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Episode 11
Hey all. New episode. The Decepticons make their move as a couple of secrets are revealed. And you know how I like to end things with a cliffhanger . . . . Enjoy!
Power Rangers Transformers
Ranger Masterforce
Episode 11: The Siege, Part I
By Frankie Rodriguez
ACT ONE
Scene 1: Decepticon Battleship; Inside the main chamber, Lady Zarak sat on her throne. Lady Zarak seemed to be pouting. Standing in front of her were her generals; Giga, Mega, Fangry and Thunderwing. Thunderwing’s expression was one of anger as the four Decepticon Generals bowed then looked at their Empress. Lady Zarak’s eyes lit up with a magenta glow then discharged lightning from them, shocking Thunderwing. Thunderwing tried to stay quiet but eventually screamed at his punishment from Lady Zarak. She stopped as Thunderwing fell to his knees.
LADY ZARAK
Fool! How dare come back in such a disgrace mess?
THUNDERWING
(wincing) Merely . . . wanted to bring down . . . the Autobots, my Empress.
LADY ZARAK
While I could appreciate your zeal, you didn’t kill an Autobot. And now, the Autobots have their own Godmaster!
THUNDERWING
That was expected. I never knew the Autobots that could be nearly as powerful as you.
Lady Zarak zapped him again with several volleys of lightning.
LADY ZARAK
Idiot! I am without equal!
GIGA
Yes you are my Empress.
MEGA
That Autobot isn’t even our equal.
THUNDERWING
(growling) How dare you? You haven’t even battled the Autobot Rangers once!
FANGRY
Wow. Did you just come on-line retared?
THUNDERWING
I have more than enough power to defeat you and Optimus Prime.
GIGA
You don’t have the power to defeat him.
FANGRY
And from all the reports, Optimus Prime turned everything around almost single-handedly. You should have retreated so we could have conducted this in a better fashion.
THUNDERWING
I have located the Autobot base. Doesn’t that count for something?
MEGA
Yes. Yes it does. It means we won’t destroy you.
THUNDERWING
Quiet! I will not take insults from people who haven’t even battled!
LADY ZARAK
Giga and Mega hold back per my personal orders. They have other orders that they accomplish. And I would not underestimate how powerful they are. Other than myself, they are the most powerful Decepticon among us.
THUNDERWING
Decepticon? They’re two of them, my Empress.
LADY ZARAK
Don’t bother yourself with that detail. Right now, we must get ready. I want to plan a full assault on the Autobot Rangers headquarters as soon as possible.
GIGA
Most of our forces are repaired and ready to go, my Empress.
MEGA
And our new Godmasters shall be completed within minutes.
LADY ZARAK
Excellent. With the powers being infused within our new warriors, they shall be among our strongest warriors.
THUNDERWING
They shall be second only to my Empress and myself.
GIGA
(chuckled) They will be stronger than you Thunderwing.
THUNDERWING
Empress . . . my power is beyond some lowly master . . .I am power incarnate. I am stronger than Giga and Mega.
Lady Zarak immediately zapped the arrogant Mega Pretender again. Thunderwing winced as Lady Zarak got to her feet.
LADY ZARAK
Do not forget your place Thunderwing! You are a general cause I made it so but you are not stronger than Giga and Mega and you are not anywhere near stronger than me!
THUNDERWING
(whispered) As you wish, Empress.
LADY ZARAK
Once the Godmasters are ready, I want Fangry and Thunderwing to lead the attack against the Autobot Rangers.
FANGRY
As you wish Empress. With me and Thunderwing leading the attack, we should be worried about the Autobot Leader being active He needs to be taken out.
THUNDERWING
Optimus Prime is mine to destroy. I need to take him down after the defeat he gave me.
LADY ZARAK
I do not care for your tarnished honor. Optimus Prime will be handled by my new Godmaster warriors.
Thunderwing clenched his fist tightly in anger as Fangry smirked at Thunderwing’s denile.
GIGA
You two will destroy the Autobot Ranger base but not without downloading as much intel on their operation as possible. Destroy as much as them as you can but do not go in for the kill yet.
THUNDERWING
(angry) Why not? Isn’t our mission to destroy the Autobot Rangers?!
LADY ZARAK
Yes it is. But I want a few of them left alive . . . to see the final glory when as Hela Scorpinok raises from the ashes of this war torn city . . . and we conqueor the Earth. And there isn’t a thing they’ll be able to do to stop us.
Giga, Mega and Fangry all laughed along the Empress of the Decepticons while Thunderwing grew angrier and angrier.
THUNDERWING
(thinking to himself) I will not be denied my battle with Optimus Prime. I will fight him. And I will kill him!
Fangry then turned to Lady Zarak.
FANGRY
Our resident scientist said that he’s theories will work but we need to finish gathering the parts. In the meantime, the test special squad are ready and can be used for this battle.
LADY ZARAK
Any resistance?
FANGRY
Little . . . once we had Halfshell . . . see things our way. They are ready to be deployed at your command.
LADY ZARAK
Wonderful! And once I get them back . . . the Autobot Rangers will never know what hit them.
Scene 2: Autobase. In the hangar bay, Karone was stand in the platform that was set up with Joyride and a few other vehicles behind them. All Ranger Alumni and active Rangers and Autobots were standing in the crowd. Standing next to Grimlock were Eric, Taylor and Blaster. Circuit was resting on Grimlock’s shoulder.
GRIMLOCK
Me now wish me still offline. Me hate board meetings.
CIRCUIT
Come on. You know how important this is. Adam had called everyone here.
ERIC
Yeah and from what I get from Adam, that this is very important.
TAYLOR
Well, considering that the Decepticons know where our base is, he better be talking about where we are going to move to.
GRIMLOCK
Why should we move? Me Grimlock say stay and fight. Me Grimlock say this is home.
ERIC
Grimlock’s got a point. Why should we just up and leave?
CIRCUIT
Let’s not forget all the unactive Rangers here and the injuried. This isn’t going to be the time for us to gung ho and try to save this place.
TAYLOR
Circuit is right. This isn’t a defendable position much more. It is a death trap if the Decepticons lock us in.
GRIMLOCK
Me Grimlock would dig us out. Me Grimlock is the best.
CIRCUIT
Wow . . . you have no problem with your confindence, do you Grimlock?
GRIMLOCK
Me Grimlock is best. Owl bot better remember that.
Karone took the stage. She then had a picture appear behind her, thanks to a projector.
KARONE
Welcome Rangers and Autobots. We called this meetings for two things. As you know, our base was revealed to the Decepticons in our last battle several days ago. But during that battle, the leader of our team . . . of our army rose up and saved all of us that day. That day Optimus Prime chose who to bond himself with. And now it gives me great joy to introduce our new leader . . .Adam Park.
Adam began to step onto the platform while the majority of the Rangers and Autobots clapped and cheered. Jason and Zack did not clap Adam took the stage, standing in front of the group.
ADAM
Hello everyone. I am honored that I was chosen. And while I never thought I’d be leading, I will do my best to make things right and save our world from the Decepticons. And first order of business is that we are moving. We will be getting as much of our equipment ready and prepare to move out.
From the crowd, Conner popped up.
CONNER
Where would we be moving to?
ADAM
Good question. For the time being, we’ll be setting up temporary camp in the crashed Autobot ship in Oregon.
CONNER
Wouldn’t that leave much of Angel Grove and other cities open to attack?
ADAM
It is a functional place for our new base . . . for the time being. All non active Rangers will be getting whatever they can and moving to that site shortly after we finish this meeting.
Whispers and talk grew amongst the Ranger Alumni when Xander stood up.
XANDER
What about us active Autobot Rangers?
ADAM
All active Autobot Rangers will be staying behind, covering the retreat of our comrades. We will battle the Decepticons till everything and everyone we need is out. Then we fall back and met up at the Autobot Ranger ship. For the protection of the group heading over to the Autobot ship, we will send two Autobots to go with them.
Ethan got to his feet then.
ETHAN
What about the base? There is so much of our intel here. We need to get rid of it.
ADAM
That is going to get scrubbed and we’ll make sure that the Decepticons don’t know where we’re going. Once everyone is out, we’ll be detonating the entire mountain and blowing it off the face of the Earth.
Jason and Zack immediately stood up, Aisha grabbing Zack’s arm.
JASON
(snapping) No way! You can’t do that!
ZACK
(angry) You are destroying part of history.
ADAM
I know how you guys feel. Trust me. This isn’t an easy decision but we need to make sure that the Decepticons don’t get any information on us and the master process. We can’t give them that kind of fighting edge. And as important and somewhat holy this place is . . .we can’t take that chance. I will not hand the Decepticons a tool to defeat us. Even if it is the birth place of the Power Rangers.
JASON
Why should we except your orders? Why should we except you as leader right away? What you are suggesting is crazy?
Adam was about to say something when Karone stepped over.
KARONE
You are the last person to be saying anything. Optimus Prime is the leader of the Autobots. Adam has pretty much been in charge this whole time. Now, we’re only making it official.
JASON
I still don’t like this idea.
ADAM
Fine. But I stand by my decision Jase. Everyone’s got 2 hours to get what we need and be ready to leave. Not a minute later.
JASON
I will not follow some asinine orders from someone that I . . .
Aisha grabbed Jason’s arm.
AISHA
Jason . . . that’s enough.
Jason stopped talking as Adam and everyone else was looking at him. Jason threw his arm out, making Aisha release her grip.
JASON
I am against this whole thing. We can just hold ourselves here and fortify our defenses.
CONNER
Are you kidding? They blew up our front door. We need to get out of here.
ETHAN
Adam is right. No matter how important this place was, we need to think about the future.
ZACK
You have no right to say we should just leave this place like it is nothing.
ETHAN
Listen dude . . . when was the last time you guys were all here on the regular?
CONNER
He’s right. And Mr. Anger Management Problems doesn’t got his head straight. He can’t deal with him not being the top guy and his failure and he’s just taking it out on everyone else.
Jason quickly walked over to Conner, grabbing him by his collar.
JASON
Kid, I was saving the world when you were in diapers.
CONNER
And now you want a medal for it . . .
Adam walked over, releasing Jason’s grip off of Conner.
ADAM
That’s far enough Jason. The plan is on and that’s final.
Jason loosed a frustrated growl then walked off. Zack swiftly joining Jason. Adam turned to the other Rangers.
ADAM
You have your orders. Karone, TJ, Conner, Wes, Taylor, Dr. K, Blaster and JB . . .I want to speak to you privately in the control room. Everyone else, dismissed.
Adam went off stage with Karone, TJ, Conner, Wes, Taylor, Dr. K, Blaster and JB following along. The rest of the Rangers disperse. Eric was with Grimlock and Circuit.
GRIMLOCK
Me Grimlock want to go to meeting.
ERIC
Actually, so do I. I would love to know what Adam is going to tell Wes and Taylor.
CIRCUIT
It is just another meeting. Why do you two care?
GRIMLOCK
Me Grimlock don’t really care.
ERIC
I do. I wonder what is going on.
Scene 3: Autobase. A small room that has been transformed into a conference room. Adam entered first, followed by the other Rangers and Autobot who he asked along. Within the conference room was a hologram projector in the center around a round table with chairs. Each of them took a chair as Dr. K started to key in a schematic of the base. Adam got to his feet.
ADAM
Welcome. You are all here cause I chose to you be a part of my command team. Each of you displayed skills, drive and brains that will be useful in the time to come.
Taylor, Wes and JB gave Adam and each other surprised glances while Karone and TJ smiled knowingly.
TAYLOR
I’ve never been a Ranger team leader, so I am curious as to why you chose me.
JB
And I’ve never been a Ranger. This is all new to me.
ADAM
Taylor, you’ve been an aerial commander. I am going to need that expertise. JB, you got fresh eyes, battle experience and new ideas that this group is going to need to be a great army. Certainly going to need it to defeat the Decepticons. That is why you are here.
WES
What about me?
ADAM
You been running a security company. You will be heading security for us.
Wes smiled as TJ patted him on his back.
TJ
Adam . . . what are we going to do to the Decepticons when they get here?
ADAM
We are going to make things hard for them as much as possible. I want charges planted all of the base in critical areas.
The diagram of the base with red lights lit all over the base.
DR. K
If we place the charges where they are flashing, it should provide maximum damage.
KARONE
Great. Once that is done, when the Decepticons get in but they’ll have a hard time getting out. What about the Rangers who still have powers?
ADAM
I want them to be hear for the start of the battle but then move out with the others You can decided that along with Wes. However you want to handle it?
KARONE
Wait. Why are you having me handle this?
ADAM
I didn’t think that my second-in-command to have a problem with that.
Karone turned to him. TJ, Conner & Wes all smiled.
KARONE
Are you guys sure?
CONNER
Karone . . . you’ve been so awesome since this thing started. Besides Mr. Park . . . I mean Adam, I’d follow you anywhere.
WES
You’ve been handling things so well. Keeping your head straight with so much going on.
TJ
You’ve come a long way. You’ve earned it, Karone.
KARONE
Thank you. Dr. K, is it possible to get us a couple more active Autobot Rangers before this starts.
DR. K
JB and I have been working on an upgrade for the spark/Ranger compatibility test. And it should work. Although, we’d need to work fast and we are limited on energy.
JB
Most we can get done for new masters are two, maybe three tops.
ADAM
Do it. I want any and all advantages we could have against the Decepticons. When the time comes, Wes, you’ll be leading the evac.
WES
No problem Adam.
ADAM
Now . . . let’s get down to business on how we are going to set up our defenses.
Adam continued to talk as his new command team laid out the plans for the coming battle.
(Commerical Break)
ACT TWO
Scene 1: Decepticon Battleship, Scorpinok. Thunderwing went into his chamber with Bludgeon. Bludgeon was seemingly rubbing Thunderwing’s shoulders as he clenched his fist in anger.
THUNDERWING
How dare they say that these . . . Godmasters will be more powerful than me?! That Giga and Mega are more powerful than me.
BLUDGEON
Lady Zarak does not understand that you are her greatest warrior. The other Decepticons are jealous of your power. Even Lady Zarak.
THUNDERWING
The Decepticons do not know but I am destined to bring them this planet. I am destined to lead them.
BLUDGEON
You plan on challenging Lady Zarak?
THUNDERWING
Once I am strong enough . . . yet. And while I am stronger than all Decepticons but she . . . it will take time to do so. This is why I wish to rise up the ranks . . . so when I finally take down Lady Zarak, no Decepticon will challenge my rule. Once I do, you will be my second in command.
Bludgeon kneed down in front of Thunderwing. Thunderwing took Bludgeon’s hand, kissing it.
THUNDERWING
While our powers grow, we must slowly gather allies to join our cause. As well as finding a source of strength that will make me stronger than Lady Zarak. We will use this attack to see who we could recruit.
BLUDGEON
Most of the Pretenders should prove loyal.
THUNDERWING
Most likely. The Headmasters should prove to be the problem. We shall take care of Optimus Prime though. He has defeated me and now I will pay him back.
Thunderwing slammed his fist on the floor, making a dent.
Scene 2: Decepticon Battleship, Scorpinok. Inside the main science lab, Lady Zarak walked in, flanked by Giga and Mega. As they enter the lab, two new Decepticons Godmasters were being infused with power from above. One armor was navy, purple & black. The other wore a magneta & black armor. Several different colored bolts of energy were being infused into the two warriors. The screams of the two warriors fill the air as the three looked around the room. As the three came towards the center of the lab, a warrior covered in turquouise and navy armor walked in. The face of the warrior covered by a navy helmet.
LADY ZARAK
Keeping busy I see?
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
As always, my Empress. Plus, how can I leave the lab when you provide me with all this wonderful work.
GIGA
How long till the Godmasters are ready?
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
Should be ready within the next 15 minutes. Although, I will admit . . . it would have been sooner if they were more like you and Mega.
MEGA
We’re one of a kind. Remember that.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
I have no doubt that you are. And just to let you know, all the excess energy is being pump into our main generators. That way, Scorpinok shall be ready on schedule.
LADY ZARAK
(smiling) Excellent work. You are proving most useful. I am glad that I resurrected you.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
As am I, Empress. Although . . . I would love to take some action. I know my intellect is beyond anything else the other Decepticons have but I was also Aerospace Commander.
GIGA
You are much to valuable here. Making our weapons and getting our Empress’s true form ready.
MEGA
Plus, in battle . . . you run the risk of being destroyed.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
With all due respect, I rank as high as you two do. Plus, we must see if the Seacons and our new Godmaster will work out in battle. And if they are any problems, I will be on hand to make sure everything goes as planned.
Lady Zarak smirked evilly then looked at the Decepticon Scientist.
LADY ZARAK
What about your other project?
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
We are going to need to collect at least one extra component. I can personally see to that then gain the rest of them after this battle.
Giga and Mega looked at the Decepticon Scientist as Lady Zarak stepped forward, in between her new Godmaster warriors. Lady Zarak lost herself in the screams of her new new Godmasters. She then turned around.
LADY ZARAK
Very well. You will be commanding the attack alongside Thunderwing and Fangry.
Giga and Mega’s eyes widened in surprise while the Decepticon Scientist smiled within his helmet. He then gave a bow to Lady Zarak.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
Oh thank you, my Empress.
LADY ZARAK
Do not fail. And make sure the Godmasters give Optimus Prime a . . . warm congratulations from the Decepticons.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
Oh I most certainly will. As it will . .. I am sure my presence will make the Autobots even instill fear.
LADY ZARAK
Yes. And if it doesn’t . . . we know what we are we doing with their beloved friends and allies.
Lady Zarak and the Decepticon Scientist laughed darkly as they looked above them. Giga and Mega glanced up, getting chills down their spines but then proceed to laugh as well. Ninjor, Grimlord and Lothor were nailed into the ceiling by their hands, arms, legs and feet as power continued to power into another machine which was blasting away at the soon to emerge Godmasters.
Scene 3: Autobase. Inside a small room, Jason and Zack were talking. Jason had put his fist against the wall. Zack pat his back as Aisha walked in.
AISHA
You know . . . you keep this up, Alyssa and I are going to end up with you in our infirmary.
JASON
Aisha . . . listen, no offense but I don’t agree with all this. Adam is making the wrong calls.
ZACK
Adam shouldn’t be making these calls in the first place. It should be Tommy or Jason.
AISHA
I know you guys are having a hard time with this but fact of the matter is this, Adam’s in charge. Everyone else is willing to follow Adam’s lead. Not to mention, he’s the one infused with the power of Optimus Prime.
JASON
Why though? I have fought so long and hard and . . .
Cam suddenly came in, walking past Aisha as he made his way to Zack and Jason. Zack stood in front of Jason.
ZACK
That’s far enough Cam.
Cam quickly grabbed Zack, flipping him over onto his back.
CAM
I don’t have time to talk to you. (to Jason) So, you have learned nothing huh?
JASON
Cam . . . I am sorry about Blake. It is just. . .
CAM
I am sick and tired of your excuses. You are not in charge this time. Adam is. The sooner you stop your foolishness and help, the sooner we can all work towards stopping the Decepticons.
JASON
You don’t understand. I lost so many of my friends. I let Tommy, Kat and Kimberly down. God, how many times I let Tommy down.
Cam quickly gave a hard slap to Jason’s face.
CAM
You know . . . I am sick of that too.
AISHA
Cam, come on. You are being too hard on . . .
CAM
No. No I’m not. He’s being a self absorbed idiot.
Zack got to his feet, standing by Jason.
ZACK
Why’d you slap him, man?
JASON
You want a piece of me, fine. Let’s take this outside. You just don’t get what I am feeling.
CAM
You know, I suddenly see why Zordon demoted you.
Jason’s face turned bright red as he moved towards Cam when Aisha came in the middle. Aisha was holding Jason back while Zack just folded his arms.
AISHA
Jason . . .stop it.
ZACK
Let Jason deal with this.
JASON
Let me go, Aisha. I’ll show this poser how I am really feeling. How much pain I am really in.
CAM
Again . . . you are being so self-absorbed. Here’s a newsflash. You aren’t the only person who lost someone during this whole mess!
Jason immediately stopped moving forward as Zack’s arms fell downward. Aisha turned to Cam.
CAM
Shane, Dustin and Tori are captured or dead. The Academy was destroyed along with most of my students. Hunter is missing and Blake is dead. Dead because he defended you.
ZACK
But how could he have known . . .
CAM
That’s the whole thing . . . we don’t know. We don’t know if we are going to live the next minute. We are here. Now. Today. We aren’t guaranteed anything. Karone lost her brother, sister in law and a friend. Cassie lost her best friends and the man that she loves. Conner and Ethan lost the person they look up to the most as well as Kira and Trent being missing. Ryan lost his sister and his friends. Yet, we all are fighting on Jason. Each of us. In our own way, we are dealing with our loss. Yet, you are using it to feel sorry for yourself and act like a child cause you aren’t in charge.
JASON
If I was in charge . . .
CAM
Your minds too clouded in your pain to be in charge. Everyone believes in Adam. And you know what . . . he hasn’t steered us wrong. He has made tough choices and stuck by them. And he’s talked with all of us. That is why we follow him. He is not letting his pain of loss consume him but letting his drive to help the people who are left guide us. So do us a favor . . . swallow your pride and fall in line. Cause I will promise you this . . . if you ever put another Ranger in danger like that again . . . you won’t have to worry about the Decepticons.
Cam turned and disappeared in a green flash. Jason, Zack and Aisha looked on, dumbfounded. Aisha turned to Jason.
AISHA
I hate to say this . . . but he’s got a point.
ZACK
Oh come on. He just threatened Jason.
AISHA
Yeah but he’s got a point. All this pain you feel . . . it is getting way too involved You got to make peace with it.
JASON
It is so hard.
AISHA
Try Jason. For all our sakes.
Aisha gave a peck on the reddened cheek of Jason then gave one to Zack. She then walked away as Zack and Jason stood by with their heads hung low.
Scene 4:Autobase. Inside the control room, Dr. K was typing away, alongside Ethan. The door slid open as Adam walked in with Blaster. Adam was now wearing a black jacket with several red strips around his forearms and an autobot insignia on the left half of the jacket over his black shirt. Dr. K glanced at the two as they came in then back at the computer.
DR. K
Ah . . .Commander. We are almost ready with the firewalls, viruses and data dump.
ETHAN
Yeah. With this, the Decepticons should not have be able to get one megas worth of info on our operation, Commander.
ADAM
Adam is just fine. Dr. K, I’d like to speak to you privately.
DR. K
Can it wait? Me and Ethan have to finish.
ADAM
Where are JB and Cam? And will you finish in time?
DR. K
They are looking over the new Autobot Rangers with Damon. And what could be so pressing that you need to speak to me now?
ETHAN
Should I leave the room?
DR. K
Abosolutely not. We need to finish before we start evacuating. And from my watch . . . that is in less than 20 minutes.
Adam sighed. Blaster looked at Adam.
ADAM
Very well. Dr. K . . . I’d like to know what is going on.
DR. K
Commander . . . if you are choosing now to play some kind of game, I find the time entirely inappropriate for it.
Adam turned to Blaster. Blaster then transformed into his boom box mode then began to play back a conversation.
[Blaster’s Playback]
DR. K
How is the search going, Scott?
SCOTT
I am sorry but still nothing. Although Flynn did some scans and you are not going to like the results.
DR. K
What do you mean?
SCOTT
It seems that from our scans that Dillon might have gone to another city near by.
DR. K
Which city?
SCOTT
(pause) From our reports . . . Mariner Bay, Doc.
There was a long pause in the message.
SCOTT
How do you want us to proceed?
DR. K
See if you can track Dillion but be careful. The Decepticons seem to be able to track Bio-field energies. So, I will see if I can make something to mask them before you head out. Once the new Autobot Ranger base is set up, I will let you know the coordinates and we’ll get work done.
[End of Blaster’s Playback]
Dr. K had stopped typing while Ethan looked at the doctor.
ETHAN
Bio-field energies? Rangers. You were talking to Rangers.
ADAM
Rangers that the good Dr. K was not forth coming about.
DR. K
They had their own mission.
ADAM
They are still rangers and walking targets. You should have told us. Who is Dillion?
DR. K
(paused) Another member of the team I sent out.
ADAM
So those three who were with you when you first came in . . .
DR. K
They are Rangers. They are out looking for Dillion, the RPM Black Ranger.
ADAM
Dr. K . . . I’d like to know what else you aren’t telling us. Now.
DR. K
I need the time to finish the virus upload and firewall.
ADAM
Multi-task. Who are the Rangers? Where did you really come from? And why have you kept this quiet all this time? (pauses) As a matter of fact, forget who they are. I am going to take care of that. Get them on the comms.
DR. K
But that might give the enemy a position.
ADAM
Blaster can code it. Anyway . . . call them.
DR. K
What do you want met to say?
ADAM
That they are getting new orders from their new commander.
Dr. K gave a heavy sigh as she slowly began to type again. Adam looked sat by Dr. K as she began her tale.
Scene 5: Autobase, Main Hanger. Cassie was standing in the center as she was crowded around nearly every other Ranger in Autobase. Karone and TJ were side of Cassie in a tight embrace as the body of the Phantom Ranger laid in front of them. As tears ran down her face, Cassie took a step forward while gazing at the crowd around her; Conner, Xander, Damon and Justin were all around, holding flaming torches. Surrounding them were Dominic, Wes, Eric, Taylor, Cam, Tyzonn, Ronny, Will, Ryan, JB, Udonna, Nick, Madison, Chip, Rocky, Aisha, Trey, Alyssa, Maya and Mike. Adam slowly slipped downstairs with Ethan, joining the crowd. Grimlock leaned in between Wes and Eric. TJ stepped forward.
TJ
Welcome Ranger Alumni Most of you don’t know him but the Phantom Ranger was a hero. Most of you don’t know him but Phantom Ranger had been working for years with Zordon in space. He defended many planets and saved millions of lives.
Justin let one tear loose from his eye. As it ran down his cheek, Ronny stepped up, wrapping her arms around him. Karone and Cassie were holding each other tightly.
TJ
For most Ranger teams, there was a sixth Ranger. Phantom Ranger was in many ways our sixth Ranger. While we never knew what he looked like, Phantom Ranger saved us so many times. He first came to us after he saved Cassie when me and her were just starting out as Rangers. He always seemed to have a knack for coming in at just the right time. (pauses) It saddens me that now . . . now I bury another Ranger . . .another brother. I will surely miss him and his bravery and was honored that I got to know you. Good-bye Phantom.
TJ stepped back as Cassie slipped from Karone’s grip. Jason and Zack slipped into the crowd, bowing their heads down. Nick and Madison suddenly grabbed each others’ hands, holding them tightly. As the former Pink Turbo & Space Ranger stepped forward, she began to cry uncontrollably. Cassie took a deep breath.
CASSIE
(crying) I want to thank you. All of you. So much has happened. There has been so many changes. And so much for us to . . . mourn. God . . . this is so so hard. Phantom Ranger . . . was more than just a friend. He . . . he and I . . . were lovers. We loved each other . . . for years. We knew it from the moment we first laid eyes on each other. And while we deal with our duty . . . we would secretly see each other for years. I . . . I loved this man. With everything I had in me. I . . .
Cassie began to uncontrollably cry, moaning her sorrow. Many of the other Rangers were reflecting their own sorrow and giving their heart out to Cassie in their silence. Karone and TJ immediately hugged Cassie as she continued to cry. TJ nodded to the four torch bearers. They came in and began to light the wooden slab that was holding Phantom Ranger’s body. Suddenly Phantom Ranger’s body began to be ungulfed in flames. Madison let her head rest on Nick’s chest as he held her tight. Cassie began to scream out in her agony as the fire began to consume the body of the Phantom Ranger. As the fires burned, blasts struck the mountainside, shaking the base. Several more continued to rock Autobase, prompting Adam to move up near the exit to Autobase. Cassie stopped crying and grew angry. Dr. K called out from the loud speaker.
DR. K
(from loud speaker) The Decepticons are attacking. Repeat. The Decepticons are attacking!
CASSIE
(angry) How dare they?! How dare they attack during Phantom’s funeral?!
ADAM
Don’t worry Cassie. We’ll get them back for this. Wes . . .
WES
All non active Rangers . . . prepare to evac in 3 minutes.
Karone and TJ joined with Adam.
KARONE
This is a little earlier than anticipated.
ADAM
Doesn’t matter. You know what to do. TJ . . . what is the status on our new Autobot Rangers?
TJ
We got three more Autobot Rangers. Two Headmasters and a new Pretender.
ADAM
What about the non Autobot Rangers?
KARONE
We’re down one. Ryan has fused with Hosehead. So his Titanium Ranger morpher is open.
ADAM
Hold on to it. We’ll probably need it. Have it on stand by. Have JB and Blaster assist Dr. K with finishing the virus and download.
Karone nodded then walked off. Cassie went up to Adam.
CASSIE
I want them to pay. I want the Decepticons to pay. They took my best friends then the love of my life. They have to pay.
TJ
You aren’t thinking straight Cassie. You should stay . . .
ADAM
(interrupting) They will. You will be able to fight them. But you need to stay under control, are we clear?
Cassie wiped the tears from her eyes. Conner led Ethan, Cam, Dominic, Chip, Madison, Justin, Ryan, Alyssa and Damon to the others. Adam and TJ turned at the group.
ADAM
Ryan, Alyssa and Damon?
TJ
They’re the new Autobot Rangers.
ADAM
Good. Everyone know the plan? We hold back the Decepticons long enough for the rest of the Rangers to escape. Then we fall back and double back to the temporary base.
Everyone gave sighs of affirmation. Grimlock stomped over.
GRIMLOCK
Me Grimlock want to fight.
ADAM
Good Grimlock. Cause you are about to get into a big fight. Autobot Ranger . . . Let’s do this!
All the active Autobot Rangers ran out as Nick watched Madison. Madison turned back to look at him. Nick’s eyes stared at Madison. She then disappeared in the launch ramp, along with the other rangers. Wes, JB and Karone watched them leave.
KARONE
(whispering) Good luck. May the power protect you. May the power protect us all.
(Commercial Break)
ACT THREE
Scene 1: Outside the cliff face entrance of the Autobase. Several Decepticons in their jet forms were flying outside, blasting away at the cliff face. Lead by Thunderwing, he was flanked by Snapdragon, Apeface & Blood.
THUNDERWING
Blast the mountain to rubble. Destroy all Rangers! For the glory of the Decepticons!
The next wave of air attack came in the forms of two large jets flanked by several slightly smaller turquoise blue, robotic stingrays. The first jet was black with purple lines with navy blue underbelly. The other is a white jet with red and purple accents. Both jets bearing the Decepticon insignia on their wings. Thunderwing transformed in mid-air then waved in the second attack force.
THUNDERWING
Dreadwind! Darkwing! Seawing! Attack!
Darkwing, the black jet was piloted by a soldier with navy blue and black armor.
DARKWING
Don’t tell us what we need to do Thunderwing! We’re Godmasters!
Dreadwind chuckled as he flew in, letting cluster bombs fall from his underbelly.
DREADWIND
Seriously dude . . .You need to chillax!
THUNDERWING
(barking) You will follow my orders! Third wave . . . commence attack.
Bludgeon, in her Pretender form, rode atop Bullhorn’s beast form. Alongside them was Weirdwolf, Skullcruncher & Cancer in their beast forms. Skullgrin was coming in on his tank form, firing several blasts from his torrent while Gilmer stood atop of him. Fangry hovered over the air alongside Mindwipe. Bludgeon took out her sword, pointing at the Autobot Ranger’s base.
BLUDGEON
Attack! Don’t leave a single one of them alive!
Suddenly, Fangry came up to her. His headmaster form looked at her.
FANGRY
I am leading this part of the attack.
BLUDGEON
But Lord Thunderwing entrusted me with leading . . .
FANGRY
Little girl . . . remember that I out rank you. And you know the Empress’s orders did not include destroying all of the Autobots.
Bludgeon gave a scowled.
BLUDGEON
Very well, Fangry.
Hovering above the battle was a Seawing. Standing on top of it was the Decepticon Scientist. He smirked as he stood there with his arms folded.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
Hmm . . . so . . . Thunderwing likes giving orders huh? This should prove most . . . useful down the road.
His communicator on his left arm chimed. The Decepticon Scientist brought his left arm to his chest, opening the screen panel. The face of a robot turtle, turquoise like Seawing, appeared on the screen.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
What is it Halfshell?
HALFSHELL
When do the rest of my team attack?
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
You will attack when I give the order. Not a moment sooner.
HALFSHELL
Aww . . . we’ll miss beating up on the Autobots.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
Stop your whining! You will wait till I give you the order! Do you understand!
Halfshell turned away, growling in frustration.
HALFSHELL
Very well. Halfshell out!
Halfshell’s vistage left the Decepticon Scientist’s screen. He smirked as he looked down.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
It is only a matter of time now!
Thunderwing and Fangry transformed into robot mode in front of their forces.
THUNDERWING
Autobots . . . come out! We’re here!
FANGRY
Yes! Come out so we can destroy you!
THUNDERWING
Come Optimus Prime! I will bring you to your end.
Fangry shifted his head towards the Mega Pretender.
FANGRY
Hey! Those were the Empress’s orders!
THUNDERWING
I am in command here! I will defeat Optimus Prime like I am destined to!
Suddenly, Adam walked out of the entrance alongside the rest of the Autobot Rangers with Grimlock walking from behind. Darkwing and Dreadwind both blasted towards the Autobot Rangers. Grimlock roared then blasted two laser blasts from his cannons. Grimlock’s shots impacted with the two new Godmaster warriors.
Adam turned to his fellow Autobot Rangers who stand ready.
THUNDERWING
Have you come to surrender like a coward, Optimus Prime?
ADAM
Hardly. We are giving you one chance to leave before we take you down.
Thunderwing, Fangry, Darkwing, Dreadwind and everyone who was earshot began to laugh at Adam’s proclamation. Thunderwing pointed a finger at the Autobot Ranger leader.
THUNDERWING
We out number you. We out power you but you will not surrender? You are a fool then and I will enjoy dismantling you.
Adam lifted up his Godmaster Knuckle while TJ, Cassie, Chip, Damon, Dominic & Madison threw out their arm with their Pretender Morpher on it. Conner, Ethan, Cam, Ryan, Alyssa, Justin & Xander all threw their arms out with their Master Braces on them.
ADAM
Don’t say we didn’t give you a choice! Autobot Rangers . . . Transform!
TJ looked at his fellow Ranger Pretenders.
TJ
Pretenders . . .
TJ, Cassie, Chip, Damon, Dominic & Madison all brought their right hands to their Pretender morpher on their left hand, pressing a button.
TJ, CASSIE, CHIP, DAMON, DOMINIC & MADISON
Get on!
The six Autobot Ranger Pretenders all glowed with multicolored light as they were then encased with their Pretender armors. Damon’s armor was navy blue and yellow with a blue helmet, now joining with the Autobot Landmine.
CONNER
Headmaster Rangers . . .
Conner, Ethan, Cam, Ryan, Alyssa, Justin & Xander all brought their arms together.
CONNER, ETHAN, CAM, RYAN, ALYSSA, JUSTIN & XANDER
Masterforce!!
Multicolored light had erupted around them as their Headmaster armors appeared. Alyssa was encased in red armor with some light red accents, merging with the Autobot Minerva. Ryan was now covered in white, red and black armor with a white helmet, his Hosehead armor.
Adam began walking forward as the vehicle counterparts of the Headmasters were following Optimus Prime’s truck form. Adam brought his God Knuckle up with his left hand, letting his right hand touch the access port. His belt belt began to flash as he took his left arm, bending it upward. He made an invisible line with it.
ADAM
Masterforce!
Adam brought the God Knuckle to his belt, clicking it in.
ADAM
Godmaster!
Adam was then engulfed in multicolored light till he was covered in his white and red Godmaster Ranger armor His eyes light up within his helmet. Thunderwing began to charge up his Dark Masterforce aura when Optimus Prime’s truck form rolled forward. Darkwing and Dreadwind blasted away at Optimus Prime’s truck cab till and explosion rocked it upward. Adam, in his Optimus Prime’s Godmaster Armor, jump upward, reconfiguring into a second engine. They linked up, transforming the cab into robot form.
OPTIMUS PRIME
Ok boys. Let’s dance. Autobots . . . take them down!
Optimus Prime flipped upward then stretched out his right leg, dropping a hard kick on Thunderwing’s face. He followed up by slamming his elbow into Fangry. Grimlock ran forward towards Bullhorn.
GRIMLOCK
You Decepticons ugly as always. Me Grimlock put you out of misery!
Bludgeon dashed up with her sword towards Grimlock’s neck, only to get her blade caught by Grimlock’s teeth. Grimlock threw her aside while Bullhorn charged at him.
BULLHORN
I am going to enjoy ripping you apart, Autobot!
Bullhorn rammed into Grimlock’s left foot, knocking the Dinobot on his side.
Phoenix jumped upward while bring her arms together. She shimmered in multicolored light.
PHOENIX
Pretender.
Phoenix lost her armored ranger form and emerged in her Autobot form. She transformed immediately, flying and blasting away at all the Decepticon jets. Snapdragon ducked under as Blood and Apeface were clipped by the angry Autobots attack.
PHOENIX
You will all pay for what you have done.
SNAPDRAGON
I am going to enjoy taking you down!
The two combatants continued their feud in the skies. The Autobots and the Decepticons began to clash in earnest while Thunderwing hit Optimus Prime with several kicks. Thunderwing charged with a hard left punch only to get flipped upward by the Autobot Leader.
OPTIMUS PRIME
Nice time Thunderwing but you gotta do better than that!.
While Thunderwing was in midair, Optimus Prime flipped upward, slamming several kicks into Thunderwing’s face. The Mega Pretender fell with a large thud. Darkwing and Dreadwing came around, strifing the Autobot leader. Optimus Prime ducked under the attacks by the new Godmasters.
OPTIMUS PRIME
Guess you guys don’t like up close and personal.
DARKWING
We’ll get up close when we’re good and ready.
The Decepticon Scientist smirked then jumped off the Seawing that was holding him. In a majestic black blaze of light, his armored form melted away to reveal his Decepticon form. It was mostly gray with blue and red accenting his body. His black head revealed his red eyes as two blasters rested on his force arms. Optimus Prime flipped over Darkwing and Dreadwing as they came in low on him. Optimus Prime called forth his long black rifle when he noticed the robot the Decepticon Scientist had become.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
Hello Prime! Been a long time! Null Ray!
The Decepticon Scientist fired two purple rays at Optimus Prime, making the Autobot Leader fall in mid flip. He crashed on his face then rolled onto his back. Everyone stopped fighting for a moment as the new Decepticon hovered over Optimus Prime, triumphant.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
I never remembered you being so . . . spastic. Still . . . you fall like you always did.
Metalhawk transformed in mid flight, standing front of Optimus Prime.
METALHAWK
Who are you?
The Decepticon Scientist laughed a moment then aimed his null ray blasters at Metalhawk.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
My dear boy . . . I am one of the most fearsome Decepticons of all. I am the ruler of the skies. I . . . am . . . Starscream!!!
Starscream began to laugh loudly as Metalhawk and Optimus Prime began to shutter at the realization that things have gotten worse.
TO BE CONTINUED . . .
Hey all. New episode. The Decepticons make their move as a couple of secrets are revealed. And you know how I like to end things with a cliffhanger . . . . Enjoy!
Power Rangers Transformers
Ranger Masterforce
Episode 11: The Siege, Part I
By Frankie Rodriguez
ACT ONE
Scene 1: Decepticon Battleship; Inside the main chamber, Lady Zarak sat on her throne. Lady Zarak seemed to be pouting. Standing in front of her were her generals; Giga, Mega, Fangry and Thunderwing. Thunderwing’s expression was one of anger as the four Decepticon Generals bowed then looked at their Empress. Lady Zarak’s eyes lit up with a magenta glow then discharged lightning from them, shocking Thunderwing. Thunderwing tried to stay quiet but eventually screamed at his punishment from Lady Zarak. She stopped as Thunderwing fell to his knees.
LADY ZARAK
Fool! How dare come back in such a disgrace mess?
THUNDERWING
(wincing) Merely . . . wanted to bring down . . . the Autobots, my Empress.
LADY ZARAK
While I could appreciate your zeal, you didn’t kill an Autobot. And now, the Autobots have their own Godmaster!
THUNDERWING
That was expected. I never knew the Autobots that could be nearly as powerful as you.
Lady Zarak zapped him again with several volleys of lightning.
LADY ZARAK
Idiot! I am without equal!
GIGA
Yes you are my Empress.
MEGA
That Autobot isn’t even our equal.
THUNDERWING
(growling) How dare you? You haven’t even battled the Autobot Rangers once!
FANGRY
Wow. Did you just come on-line retared?
THUNDERWING
I have more than enough power to defeat you and Optimus Prime.
GIGA
You don’t have the power to defeat him.
FANGRY
And from all the reports, Optimus Prime turned everything around almost single-handedly. You should have retreated so we could have conducted this in a better fashion.
THUNDERWING
I have located the Autobot base. Doesn’t that count for something?
MEGA
Yes. Yes it does. It means we won’t destroy you.
THUNDERWING
Quiet! I will not take insults from people who haven’t even battled!
LADY ZARAK
Giga and Mega hold back per my personal orders. They have other orders that they accomplish. And I would not underestimate how powerful they are. Other than myself, they are the most powerful Decepticon among us.
THUNDERWING
Decepticon? They’re two of them, my Empress.
LADY ZARAK
Don’t bother yourself with that detail. Right now, we must get ready. I want to plan a full assault on the Autobot Rangers headquarters as soon as possible.
GIGA
Most of our forces are repaired and ready to go, my Empress.
MEGA
And our new Godmasters shall be completed within minutes.
LADY ZARAK
Excellent. With the powers being infused within our new warriors, they shall be among our strongest warriors.
THUNDERWING
They shall be second only to my Empress and myself.
GIGA
(chuckled) They will be stronger than you Thunderwing.
THUNDERWING
Empress . . . my power is beyond some lowly master . . .I am power incarnate. I am stronger than Giga and Mega.
Lady Zarak immediately zapped the arrogant Mega Pretender again. Thunderwing winced as Lady Zarak got to her feet.
LADY ZARAK
Do not forget your place Thunderwing! You are a general cause I made it so but you are not stronger than Giga and Mega and you are not anywhere near stronger than me!
THUNDERWING
(whispered) As you wish, Empress.
LADY ZARAK
Once the Godmasters are ready, I want Fangry and Thunderwing to lead the attack against the Autobot Rangers.
FANGRY
As you wish Empress. With me and Thunderwing leading the attack, we should be worried about the Autobot Leader being active He needs to be taken out.
THUNDERWING
Optimus Prime is mine to destroy. I need to take him down after the defeat he gave me.
LADY ZARAK
I do not care for your tarnished honor. Optimus Prime will be handled by my new Godmaster warriors.
Thunderwing clenched his fist tightly in anger as Fangry smirked at Thunderwing’s denile.
GIGA
You two will destroy the Autobot Ranger base but not without downloading as much intel on their operation as possible. Destroy as much as them as you can but do not go in for the kill yet.
THUNDERWING
(angry) Why not? Isn’t our mission to destroy the Autobot Rangers?!
LADY ZARAK
Yes it is. But I want a few of them left alive . . . to see the final glory when as Hela Scorpinok raises from the ashes of this war torn city . . . and we conqueor the Earth. And there isn’t a thing they’ll be able to do to stop us.
Giga, Mega and Fangry all laughed along the Empress of the Decepticons while Thunderwing grew angrier and angrier.
THUNDERWING
(thinking to himself) I will not be denied my battle with Optimus Prime. I will fight him. And I will kill him!
Fangry then turned to Lady Zarak.
FANGRY
Our resident scientist said that he’s theories will work but we need to finish gathering the parts. In the meantime, the test special squad are ready and can be used for this battle.
LADY ZARAK
Any resistance?
FANGRY
Little . . . once we had Halfshell . . . see things our way. They are ready to be deployed at your command.
LADY ZARAK
Wonderful! And once I get them back . . . the Autobot Rangers will never know what hit them.
Scene 2: Autobase. In the hangar bay, Karone was stand in the platform that was set up with Joyride and a few other vehicles behind them. All Ranger Alumni and active Rangers and Autobots were standing in the crowd. Standing next to Grimlock were Eric, Taylor and Blaster. Circuit was resting on Grimlock’s shoulder.
GRIMLOCK
Me now wish me still offline. Me hate board meetings.
CIRCUIT
Come on. You know how important this is. Adam had called everyone here.
ERIC
Yeah and from what I get from Adam, that this is very important.
TAYLOR
Well, considering that the Decepticons know where our base is, he better be talking about where we are going to move to.
GRIMLOCK
Why should we move? Me Grimlock say stay and fight. Me Grimlock say this is home.
ERIC
Grimlock’s got a point. Why should we just up and leave?
CIRCUIT
Let’s not forget all the unactive Rangers here and the injuried. This isn’t going to be the time for us to gung ho and try to save this place.
TAYLOR
Circuit is right. This isn’t a defendable position much more. It is a death trap if the Decepticons lock us in.
GRIMLOCK
Me Grimlock would dig us out. Me Grimlock is the best.
CIRCUIT
Wow . . . you have no problem with your confindence, do you Grimlock?
GRIMLOCK
Me Grimlock is best. Owl bot better remember that.
Karone took the stage. She then had a picture appear behind her, thanks to a projector.
KARONE
Welcome Rangers and Autobots. We called this meetings for two things. As you know, our base was revealed to the Decepticons in our last battle several days ago. But during that battle, the leader of our team . . . of our army rose up and saved all of us that day. That day Optimus Prime chose who to bond himself with. And now it gives me great joy to introduce our new leader . . .Adam Park.
Adam began to step onto the platform while the majority of the Rangers and Autobots clapped and cheered. Jason and Zack did not clap Adam took the stage, standing in front of the group.
ADAM
Hello everyone. I am honored that I was chosen. And while I never thought I’d be leading, I will do my best to make things right and save our world from the Decepticons. And first order of business is that we are moving. We will be getting as much of our equipment ready and prepare to move out.
From the crowd, Conner popped up.
CONNER
Where would we be moving to?
ADAM
Good question. For the time being, we’ll be setting up temporary camp in the crashed Autobot ship in Oregon.
CONNER
Wouldn’t that leave much of Angel Grove and other cities open to attack?
ADAM
It is a functional place for our new base . . . for the time being. All non active Rangers will be getting whatever they can and moving to that site shortly after we finish this meeting.
Whispers and talk grew amongst the Ranger Alumni when Xander stood up.
XANDER
What about us active Autobot Rangers?
ADAM
All active Autobot Rangers will be staying behind, covering the retreat of our comrades. We will battle the Decepticons till everything and everyone we need is out. Then we fall back and met up at the Autobot Ranger ship. For the protection of the group heading over to the Autobot ship, we will send two Autobots to go with them.
Ethan got to his feet then.
ETHAN
What about the base? There is so much of our intel here. We need to get rid of it.
ADAM
That is going to get scrubbed and we’ll make sure that the Decepticons don’t know where we’re going. Once everyone is out, we’ll be detonating the entire mountain and blowing it off the face of the Earth.
Jason and Zack immediately stood up, Aisha grabbing Zack’s arm.
JASON
(snapping) No way! You can’t do that!
ZACK
(angry) You are destroying part of history.
ADAM
I know how you guys feel. Trust me. This isn’t an easy decision but we need to make sure that the Decepticons don’t get any information on us and the master process. We can’t give them that kind of fighting edge. And as important and somewhat holy this place is . . .we can’t take that chance. I will not hand the Decepticons a tool to defeat us. Even if it is the birth place of the Power Rangers.
JASON
Why should we except your orders? Why should we except you as leader right away? What you are suggesting is crazy?
Adam was about to say something when Karone stepped over.
KARONE
You are the last person to be saying anything. Optimus Prime is the leader of the Autobots. Adam has pretty much been in charge this whole time. Now, we’re only making it official.
JASON
I still don’t like this idea.
ADAM
Fine. But I stand by my decision Jase. Everyone’s got 2 hours to get what we need and be ready to leave. Not a minute later.
JASON
I will not follow some asinine orders from someone that I . . .
Aisha grabbed Jason’s arm.
AISHA
Jason . . . that’s enough.
Jason stopped talking as Adam and everyone else was looking at him. Jason threw his arm out, making Aisha release her grip.
JASON
I am against this whole thing. We can just hold ourselves here and fortify our defenses.
CONNER
Are you kidding? They blew up our front door. We need to get out of here.
ETHAN
Adam is right. No matter how important this place was, we need to think about the future.
ZACK
You have no right to say we should just leave this place like it is nothing.
ETHAN
Listen dude . . . when was the last time you guys were all here on the regular?
CONNER
He’s right. And Mr. Anger Management Problems doesn’t got his head straight. He can’t deal with him not being the top guy and his failure and he’s just taking it out on everyone else.
Jason quickly walked over to Conner, grabbing him by his collar.
JASON
Kid, I was saving the world when you were in diapers.
CONNER
And now you want a medal for it . . .
Adam walked over, releasing Jason’s grip off of Conner.
ADAM
That’s far enough Jason. The plan is on and that’s final.
Jason loosed a frustrated growl then walked off. Zack swiftly joining Jason. Adam turned to the other Rangers.
ADAM
You have your orders. Karone, TJ, Conner, Wes, Taylor, Dr. K, Blaster and JB . . .I want to speak to you privately in the control room. Everyone else, dismissed.
Adam went off stage with Karone, TJ, Conner, Wes, Taylor, Dr. K, Blaster and JB following along. The rest of the Rangers disperse. Eric was with Grimlock and Circuit.
GRIMLOCK
Me Grimlock want to go to meeting.
ERIC
Actually, so do I. I would love to know what Adam is going to tell Wes and Taylor.
CIRCUIT
It is just another meeting. Why do you two care?
GRIMLOCK
Me Grimlock don’t really care.
ERIC
I do. I wonder what is going on.
Scene 3: Autobase. A small room that has been transformed into a conference room. Adam entered first, followed by the other Rangers and Autobot who he asked along. Within the conference room was a hologram projector in the center around a round table with chairs. Each of them took a chair as Dr. K started to key in a schematic of the base. Adam got to his feet.
ADAM
Welcome. You are all here cause I chose to you be a part of my command team. Each of you displayed skills, drive and brains that will be useful in the time to come.
Taylor, Wes and JB gave Adam and each other surprised glances while Karone and TJ smiled knowingly.
TAYLOR
I’ve never been a Ranger team leader, so I am curious as to why you chose me.
JB
And I’ve never been a Ranger. This is all new to me.
ADAM
Taylor, you’ve been an aerial commander. I am going to need that expertise. JB, you got fresh eyes, battle experience and new ideas that this group is going to need to be a great army. Certainly going to need it to defeat the Decepticons. That is why you are here.
WES
What about me?
ADAM
You been running a security company. You will be heading security for us.
Wes smiled as TJ patted him on his back.
TJ
Adam . . . what are we going to do to the Decepticons when they get here?
ADAM
We are going to make things hard for them as much as possible. I want charges planted all of the base in critical areas.
The diagram of the base with red lights lit all over the base.
DR. K
If we place the charges where they are flashing, it should provide maximum damage.
KARONE
Great. Once that is done, when the Decepticons get in but they’ll have a hard time getting out. What about the Rangers who still have powers?
ADAM
I want them to be hear for the start of the battle but then move out with the others You can decided that along with Wes. However you want to handle it?
KARONE
Wait. Why are you having me handle this?
ADAM
I didn’t think that my second-in-command to have a problem with that.
Karone turned to him. TJ, Conner & Wes all smiled.
KARONE
Are you guys sure?
CONNER
Karone . . . you’ve been so awesome since this thing started. Besides Mr. Park . . . I mean Adam, I’d follow you anywhere.
WES
You’ve been handling things so well. Keeping your head straight with so much going on.
TJ
You’ve come a long way. You’ve earned it, Karone.
KARONE
Thank you. Dr. K, is it possible to get us a couple more active Autobot Rangers before this starts.
DR. K
JB and I have been working on an upgrade for the spark/Ranger compatibility test. And it should work. Although, we’d need to work fast and we are limited on energy.
JB
Most we can get done for new masters are two, maybe three tops.
ADAM
Do it. I want any and all advantages we could have against the Decepticons. When the time comes, Wes, you’ll be leading the evac.
WES
No problem Adam.
ADAM
Now . . . let’s get down to business on how we are going to set up our defenses.
Adam continued to talk as his new command team laid out the plans for the coming battle.
(Commerical Break)
ACT TWO
Scene 1: Decepticon Battleship, Scorpinok. Thunderwing went into his chamber with Bludgeon. Bludgeon was seemingly rubbing Thunderwing’s shoulders as he clenched his fist in anger.
THUNDERWING
How dare they say that these . . . Godmasters will be more powerful than me?! That Giga and Mega are more powerful than me.
BLUDGEON
Lady Zarak does not understand that you are her greatest warrior. The other Decepticons are jealous of your power. Even Lady Zarak.
THUNDERWING
The Decepticons do not know but I am destined to bring them this planet. I am destined to lead them.
BLUDGEON
You plan on challenging Lady Zarak?
THUNDERWING
Once I am strong enough . . . yet. And while I am stronger than all Decepticons but she . . . it will take time to do so. This is why I wish to rise up the ranks . . . so when I finally take down Lady Zarak, no Decepticon will challenge my rule. Once I do, you will be my second in command.
Bludgeon kneed down in front of Thunderwing. Thunderwing took Bludgeon’s hand, kissing it.
THUNDERWING
While our powers grow, we must slowly gather allies to join our cause. As well as finding a source of strength that will make me stronger than Lady Zarak. We will use this attack to see who we could recruit.
BLUDGEON
Most of the Pretenders should prove loyal.
THUNDERWING
Most likely. The Headmasters should prove to be the problem. We shall take care of Optimus Prime though. He has defeated me and now I will pay him back.
Thunderwing slammed his fist on the floor, making a dent.
Scene 2: Decepticon Battleship, Scorpinok. Inside the main science lab, Lady Zarak walked in, flanked by Giga and Mega. As they enter the lab, two new Decepticons Godmasters were being infused with power from above. One armor was navy, purple & black. The other wore a magneta & black armor. Several different colored bolts of energy were being infused into the two warriors. The screams of the two warriors fill the air as the three looked around the room. As the three came towards the center of the lab, a warrior covered in turquouise and navy armor walked in. The face of the warrior covered by a navy helmet.
LADY ZARAK
Keeping busy I see?
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
As always, my Empress. Plus, how can I leave the lab when you provide me with all this wonderful work.
GIGA
How long till the Godmasters are ready?
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
Should be ready within the next 15 minutes. Although, I will admit . . . it would have been sooner if they were more like you and Mega.
MEGA
We’re one of a kind. Remember that.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
I have no doubt that you are. And just to let you know, all the excess energy is being pump into our main generators. That way, Scorpinok shall be ready on schedule.
LADY ZARAK
(smiling) Excellent work. You are proving most useful. I am glad that I resurrected you.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
As am I, Empress. Although . . . I would love to take some action. I know my intellect is beyond anything else the other Decepticons have but I was also Aerospace Commander.
GIGA
You are much to valuable here. Making our weapons and getting our Empress’s true form ready.
MEGA
Plus, in battle . . . you run the risk of being destroyed.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
With all due respect, I rank as high as you two do. Plus, we must see if the Seacons and our new Godmaster will work out in battle. And if they are any problems, I will be on hand to make sure everything goes as planned.
Lady Zarak smirked evilly then looked at the Decepticon Scientist.
LADY ZARAK
What about your other project?
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
We are going to need to collect at least one extra component. I can personally see to that then gain the rest of them after this battle.
Giga and Mega looked at the Decepticon Scientist as Lady Zarak stepped forward, in between her new Godmaster warriors. Lady Zarak lost herself in the screams of her new new Godmasters. She then turned around.
LADY ZARAK
Very well. You will be commanding the attack alongside Thunderwing and Fangry.
Giga and Mega’s eyes widened in surprise while the Decepticon Scientist smiled within his helmet. He then gave a bow to Lady Zarak.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
Oh thank you, my Empress.
LADY ZARAK
Do not fail. And make sure the Godmasters give Optimus Prime a . . . warm congratulations from the Decepticons.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
Oh I most certainly will. As it will . .. I am sure my presence will make the Autobots even instill fear.
LADY ZARAK
Yes. And if it doesn’t . . . we know what we are we doing with their beloved friends and allies.
Lady Zarak and the Decepticon Scientist laughed darkly as they looked above them. Giga and Mega glanced up, getting chills down their spines but then proceed to laugh as well. Ninjor, Grimlord and Lothor were nailed into the ceiling by their hands, arms, legs and feet as power continued to power into another machine which was blasting away at the soon to emerge Godmasters.
Scene 3: Autobase. Inside a small room, Jason and Zack were talking. Jason had put his fist against the wall. Zack pat his back as Aisha walked in.
AISHA
You know . . . you keep this up, Alyssa and I are going to end up with you in our infirmary.
JASON
Aisha . . . listen, no offense but I don’t agree with all this. Adam is making the wrong calls.
ZACK
Adam shouldn’t be making these calls in the first place. It should be Tommy or Jason.
AISHA
I know you guys are having a hard time with this but fact of the matter is this, Adam’s in charge. Everyone else is willing to follow Adam’s lead. Not to mention, he’s the one infused with the power of Optimus Prime.
JASON
Why though? I have fought so long and hard and . . .
Cam suddenly came in, walking past Aisha as he made his way to Zack and Jason. Zack stood in front of Jason.
ZACK
That’s far enough Cam.
Cam quickly grabbed Zack, flipping him over onto his back.
CAM
I don’t have time to talk to you. (to Jason) So, you have learned nothing huh?
JASON
Cam . . . I am sorry about Blake. It is just. . .
CAM
I am sick and tired of your excuses. You are not in charge this time. Adam is. The sooner you stop your foolishness and help, the sooner we can all work towards stopping the Decepticons.
JASON
You don’t understand. I lost so many of my friends. I let Tommy, Kat and Kimberly down. God, how many times I let Tommy down.
Cam quickly gave a hard slap to Jason’s face.
CAM
You know . . . I am sick of that too.
AISHA
Cam, come on. You are being too hard on . . .
CAM
No. No I’m not. He’s being a self absorbed idiot.
Zack got to his feet, standing by Jason.
ZACK
Why’d you slap him, man?
JASON
You want a piece of me, fine. Let’s take this outside. You just don’t get what I am feeling.
CAM
You know, I suddenly see why Zordon demoted you.
Jason’s face turned bright red as he moved towards Cam when Aisha came in the middle. Aisha was holding Jason back while Zack just folded his arms.
AISHA
Jason . . .stop it.
ZACK
Let Jason deal with this.
JASON
Let me go, Aisha. I’ll show this poser how I am really feeling. How much pain I am really in.
CAM
Again . . . you are being so self-absorbed. Here’s a newsflash. You aren’t the only person who lost someone during this whole mess!
Jason immediately stopped moving forward as Zack’s arms fell downward. Aisha turned to Cam.
CAM
Shane, Dustin and Tori are captured or dead. The Academy was destroyed along with most of my students. Hunter is missing and Blake is dead. Dead because he defended you.
ZACK
But how could he have known . . .
CAM
That’s the whole thing . . . we don’t know. We don’t know if we are going to live the next minute. We are here. Now. Today. We aren’t guaranteed anything. Karone lost her brother, sister in law and a friend. Cassie lost her best friends and the man that she loves. Conner and Ethan lost the person they look up to the most as well as Kira and Trent being missing. Ryan lost his sister and his friends. Yet, we all are fighting on Jason. Each of us. In our own way, we are dealing with our loss. Yet, you are using it to feel sorry for yourself and act like a child cause you aren’t in charge.
JASON
If I was in charge . . .
CAM
Your minds too clouded in your pain to be in charge. Everyone believes in Adam. And you know what . . . he hasn’t steered us wrong. He has made tough choices and stuck by them. And he’s talked with all of us. That is why we follow him. He is not letting his pain of loss consume him but letting his drive to help the people who are left guide us. So do us a favor . . . swallow your pride and fall in line. Cause I will promise you this . . . if you ever put another Ranger in danger like that again . . . you won’t have to worry about the Decepticons.
Cam turned and disappeared in a green flash. Jason, Zack and Aisha looked on, dumbfounded. Aisha turned to Jason.
AISHA
I hate to say this . . . but he’s got a point.
ZACK
Oh come on. He just threatened Jason.
AISHA
Yeah but he’s got a point. All this pain you feel . . . it is getting way too involved You got to make peace with it.
JASON
It is so hard.
AISHA
Try Jason. For all our sakes.
Aisha gave a peck on the reddened cheek of Jason then gave one to Zack. She then walked away as Zack and Jason stood by with their heads hung low.
Scene 4:Autobase. Inside the control room, Dr. K was typing away, alongside Ethan. The door slid open as Adam walked in with Blaster. Adam was now wearing a black jacket with several red strips around his forearms and an autobot insignia on the left half of the jacket over his black shirt. Dr. K glanced at the two as they came in then back at the computer.
DR. K
Ah . . .Commander. We are almost ready with the firewalls, viruses and data dump.
ETHAN
Yeah. With this, the Decepticons should not have be able to get one megas worth of info on our operation, Commander.
ADAM
Adam is just fine. Dr. K, I’d like to speak to you privately.
DR. K
Can it wait? Me and Ethan have to finish.
ADAM
Where are JB and Cam? And will you finish in time?
DR. K
They are looking over the new Autobot Rangers with Damon. And what could be so pressing that you need to speak to me now?
ETHAN
Should I leave the room?
DR. K
Abosolutely not. We need to finish before we start evacuating. And from my watch . . . that is in less than 20 minutes.
Adam sighed. Blaster looked at Adam.
ADAM
Very well. Dr. K . . . I’d like to know what is going on.
DR. K
Commander . . . if you are choosing now to play some kind of game, I find the time entirely inappropriate for it.
Adam turned to Blaster. Blaster then transformed into his boom box mode then began to play back a conversation.
[Blaster’s Playback]
DR. K
How is the search going, Scott?
SCOTT
I am sorry but still nothing. Although Flynn did some scans and you are not going to like the results.
DR. K
What do you mean?
SCOTT
It seems that from our scans that Dillon might have gone to another city near by.
DR. K
Which city?
SCOTT
(pause) From our reports . . . Mariner Bay, Doc.
There was a long pause in the message.
SCOTT
How do you want us to proceed?
DR. K
See if you can track Dillion but be careful. The Decepticons seem to be able to track Bio-field energies. So, I will see if I can make something to mask them before you head out. Once the new Autobot Ranger base is set up, I will let you know the coordinates and we’ll get work done.
[End of Blaster’s Playback]
Dr. K had stopped typing while Ethan looked at the doctor.
ETHAN
Bio-field energies? Rangers. You were talking to Rangers.
ADAM
Rangers that the good Dr. K was not forth coming about.
DR. K
They had their own mission.
ADAM
They are still rangers and walking targets. You should have told us. Who is Dillion?
DR. K
(paused) Another member of the team I sent out.
ADAM
So those three who were with you when you first came in . . .
DR. K
They are Rangers. They are out looking for Dillion, the RPM Black Ranger.
ADAM
Dr. K . . . I’d like to know what else you aren’t telling us. Now.
DR. K
I need the time to finish the virus upload and firewall.
ADAM
Multi-task. Who are the Rangers? Where did you really come from? And why have you kept this quiet all this time? (pauses) As a matter of fact, forget who they are. I am going to take care of that. Get them on the comms.
DR. K
But that might give the enemy a position.
ADAM
Blaster can code it. Anyway . . . call them.
DR. K
What do you want met to say?
ADAM
That they are getting new orders from their new commander.
Dr. K gave a heavy sigh as she slowly began to type again. Adam looked sat by Dr. K as she began her tale.
Scene 5: Autobase, Main Hanger. Cassie was standing in the center as she was crowded around nearly every other Ranger in Autobase. Karone and TJ were side of Cassie in a tight embrace as the body of the Phantom Ranger laid in front of them. As tears ran down her face, Cassie took a step forward while gazing at the crowd around her; Conner, Xander, Damon and Justin were all around, holding flaming torches. Surrounding them were Dominic, Wes, Eric, Taylor, Cam, Tyzonn, Ronny, Will, Ryan, JB, Udonna, Nick, Madison, Chip, Rocky, Aisha, Trey, Alyssa, Maya and Mike. Adam slowly slipped downstairs with Ethan, joining the crowd. Grimlock leaned in between Wes and Eric. TJ stepped forward.
TJ
Welcome Ranger Alumni Most of you don’t know him but the Phantom Ranger was a hero. Most of you don’t know him but Phantom Ranger had been working for years with Zordon in space. He defended many planets and saved millions of lives.
Justin let one tear loose from his eye. As it ran down his cheek, Ronny stepped up, wrapping her arms around him. Karone and Cassie were holding each other tightly.
TJ
For most Ranger teams, there was a sixth Ranger. Phantom Ranger was in many ways our sixth Ranger. While we never knew what he looked like, Phantom Ranger saved us so many times. He first came to us after he saved Cassie when me and her were just starting out as Rangers. He always seemed to have a knack for coming in at just the right time. (pauses) It saddens me that now . . . now I bury another Ranger . . .another brother. I will surely miss him and his bravery and was honored that I got to know you. Good-bye Phantom.
TJ stepped back as Cassie slipped from Karone’s grip. Jason and Zack slipped into the crowd, bowing their heads down. Nick and Madison suddenly grabbed each others’ hands, holding them tightly. As the former Pink Turbo & Space Ranger stepped forward, she began to cry uncontrollably. Cassie took a deep breath.
CASSIE
(crying) I want to thank you. All of you. So much has happened. There has been so many changes. And so much for us to . . . mourn. God . . . this is so so hard. Phantom Ranger . . . was more than just a friend. He . . . he and I . . . were lovers. We loved each other . . . for years. We knew it from the moment we first laid eyes on each other. And while we deal with our duty . . . we would secretly see each other for years. I . . . I loved this man. With everything I had in me. I . . .
Cassie began to uncontrollably cry, moaning her sorrow. Many of the other Rangers were reflecting their own sorrow and giving their heart out to Cassie in their silence. Karone and TJ immediately hugged Cassie as she continued to cry. TJ nodded to the four torch bearers. They came in and began to light the wooden slab that was holding Phantom Ranger’s body. Suddenly Phantom Ranger’s body began to be ungulfed in flames. Madison let her head rest on Nick’s chest as he held her tight. Cassie began to scream out in her agony as the fire began to consume the body of the Phantom Ranger. As the fires burned, blasts struck the mountainside, shaking the base. Several more continued to rock Autobase, prompting Adam to move up near the exit to Autobase. Cassie stopped crying and grew angry. Dr. K called out from the loud speaker.
DR. K
(from loud speaker) The Decepticons are attacking. Repeat. The Decepticons are attacking!
CASSIE
(angry) How dare they?! How dare they attack during Phantom’s funeral?!
ADAM
Don’t worry Cassie. We’ll get them back for this. Wes . . .
WES
All non active Rangers . . . prepare to evac in 3 minutes.
Karone and TJ joined with Adam.
KARONE
This is a little earlier than anticipated.
ADAM
Doesn’t matter. You know what to do. TJ . . . what is the status on our new Autobot Rangers?
TJ
We got three more Autobot Rangers. Two Headmasters and a new Pretender.
ADAM
What about the non Autobot Rangers?
KARONE
We’re down one. Ryan has fused with Hosehead. So his Titanium Ranger morpher is open.
ADAM
Hold on to it. We’ll probably need it. Have it on stand by. Have JB and Blaster assist Dr. K with finishing the virus and download.
Karone nodded then walked off. Cassie went up to Adam.
CASSIE
I want them to pay. I want the Decepticons to pay. They took my best friends then the love of my life. They have to pay.
TJ
You aren’t thinking straight Cassie. You should stay . . .
ADAM
(interrupting) They will. You will be able to fight them. But you need to stay under control, are we clear?
Cassie wiped the tears from her eyes. Conner led Ethan, Cam, Dominic, Chip, Madison, Justin, Ryan, Alyssa and Damon to the others. Adam and TJ turned at the group.
ADAM
Ryan, Alyssa and Damon?
TJ
They’re the new Autobot Rangers.
ADAM
Good. Everyone know the plan? We hold back the Decepticons long enough for the rest of the Rangers to escape. Then we fall back and double back to the temporary base.
Everyone gave sighs of affirmation. Grimlock stomped over.
GRIMLOCK
Me Grimlock want to fight.
ADAM
Good Grimlock. Cause you are about to get into a big fight. Autobot Ranger . . . Let’s do this!
All the active Autobot Rangers ran out as Nick watched Madison. Madison turned back to look at him. Nick’s eyes stared at Madison. She then disappeared in the launch ramp, along with the other rangers. Wes, JB and Karone watched them leave.
KARONE
(whispering) Good luck. May the power protect you. May the power protect us all.
(Commercial Break)
ACT THREE
Scene 1: Outside the cliff face entrance of the Autobase. Several Decepticons in their jet forms were flying outside, blasting away at the cliff face. Lead by Thunderwing, he was flanked by Snapdragon, Apeface & Blood.
THUNDERWING
Blast the mountain to rubble. Destroy all Rangers! For the glory of the Decepticons!
The next wave of air attack came in the forms of two large jets flanked by several slightly smaller turquoise blue, robotic stingrays. The first jet was black with purple lines with navy blue underbelly. The other is a white jet with red and purple accents. Both jets bearing the Decepticon insignia on their wings. Thunderwing transformed in mid-air then waved in the second attack force.
THUNDERWING
Dreadwind! Darkwing! Seawing! Attack!
Darkwing, the black jet was piloted by a soldier with navy blue and black armor.
DARKWING
Don’t tell us what we need to do Thunderwing! We’re Godmasters!
Dreadwind chuckled as he flew in, letting cluster bombs fall from his underbelly.
DREADWIND
Seriously dude . . .You need to chillax!
THUNDERWING
(barking) You will follow my orders! Third wave . . . commence attack.
Bludgeon, in her Pretender form, rode atop Bullhorn’s beast form. Alongside them was Weirdwolf, Skullcruncher & Cancer in their beast forms. Skullgrin was coming in on his tank form, firing several blasts from his torrent while Gilmer stood atop of him. Fangry hovered over the air alongside Mindwipe. Bludgeon took out her sword, pointing at the Autobot Ranger’s base.
BLUDGEON
Attack! Don’t leave a single one of them alive!
Suddenly, Fangry came up to her. His headmaster form looked at her.
FANGRY
I am leading this part of the attack.
BLUDGEON
But Lord Thunderwing entrusted me with leading . . .
FANGRY
Little girl . . . remember that I out rank you. And you know the Empress’s orders did not include destroying all of the Autobots.
Bludgeon gave a scowled.
BLUDGEON
Very well, Fangry.
Hovering above the battle was a Seawing. Standing on top of it was the Decepticon Scientist. He smirked as he stood there with his arms folded.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
Hmm . . . so . . . Thunderwing likes giving orders huh? This should prove most . . . useful down the road.
His communicator on his left arm chimed. The Decepticon Scientist brought his left arm to his chest, opening the screen panel. The face of a robot turtle, turquoise like Seawing, appeared on the screen.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
What is it Halfshell?
HALFSHELL
When do the rest of my team attack?
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
You will attack when I give the order. Not a moment sooner.
HALFSHELL
Aww . . . we’ll miss beating up on the Autobots.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
Stop your whining! You will wait till I give you the order! Do you understand!
Halfshell turned away, growling in frustration.
HALFSHELL
Very well. Halfshell out!
Halfshell’s vistage left the Decepticon Scientist’s screen. He smirked as he looked down.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
It is only a matter of time now!
Thunderwing and Fangry transformed into robot mode in front of their forces.
THUNDERWING
Autobots . . . come out! We’re here!
FANGRY
Yes! Come out so we can destroy you!
THUNDERWING
Come Optimus Prime! I will bring you to your end.
Fangry shifted his head towards the Mega Pretender.
FANGRY
Hey! Those were the Empress’s orders!
THUNDERWING
I am in command here! I will defeat Optimus Prime like I am destined to!
Suddenly, Adam walked out of the entrance alongside the rest of the Autobot Rangers with Grimlock walking from behind. Darkwing and Dreadwind both blasted towards the Autobot Rangers. Grimlock roared then blasted two laser blasts from his cannons. Grimlock’s shots impacted with the two new Godmaster warriors.
Adam turned to his fellow Autobot Rangers who stand ready.
THUNDERWING
Have you come to surrender like a coward, Optimus Prime?
ADAM
Hardly. We are giving you one chance to leave before we take you down.
Thunderwing, Fangry, Darkwing, Dreadwind and everyone who was earshot began to laugh at Adam’s proclamation. Thunderwing pointed a finger at the Autobot Ranger leader.
THUNDERWING
We out number you. We out power you but you will not surrender? You are a fool then and I will enjoy dismantling you.
Adam lifted up his Godmaster Knuckle while TJ, Cassie, Chip, Damon, Dominic & Madison threw out their arm with their Pretender Morpher on it. Conner, Ethan, Cam, Ryan, Alyssa, Justin & Xander all threw their arms out with their Master Braces on them.
ADAM
Don’t say we didn’t give you a choice! Autobot Rangers . . . Transform!
TJ looked at his fellow Ranger Pretenders.
TJ
Pretenders . . .
TJ, Cassie, Chip, Damon, Dominic & Madison all brought their right hands to their Pretender morpher on their left hand, pressing a button.
TJ, CASSIE, CHIP, DAMON, DOMINIC & MADISON
Get on!
The six Autobot Ranger Pretenders all glowed with multicolored light as they were then encased with their Pretender armors. Damon’s armor was navy blue and yellow with a blue helmet, now joining with the Autobot Landmine.
CONNER
Headmaster Rangers . . .
Conner, Ethan, Cam, Ryan, Alyssa, Justin & Xander all brought their arms together.
CONNER, ETHAN, CAM, RYAN, ALYSSA, JUSTIN & XANDER
Masterforce!!
Multicolored light had erupted around them as their Headmaster armors appeared. Alyssa was encased in red armor with some light red accents, merging with the Autobot Minerva. Ryan was now covered in white, red and black armor with a white helmet, his Hosehead armor.
Adam began walking forward as the vehicle counterparts of the Headmasters were following Optimus Prime’s truck form. Adam brought his God Knuckle up with his left hand, letting his right hand touch the access port. His belt belt began to flash as he took his left arm, bending it upward. He made an invisible line with it.
ADAM
Masterforce!
Adam brought the God Knuckle to his belt, clicking it in.
ADAM
Godmaster!
Adam was then engulfed in multicolored light till he was covered in his white and red Godmaster Ranger armor His eyes light up within his helmet. Thunderwing began to charge up his Dark Masterforce aura when Optimus Prime’s truck form rolled forward. Darkwing and Dreadwind blasted away at Optimus Prime’s truck cab till and explosion rocked it upward. Adam, in his Optimus Prime’s Godmaster Armor, jump upward, reconfiguring into a second engine. They linked up, transforming the cab into robot form.
OPTIMUS PRIME
Ok boys. Let’s dance. Autobots . . . take them down!
Optimus Prime flipped upward then stretched out his right leg, dropping a hard kick on Thunderwing’s face. He followed up by slamming his elbow into Fangry. Grimlock ran forward towards Bullhorn.
GRIMLOCK
You Decepticons ugly as always. Me Grimlock put you out of misery!
Bludgeon dashed up with her sword towards Grimlock’s neck, only to get her blade caught by Grimlock’s teeth. Grimlock threw her aside while Bullhorn charged at him.
BULLHORN
I am going to enjoy ripping you apart, Autobot!
Bullhorn rammed into Grimlock’s left foot, knocking the Dinobot on his side.
Phoenix jumped upward while bring her arms together. She shimmered in multicolored light.
PHOENIX
Pretender.
Phoenix lost her armored ranger form and emerged in her Autobot form. She transformed immediately, flying and blasting away at all the Decepticon jets. Snapdragon ducked under as Blood and Apeface were clipped by the angry Autobots attack.
PHOENIX
You will all pay for what you have done.
SNAPDRAGON
I am going to enjoy taking you down!
The two combatants continued their feud in the skies. The Autobots and the Decepticons began to clash in earnest while Thunderwing hit Optimus Prime with several kicks. Thunderwing charged with a hard left punch only to get flipped upward by the Autobot Leader.
OPTIMUS PRIME
Nice time Thunderwing but you gotta do better than that!.
While Thunderwing was in midair, Optimus Prime flipped upward, slamming several kicks into Thunderwing’s face. The Mega Pretender fell with a large thud. Darkwing and Dreadwing came around, strifing the Autobot leader. Optimus Prime ducked under the attacks by the new Godmasters.
OPTIMUS PRIME
Guess you guys don’t like up close and personal.
DARKWING
We’ll get up close when we’re good and ready.
The Decepticon Scientist smirked then jumped off the Seawing that was holding him. In a majestic black blaze of light, his armored form melted away to reveal his Decepticon form. It was mostly gray with blue and red accenting his body. His black head revealed his red eyes as two blasters rested on his force arms. Optimus Prime flipped over Darkwing and Dreadwing as they came in low on him. Optimus Prime called forth his long black rifle when he noticed the robot the Decepticon Scientist had become.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
Hello Prime! Been a long time! Null Ray!
The Decepticon Scientist fired two purple rays at Optimus Prime, making the Autobot Leader fall in mid flip. He crashed on his face then rolled onto his back. Everyone stopped fighting for a moment as the new Decepticon hovered over Optimus Prime, triumphant.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
I never remembered you being so . . . spastic. Still . . . you fall like you always did.
Metalhawk transformed in mid flight, standing front of Optimus Prime.
METALHAWK
Who are you?
The Decepticon Scientist laughed a moment then aimed his null ray blasters at Metalhawk.
DECEPTICON SCIENTIST
My dear boy . . . I am one of the most fearsome Decepticons of all. I am the ruler of the skies. I . . . am . . . Starscream!!!
Starscream began to laugh loudly as Metalhawk and Optimus Prime began to shutter at the realization that things have gotten worse.
TO BE CONTINUED . . .
