Power Rangers Starfleet
Episode 2: Elemental Problems
Previous ChapterNext ChapterIt’s been a day since Sapphire saved her friends from Nacluv and his minions. Now she was beginning to awake in her bedroom.
Sapphire stretched and yawned when a blast of wind shot out of her mouth, blasting the wall creating a hole. Sapphire quickly covered her mouth in shock. “What the-?”
When she got out of bed as soon as her feet touched the ground, cracks began to form in the wood, surprising her. “Woah!” She leaped back onto the bed. Next, she felt something rubbing against her legs. Looking down she saw she somehow grown a blonde tail! “What the-?”
That’s when Celesto, Celestia and Luna came into the room. “Sapphire, what wrong?”
Sapphire showed them her new peach horn, surprising them. “How’d you grow a horn?!” Celesto asked.
“I don’t know, but that’s not all, look.” She carefully stepped on the ground again and cracks formed in the floor again. She retracted her foot again. “Woah, that’s weird.”
“I know, I don’t know-“ she was cut off when she suddenly sneezed and her horn launched a bolt of lightning at the trio. “Wah!” Luckily, they ducked and avoided the bolt.
Sapphire sniffled while the three siblings looked at her in shock and concern. “Did you just shoot lightning from your horn?!”
“I think, I just did.” She waved her hand and strong wind current came out of and made another hole in the wall. Sapphire was really freaked by this. “What’s happening to me?!” Sapphire asked as she shook in fear. Celesto came up to comfort her. “Don’t worry, let’s go to the base. Maybe the lab boys can figure out what’s wrong.”
“I’ll call the rangers and Twilight as well.” Luna said as she dashed towards the phone.
In the lab, the lab boys were scanning Sapphire while the rangers and Twilight watched. “So this just suddenly came?” Lightning asked Celesto.
“Yes.”
“But what could have caused it? You said she expelled lightning, wind, water and made cracks in the ground.” Twilight said.
“Sounds like nature magic.” Sunset replied.
“Nature magic?” The rangers echoed.
Sunset explained, “Back in the Dimensional Universe, there were unicorns who have magic that allows them to control nature and have connections with animals.
Controlling clouds, making plants grow, you name it.”
“So Sapphire somehow acquired nature magic. How?” Rainbow asked.
“That’s the question.” Sunset replied. That’s when Professor Brain approached the group. “Anything Professor?” Celesto asked.
“Well... er... the scans indicate Sapphire has large amounts of natural magic within her body.” he responded. “It appears to be stronger than Sunset’s.”
“Sooo... is it safe?” Spike asked.
“Unfortunately, Sapphire seems to have little control of it. So she’ll need time to learn how to control it.”
The rangers sighed as Sapphire came out of the sickbay. “So... what should we do? If she shoots lightning in school, people will freak!”
“Well, you’ll just have to keep a close eyes on her powers and help her control them.” Celestia ordered.
The others looked at each other and at Sapphire. “Alright, we’ll do it.” Sunset replied.
“Wait! Won’t people freak if they see her with a horn anyway?” Krysta asked.
She had a point. “I know.” Twilight took off her blue hoodie she was wearing and gave it to Sapphire. “Wear this and nobody will be able to see your horn.”
Sapphire took the hoodie and put it on. Putting the hood up the gang saw that it did hid her horn pretty well. “Thanks, Twilight.”
Sunset cut in, “Now come on we don’t want to be late for school.”
The rangers and Twilight headed off to school with Sapphire following. “Are you sure this is a good idea, honey?” Celestia asked.
“I’m sure. The rangers won’t let anything happen to her.”
Luna, Celestia and the Professor all hoped he was right.
The rangers and their fellow students were in P.E that day, doing track and field events to help work on their physical efforts. The rangers thought this an excellent chance to beef up their training and to keep fit for when they had to rush into action.
There was lap running, hurdle jumping, and even shotput throwing and high jumping. Most of the rangers did excel at the events with ease, especially Rainbow Dash. Running the laps and jumping the hurdles were her favorite kind of events.
Sapphire however, was trying to avoid the exercises due to fearing she would release lightning, wind or water or she would break the gym floor.
“Sunlight! High Jump! Now!” the coach growled. Sapphire squeaked nervously and went to the starting line.
Sapphire took a deep breath and bolted towards the high jumping. When’s he got near the high jump in a instant, her entire body glowed and changed.
Slow Motion
Her arms and legs grew shorter and had tanish-brown fur and her body turned into a slender cat with long ears with black fur on the tips. When the glow passed, it was revealed she changed into a caracal!
Leaping completely over the high jump and landing on all fours, she changed back into herself.
Regular Speed
“That wasn’t so bad.” she said until she saw he shocked looks she was getting from the class. “What?”
“You... just... changed into a widl cat!” one student exclaimed.
“Huh?”
“He’s not lying.” Another student added as she showed Sapphire the video she took on her phone. Sapphire was shocked to say the least. “Woah, I really did that?”
Everybody in the gym, even the coach nodded. The rangers were even more surprised. “What just happened?” Fluttershy asked.
The coach blew his whistle, “Alright everyone, hit he showers. Class is up for the day.”
Everybody slowly went to the showers while the rangers came up to Sapphire.
“Sapphire, how did you change into a caracal like that?” Lightning questioned.
“I don’t know. All I was thinking about was jumping over the high jump. I didn’t even notice I changed.”
“So that’s another change we can add to the list.” Buddy stated. “For now, Sapphire, just like the Professor said try to control your new powers.”
Sapphire nodded and she went off to her next class.
At the Prison Tower, Nacluv had called his minions. “I know your wondering why I’ve called you all here. Image been spying on the rangers and discovered on of them has magic.”
“We already knew the Red Ranger has magic.” Marla scoffed.
Nacluv wasn’t amused, “Not her you idiot!” he thundered. “That little human girl who foiled our plan.”
The minions were shocked. “That little wimp has magic?!” Keto exclaimed in shock. Nacluv nodded. "And powerful magic too."
“Not good, Now the rangers have another advantage against us.” Bronc said.
“And this is why we should see this puny human and her magic. We’ll strike when she’s alone and then we’ll take herb magic and use it for ourselves.” Nacluv explained. The minions liked the sound of this.
“And I know just the monster who can assist us.” That’s when a monster stepped into the room. The monster was a female with a burly, burlap sack like body and ropes wrapped around her arms and legs. Name: Lassorella.
“At your service, sir.” she said. "I'll rope that pest faster than a rabbit in the prairie."
Nacluv and the minions chuckled sinisterly.
Sapphire was walking alone in the soccer field at the back of school. Lunch started and she wanted some fresh air. ”First, nature magic and now I can change into animals. What’s going on with me and... why?”
As she was thinking to herself she failed to notice ropes wrapping around her waist. “What the-“ Too late. Sapphire was dragged off into the woods. “AAAHHHHH!” Her scream could be heard from the lunchroom, alerting her friends. “That’s Sapphire’s scream!” Sunset cried. She as the others raced out in the soccer field.
“Sapphire?” Sunset called. "Sapphire?"
“Yoo-Hoo,
Where are you!” Rhymey yelled. Celestia came into the scene. She was taking Spike for a walk when she heard the rangers yelling. “What’s wrong?”
“Something happened to Sapphire.” Fluttershy replied. “We don’t know where she is.”
Spike sniffed the ground, “Guys, I’ve got her scent follow me.” The rangers followed Spike into the forest.
Meanwhile, Sapphire found herself tied to a tree by think chains as surrounded by Nacluv, the minions and Lassorella.
“Wh-What do you want with me?” she asked in fear.
“We’re here to take your magic, human.” Keto replied.
“Y-You can’t have my magic.” Sapphire stuttered. The monsters laughed. “We can and we will once we do, we’ll destory your little rangers friends.” Marla explained. Sapphire struggled to get free but the chains were too thick and tight. “Keto. Do it.” Nacluv ordered.
“With pleasure.” Keto approached Sapphire and raised his staff. Suddenly...
“Sapphire!”
“Huh?”
“What?!”
The monsters turned around and saw the rangers running towards them. "Guys!" Sapphire cried with joy. The monster growled at the rangers. “Stay out of this!” Marla snarled.
“Give us back our friend, you creeps!” Rainbow demanded.
Lassorella laughed. “You’ll have to come and get her if you want her.” She lassoed Sapphire and actually lifted her out of the chains and carried her. “See ya.” The she dashed away. "Help!"
“No!” Lightning cried. Nacluv and the minions laughed but they stopped when he ground began to rumble and quake. “What is that?” Rainbow asked.
She got her answer when another Zord burst from the ground. This time it resembled Dire Wolf. It was green with white paws, underbelly and a tip at the tail. “Where’d did that come from?” Buddy exclaimed.
The Zord howled and smacked its tail at something. That something turned out to be Lassorella. She was sent flying while Sapphire was freed from her grasp. Lassorella crashed to the ground and the Dire Wolf Zord snarled at her. Lightning rushed over and untied Sapphire. "Are you alright?"
"Yes, I'm okay."
Nacluv wasn’t pleased. “Keto!”
”FORTISSIMO!”
In not time at all Lassorella grew. “Time for the rodeo!”
“I think we’re going to need some extra power, guys!” Lightning called to the others.
“Just what we were thinking.” agreed Sunset. “Ultra-Star Megazord… go!”
“Summoning armor!” shouted Lightning, and his Comet Striker armor appeared.
“Zords Combine!”
With that, the armor combined with the megazord!
“Ultra-Star Megazord… Ready!”
“Power’s holding steady!
We are ready!” said Rhymey.
Lassorella charged at the megazord, but thanks to the rocket thrusters on its back, the megazord sprinted out of the way.
“You missed us!” Rainbow teased. Lassorealla wasn't finished. She got out two lassos and tossed them around the zords, pinning the arms.
The rangers pounded the controls, “Its no use. She can’t break free!” Sunset cried. Lightning tried to free himself but it was in vain. “Now for some fire!” Lassorella sent shockwaves from the lasso, damaging the zords.
Next, she began slamming the Zord repeatedly on the ground. “Agh! Not good! We’ve gotta break free!” Rainbow cried. Sapphire saw this from the ground. “I’ve gotta help them, but how?” She felt the Zord nudging her back and she turned to it. “What is it?” The Zord opened its mouth. Sapphire knew what it was saying. “Alright let’s do this!”
Meanwhile, the two Zords looked really beat and they were dented a bit. “Our energy is almost gone!” Sunset cried.
“Hahaha! Time to end you rangers!” Lassorella sneered. That’s when something slashed Lassorella sending her to the forums and freeing the rangers. “Agh!”
“What was that?!” Buddy asked. That’s when the Dire Wolf Zord landed in front of the two zords. “The Dire Wolf Zord! That means... Sapphire!”
“Hey guys!” Sapphire called over the radio. “I’ll take care of this creep.”
The Zord howled as Lassorella stood up again. “We’ll see about that, Ranger!”
She laughed her ropes at the Zord. The Zord jumped clearly over the ropes and blasted her with a pulse of grass energy. “Agh!”
Next the Zord clawed Lassorella repeatedly. “Now for the finishing move... ULTIMATE LEAF!”
The Zord howled and built up a lot of energy and when it was done it charged Lassorella. Making contract, Lassorella jolted up and fell to the ground. “THE RODEO IS OVER!”
She exploded and was imprisoned in a sphere and was beamed into her cockpit. “Alright, Sapphire!” Lightning called.
The others rejoiced as well as Sunset made the call, “Monster Captured, Mission Complete!”
Back at the tower, the monsters saw the whole thing on the monitors. “Very interesting.” Nacluv said. “Looks like there’s more to this human than we thought.”
"Great!” Keto groaned.
“Don’t worry, once we get that little rangers' magic. Well be unstoppable.” Nacluv sneered. The minions looked at each other with curious expressions.
At the base, the rangers showed Twilight and Celesto the gym footage and the battle images they took. They were nothing short of amazed. “Now Sapphire can change into animals?! How cool is that?!” Spike exclaimed.
“That’s amazing!” Kyrsta added.
“Astounding. Seems like each Zords color contributes to a element of nature. And it seems to have the same powers as Sapphire.” Twilight examined. "The Jaguin has lightning and the Dire Wolf has Grass."
“That’s good but now Nacluv knows about Sapphire’s powers.” Lightning pointed out with concern.
“And there’s no doubt he’ll try to capture her to get her magic like he did today.” Sunset added.
“So what do we do?” Fluttershy whimpered.
“We’ll have to help a Sapphire train her newfound powers and keep her safe for Nacluv.” Celesto instructed. The ranger nodded while Sapphire looked really scared and nervous.
“Dont worry, Sapphire. We won’t let anything happen to you.” Sunset reasssured. Sapphire nodded and hugged Sunset. “Okay.” she peeped.
Sunset and the others smiled and vowed not to let Sapphire fall into Nacluv’s clutches.
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