy, but Jake intercepted with his twin axes. “Go!†Jake shouted. Troy came to his feet and slashed with both weapons from both sides, sending Malkor stumbling back. He looked to see the Phantom Ranger slashing him three times with the Golden Power Staff before Noah and Emma thrust their swords into his chest and sent him staggering back farther.
Gia, Jake, Emma and Noah lifted their sidearms with their Zords mounted on and fired as one. The combined stream crashed into the axe which Malkor was now using as a shield, and then the weapon shattered and he staggered back from the combined power of their blast.
Malkor’s staff flew to his hand, but the Phantom Ranger leapt down, slashing him twice with his Staff. Troy leapt off of the Phantom Ranger’s back and came down, ramming the Dragon Dagger down across Malkor’s chest, green energy covering the weapon for additional damage.
Malkor stumbled back, his body sparking. He growled, “I see you’ve grown as well, Rangers,†he hissed.
[Goseiger Movie. 22:47]
Zombats flew down.
[Goseiger Movie. 22:51-23:07]
The glowing Malkor became a sphere and moved away from the quarry. He enlarged in town, shouting, “Now you shall feel the full power of my anger, Rangers!†he screamed out as he moved his staff. He started to swing it, “I’ll destroy everything!†The staff rammed into the ground, causing the street to start to explode.
Jake pulled out a card and looked to the others as they watched Malkor’s rampage, “Guys, Megazord time, let’s do it.â€
They reached for their Morphers, but Troy said something, “We can’t use Star Guard or King,†he told them. He drew his damaged Zord, “Dragon is damaged.â€
[End Sentai footage]
The Phantom Ranger walked towards them, “Use the Star Knight,†he told them, he turned and looked at the destruction, “I fear I can’t join this fight. By using my Zord form on top of already being damaged, I won’t be of much use.â€
“It’s ok,†Troy told him, “Just teleport out of the danger zone. We’ll handle it.â€
The Phantom Ranger nodded and teleported. Everyone reached for their belts.
[Goseiger Movie. 23:37-24:52]
They drew their Morphers and Troy looked to the others, “Ok guys, it’s Knight’s turn!â€
They moved into a line as they opened their Morphers and loaded the cards into place. “Star Knight!†they called as they thrust their Morphers up. A card appeared before them and the Bird Zord emerged, with the other Zord heads mounted on it. It flew off while the Rangers watched it go.
“Let’s go!†Troy said.
The Rangers ran and leapt, landing in the cockpits. They each loaded their Morpher onto the console as the Zord flew towards Malkor. Each head opened fire with a beam attack, forcing Malkor to grunt in pain as he defended himself. The Zord pulled up and over him.
“Alright guys, Megazord!†Troy called from his cockpit. He drew his card as the others did, “Right!†they responded.
As the cards loaded, the four heads emerged as full Zords from the wings of the Bird Zord. Everyone pulled on their controls as the Bird sailed down and the other Zords connected to it. The axe from the Bird Zord’s tail flew around to be gripped as a weapon, and then the head emerged and was covered by the helmet.
The legs attached as they came towards Malkor, who stood and watched the formation.
“Star Knight Megazord!†they called as one as it finished.
“It won’t work!†Malkor shouted as he ran for them. He leapt over a bridge, “I’ll destroy you!â€
“Come on!†Troy shouted. They swung their axe in response to each swing of the staff. Explosions erupted around them from Malkor’s sheer power, and even the cockpit shook, although they kept control.
The axe came down again as did the staff, but they didn’t strike each other.
“Alright guys, we can do this. We beat him once, we can do it again!†Troy called, clenching a fist.
“We didn’t do a Megazord though!†Jake reminded as they swung the axe down, parrying the staff.
[Goseiger Movie. 24:55-25:02]
Malkor swung his staff down with a shout, slashing the Megazord back. The cockpit tilted and the Rangers shouted as the Megazord slammed into a building, bringing it down. They slumped down at their controls.
[Goseiger Movie. 25:04-25:16]
Malkor drew his arms out, “Do you see my power?†he questioned. He walked forward, “Surrender now and succumb to a swift fate, Rangers!†In the cockpit they all looked out at him as they tried to get back up.
He plunged his staff down, “The finisher!â€
[Goseiger Movie. 25:24-25:48]
Troy struggled at his controls, “We can do this!†Troy shouted, “Come on!â€
The Megazord launched the Zord heads off, except for Bird. They slammed into Malkor and beat him back, forcing his staff to the ground. The axe, meanwhile, shifted to the Bird Zord’s m€œNo!†Malkor shouted as he moved back.
The Rangers brought the Megazord to its feet, “Now, it’s time to end it!†Troy shouted, clenching his fist. “Axe Drive!†he shouted as he brought the card up.
He loaded it, and then the others did a moment later, “Axe Drive!†they called.
A card appeared behind the Megazord, readying the attack.
[Goseiger Movie. 25:52-26:00]
The Bird Zord launched off of the Megazord and span through the air sideways. Malkor stepped back, but it struck him in the chest and he cried out. The Zord returned to the Megazord.
[Goseiger Movie. 26:03-26:15]
Malkor growled in pain, “No…how…†He reached a hand out, “How can I lose to this scum?†he screamed as he fell to the ground, exploding behind the Megazord.
[End Sentai footage]
“We did it,†Troy said as they sat in the command center. He looked at everyone, “Malkor’s gone.â€
“But Vertes still brought a ship around,†Noah said, “There could be more.â€
“I know,†Troy said, “But we struck a blow to their command today. Malkor is gone!â€
“And I guess that’s reason enough to celebrate,†Gia said, turning to Jake, “Just like you wanted.â€
Jake smiled and pumped an arm in the air, “Yeah! I’m bringing you guys to my way of thinking!â€
Emma smiled, “It’s still up to you to figure out,†she teased.
“I don’t mind,†he said, “I’ll find us something good!â€
The Phantom Ranger looked on, giving a slight nod to the teenagers as he stepped away. A celebration wasn’t for him. No, he was solitary, alone.
This was their time to rejoice.
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43: 6:09-6:23, 6:32-6:33, 6:36-8:12 1:51
Movie: 16:25-34, 16:36-16:48, 19:03-19:06, 19:12-19:13, 20:067– 22:30, 22:47, 22:49-23:07, 23:37-24:52, 24:55-25:02, 25:04-25:16, 25:24-25:48, 25:52-26:00, 26:03-26:15 5:25 Sentai
Total: 7:16 Sentai footage
“Alright, so close to Christmas,†Jake said as he sat down with the others at lunch, “Is nobody else excited? Christmas will be here soon, school will be out, and we beat the machines! Come on guys!â€
“There’s still…,†Troy started.
“Yeah, Malkor and Vrak, we all know,†Jake said, “Oh, and Hexatrix, but come on. We beat the machines! Let’s celebrate a little bit! We did after we beat the Orgs.â€
“But this time we know that there’s another potential enemy out there,†Troy told him.
“We don’t,†Noah said, “We can assume it’s possible based on what Rots said, but we shouldn’t believe it true until we see it.â€
“See? Noah’s got it,†Jake said, “Now come on, let’s do something! Something as a group! And not training,†he warned.
“I think it would be a good idea,†Emma said, “We do deserve to have some time to ourselves every so often. We can’t just spend all of our time training.â€
“She’s right,†Gia said, “I do think we need to focus a lot, but we can’t let it all be training.â€
“Ok, we’ll do something,†Troy said, “You figure it out though.â€
“I will, no problem,†Jake said.
“I wonder how the Phantom Ranger is doing,†Noah said, putting another topic out there, “He seemed pretty beat up after Meching’s attack.â€
“I still have his weapons,†Troy said, “I should get those back to him…â€
There were explosions outside. They all rose to their feet as they heard people screaming and running. The Rangers didn’t move anywhere; they waited for the crowd to pass and then ran outside, loading their Morph cards.
Outside the school was an orange-red colored insect warrior with black armor over his torso and a few wings. He held odd weapons in his hands that were knuckle-like, but each one had two swords protruding out from them. (note: Goseiger movie monster)
“Another insect?†Gia questioned.
“I thought we got all of them,†Emma said.
“You probably did,†it said in a high pitched voice, “But I’m different! Look at my armor!†It clasped one weapon to its chest to show the armor, “Do you know what this means?â€
“It’s just like what Vrak, Clawhate and Malkor had,†Troy said.
“That’s right!†the insect warrior said, “I may not be an Admiral, but I am of rank! And how dare you not call Admiral Malkor by his rank!â€
“Let’s make short work of him,†Jake said, opening his belt, “He’s getting on my nerves!†He drew his Shining Morph Card and pulled his Morpher off his belt. He loaded it and closed it, but something happened that nobody expected.
Gold energy erupted from the Morpher and flew towards the insect, flying into the horn-like attachments to his torso armor. He laughed, “Your powerup is useless against me!â€
Noah stepped forward and loaded his card, grabbing his Shark Bowgun, “Alright then, new plan.â€
Jake drew his weapon from his belt and fired from his hip, distracting the insect. He danced back to avoid Jake’s shot, but was struck twice by Noah’s arrows to the chest. He cried out as he stumbled back.
“Weapons only guys!†Troy called, “We don’t know if he can negate our other cards!â€
Emma and Gia lifted their weapons while Troy lifted the Phantom Ranger’s sword instead of his own. Jake fell back, lifting his Snake Axe.
“Before we begin, allow me to introduce myself,†he told them, “My name is Vice Admiral Vertes of the Vago Empire!†He raced forward and lifted his blade weapons.
He clashed with Jake’s axe and Gia’s claw, holding them both against one of his weapons. Emma and Noah tried to fire, but he swung out his other weapon to knock both blasts away.
Troy rolled under him and thrust upwards, but he swung his weapon down and kicked Jake and Gia back. He swung his other claw down to stop the next round of shots fired by the ranged Rangers and then stomped on Troy’s chest before leaping back, using his wings to give him some distance.
Before he could attack again, he looked to the sky, and then back at the Rangers, “Bye!†he said, laughing a little as he vanished.
“What was that about?†Emma wondered as the Rangers came together.
“I don’t like the sound of him having something better to do in space,†Noah said.
“We should go see the Phantom Ranger,†Troy said. All of them reached for their Morphers on their hips, teleporting.
Vertes walked through the hall towards Hexatrix, who stood outside of a closed door. She looked at him, “It is time,†she said.
“Finally!†Vertes said with glee as the door opened and the cocoon continued to crack and pulsate, until a blinding pulsation hid the destruction of the cocoon.
They heard one foot step into the hall, and then the other. “I am back,†Malkor’s voice hissed, “I have been reborn!†he shouted as the mist hid his form.
Troy held the blaster and Morpher out, so the Phantom Ranger took them and set them aside, “Thank you,†he said, and then motioned to one of the monitors, “Earlier this morning a small ship made contact with the Vago Empire ship. If any other ships have made it, I haven’t been able to detect them. I suspect they’ve been employing jamming technology of some sort. Or more likely, in the case of the Orgs, magic,†he told the Rangers.
“And this Vice Admiral didn’t?†Noah asked.
The Phantom shook his head, “Either he didn’t have it, or he wanted us to find him,†the Phantom said.
“Considering he attacked a few hours after arriving, I’m assuming secrecy wasn’t an issue,†Gia said, “He probably got information on where to find us from Vrak or something, and set to immediately attacking.â€
The Phantom Ranger nodded, “I fear as much. But to me, this is also a good thing.â€
“How so?†Noah asked.
“His ship was small. I don’t believe he brought an attack force with him, and if he did, they won’t number very highly. This might not be part of a bigger invasion; it might not even be a lengthy engagement. It might be momentary support or a check in on how the current attack is progressing.â€
“How is that a good thing?†Gia asked, “He’ll see that we’ve wiped out their attacks every time.â€
“If he was brash enough to launch an immediate attack, we can destroy him before he can accomplish much,†the Phantom Ranger said.
“He stole my Shining Mode,†Jake said, looking at everyone, “Just thought you should know.â€
The Phantom nodded, “Don’t use Shining Mode,†he told everyone, “Destroying him should fix it.â€
“Then he’d better stay,†Jake muttered, “Black and gold look good together.â€
“The next time he shows himself, I will be there,†the Phantom said, “What disturbs me is that he left and returned to the ships so suddenly…â€
“It disturbs all of us, I think,†Troy said.
“I’ve tried,†the Phantom said, “We still can’t teleport there to find out what’s happening, or take the fight to them.â€
“The Zords come from space,†Noah said, “From another world. Can’t they take us up?â€
“They could,†the Phantom said, “But the ship will see us coming. I don’t think we want to risk it.â€
“Point taken,†Noah said with a nod.
“Alright,†the Phantom Ranger said, “Go back to school. I’ll alert you to any disturbances.â€
The Rangers began to teleport, until it was only Noah. He looked at the Phantom Ranger, “Don’t you ever get lonely, just here with your technology and sensors all day? Just searching for an attack and trying to fix your own body?â€
“…Noah, don’t worry about me,†he told the Blue Ranger, “I’ve had a lot of time alone…and not alone…â€
“What?â€
“Nothing,†he said, “Have a good day.â€
“Y-yeah,†Noah nodded, teleporting.
“I was always fascinated by science,†Noah told Troy, “Well, fascinated by science fiction. My father watched a lot of old shows, and I started watching them with him when I was a boy, and I was amazed. As a child you don’t always know what’s real and what’s not. I had a hard time figuring that out, but I didn’t care. I was just blown away.
“When I started to learn the difference between science and science fiction when I was…maybe eight or ten, I started to watch actual science programs. A lot went over my head, and I still watched science fiction as well. I was amazed by what was real, and what we were getting closer towards doing that was in the realm of science fiction. And of course, the technology the Power Rangers used was amazing.
“As we kept bridging those gaps, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I started to study a lot and became the best student I could. I sacrificed interaction with others and I lost friends, but…it’s too late to regret that now. I have new friends, and I have a mission. But anyway, I did the best I could for my future, and just kept working towards that goal.â€
“And how did you and Jake become friends? You two seem really different.â€
“We were assigned a project together as freshmen,†he told Troy, “He kind of clung to me ever since because I did most of the work. I enjoyed having a friend, because trust me. If you go a long time without any significant human contact or conversation, you start to want it. Even if Jake was so different, I wanted someone to talk to about anything. Being intelligent and reclusive aren’t a good combination. I love being intelligent, but there’s no way I could ever go back to being alone. Why do you ask, anyway?â€
“About your story?†Troy asked.
Noah nodded, “Yeah.â€
“We’ve been fighting together for months now,†Troy said, “But…I feel like we don’t know each other as well as we should.â€
Noah nodded, “I see. We should all probably work on that a bit.â€
Troy nodded, “Yeah…â€
“How many Stingers do you have in your army?†Malkor questioned Vertes, standing in the shadows while the Vice Admiral and Hexatrix stood nearby.
“Quite a number,†Vertes said.
“Dispatch all of them,†Malkor hissed.
“A-all of them?†Vertes asked, “The fleet is still weeks away…â€
“All of them,†Malkor said again, “Must I repeat myself again?†his anger rose.
“N-no!†Vertes said, “I will send them all!â€
“Meching and Mecharess had a few machines left over,†Hexatrix said, “I will see to activating and deploying them.â€
“See to it,†Malkor said, “And Vrak? What has happened to the Prince?â€
“Meching and Mecharess happened,†Hexatrix told him, “Furus got angry and, well, you know his temper. He did a lot of damage to Vrak, and those two saved his life. He’s a cyborg now, but sadly without his memory. He’s just a puppet.â€
Malkor growled. There was no telling if he believed Hexatrix’s lie or not.
“Just send the forces,†Malkor hissed.
Vertes nodded and ran off, while Hexatrix approached, “Is this about his father?†Hexatrix questioned.
“Nobody expected everyone to come out in one piece,†Malkor said, “It shouldn’t matter what state he’s in. He chose to be a soldier, and look at what happened. It’s his fault.â€
“I will make sure to back you if the King is angry,†Hexatrix said.
Malkor nodded in the shadows, but he said nothing.
[Goseiger 43. 6:09-6:23]
Something started to emerge from the water. It soon became apparent that it was three of the initial machines or the upgraded version fielded by the machines, along with a small army of Stingers.
The machines fired and everything came ashore. The machines continued to fire from their chest cannons and threw arms forward, signaling the Stingers forward.
[End Sentai footage]
The Rangers ran down the beach in response to the Phantom Ranger’s censors. They slid to a stop.
“That’s a lot of enemies,†Jake said.
“We’ll get them,†Gia said.
“It’s the machines that worry me,†Emma commented.
“Let’s go,†Troy said. Everyone lifted their Morphers.
[Goseiger 43. 6:32-6:33]
The machines fired from their chests again.
[Goseiger 43. 6:36-8:12]
“Mega Morph!†was heard as the flames faded and the Rangers stood in Morphed form, weapons in hand. Stingers raced forward, and the Rangers ran in to engage.
They fought at close range with their personal weapons, cutting down Stingers everywhere. Explosions erupted around them as they fought alone, fighting in parimarily close range, shouting with every blow and taking advantage of whatever they could: Emma flew a little through the air; Gia dug into the ground and continued to pop out.
Noah was running and gunning more than anything else, fighting smart and using cover before switching to his close range battle.
“Knight Mode!†erupted out as the Phantom Ranger’s Zord mode approached from the sky and changed forms. He went to his sword and began to cut down Stingers everywhere, before switching modes and opening fire, destroying the group he fought.
The Rangers came together as the three machines stood there. They began to beep and twist their blaster arms a little. All of them moved as if trying to express thoughts while they beeped, and then shouts came from the Rangers.
“Land and Sea Blaster!â€
“Sky Blaster!â€
“Knight Rapid!â€
The three machines were each struck and exploded.
The Phantom Ranger had used his Rapid Lion, while Troy and Emma had combined weapons, while Noah, Gia and Jake had combined theirs.
Troy swung the weapon down, “Got them,†he said.
Noah pulled his weapon back and the Phantom Ranger lowered his weapon.
[End Sentai footage]
“Was that it?†Troy wondered.
“Let’s hope so,†the Phantom Ranger responded. He looked back, “This way!†he announced, “The base is transmitting something to me! There’s danger!â€
The Rangers looked at each other and ran up the beach, towards the forest up ahead.
The Rangers ran and ducked under tree limbs, but slowed. There was heavy mist settling in all around them. The Phantom Ranger split off from them and ran another way without a word.
“What is this?†Gia questioned.
“Did anyone hear that?†Emma asked, looking around, “It sounded kind of like a horn…â€
[Goseiger Movie. 16:25-16:34]
From out of the mist came fallen insectoid monsters. Longhorn, Beezara and Weevurn. However they were immediately struck by a firearm and blasted back. They all turned to see the Phantom Ranger stepping from the fog, firearm up.
“This is as far as you go,†he told the figures, “I will stop you here!â€
[Goseiger Movie. 16:36-16:48]
With his sword down, he slashed at the three as each one came for him, knocking them back. He slashed Longhorn to the ground.
“Rapid Lion!†he called as he lifted his firearm up, ready to use his finishing attack. He thrust it out, “Knight Rapid!†he shouted as he fired, spinning in a circle. He fired on a small army of insect monsters, all of the insects fielded by the Vago Empire, including the insects they had used during their first invasion.
He span in a circle, striking each of them. Upon being struck they turned into stone and shattered. The Phantom turned, “Illusions!†he called.
[End Sentai footage]
“Illusions?†Troy asked as the mist faded and the Phantom rejoined them.
He nodded, “The horn caused illusions. They were physical, but not very strong. Still, with numbers it was safe to be able to take them out in one go.â€
“Do you think it was the Vice Admiral?†Emma asked, “He had those horns on his armor.â€
“Very likely,†Noah said, looking around the trees, “Let’s go. There’s still danger ahead, right?†he asked the Phantom Ranger.
The Knight nodded, “Yes, let’s move on.â€
The team began to run through the woods again, but it didn’t take much longer to arrive at their goal.
“More mist?†Jake questioned.
“I wonder if we can blow it away,†Emma said, looking at her Morpher.
Troy looked around, “This is where the danger is, right?†he asked the Phantom Ranger, who nodded. “Then we should try.â€
He lifted his Morpher and pulled it open, but there was a sound up ahead. A cracking, as if someone had stepped on a stick. They froze for a moment, but then Troy reached for his belt.
Something bolted out of the trees behind them. Vertes slammed into Troy from behind and carried him into the mist. The Rangers shouted his name and ran after him, only for him to leap out and kick Noah and Gia. As soon as he drew his legs down and landed, he lifted his weapons and span to slash Jake and Emma before catching the Phantom Ranger’s sword.
“I was impressed you saw through my trick so fast,†Vertes told the Phantom, “I expected you to be with them when the illusions attacked. Oh well.†He pushed back and slashed the Phantom once across the chest before slamming a kick into him to knock him into a tree.
He reached his arm back, ready to plunge the blade weapons into the Phantom’s chest, but Jake wrapped his arms around Vertes’s arm and pulled back. He threw Vertes to the ground, and as the insect rose, Troy leapt out of the mist and kicked him in the back with a shout.
Vertes rolled and looked at the six as they regrouped. He shook his head, “Fine,†he muttered, disappearing as heavier mist rolled in.
“Where is he?†Jake muttered.
“Let’s blow it away,†Troy said, “Wind Drive!†He loaded it, but the wind didn’t blow the mist at all. “What?†he shouted.
“Don’t try,†the Phantom said. He looked around, “We should leave. Now. We’re vulnerable in the mist. I’ll head up,†he said.
As he shifted into Zord mode and shot through the treeline, Vertes leapt out at the Rangers one way. They all turned and fired from their hips, blasting him back into the smoke. Then there was silence.
Something smashed into them from behind, causing all of them to scream out in pain. Their Morphers began to spark from the force, and then they all hit the ground hard. They groaned and picked themselves up, finding themselves in the quarry instead of the woods.
“How did that happen?†Noah questioned.
“I did that,†Malkor’s voice told them.
“Malkor!†Troy shouted. They all looked up, seeing Vertes and another figure. A green armored figure who looked more like a grasshopper, but he still held some of the features Malkor had. It was different, but it was still clearly the Admiral. (note: do closeup shots here on his body, as with any new debut of importance, all made up of US footage instead of Sentai)
The Rangers came to their feet and Jake stepped forward.
[Goseiger Movie. 19:12-19:13]
“Rangers!†Malkor shouted as he threw an arm forward, “I’m reborn!â€
[Goseiger Movie. 19:03-19:06]
Vertes walked forward a little, “Admiral, allow me to begin…â€
As he said this, the Rangers moved into defensive stances.
[End Sentai footage]
Vertes ran forward, lifting his claws. Gia stepped forward, as did Emma. The girls looked to each other and nodded as they ran to intercept him. But he was strong, and he rammed into both of them and carried them on as he ran.
“W-wait!†Jake shouted after them.
An explosion rocked them and the three men shouted.
[Goseiger Movie. 20:07-22:30]
Vertes lowered his arm, producing his claw weapons again, “I’ll destroy you two!†he shouted at the girls as they were in the forest.
The girls ran towards him, over a small ridge. He shouted as he threw both weapons forward, sending them flying like throwing weapons. They span threw the air, but the girls grunted and rolled under them. As they came back they rolled aside to avoid them.
“Blasters!†Gia called as both grabbed their sidearms and fired, blasting the weapons out of the air, shattering them.
“N-no!†Vertes shouted, “My weapons!†He screamed in rage as he ran towards them.
“My turn,†Emma said, throwing herself forward with her legs first, hovering through the air with her Sky powers. She landed both feet on Vertes in a kick, causing him to grunt as she hovered him through the forest. He cried out, “Come on, calm down!†she shouted, “It’s annoying!†She turned her firearm up and fired a few rounds into his chest before letting him go free. He rolled across the ground and landed in the leaves.
Gia leapt over him and he cried out as she grabbed him with her legs. She clawed her way across the ground, dragging him, “Here’s some Earth power for you!†she called out. She finally stopped and pushed herself up, flipping off of him and sending him flying back.
Vertes hit a tree and cried out as he then landed on the ground in pain. He groaned and came up, but Emma was hovering again, with Gia on her back. Both of them had their weapons in hand, shouting as they neared him.
“Let’s finish him!†Emma called.
“Right!†Gia answered, both of them lifting their weapons.
“But your weapons can’t combine!†he screamed out.
Both of them slashed him instead. He cried out as their energized slashes cut his torso. He turned to stone immediately and then shattered.
Meanwhile, Malkor was engaging Troy alone. Troy was shouting as he tried to slow Malkor’s advance with his sword, but Malkor was too strong and kept pushing him back, “I just want you for now,†Malkor hissed as he pushed Troy through a construction area and then threw him through a boarded up window. He shouted as he went through and landed painfully on the other side.
Troy immediately drew his sidearm with his Dragon Zord head attached and aimed it out for Malkor, but even the powered blast was deflected by Malkor’s staff. “First you, and then the other two,†Malkor growled as he deflected another shot. He thrust his arm out and fired a green blast of energy which struck Troy and his firearm. Troy cried out and stumbled, and the Zord head fell from his weapon, burned and useless.
“No!†Troy called, looking down at it, and then back out at Malkor. He drew up his sword.
Malkor pointed his staff forward, “We duel,†Malkor hissed. The two walked sideways and then rushed a bit faster. Troy went over some obstacles and made his way to Malkor’s side, swinging his sword down, but Malkor deflected it off of his staff and slashed Troy a few times before taking him to the ground.
“Take this!†Malkor shouted, stabbing at the ground multiple times, but Troy rolled to avoid being impaled. He finally kicked both legs up and crossed them to catch the staff. He pushed back to push Malkor back and then rose and used some agile swings of his sword in arcs to deflect the oncoming attacks.
He backflipped over the next attack and caught the next one on his sword, before getting a slash in. He followed it up with a few more slashes to Malkor’s chest and then kicked him back with a shout.
Malkor growled, “Here!†he shouted, throwing an arm forward and firing green energy for Troy. It twisted around the Red Ranger and constricted him, causing Troy to cry out in pain.
He was lifted into the air and Malkor turned in a circle, holding him out there, “Yes, you are in my power,†he hissed before letting to and sending Troy into the wall, causing him to hit it hard and fall. “I don’t understand how you were able to overpower me before,†Malkor said, switching his staff to his other hand.
Troy groaned and ran. Malkor turned and ran after him, leaping over every obstacle and finally firing rapidly, but Troy floated through the air and turned to face him.
“I’m not running!†he shouted as he came back for Malkor, “I will never run!â€
Malkor shouted and moved towards him. He thrust an arm forward, “Try this!†he shouted, firing more green energy.
Troy slashed each bolt down and fired with his sidearm, striking Malkor multiple times. He could hear Malkor’s grunts, and then came around and started to slash him, spinning in a circle to score multiple slashes quickly, shouting each time he made contact, just as Malkor did. Finally he used an energized slash, sending Malkor flying back and down a hill.
[End Sentai footage]
Malkor landed back in the quarry just as the girls arrived to help Noah and Jake up, and Troy came leaping down after Malkor. He returned to the Rangers as Malkor picked himself up.
“Nice try,†Malkor hissed. He cast his staff aside and threw his hand up. His axe span down from the sky and into his grip, “Ah, welcome back,†he said.
The Phantom Ranger shot down and resumed Knight Mode as he stood by the Rangers, “I apologize for the delay,†he told them, sword in hand.
“It’s Malkor,†Troy told the Phantom Ranger, who just nodded.
“Come and face my steel,†Malkor hissed, drawing his axe back as he raced towards them.
“Vertes is destroyed,†Emma reported.
“Then we can use Shining Mode,†Troy said reaching for his card, but Malkor was upon them, swinging down. The Phantom Ranger intercepted, but was kicked back. Malkor swung out, but the Rangers fell back to evade.
“I won’t let you,†Malkor growled.
“Alright then,†Troy said, thrusting his hand out. He gripped the Dragon Dagger and swung his sword out. Malkor caught it on his axe and pushed up. He swung down, but the Dagger parried.
Emma rolled over and slashed upwards with her Drago Sword, catching Malkor across the side. He growled and grabbed her with his free hand. He span and threw her into the Phantom Ranger and then span, slashing Troy down.
Jake leapt at Malkor with both of his axes in hand, swinging both weapons for the insect leader. Malkor parried with his axe and forced them down. He punched Jake in the face and then span around to slam the flat of his weapon into the oncoming Noah. Gia leapt over the downed Noah and slashed with Saba, but Malkor punched her in the chest before she could make contact.
Malkor span around and swung his axe down for Troy, but Jake intercepted with his twin axes. “Go!†Jake shouted. Troy came to his feet and slashed with both weapons from both sides, sending Malkor stumbling back. He looked to see the Phantom Ranger slashing him three times with the Golden Power Staff before Noah and Emma thrust their swords into his chest and sent him staggering back farther.
Gia, Jake, Emma and Noah lifted their sidearms with their Zords mounted on and fired as one. The combined stream crashed into the axe which Malkor was now using as a shield, and then the weapon shattered and he staggered back from the combined power of their blast.
Malkor’s staff flew to his hand, but the Phantom Ranger leapt down, slashing him twice with his Staff. Troy leapt off of the Phantom Ranger’s back and came down, ramming the Dragon Dagger down across Malkor’s chest, green energy covering the weapon for additional damage.
Malkor stumbled back, his body sparking. He growled, “I see you’ve grown as well, Rangers,†he hissed.
[Goseiger Movie. 22:47]
Zombats flew down.
[Goseiger Movie. 22:51-23:07]
The glowing Malkor became a sphere and moved away from the quarry. He enlarged in town, shouting, “Now you shall feel the full power of my anger, Rangers!†he screamed out as he moved his staff. He started to swing it, “I’ll destroy everything!†The staff rammed into the ground, causing the street to start to explode.
Jake pulled out a card and looked to the others as they watched Malkor’s rampage, “Guys, Megazord time, let’s do it.â€
They reached for their Morphers, but Troy said something, “We can’t use Star Guard or King,†he told them. He drew his damaged Zord, “Dragon is damaged.â€
[End Sentai footage]
The Phantom Ranger walked towards them, “Use the Star Knight,†he told them, he turned and looked at the destruction, “I fear I can’t join this fight. By using my Zord form on top of already being damaged, I won’t be of much use.â€
“It’s ok,†Troy told him, “Just teleport out of the danger zone. We’ll handle it.â€
The Phantom Ranger nodded and teleported. Everyone reached for their belts.
[Goseiger Movie. 23:37-24:52]
They drew their Morphers and Troy looked to the others, “Ok guys, it’s Knight’s turn!â€
They moved into a line as they opened their Morphers and loaded the cards into place. “Star Knight!†they called as they thrust their Morphers up. A card appeared before them and the Bird Zord emerged, with the other Zord heads mounted on it. It flew off while the Rangers watched it go.
“Let’s go!†Troy said.
The Rangers ran and leapt, landing in the cockpits. They each loaded their Morpher onto the console as the Zord flew towards Malkor. Each head opened fire with a beam attack, forcing Malkor to grunt in pain as he defended himself. The Zord pulled up and over him.
“Alright guys, Megazord!†Troy called from his cockpit. He drew his card as the others did, “Right!†they responded.
As the cards loaded, the four heads emerged as full Zords from the wings of the Bird Zord. Everyone pulled on their controls as the Bird sailed down and the other Zords connected to it. The axe from the Bird Zord’s tail flew around to be gripped as a weapon, and then the head emerged and was covered by the helmet.
The legs attached as they came towards Malkor, who stood and watched the formation.
“Star Knight Megazord!†they called as one as it finished.
“It won’t work!†Malkor shouted as he ran for them. He leapt over a bridge, “I’ll destroy you!â€
“Come on!†Troy shouted. They swung their axe in response to each swing of the staff. Explosions erupted around them from Malkor’s sheer power, and even the cockpit shook, although they kept control.
The axe came down again as did the staff, but they didn’t strike each other.
“Alright guys, we can do this. We beat him once, we can do it again!†Troy called, clenching a fist.
“We didn’t do a Megazord though!†Jake reminded as they swung the axe down, parrying the staff.
[Goseiger Movie. 24:55-25:02]
Malkor swung his staff down with a shout, slashing the Megazord back. The cockpit tilted and the Rangers shouted as the Megazord slammed into a building, bringing it down. They slumped down at their controls.
[Goseiger Movie. 25:04-25:16]
Malkor drew his arms out, “Do you see my power?†he questioned. He walked forward, “Surrender now and succumb to a swift fate, Rangers!†In the cockpit they all looked out at him as they tried to get back up.
He plunged his staff down, “The finisher!â€
[Goseiger Movie. 25:24-25:48]
Troy struggled at his controls, “We can do this!†Troy shouted, “Come on!â€
The Megazord launched the Zord heads off, except for Bird. They slammed into Malkor and beat him back, forcing his staff to the ground. The axe, meanwhile, shifted to the Bird Zord’s m€œNo!†Malkor shouted as he moved back.
The Rangers brought the Megazord to its feet, “Now, it’s time to end it!†Troy shouted, clenching his fist. “Axe Drive!†he shouted as he brought the card up.
He loaded it, and then the others did a moment later, “Axe Drive!†they called.
A card appeared behind the Megazord, readying the attack.
[Goseiger Movie. 25:52-26:00]
The Bird Zord launched off of the Megazord and span through the air sideways. Malkor stepped back, but it struck him in the chest and he cried out. The Zord returned to the Megazord.
[Goseiger Movie. 26:03-26:15]
Malkor growled in pain, “No…how…†He reached a hand out, “How can I lose to this scum?†he screamed as he fell to the ground, exploding behind the Megazord.
[End Sentai footage]
“We did it,†Troy said as they sat in the command center. He looked at everyone, “Malkor’s gone.â€
“But Vertes still brought a ship around,†Noah said, “There could be more.â€
“I know,†Troy said, “But we struck a blow to their command today. Malkor is gone!â€
“And I guess that’s reason enough to celebrate,†Gia said, turning to Jake, “Just like you wanted.â€
Jake smiled and pumped an arm in the air, “Yeah! I’m bringing you guys to my way of thinking!â€
Emma smiled, “It’s still up to you to figure out,†she teased.
“I don’t mind,†he said, “I’ll find us something good!â€
The Phantom Ranger looked on, giving a slight nod to the teenagers as he stepped away. A celebration wasn’t for him. No, he was solitary, alone.
This was their time to rejoice.
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43: 6:09-6:23, 6:32-6:33, 6:36-8:12 1:51
Movie: 16:25-34, 16:36-16:48, 19:03-19:06, 19:12-19:13, 20:067– 22:30, 22:47, 22:49-23:07, 23:37-24:52, 24:55-25:02, 25:04-25:16, 25:24-25:48, 25:52-26:00, 26:03-26:15 5:25 Sentai
Total: 7:16 Sentai footage