"Mentor I need you do the the ritual once more!"

Mentor Ji looked at Jayden with concern etched on his face. "Jayden, are you absolutely sure about this? Once I say these words, you'll be transformed into Flame Heart permanently. You won't be able to be yourself again," he warned, his voice filled with weight and uncertainty.

Jayden's gaze shifted to Antonio, his loyal teammate who had always stood by his side. Antonio's eyes reflected both worry and determination, and Jayden drew strength from that unwavering support.

"I've made up my mind, Ji. The city and the people we love need us. I will pay any price to protect them," Jayden declared firmly.

Mentor Ji let out a heavy sigh, a mix of pride and sadness in his expression. "Your father would have been proud to see the Ranger you've become. I have fulfilled my promise to him," he said, his voice tinged with a sense of finality.

Antonio stepped forward, holding the Lion Zord in his hand. "Jayden, I'll always be there for you, no matter what happens. Let's do this," he affirmed, his voice filled with unwavering loyalty.

Meanwhile:

"Hey, Soul Wraith! I hope you're ready for some serious power! Because I'm about to unleash the ancient art of... makin' sandwiches! Anyone want ham or turkey? We've got it all!" Mike quipped as he slashed at the nighlok with his leaf storm attack but didn't leave a scratch on the nighlok.

Soul Wraith attacked the green ranger annoyed and furious at the futile attempt as he laughed "your pathetic humor and attacks are useless agaisnt me!"

"He's right, we can't hold him off forever!" Emily shouted, struggling to get up from a powerful blow.

Kevin analyzed the situation, a plan forming in his mind. "We need a new approach. Our attacks aren't working. Maybe we should combine our powers somehow!"

Mia, her eyes focused on the relentless battle, nodded in agreement. "It's worth a shot. Let's give it everything we've got!"

As the Rangers prepared to unleash their combined elemental attack, a sudden surge of energy rippled through their swords, filling the air with a sparkling brilliance.

The colored slashes soared towards Soul Wraith, but to everyone's surprise, he activated his staff, absorbing their attacks.

The Rangers gasped in shock, their faces etched with disbelief and frustration.

"How is this possible? We barely scratched him again!" Emily cried out, her voice filled with a tinge of defeat.

Soul Wraith smirked, taunting the Rangers. "Nice try, Rangers but I already told you, your powers and swords are no match for me."

Not willing to give up, Mike tightened his grip on his sword, determination burning brightly in his eyes. "We won't let you defeat us that easily! We'll find a way to stop you!"

Suddenly, Soul Wraith's staff glowed with an ominous darkness, summoning different creatures from Kwamis to werewolf bears.

The Rangers stood their ground, ready to face the onslaught.

"How can he conjure such powerful creatures? We have to stay strong and fight together!" Mia shouted, urging her teammates to stand firm.

Soul Wraith's staff glowed once more, his dark energy absorbing the creatures, before sending a barrage of fire towards the Rangers.

The team was thrown off balance, their bodies crashing to the ground in agony.

Struggling to maintain their transformation, they demorphed, their injuries visible and bruised.

Laughter echoed through the air as Soul Wraith approached, his staff glowing with malicious intent.

"You are no match for me, pathetic Rangers! It's time to add a few new toys to my collection!" he declared, a sinister smile spreading across his face.

Just as the Rangers braced themselves for the final blow, a voice rang out, filled with a mixture of bravery and determination.

"Hey, Soul Wraith! Time for you to face your match!" Antonio appeared in his golden Maroon armor, his Spin Barracuda blade gleaming in the sunlight.

The Rangers' gazes flickered with hope and relief as they watched their friend charge towards Soul Wraith with unwavering confidence.

Antonio's golden armor shimmered, symbols of fire and light dancing around him as he raised his blade high.

"Golden Ferno Attack!" he yelled, a torrent of golden fire erupting from his palm, hurtling towards Soul Wraith with incredible speed and intensity.

The ground shook beneath their feet as the fiery attack collided with Soul Wraith's dark energy, creating an explosion of epic proportions. Flames and shadows intertwined, casting a mesmerizing display of power and determination.

As the dust settled, the Rangers watched with bated breath, their hearts pounding in their chests.

And there, standing tall amidst the remnants of the explosion, was their friend Antonio, in his new battle armor, unharmed and victorious.

"Alright guys whats the 411?" Antonio asked as he came up to his friends.

"Antonio I knew you'd come through." Emily said, her exctimemt to see that the ritual worked once again.

"Yea man, glad you were finally able to rejions us." Mike said as he chuckled as Antonio laughed to but then silence struck the group as Kevin came up to their new ally.

"Kevin I know you think I'm just a screw up newbie but I ho-" Antonio was about to say but Kevin cut him off.

"No Antonio, you don't have to say anything it was me that was wrong and Flame Heart couldnt pick a better ranger." Kevin admitted but when Antonio was about to speak, Soul Wraith was revived but grew twice his size.

"You Rangers have a big situation on your hands this time!" He shouted as the Rangers lookeda t one another.

"Antonio think you can command the black box and the Lion zord?" Kevin asked coming uo to his friend.

"Can Kevin stand to eat Mia's cooking for a week?" Antonio asked as the other rangers laughed before preparing themselves for one last battle.