Grydon wasn't gonna waste the opportunity Mir'aziel had created and quickly rolled away from Uion after the Blue Ranger hit him in the chest. "Thanks!" He yelled to her as he got back up. He didn't feel like taking another boosted hit from the officer but it wasn't like he had any ranged attacks so he had to take the risk, besides it was part of his job.

Before Grydon could charge back in though an Imperial Soldier was knocked into Uion making him wonder which Ranger did that and why he hadn't thought of it. Before he could figure it out though Ven jumped back into the fray despite being possibly in worse shape than he was. "Everyone, if we focus on him, we can win this!"

Not wanting the teamleader to be the only one putting himself in danger Grydon didn't think twice and rushed Uion again, holding his axe in front of his chest to hopefully act as an shield somewhat.

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Raziel felt a momentary triumphant glee when she saw her strike hit, only to then be severely dismayed as Uion grasped her arm. She'd then gasped, struggling to get herself free from Uion's arm. Then suddenly been dropped as a flying imperial trooper crashed into him then gotten back to her feet, reestablishing her grip on her weapons. Who'd thrown the trooper? Viv wasn't that strong, was he? Raziel turned and caught her rescuer standing there, dark claw visible. Her eyes then widened. Who are you?

"Everyone, if we focus on him, we can win this!"

She turned back to the fight. "On it!" Then ran and charged for Uion's back again, pistol and rapier at the ready to exploit another weaknesses in his armor.

The stunt she pulled had somehow worked. Although it had only been a momentary diversion for Uion, that was all the rangers needed to recover and regroup. But now, Sarah's cover was blown. The officer wouldn't spare her after what she'd done. She turned to run, but the other soldier from before was already attacking from behind! 'Crap, crap crap!' It was all she could do to dodge the quick slashes of his weapon. She tried hopping back, but he quickly pursued and sent her tumbling over a pile of wreckage.

"Ugh..." She had to pull herself together quickly - the soldier was right behind her and his weapon was at a lethal angle. What would her brother think if she was killed by some faceless tool like him? Sarah jumped to her feet and slapped away the trident with her claw. He went for another thrust, but this time she grabbed the weapon with her monstrous hand, catching him by surprise. Her human right hand was still free, so she threw a punch right at his helmet. Again, and again! It wasn't having the desired effect - the soldier was about to start grappling her.

"No more holding back!" she threw him off, but followed with a high leap. Before her opponent could get his footing, she was coming down on him with a full power downward kick! She struck his shoulder and smashed him into the ground. The soldier's body bounced back up from the force of the impact, but did not seem to stir again. Sarah huffed and tried to rise to her feet after another improvised landing.

Ven could see where he was could see the stranger who was fighting with the last of the imperial soldiers. He would ignore her now as the fight with Uion was more important. So along with his fellow Power Rangers, with his swords ready to go. He charged Uion and despite still being in an empowered stance. Having to defend from three sides was still a challenge for the Imperial lieutenant. While he was able to defend himself from two of them, mainly Ven and Grydon. Blocking the attack from Ven and Grydon. Seeming on the defense, he would fail to defend the angle from the Blue Ranger. Thus leaving his back open for an attack by Raziel for a limited time.

Also, all could see that the low yellow aura around Uion was starting to fade, and his speed and strength were starting to fade. But, the proud imperial tried not to show weakness despite failing empowerment.

Sarah would find that the remaining imperial troopers near her had been eliminated, none were showing signs of getting up. She was now in the clear and now had a choice. Stay, where she was either help end the battle or simply watch. But also take this time to leave and see the rangers at another time given the rangers are still distracted. Though when she will have another opportunity to see the rangers in person. So the choice is hers.

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The attack Grydon expected never came, simply because he wasn't the only one rushing at Uion. Both Ven and Mir'aziel'thraw also charged him, and the officer was unable to defend against the Blue Ranger's attack from behind. A back attack might not be the noblest way to take down an enemy Uion was tough enough it a necessity. In fact while the aura faded away Uion still seemed as strong as ever.

Grinning wildly Grydon ignored the all the pain and switched to an offensive stance. He quickly looked around to make sure he wouldn't hit any of his allies and swung his ax in a circle. It was a wide swing going more for power than finesse.

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Uion's aura was flickering. He couldn't defend all sides of him and focused on the two obvious warriors, leaving his back exposed.

Raziel didn't hesitate. She took her sword and plunged it through the opening Uion had left. With this, she was sure the battle was won.

Uion, when Raziel plunged her sword into his back. It was the last blow that was needed. Uion let out a pained yell and was unable to stop Grydon's axe from connecting and slashing Uion's body. Ven was about to attack with his own twin swords, but Uion fell to his knees and steadied himself with his axe. Ven stopped and waited to see if Uion would get back up.

As Uion's aura was fading fast, and he knew he was done. Did he usher out some final words to his enemies. Sounding tired yet proud, Uion spoke to the rangers. "This... means nothing, just because you bested me does not mean the invasion will fail. This is just the beginning, and I am just sorry that I have failed.... Glory to the empire, glory to the...." That was the last words he would say before his aura completely disappeared and without its strength to keep him going. Uion collapsed to the ground, and Ven, waited some moments to see if Uion would rise again. He did not, and his body was deathly still. Ven breathed an easy sigh of relief at this.

They had won, the first battle of the invasion, and they had won. Though both he and Grydon had been injured, but no one died and Ven was just glad that despite how strong Uion was. He could still be beaten, perhaps a sign of what is to come and their struggle against the Velcon Empire. A fight that Ven was eager to do, though he had questions about this first battle. He will find them after he recovers. "We did it, and I knew we could do it," Ven said congratulatory to his fellow rangers.

But, now as Ven gripped his chest as it still hurt, there was one question that he had that could be answered right now. So, without saying anything, he, with a purpose, walks over to Sarah. The unlikely ally who appeared during the fight and while she only fought against the troopers and did little. She still played her part in the fight.

Ven, no longer gripping his chest, asked her a single question. "Who are you?"

With the other rangers charging in to face Uion, Vivrynn opted to stay behind to watch their backs for any unforeseen attacks. It bothered him, feeling like he'd not fully participated in the battle, which he also found strange since he'd already decided he fought for survival and nothing more. The pink ranger sighed. The brief respit from the battle gave him time to survey the area again for anything out of the ordinary, which nothing seemed (or sounded) to be. Swiftly did he return to his comrades huddled around the mysterious girl who helped out during the fight. Uion's troops are retreating. Those caught up in the crossfire are being tended to by the proper authorities. He stated to the team.

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Sarah was still breathing hard. The fight was coming to a close, but her heart-rate was still going wild. 'I know I really pushed myself against those soldiers, but I should have plenty of-' she tried to rise to her feet, and was unsuccessful. The world swooned and sparkled, and the strength left her legs, leaving her on the ground again. 'I guess not...' Perhaps overusing the partial transformation had strained her limited human physiology.

The power rangers were all gathering around her now. They were her ostensibly her targets, and she had planned for more than one scenario in which this meeting ended in an exchange of blows. But just then, gasping on the ground, it didn't look like she'd be able to mount any defense, in the worst case. In fact, she was growing increasingly faint - would she even get the chance to speak with them?

She suddenly lurched up again, grabbing onto Ven for stability. "Forget about the velcons! What did you people do to him?" she asked in a shaky voice. "What did you do with my brother?!" But with that outburst, the light seemed to leave her eyes, and she slumped back to the ground, unconscious. The great black claw shriveled back down into a pale human arm, leaving Sarah looking rather defenseless. A pretty gnarly bruise was visible beneath her t-shirt, too. She had been brave before, but it seemed that the fearsome conflict had taken its toll on her. All around, the park was in partial ruins, too, and the sound of police sirens still wailed in the distance.

Raziel stared at the Uion's still body. She'd actually, done it? She'd killed him? Yet he remained still even after Ven's inspection. And Uion's mind was not sense-able to her anymore...But really, she shouldn't be surprised. She had received training. When becoming a Ranger, she knew that she was doing. Really, she'd taken out the other soldiers without this. Probably because there hadn't been a time to reflect on the death. It was the heat of battle. And the takedowns weren't so up-close...

Enough. They'd won. She was the Blue Power Ranger. This was a victory.

"We did it, and I knew we could do it," Ven's voice then broke through her spiral.

She then straightened up, sheathing her weapons. "We did manage to drive them back for now, yes. Though of course, we shall need to prepare for the next-"

Then Ven headed over to their unusual 'ally', who now showed herself to have some, non-human characteristics. Raziel followed behind him, hands prepared to redraw her gun if needed.

The mysterious woman then lurched to Ven. "Forget about the velcons! What did you people do to him?" She asked in a shaky voice. "What did you do with my brother?!" Then she collapsed, her half-green hand turning back to a human one as she fell into Ven's arms.

Raziel looked between her and Ven."...I don't recall us doing anything with a brother. Is she your sister?"

Ven did not know what to say at first as he held the unknown woman in his arms. Making sure she did not fall to the ground and was secured in his arms despite the lingering pain in his chest, Brother? He confusingly thought as he stared at the unconscious person. She is not human, that is for sure, with her claw hand turning into a normal human arm. As he was thinking about what to do, he was stuck in his head when Ven heard Raziel's voice, her question, and responded.

"I have one, but this person is not her, and I do not think she is talking about us." Ven took deep breaths as he tried to think and plan what to do now with the alien. "Perhaps the last Power Rangers did do something with her brother, and since no one knows..." The sound of police sirens in the air cut him off and reminded him that this is not the place for this talk nor to see what this person wanted from them.

"Uion is dead, and what is left is retreating; we are done here, but I want to know more about her and what she means." Ven then turned to Vivrynn, "Vivrynn, make sure that no one follows us." Now, addressing the group and with a pained grunt, he went to carry Sarah properly in the fireman's carry position so he could move with her in tow. "While I am hesitant to take her back to base until we know more. I do know there is an abandoned cabin near the base." Ven started looking down the street at the sight of police and ambulances coming down the street, and while his helmet made it impossible to see. He had a nervous look on his face. "The cabin is remote, and we should be safe there and since she helped us during the fight. Let's see what she wants and figure out how this ties to the Power Rangers, follow me."

Without another word, Ven started moving towards the abandoned cabin, hoping to find some answers from this mysterious person. A victory celebration will have to wait, and now the Power Rangers have a new development to deal with.

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As Ven said, there was the abandoned cabin, and it was in surprisingly good condition, considering how old it was. Which was alot, and the interior reflected this. It was big enough for the group to go inside, and Ven carefully laid Sarsh on the old bed. Well, what was left of a bed, that is, and after clearing it up a bit.

Now Ven, while still in his Power Ranger suit, waited for the Varrigal to wake up. Staying next to the bedroom and with an eye on her. Leaning the old wooden wall, which was still stable. His two swords were at his waist, ready to be used if things get... heated.

It was a pain for him to carry her here, but now Ven can recover some before heading back to the Outlook and recover there. Still, his thoughts were back at the battle. Something about it seemed off to him, the battle but, they were still to overcome Uion and his soldiers. Granted, with some trouble, and the power Uion had was unexpected, Ven tried to think about what species he was. Maybe a Vimdine since he has heard of them having some sort of power that they can charge with their bodies.

Still, all he can do is think and speculate before talking to Io and perhaps the others if they know something. Now, looking at the others. "So, how is everyone doing?" Ven asked, looking at his fellow rangers. "Doing fine after the battle and not having any trouble or anything?" He asks despite being the one getting hurt but would like to hear something from them anyway. Since he should have done it right after the battle and is doing it now. Feeling a bit bad about it and now awaits their replies.