14- A Cursed Forest [Part-3].

Screen opens to the Rangers running through the Forest. With Tanis on Nova's back. There in there day clothes.

Zane- Austin have you been able to get the map up yet?

Austin messing with his phone.

Austin- I'm trying but nothing working in this forest.

Tanis- I think that my fault Mister Zane.

Austin- What do you mean Tanis?

Tanis- Well where training near the Dark Forest. The place is known for Dark Aura radiating from the place. It's known to effect electronics and make it a bit difficult to focus while around the place.

Nova- Why didn't you tell us you where taking use to such a place.

Gunter- Ya. That was dangerous and stupid Tanis.

Tanis looked upset and sad.

Tanis- I'm sorry. But Miss Grim told me it would help you to learn to control your Aura better and recommended I bring you here and to not tell you.

Fiona- Hm. That make no sense Tanis. Why would Miss Grim say that.

Tanis- I don't know. I'm really sorry everyone.

Zane- It's alright Tanis. We'll figure it out later. But right now we need to focus on getting out of this forest.

Tanis- Thank you Zane.

Austin- Hey Tanis. What is Dark Aura. I don't remember you training us on that.

Tanis- Ow right. Well Dark Aura is raw negative energy that created by mixing on passions with Aura. This Aura can be focused in an area making it difficult to use Aura and electronics. Also training around Dark Aura can help you resist your Monster inside your coins from controlling you. At least that what Miss Grim told me.

Austin- Hm. Interesting.

Zane [Thoughts]- That make sense now why most of us couldn't keep up with each other. I'm surprised I didn't catch that sooner.

Nova- So how far does this Dark Aura go Tanis.

Everyone look at Nova surprised.

Nova- What? It doesn't make sense that this Aura has an unlimited range.

Tanis- Uh that true Miss Nova. But I'm surprised to hear something like that from you.

Gunter- Ya. Since when did you get so smart. Ha Ha Ha.

Nova- Uh. You can thank my cousin. He never shut up about horror books and magic system from the books he reads.

Gunter- Wow you really have a strange family.

Nova- Ya whatever Gunter. So how far out because where in danger the longer we stay here.

Tanis- Well we should be close to the school so we should be fine. Hu!? Look out Hell Hounds!

Zane- Rangers Suit up!

Ranger- Sir yes sir! Power on!

The Rangers hit there power band that caused there armor to appear on them as five Hell Hounds drop from the tree's. They try to attack the Rangers but they pull out there weapons and cut through them with ease. As they continue to run through the forest.

[Hell Hound Description- These Hounds are bigger then a normal animal. There a mix between a dog and wolf there fur is pure black and hunt in groups. Powerful Hell Hounds have Black crystals on there body or a horn. But those are rare and leader of the packs].

Austin- Tanis. How are these Dark Aura areas are created?

Tanis- Ow well it sometime done with a ritual but those who are strong with Dark Aura. Once they die there Aura unleased from there body and create an area of Dark Aura. But it's rare to have something like that happen.

Fiona- So why is the dark forest like this.

Tanis- Well um? I . uh don't know?

The other seem disappointed in Tanis response. She notice and panics.

Tanis- I'm sorry But I can ask her and let you all know latter.

Fiona- Ha. It's ok Tanis. I'll ask her latter. Uh!

Hell Hound- AWOOOOOOOOOO!!

That when more Hell Hounds surrounds them. Coming down from the tree's and from behind tree's charging at the Rangers.

Zane- Look alive Rangers we have more incoming!

Rangers- Sir yes sir!

As they Rangers pull out there weapons the screen pulls back showing Athena holding a crystal ball. While meditating on top of the Freedom Fight School that lying in ruins.

Athena- Ha Ha Ha Ha. That it my pet keep them in the forest for a bit longer and my spell will be ready very soon.

Screen changes to the Rangers finishings off the last few Hell Hounds.

Zane- Dragon Flame Strike!

A giant Hell Hound leaped at Zane who move to the side slicing the the beast across it side. The Hound roar in pain as it falls dead beside Zane. Who's surprised the blade strike didn't burn the Hounds body.

Zane [Thoughts]- Hu? That's strange? My fire attack should burn whatever it hit to ash. Why not these Hell Hounds?

Kanen [Thoughts]- The reason for that they are created with Dark Aura.

Zane [Thought]- Great what do you want?

Kanen [Thoughts]- Ha Ha Ha. You sense it to your team slowly losing control and soon you all shall serve us. No matter what you do.

As he spoke Zane continue to kill the Hell Hounds around him. Gripping his sword close to him and striking down three hounds with simple power strike holding his blade close to him as he killed the finale Hound by slicing it head of with ease.

Zane- That will never happen. I'll make sure of it.

Kanen [Thoughts]- We shall see Zane. Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha.

Gunter- Hey Zane! You alright!

Zane- Ya. I'm fine. Form up Rangers we need to get out of here before HU!?

Nova- What!? What the hell is this?

That when Black Magic circle appear around the Rangers. The circle have a black thin star in the middle.

Tanis- These are teleportation circles!

Tanis reached out with both of her hands gripping Nova and Austin Magic circles. Then with some strain while forming her hands into a fist that brakes there Magic Circles. But this drains her while the other Rangers are consumed by a black light and disappears. The screen changes back to Athena who looked pissed at what Tanis did.

Athena- What!? That pointed ear freak. How dare she dis spell my circles. You will burn for this Desert Elf.

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Athena smashes her hand into the ground cracking the roof. The screen changed back to Austin.

Austin- Tanis what happened?

Tanis- Uh. I managed to brake those Magic circles with my own Aura but it took a lot out of me. Ah.

Tanis grip her her self in pain. As she leans on Nova back.

Nova- Tanis!? Are you ok.

Tanis- Ya just fine.

Austin clicks button on his power band.

Austin- Rangers do you copy over.

The radio was silent.

Austin- I repeat are you guys alright?

No response still.

Austin- Ow great. Dam Dark Aura.

Nova- Tanis is there a way for us to find where the rest of the Rangers where teleported.

Tanis- I'm really sorry Miss Nova but no. It's difficult even for me to sense others in the forest do to it Dark Aura even if I was at full strength.

Nova- That's alright Tanis.

Austin- Come on lets get moving back to the school.

Nova- No way we need to find the others.

Austin- Look we wont last long out here walking in circles. But if we get back to the school we can get help from Walter and maybe he can help us find the others. Unless you have a better plan.

Nova- Uh fine. But lets hurry. Who knows what that Athena thing planning. Hop on Tanis.

Tanis- Uh!? Ok.

Nova kneels and pointed to her back and she hops on. As they take off the screen changed back to Athena who was laughs with happiness while looking at her crystal ball. And watching not just Nova and Austin. Along with the other Rangers.

Athena- Ha Ha Ha Ha. This will work kindly to my advantage. Know since there separated it time to call my friends for help. Ha Ha ha Ha Ha Ha!

The screen changes to Zane, Fiona, and Gunter are teleported to Muddy Creek park the rest of the town destroyed and corpses are spread out through out the town. They have spears slammed through there body's some even hanging from buildings. A fog hides much of the town.

Gunter- Uh? What happen where are we?

Fiona [Scream]- AHH!!

Gunter- What? Ow! What hell Happened to Muddy Creek!?

Fiona looked on in horror and began to pray.

Fiona- God please watch after these incent souls.

Zane [Thoughts]- Uh!? This isn't good. If this place is like this then that means!?

Zane- Rangers we need to get back to the school now!

Fiona- Why what's wrong Zane?

Gunter- Ya. Why. I want to find whatever did this and run them through a wall.

Zane- If Muddy Creek like this Walter and Miss Grim must be in trouble so lets go before.

Javel- Shadow spear!

That when Zane leaps back as spear hits the ground where he was. But as he leaps back the spear explodes in black fire blasting them and the other rangers back and burning there armor. They quickly get back on there feet and activate there weapons.

[Javel Knight and weapons Description- Wears an Armet Helmet that black Silver along with Black and Dark Silver Armor. The cape and cloth around his Armor is Dark Red and Dark Grey. Wields a Spear that has a burning Black blade while the the lower part is thick Dark Silver. He has a Kite Shield. The Shield has a Dark Purple and Black Star with eight points on it. It's made of pure Black and Dark Grey Silver].

Gunter- Ah! What was that?

Javel- Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! So your the ones giving empress so much trouble! Here let me return your trash to you.

As they stans up a body slams Infront of them that surprises the Rangers. There shocked when they see it's Jon with multiple cuts over his body. Fiona runs over to check on him.

Fiona- Jon!!

Fiona pulse out her medic kit and runs over and kneels beside Jon and began treating him. That when Javel appears by moving fog away revealing him an the top of the church clock tower.

Gunter- You'll pay for that tin man! Huntsmen Wind Cutter!!

Gunter swings his axe and a cut of wind aimed at Javel who blocks the attack with his shield. But the attack still manage to cut the side of the clock tower.

Javel- Nice to meet you to Rangers. I am Javel. Are you ready to die for our Empress.

Gunter- Not going to happen Kite Head!

Zane- Ya. Tell Revolta we'll never lose to her!

Javel- Revolta? I do not serve that apostate. So never say that name again Human!

Zane [Thoughts]- What!? If he doesn't serve Revolta then who's he working with. HU!?

That when Javel throws his Spear that multiplied into large amount. Aimed at and around them.

Fiona [Thoughts]- I'm sorry Jon. I was strong enough. May your soul find peace.

Fiona began to pray when Gunter notice Fiona not paying attention.

Gunter- Fiona look out!

Fiona- Uh!!

That when Fiona open her eyes and manages to pull out her dagger and extended it blade and began to dodge and deflect the spears. Along with Zane and Gunter once they finished deflecting the spears.

Zane- You alright Fiona!

Fiona- Ya. Thanks Gunter for the head up.

Gunter- Ha. Anytime pink.

Javel- Ha. Not bad Rangers. But it will take more then that to beat me.

That when Javel ring glowed and the spear reappears in his hand with a black fog forming it. Once it was back in his hand he leaps at the Rangers. Fiona Gunter and Zane charge at Javel. But once he slammed into the ground unleashes a wind blast that slides them back. Gunter is the first to recover and attacks leaping at him with an over head strike.

Gunter- Huntsmen Wind Strike!!

Gunter- HU!?!

Javel- Sloppy Green.

Zane- Dragon Blade!

Fiona- Phoenix Flame Strike!!

Gunter sword slams into Javel but blocking it with his shield. And launches Gunter away by pushing him off his shield. Gunter slams into a car. While Zane and Fiona attack Javel from the front and behind. Javel manages to keep up side step there attacks.

Zane- Who do you work for. If it's not Broot or Revolta then who?

Javel- Ha. You should know her Ranger scum! Wind Spear Blast!

Javel manages to hit Fiona with the back of his spear staff then slides his spear head past Zane sword block. And hits his shoulder blasting Zane back. Gunter leaps up and grabs Fiona stopping her from slamming into a building. Fiona grabbed her gut. While Zane manages to land on his feet.

Gunter- Wo! You ok Fiona?

Fiona- Uh. Ya it was just a gut hit.

Zane- Rangers stay on guard! We're not done yet.

Gunter and Fiona- Sir yes sir!

Zane and the others gather surrounding Javel.

Javel- Surrounding me wont change this out come. You all are out match.

Gunter- We shall see about that tin man.

As they leap in the screen changes to Austin Nova Tanis and Fiona running through the forest.

Nova- Come on Austin almost there! We need to get to the school before. .

As they exit the forest they come face to a destroyed Freedom Fight Ranger School. This shocked Nova Tanis and Austin.

Austin- No. . This can't be happening.

Nova [Thoughts]- GRR. Darn it. Hu?

Tanis looked over to where she when to school and see smoke. And hopped off Nova back but Nova grabbed her hand before she can run off. Tanis was crying and tryed to brake free from Nova grip.

Tanis- No. Please no.

Nova- Tanis where are you going?

Tanis- Let me go. Miss Grim School on fire.

Nova- Stop it Tanis. We need to stick together otherwise Athena will pick us off one at a time.

Tanis- I don't care. My friends are in trouble.

Austin kneel next to Tanis. This coused her to stop struggling.

Austin- Tanis please listen. Let use get contact with the Rangers and where head over to the school as fast as we can. Alright.

Tanis- But what if there hurt or worse.

Austin- I promise I'll go with you as fast as we can. After we get contact with the other rangers alright.

Austin lowered his helmet visor and gave a happy smile and Tanis smiles back as she rubbed her eyes.

Tanis- Ok. Thank you Mister Austin.

Austin- No problem Miss Tanis.

Tanis blushed but hid it.

Nova- Alright let go quickly you two.

As they enter the school and approached the front entrance of the school. They are stopped in horror seeing Walter body impaled above the door to the school. This shocks and enrages Nova while Tanis look away upset at the site. While Austin looked horrified at the seen.

Nova- General. .

Nova- Dam you Athena!!

This caused Tanis to jump while Austin was still looking at Walter corpse speechless.

Austin [Thoughts]- This isn't good. If Walter and Miss Grim dead where screwed against Revolta and Broot.

Athena- Ha Ha Ha Ha! Smart thinking purple girl. Ha Ha.

Nova Austin and Tanis look up in surprised to see Athena standing on the roof looking down at them.

Nova- I'm going to kill you for this!

Athena- Ha Ha Ha. I would love to see you try little ranger.

Tanis- What did you do to Miss Grim School!

Athena- Ow that school. Ow I enjoyed killing each of your friends. And burning down your disgraceful school. Ha Ha Ha Ha.

Images of Miss Grim school burning along with Miss Grim and her friends impaled to the school. Tanis has tears running down her face refusing to believe Athena.

Tanis- Lies they would never lose to you.

Athena- Believe what you want elf. But it doesn't matter. Because your all going to die here anyways.

Athena leaped at them but Austin and Nova use a telekinesis blast at her. But she manages to tank the hit. She slammed into the ground before they had a chance to strike here. This launched them back while lightly cutting up there clothes.

Athena- Ha Ha! Nice try humans. But not good enough! Earth Slam!

Tanis- AHHHH!

Austin [Thoughts]- Darn it I thought we had her!?

Austin manages to grab Tanis and slide roll back on his feet. Nova landed on her feet slid a few feet back before stopping.

Tanis- Thank Mister Austin.

Austin- Any time Tanis. HU!?

Athena continued her attack leaping and dodging Nova, Austin and Tanis attacks like they where moving slowly. Until she managed to strike both there armor across there chest that sent them flying backwards. The Rangers hit the ground and looked drained as they struggled to stand. Tanis get nocked back launching her back with a kick and lands Infront of the gate.

Athena- Ha Ha. What a matter little Elf scared. If you run away I might spare you. Ha ha.

Tanis- I wont abandon them.

Athena- Ha. That's a nice joke. To throw your life away for humans. Maybe I wont kill you. I might imprison you like your husband did all those years ago.

Tanis- No. . How do you know about that.

Athena- My Master power reaches well beyond the Monster Realm little Elf. Ha Ha Ha.

Tanis [Thoughts]- No no no. I don't want to be sealed away again.

Tanis lifts her sword that burned a gold color as she backed up to the gate. She looks scared as she takes steps backwards. As Athena was going to charge at Tanis she was attacked again by Nova and Austin.

Austin- Leave her alone.

Athena- Why should you care. You hate being a Ranger.

Austin- Yes. But I wont allow you to hurt my friend.

Austin push Athena back with a powerful strike. She slides back as Nova joins beside Austin.

Austin- Kraken Title-Wave Strike!

Nova- Nice one Austin.

Nova and Austin- HU!?

Athena- HA HA HA HA HA!

Nova- What so funny?

Athena- You two are really funny if you think that an Elf would care about humans your wrong.

Nova- Shut your big mouth you now nothing about Tanis.

Athena- If that true then why did she run away then.

Athena pointed behind them where Tanis was running into the forest.

Austin- Tanis wait!

Athena- Ice Wall Prison!

But before they could chase after her. Athena slams her sword into the ground with both of her hands and a giant ice wall pulls up from underground trapping them inside the Freedom Fighter School area.

Athena- Ha Ha. Now your trapped here with me.

Dark Aura emerges from Athena that surprised Austin and Nova.

Austin- Nova that Aura.

Nova- Ya. It's like our coins.

Athena- Ha Ha Ha Ha! Prepare to die Rangers.

The screen fades to Black as Athena grips her sword tight as Austin and Athena move there weapons close to there body tightly grip. As the screen fades to black.

End A Cursed Forest [Part-3].