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Episode 23

"The Evil Emperor Returns Pt.1"

By

Furry Sith Lord

Movin in like lightning,

You never know what they're gonna throw at you,

Don't give up!

Just Stand Your Ground.

The Fight is Tough,

But We're Behind you...

Go, Go, Go, Go,

Power Fur Rangers,

Go, Go, Go, Go!!!

On his home planet in another dimension The Evil Emperor flew as he watched to see if he could find where The Crows had taken his friends. He was wearing special armor that would help protect him more than his dragon scales alone would.

He carried twin blades that could pierce the strongest dragon scales but he knew he would not need them. The Dragon Kin that made up the Crow gang had no such scales and his fiery breath would be enough to finish them off. He just did not want to take any chances.

He saw a group that was landing in the distance and he turned his wings slightly to change direction and he turned towards where they descended. He felt a familiar tingle in his throat as he knew he was ready to breathe fire at any moment.

He landed with a loud thud as his full weight crashed into the ground as he harmlessly landed. He had intentionally let his weight hit to announce his presents. Normally his landings were much quieter and a bit more graceful, if a dragon landing could be called that.

He quickly scanned the area but there was so sign of the Dragon Kin around. He did see footprints they had left but knew it to be a trap. He remembered such tactics when he was a member of The Crows.

He stepped forward to follow the prints as they led into the forest and he carefully moved forward checking to make sure he did not step on any trip vines set up. to snag him in their trap when activated. He eventually reached a clearing where he saw members of The Crows lined up in rows to his left and right.

He stepped forward and watched as they remained motionless as if they were statutes. So they are expecting me, he thought to himself as he again remembered this tactic. He was to move forward and they would not interfere but merely try to block any path of retreat.

"Get ready because I have returned!!!!" He snarled at them then shot out a small blast of his fiery breath in front of him. He knew they would be nothing but watch him but he could see the fear as a couple had beads of sweat dripping down his skin.

He stepped on the last few remains of the fire and moved forward as he approached a small house. It had the outside decorated as if it was a palace but as The Evil Emperor looked at it he could see gold colored paint had been used.

"Well look who's returned," The leader of The Crows remarked as he entered. He was the oldest of the bunch. He wore a mask that looked like a crow's face and beak but the eyes of it glowed red. The Evil Emperor remembered how it used to scarfe him and his brother when they were younger.

He was the biggest of The Crows and The Evil Emperor remembered how he was once taller than him but now as an adult he was miniscule compared to himself.

"Whatever happened to that loud mouth brother of yours? What was his name? Axelrod??" The leader asked, trying to sound as cordial as possible. Faint whiffs of smoke were emanating from The Evil Emperor's nostrils.

"Dead," He replied coldly.

"Ah well that's too bad... he was a nice guy... Dead you say?" The leader said then he began to shout. "Just like you're gonna be for ever daring to return here!!! I warned you both when I kicked you out not to ever return! Then I heard reports that you were seen skulking around my kingdom. I knew getting your friends would lead you to me." The leader screamed, then he took a deep breath and immediately calmed down.

"Enough of this nonsense! You have no idea who stands before you." The Evil Emperor said just barely raising his voice but showing no fear of The Crow Leader whatsoever. He leaned slightly on his sword as if it were a walking staff.

"Oh? Then why don't you tell me." The Crow Leader mocked.

"My army is larger than anything this pitiful planet holds. Countless worlds have bowed before me in surrender. My magic has doomed countless generations beneath the hooves of my monsters. Each creature carries my name as a banner. The Evil Army bows to me as their master. The Evil Emperor!!!!!!" He shouted his name and it echoed in the house. The other Crows cried out in fear as they had heard of him and all he had done to other planets and galaxies.

"I took the best fighter of my greatest enemies and turned him into a simpering slave with his mind so twisted he kisses my feet out of pure enjoyment." The Evil Emperor continued. "I managed to find a way back here so I would not have to travel for over a thousand years to get here. I can now reclaim a family heirloom that will increase my power and with it I will finally destroy The Power Fur Rangers!!! You dare to stand in my way by capturing those I once called my friends? What I did to Gollip will look like a slap on the wrist compared to what happens to you."

"Is that supposed to scare me?" The Crow Leader asked mockingly.

"You will be, you will be."

"Then let's see what you can..." The Crow Leader started to say but before he could finish his challenge The Evil Emperor moved with lightning fast speed and the head of The Crow Leader disappeared. The Evil Emperor reappeared and he was holding the head of his enemy and was infusing energy into the skull where it had been severed at the neck.

The headless body stood upright for a few moments then fell to the floor and exploded as fire shot upward igniting the house on fire. The other Crows fell to their knees and began to chant The Evil Emperor's name claiming him as their new leader.

Turning the head in his pawn so that it looked at him the lifeless head suddenly blinked and the red eyes looked at The Evil Emperor.

"How many I serve you master?" It asked and Flames erupted from The Evil Emperor's maw as he laughed.

"I'm keeping you alive inside your own head though you have no control and can only watch. My magic has animated you to make you act and speak but it is not what was once the real you. You will spend the rest of your days helplessly inside your own head being nothing but a puppet for me. No one can hear you and no one will ver help you as you serve as my toy.

I've infused your skull so that you have the power to make my minions grow when I command it. The catch is that whenever they suffer damage from enemy attacks you will feel it but no one will ever be able to hear you scream. The pain will be magnified 10 fold and you will wish you were dead but you won't be able to. That is your punishment." The Evil Emperor said as he and his new army escaped the burning house.

"I live to serve." The head said robotically but the real thoughts of the former Crow Leader could not be heard.

"Welcome to your new unending nightmare, RCL." The Evil Emperor mocked the head.

"Thank you master." RCL replied and smiled back at its new master.

"The rest of you," The Evil Emperor said to the Crows. "You are now my slaves and if you wish to not be tortured you will obey me. Hence you are no longer The Crows but you will be called The Kin." He ordered and The Kin began to chant their new name to burn it into their memories.

"Now onward to The Cave of Infinite Pain." The Evil Emperor muttered to himself.

Nick ignored the looks the other species were giving him because of how he was dressed. He wanted to stare back because their clothing was as strange to him as his must be to them. He was more interested in finding The Power Fur Ranger clones that were said to be in here.

He entered Billy's Juice Bar and was amazed that it was nothing like what he expected. Thre seemed to be all manner of things to keep teens entertained as well as ways they could both train their bodies and their minds.

The area marked as Arcade had strange devices and flashing lights. He wondered what they were used for until he saw a couple that looked as if they had pretend blasters attached and he thought maybe it was to test accuracy. Maybe this was a training camp to help train future The Power Fur Rangers when the last group retires.

This must be something Zoltan created to help fight in the battle versus The Evil Emperor! He thought to himself as he looked around. An adult goat walked over to greet him and it made him relieved to find another adult here.

"Welcome to my place, stranger. I am Billy, I own and operate my juice bar. You look a little lost. How can I help you?" Billy asked.

"You're the owner? I thought Zoltan would be in charge of this place." Nick muttered.

"Zoltan? Who is that?" Billy asked as he skeptically eyed the stranger.

"An old friend. I heard he's around these parts but not sure where to find him. How about The Power Fur Rangers? Do you know anything about them?"

"Nobody does. Lots of theories but no one knows who they are, only that when a monster attacks they appear and defeat it. Lots of rumors about them and some think that they are space species!" Billy explained in hush tones.

"Space Species?! Like from another planet?" Nick asked.

"Yeah. It makes it kinda believable because no one has ever seen their real faces. They just appear in their outfits then disappear before anyone can ask them any questions. There are folks that are afraid of them and formed an anti-Power Fur Rangers group trying to get rid of them."

"That's stupid them the monsters will win." Nick retorted.

"I never said that all species are smart." Billy replied gruffly. "Take for instance those two." Billy pointed to Slash and Ghoul as they were trying to add weights to a barbell so Slash could attempt to bench press it.

"I think you added too much," Ghoul whined

"Nonsense I can lift three times this amount.... with one hoof mind you." Slash angrily shouted at his friend. Slash laid on the bunch and prepared to lift the barbell while Billy watched and shook his head.

"I hate to ask but can you help me because I got a feeling things are about to go bad for those two." Billy asked Nick. Nick shrugged then nodded as they walked over just as Slash tried to lift the barbell. He managed to lift it off the hooks but it was too heavy and he struggled to raise it and the barbell came down on his chest trapping him.

"How many times do I need to yell at you two to get a spotter before trying this?!" Billy shouted. Nick reached out with one paw and grabbed the barbell and raised it and placed it back on the hooks. Slash, Ghoul, and Billy looked at him in wonder that he was able to do it one pawed.

"I could have done that but you didn't secure the weights properly." Slash complained to Ghoul while Billy watched them.

"Clean up this mess or you're both banned for a week." Billy ordered and they groaned quietly. He and Nick stepped away as Slash was giving orders to Ghoul.

"Why do you allow them to come at all if all they do is cause you mischief?" Nick asked.

"Because society has already turned its back to them. Deep down they are good cubs but they don't have any father figures in their lives to set them on the right path. If I did what society does then I'd be no better than it.

I have many problem cubs here and some make it and some don't. But one thing they all know is that they have a place that will take care of them if they want it." Billy said with pride and Nick found himself smiling as he thought about Zoltan and how rude he used to act when he was younger.

He had run away from home and Zoltan took him in and made him into a Power Fur Rangers. He had been as rude as those two had been but he saw the same patience that this goat has in the patience Zoltan showed him.

"I wish I had a place like this when I was growing up, I might have been a better species." Nick remarked.

"I'm always looking for help, you can still help make a difference in some cub's life." Billy replied and stuck out his hoof waiting for Nick to agree and shake it.

"I'd like to, more than anything but I have some things I need to take care of first." Nick said as he looked at his feet and scratched the back of his head.

"The offer stands. When you're finished you can come here and I'll have a place ready so you can help cubs that are like how you used to be." Billy said and he smiled as he walked away. Nick felt a touch of sadness because he really wanted to accept the offer but he knew he had to find Zoltan and destroy The Fake Power Fur Rangers.

The group entered and began to look around to see if they could find Nick. Lisa pointed him out as he began to check out the place again.

"Come on and remember he's not our enemy w just need to talk and bring him to Zoltan." Lion ordered.

"Yeah, well try telling him that if he decides to attack us." Skyler complained.

"Give him a chance. He was a Ranger once so he might not be as bad as Gollip was." Terri said and they agreed then approached him. Nick was busy looking around when the group approached him and he then stopped and looked at them blankly.

"Are You Nick Vulpes-F?" Lion asked him.

"Yes, Who are you guys?" He asked.

"We'd like you to come with us. We're The Power Fur Rangers." Tom said and an evil smile crossed Nick's face as he glared at them.

"What is that thing?!" The Evil Empress asked as she looked at the head The Evil emperor held under his arm. The eyes were dark as it rested but The Evil Emperor tossed it to his wife and as she looked at the head wearing the crow mask the eyes lit up glowing red as it smiled at her.

"My newest toy." The Evil Emperor said as he grinned evilly.

"Greeting Mistress I am RCL at your service and may I add that you are looking exceptionally beautiful as usual." RCL said as he smiled and The Evil Empress blushed.

"And what are they?" She asked as she saw The Kin standing silently behind her husband.

"Our newest army. Meet The Kin." He said and The Kin behind him bowed to her respectfully. "Now once we return from The Cave of Infinite Pain we will return to the planet and finally destroy The Power Fur Rangers." He said and the Kin cheered from behind him.

"Whatever," She replied bored then turned to look at RCL again. "Tell me more about how gorgeous I am." She ordered and RCL began gushing about her beauty as The Evil emperor rolled his eyes. He motioned and The Kin followed him obediently.

He made his way to The Cave of Infinite Pain, as his father called it when describing it to his brother and him. He remembers the stories of how as a test for adulthood the males of the family had to make their way towards the back of the cave. He was warned of creatures that delight in catching their prey and inject a poisonous venom that cause excruciating pain.

He was also warned that magic had been set in place so that if someone was not careful they would be lost forever until the creatures found you and made you suffer before they ate you. His brother and himself had never gone inside due to fear and when their father had died before they were adults and allowed to enter, they had no way of knowing how the test ran or how they could ever escape it.

"Listen up, I'm going inside and when and if I gave a sharp pull on a rope I'm gonna wear your jobs are to pull me out... Got it?" The Evil Emperor shouted and The Kin quickly dropped to their knees crying YES they understood. He was busy looking for a long vine to use as a rope from the trees growing.

After he defeated The Crows he rescued his friends and they returned to their homes limp;ing. Oddly none of them had any idea who he was, though he recognized most of them. He felt it was not important and just let them go without saying anything. He had other things that needed his attention.

He tied the vine around his waist and made sure The Kin was holding the other nd as he made his way inside. The farther he traveled the lighter the cave became because torches on the walls began to light up at his presence.

The cave had a single route which surprised him because his father had described it as being like a spider web of paths to take and get lost. He reached the end of the path and the room that waited brightly lit up allowing him to see everything clearly.

It was a huge circular room that seemed like a giant hole dug into the cave. A large black book that looked old from age sat on a podium in the direct center of the room. There was a yellowed envelope that sat on top of the book.

He saw his name and the name of his brother written upon the envelope and when he reached out and grabbed it there was a golden seal that looked like a Dragon breathing fire on the cover of the book.

To my Sons,

I'm sorry about lying to you both but making this cave into something more than just a dusty dirty old cave seemed like it would be fun. I have suffered a fatal wound from the Leader of The Crows and I'm not sure how much longer I have to live.

I can only hope you stop following that foolish Crow gang and set out to be the Dragons you are always meant to be. The book that sits here waits for a new master to claim it. The first to touch it will become its master until its owner passes away. With it you can strengthen your power by a hundred fold.

I had once thought to conquer the universe but then I met your mother and chose to live happily as your father. I love you both and hope I had a chance to say a proper goodbye before I died.

Know that I will always love you both,

Your Father.

"Looks like I'm your master now," The Evil Emperor gloated as he reached out to touch the seal of the book. A blinding light shot out and the book instantly became brand new as if it was never touched by age or the dampness of the cave.

The energy began to flow into him and he roared in pain as his armor evaporated and he was left standing in only his scales. Large bumps appeared to be forming on his dragon scales and suddenly a sharp golden colored endoskeleton burst forth and covered him as the bones began to intertwine. It soon looked like an endoskeleton armor now covered him.

The endoskeleton covered his face and his eyes were looking out through it. His eyes now glowed with a reddish gold color. He felt a connection to the book and it floated to his claw on its own. He instantly knew he could place it on his hip and it would remain there as if it was inside an invisible holster.

He knew he could make the endoskeleton appear and vanish at will but he loved how it seemed to make him look more intimidating. So he decided to remain clad in it. He walked back out of the cave and The Kin fell to their knees again in fear at the sight of him.

"Evil Emperor, Evil Emperor, Evil Emperor, Evil Emperor, Evil Emperor, Evil Emperor, Evil Emperor," They chanted over and over until at last he stretched forth his claw and they were immediately silent.

"Oh my," The Evil Empress said as she dropped RCL when she saw her husband approach.

"Are you ready to return home, my Dear?" He said and he waved his claw and a large portal, like the one that sent them here, opened and stood before them. They and The Kin stepped through it and they arrived back in the throne room of their Evil Lair.

"Assemble!" The Evil Emperor shouted and all his minions came running as they heard his cry. Each looked at him in fear at his new powers and armor. He went and sat on his throne as The Kin went and stood off to the side as they glared menacingly at the others.

To Be Continued...

Go, Go, Go, Go,

Go, Go, Go, Go,

Power Fur Rangers,

Go, Go, Go, Go!