Power Rangers Eternal Sect (Shinkenger adaptation)

[Shogun_Master]

And now, since I haven't talked about it enough, I'm actually going to post my fanfics here!:laugh:

Anyway, this story is Power Rangers Eternal Sect, based on Samurai Sentai Shinkenger. For conveniance & the fact that I wish to continue my story, I have chosen to move my fanfics to this site. As soon as I finish Episode Nine, it, and the eight that came before it, will be posted here. I will also move my other adatation, Power Rangers Accele-lightning, on this site, and the others when I get to writing them.

I know I have roughly less than 100 viewers & I thank those of you who enjoy my work. For new viewers, I will point out that all scripts here are/ were first drafts and, for episodes three through seven, I was actually attempting to see how many scripts I could write, felt limited by the 20 minute length, which caused me to rush occasionally, and many other issues, however I have decided that the series would be much better served if I took my time in this.

Anyway, once again, thank you for your interest/ support. Episodes should begin going up within the week. As with all fanfic threads, please refrain from comments, either positive or negative, but feel free to ask questions about anything that confuses you & I will do my best to answer.

 

[Shogun_Master]

>>>THE SHADOW AWAKENS<<<

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN- DAY
We see a black mass of twisting, whirling shadow fly through the forest. It suddenly comes still, settling over a clearing. It begins seeping through cracks in the ground and eventually ends up in a gigantic underground cavern containing thousands of statues lined up in ranks, all staring toward a raised pedestal on one end of the cave. The pedestal has a small staircase leading up to it with two monstrous statues on each side, spaced evenly around it. The shadow expands, covering the entire cave and begins converging in over the pedestal.

SHADOW: Awaken my Ryuji! Your master has returned! Now rise! Return from your slumber and prepare for conquest on the living above! RISE!!!

We pan down from the shadow to the pedestal floor to see two of the statues begin to glow there is a cracking sound followed by two voices, a man and a woman, who address the shadow. We zoom outward, across the cavern to see that all of the soldier statues are coming to life, but rather than people, there are hideous, crab-like, humanoid monsters breaking out of the rock. The screen goes black.

EXT.- FOREST, JAPAN- DAY
We see panoramic sweeps of famous Japanese landmarks. They start in residential areas, and slowly become more natural. Finally, we settle on a forest. Within the forest, we see a young, Asian man kneeling on the ground in training gear. He carries a Katana in one hand and he is focusing with closed eyes. During this, there is narration along with flashes of a battle from the past.

NARRATOR: Four thousand years ago, Japan was a land of warriors… but also a land of terrible secrets… as well as a land of demons. During the reign of the great Emperor, Izu, the greatest battle for humankind took place. Now, this war is forgotten… only the stuff of legend, of fantasy… but soon, it will be reawakened with a vengeance not seen in known history. Soon, the Ryuji will rise again… and only one sect of warriors have the power to stop them.

Suddenly the narration ends. We now see strange characters being painted in the air. With a flash, they change to distinguishable English, revealing the ’Power Rangers Eternal Sect’ logo. After a few seconds, there is another flash and it disappears and we return to the man kneeling on the ground. After a few seconds of watching him, his eyes spring open. He jumps to his feet, spinning around to counter an attack from an older man, wearing a black training suit with dark red accents. This man is also Asian and looks to be in his late thirties to early forties. The men look into each other’s eyes and break off the attack, coming back at each other with a combination of swordplay and jujutsu. Eventually, the younger man somehow overcomes the older one and pins him to a tree with his sword. He smirks, chuckling quietly, but the older man just gives him a secretive smile.

TAKERU SHIRASOTO: Now, now. Let’s not get over-confident yet.

The younger man eyes Takeru in confusion, looking for signs of his next move.

RHETT SHIRASOTO: Come on, dad. Even you couldn’t get out of this one.
TAKERU: Oh really?
RHETT: Yeah.
TAKERU: You sure about that?
RHETT: Yes, yes, I’m- I’m very sure of it.
TAKERU: Ok, then.

Rhett relaxes, believing that the match is over, but when he does so, Takeru does an elaborate sword trick that flips Rhett over, on the ground, while Takeru uses his own sword to pin Rhett’s across it’s owner’s neck. Now Takeru is the one smirking.

TAKERU: Let’s see, that’s me five, you… uh, none.

Rhett is struggling against Takeru, but clearly realizes that he’s been beaten.

RHETT: Alright, dad. Joke’s over, now let me up.
TAKERU: Now, if I did that, that would mean training time is over.

Rhett’s voice is panicked.

RHETT: Isn’t it?!?
TAKERU: No. It’s over when I say it’s over… now get up.
RHETT: Dad, I can’t.
TAKERU: Come on! You’ve gotta at least try.
RHETT: I can’t! You’re holding my own sword against my throat!
TAKERU: …Well, I never said that I’d let you up, I just said get up.

Rhett groans loudly in frustration. On a nearby, overgrown hilltop, there is movement in the grass. Someone, or something, is watching the men below.

EXT.- ANCIENT TOKYO STREETS- DAY
There is a flashback to Japan, circa 2000 BC. An Emperor and his Samurai are marching through the city, displaying their newly found treasure- a small, elaborate wooden chest. People are lined up and down the street, cheering their warriors. Leading are six Samurai generals, wearing ribbons of different accents (red, blue, green, yellow, pink & black). The Emperor rides a horse behind them and, behind him, are more warriors, bearing the chest. We zoom in to two men on the sidelines, who are speaking of what is happening.

PARADE-GOER 1: What’s in the box?
PARADE-GOER 2: They say that the great Emperor Izu and his warriors found the Isles of the Immortals. They say that the Emperor himself found that box in a cave shrine, high in the Immortal Mountains of the central Isles.
PARADE-GOER 1: Yes, but what’s actually in it?
PARADE-GOER 2: No one is sure. Some say it’s the secret of Immortality… others claim that the box holds the power to control demons… and yet others say it holds the power of the Kami themselves. The very power of the Gods of Nature!

We show the parade again. The Emperor is basking in glory and five of the Samurai leading the procession are completely emotionless, as they should be. The one in black, however, is not. As we zoom into his face, we see that he seems to have a problem with something. Then we see exactly what it is: the Emperor!

EXT.- ANCIENT FOREST, JAPAN- NIGHT
Obviously later, we see the black General in a forest clearing. He is now speaking to a slowly amassing army.

AKURYU: Who is this Emperor to keep such power from his people? A power that could stop floods, earthquakes and tsunamis! A power that could keep away the demons, make them fear us forever! We could have this- but the Emperor is greedy! He will keep the power for himself… unless we challenge him! Unless we band together and show him that he cannot keep this from us! I am no longer General- I am Lord Akuryu, soon to be Emperor Akuryu! And I name you all Ryuji; Dragon Warriors! Come with me Ryuji! Come and we will save our homeland!

We zoom out of the seemingly endless crowd as they all pump the air, chanting ‘High Lord Akuryu.’

EXT.- FOREST, JAPAN- DAY
The flashback ends and we now see Rhett and Takeru walking through the forest again. Rhett seems tired and is walking in an anti-vigilant manner, complaining.

RHETT: Dad, I’ve heard this story, like, a million times! You’ve told it to me, involuntarily and constantly for the past nineteen years, you’d think I’d be an expert by now!
TAKERU: Relax, Rhett. There is a reason for this just as there is a reason for all things.
RHETT: Ok, then, what’s the reason?
TAKERU: All will be-
RHETT: All will be revealed in time? Like I haven’t heard that before. You know, I’m starting to think that that’s code for, ‘I’ll tell you when I come up with one.’
TAKERU: Rhett! The answers you seek are almost here. For all you have learned though, you still need to learn to hold back on your impatience and hot-headedness for once, sheesh!

Rhett takes a deep breath, still impatient, but deciding to follow his father’s advice.

RHETT: All right then. The floor is yours, Dad, finish your god-forsaken story.
TAKERU: Only if you really-
RHETT: Yes! Finish the story!
TAKERU: Very well.

INT.- ANCIENT IMPERIAL PALACE, THRONE ROOM- DAY
There is a flashback. The red Samurai throws open the doors to Izu’s throne room and runs in, kneeling before Izu.

IZU: Yes, Shiba, my closest friend?
SHIBA: Lord Izu! Akuryu’s forces have taken the city of Kyoto and are heading this way! If you do not leave- they’ll overrun the palace! You will be killed!
IZU: I know. I know, Shiba. But my life… it is not as important as others’.
SHIBA: My Lord?
IZU: Shiba, you must take Ryunosuke, Chiaki, Mako and Kotoha and hide the chest.
SHIBA: But… without you-
IZU: Listen! Those are your orders! You five must flee to the north with that chest and protect it at all costs! It contains, not just a power, but the power of all powers- The Haburi! I’m afraid that is what Akuryu truly seeks above all else, not me! Without that chest, he has not won.
SHIBA: Of course, mighty Emperor. Do you have any other wishes?
IZU: Just one. You must always remember, the power within that chest is too great for one man. No one must ever take that power within. No one!
SHIBA: Of course, I’ll get to work right away! We shall leave at once and protect the power. Forever.

EXT.- FOREST, JAPAN- DAY
The flashback ends and we return to Takeru and Rhett, who have stopped in an ancient, overgrown clearing.

TAKERU: Do you remember what happened next?
RHETT: Yes, I already said that, about ten minutes ago, Dad!
TAKERU: And?

Rhett takes a deep breath and finishes the story.

RHETT: The five Samurai follow Emperor Izu’s orders. They take the chest and flee north, but on the way, they hear terrible news. Akuryu overran the palace and executed the Emperor and was now following their trail north. Torn between the Emperor’s words and their own honor-bound law to avenge him, Shiba disregarded the orders to open the chest, but he did keep in mind Izu’s words. The power was too great for one man… so all five of them split it among themselves. They lay in wait until Akuryu and the Ryuji Horde arrived and they used the power to destroy Akuryu and send his army into purgatory for all time.
TAKERU: Yes, but there is another part of the story I did not tell you. The part that validates it- makes it real.
RHETT: Wait, hold on… this is real?
TAKERU: Well… yes.

Rhett busts up, laughing uncontrollably. He is bent over, laughing, and holding himself up against a tree. Takeru is furious. From the shadows, we see the thing is still watching the men. This time, however, there are more, and they’re everywhere. We see a red glow behind a tree and a human hand with acid green fingernails grips the trunk of a tree. A woman’s voice speaks out as she taps her fingers against the bark.

FEMALE GENERAL: Excellent.

Below, Takeru is still trying to convince Rhett otherwise. Rhett, however, is still laughing.

TAKERU: This is no laughing matter, Rhett! One day, they will return to this place!
RHETT: And what, may I ask, makes this place so special?
TAKERU: This is the very field of battle! This is the spot where our ancestor, Lord Shiba, sealed them away and formed the sect!
RHETT: Dad… WHAT SECT!?!

Rhett starts laughing again. Takeru points to a small, cut boulder in the center of the field.

TAKERU: Look at that rock, if you don’t believe me!
RHETT: Ok, ok! I will… I will!

After Rhett calms himself down, he goes to look at the rock. There are six symbols carved there, five in a circle, appearing as modified Japanese Characters, surrounding a sixth pictograph symbol resembling a Samurai helmet on a pedestal set with another peculiar symbol.

RHETT: Alright. I give up, what is it?
TAKERU: This is where Shiba created the Kagirinai; the Eternal Sect. The middle symbol is the symbol of the Sect- only members know it’s true meaning and it marks anything written about or by Sect members, technology, happenings, etc.
RHETT: And the other five?
TAKERU: They are called Mojikara. A type of written spell form created many hundreds of years ago by a sect member. The spells are meant to control and focus Haburi into specific purposes. These five spells indicate the Haburial Powers: fire, water, wood, earth and wind. They also indicate the names of the five Clans of the sect: Shiba is represented by fire, Ryunosuke by water, Chiaki by wood. Kotoha Clan is earth and also, Mako is wind.
RHETT: Ok… there just happens to be a rock in the woods where five samurai used magic powers to destroy an evil warlord and it just happens to have made-up symbols all over it, which, I might add, look mysteriously like stylized Japanese characters anyway. Nice try, Dad.

Rhett pats his Dad’s shoulder as he walks past him, back the way they came. Takeru turns with him, trying to get him to come back.

TAKERU: Rhett, seriously, I-

Suddenly, we see a bizarre figure with it’s head bent in Rhett’s path. It looks, from a distance, like a man in yellow robes wearing a red hat. Takeru instantly becomes concerned.

TAKERU: Rhett, come back here!
RHETT: Look at that, Dad. There are Shinto Monks here! This isn’t some ancient mystical battleground, this is a shrine!
TAKERU: No, Rhett!
RHETT: I’ll see you back at the car.
TAKERU: RHETT!!!!

Rhett finally stops and turns back to Takeru.

RHETT: What!?!

Suddenly, the man in the yellow robes pulls out a strange-looking sword and lunges for Rhett’s unprotected back. Takeru casts out his hand and an unseen force knocks Rhett out of the way. The man, clearly some kind of monster, trips over Rhett’s legs and falls on it’s face. Rhett, shaken, scrambles to his feet, staring at the creature as it slowly rises to it’s feet. Takeru rushes to his son’s side.

TAKERU: See, I told you!
RHETT: What is that thing!?!
FEMALE GENERAL: Oh, nothing- just your doom! Attack!

Suddenly, identical creatures jump out from hiding places all over the clearing. There is an ear piercing noise followed by peals of purplish thunder from the surrounding trees. It hit’s the stone and smashes it into pieces. From out of the smoke rises two figures, a woman in a yellow concubine dress with armor on her right forearm and a red and white skeletal being. The skeleton draws a sword and points it at Takeru and Rhett.

MALE GENERAL: Do you two have anything else to add to the conversation?
RHETT: What conversation, we weren’t talking to-

Takeru nudges him sharply in the ribs and takes over.

TAKERU: You broke the stone.
FEMALE GENERAL: So? I didn’t like it anyway.
RHETT: Dad, who are they?
MALE GENERAL: Glad you asked. I am called Ziu. She is Yameneko and you are surrounded by the warriors of the Ryuji, who will soon tear you limb from limb.
TAKERU: I’m sorry, I, uh, don’t think that’s going to happen today.
YAMENEKO: Oh great, they’re going to fight.
ZIU: Fine by me. I could use a little exercise after being down there for so long.

Ziu stretches a little as Rhett and Takeru take battle stances. The Ryuji and Ziu do as well. Yameneko balls her right hand into a fist and puts it into her left hand in a praying position. She closes her eyes in concentration and suddenly, the protrusion at the elbow of her forearm armor grows from a spike into a long, curving blade.
The battle begins. Both men use their blades to face the Ryuji and one of the generals each. After a while though, Rhett begins to get worn down. Takeru notices and throws Ziu back. He then appears to focus energy together Dragon-ball style and creates a wall of fire, blocking off the bad guys from his son. While his son tries to rest, he rushes in and the two escape. Yameneko and Ziu finally break through the wall to find both Rhett and Takeru gone. We see a far off view of the forest and hear Yameneko scream in fury.

EXT.- FOREST, JAPAN- DAY
Somewhere else, we see Rhett and Takeru together, taking a well-deserved rest.

RHETT: Do you think they followed us?
TAKERU: If they haven’t they are. So… do you believe me now?
RHETT: I don’t know… what do you think?
TAKERU: I think the battle’s far from over… and the war is just beginning.
RHETT: Oh, how comforting.
TAKERU: Come on. There is much you must learn, we have to get back to the hotel.

The two set off again.

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN- DAY
Ziu and Yameneko make their report to the Shadow.

YAMENEKO: Mighty Akuryu, we have found the descendants of Shiba.
ZIU: With your permission we would just love to begin the attack now!

A sinister whisper of a voice comes from the swirling clouds of shadow.

AKURYU: Destroy them! Like their forefather destroyed me!
BOTH GENERALS: Yes, Master!


INT.- SHIRASOTOS’ HOTEL ROOM, JAPAN- DAY
In the Shirasotos’ hotel suite, Takeru is hurriedly explaining the last of everything as he opens and rummages through his suitcase.

TAKERU: Basically, after Shiba and the others realized that Akuryu wasn’t in the spirit world, but trapped on Earth, they knew that he would, one day, try to revive his army and take the world again. Therefore, they founded a Sect of assassins- the most exclusive and secretive in the world.
RHETT: The Kagirinai.
TAKERU: Yes. There are only ten members at once, five masters and five apprentices, one of each for each clan. The apprentice was also, always the eldest child the family bore, which is why the Sect is broken into Clans. I brought you here as a test. I finally believed that you might be mature enough for the role and I was going to officially induct you into the sect.
RHETT: Wait… you mean I was supposed to learn about all this earlier?
TAKERU: Uh, yes, actually. It’s traditional to train the eldest child their entire young life and put them through the unveiling at the age of fifteen. Unfortunately, there were certain requirements you didn’t fit at the time.
RHETT: Like what?

Takeru turns back to Rhett, something in his hands.

TAKERU: Look, Rhett, we don’t have time to go through this right now! Ziu and Yameneko will be back and you need the power to stop them! Now remember the rock with the Mojikara on it?
RHETT: Yeah, the one the bad guys broke.
TAKERU: Mojikara has many uses, but mainly, it has been useful in melding ancient magic with modern technology. For a while now, the Ryunosuke Clan, as well as others, have been manufacturing Samurai battle technology run by Haburi through the use of Mojikara. This is one of them.

Takeru forces the sword, sash and an ancient baldric style buckle (a belt buckle worn at the side which doubles as a sword-holder) We hear screams and explosions from outside. Rhett lets out a low whistle and accepts the gear.

RHETT: Nice.
TAKERU: The sword is called a Solstice Blade- it’s the most advanced bladed weapon ever invented- perfectly balanced, razor sharp, light, fast and deadly in an instant. It can also channel your Haburi.
RHETT: Now, wait a minute, my what?
TAKERU: Ever since Shiba, the Haburi has been a part of our family, passed down through our blood to each generation- but we only have an imprint of it. It’s really all in here.

Takeru taps the buckle.

RHETT: It is?
TAKERU: Yes. Put it on and when you need help, pull the power from it and call out for it to unite with you. I’m sure you’ll find it a pleasant surprise.

Rhett starts to leave, but turns back.

RHETT: Wait. Aren’t you coming?
TAKERU: No. This is your final test, Rhett. You must do this on your own.

INT.- HOTEL LOBBY, JAPAN- DAY
The owners have locked the doors, blocking the monsters out. The Ryuji and the two generals are now grouping all around the doors, trying to break through. Finally, Yameneko has had enough.

YAMENEKO: That’s it! I’m coming in one way or the other-
ZIU: Wait! Let me do it.
YAMENEKO: I’ve got it, Ziu.
ZIU: I know… but I love this part.

Ziu pumps a blast of energy into the glass and the whole area, glass doors and wall-sized windows alike, implode, allowing the Ryuji entry. Finally Rhett arrives on the scene as everyone scatters and runs for cover.

RHETT: All right, you two. This is the last time.
YAMENEKO: What! What is one puny, insignificant human going to do to us?
RHETT: Something along the lines of this. Haburi, Unite!

As Rhett yells out the code word, he squeezes his hands over the buckle, causing red energy to leak out into his hands. Then he throws one arm up to guard himself and shoot the other one straight out, underneath it. When he opens his hand, we see the Fire Mojikara glowing there. He seems to go up in smoldering embers, but the fire burns him away, revealing the red Ranger suit. The fire symbol flies to his face and forms the helmet. He draws his sword and takes a battle stance. Rhett also seems happily surprised.

RHETT: Alright! Ranger armor, this ought to work out fine!
YAMENEKO: Wow. Is that what you people use for armor these days? Huh, not built like it used to be. Ryuji, dispose of big red, please.

The Ryuji attack and he cuts them down with his sword as he casually walks toward the Generals. He doesn’t get a single scratch in the ordeal. Yameneko begins to feel nervous, but retracts her claw saber and tries to fight him anyway. Ziu sits back and watches, amused. Yameneko begins panicking, but eventually is thrown against a vending machine. With a victorious laugh she disappears into a quick red glow coming from behind it. Rhett pushes the machine away to get to her, but she’s already gone. He turns to Ziu.

ZIU: Oh, you won’t find her. You see, we are from neither this world, or the next, but somewhere in between. Therefore anywhere that is in between two things is linked to our world, allowing us an escape route. Allow me to demonstrate… see you soon, Warrior.

The whole time Ziu was talking, he was inching back toward the broken glass still held in place. When he touches the cracks in it, they glow red and he walks through as if there was a doorway in between the glass. Rhett relaxes and the suit burns away like ashes floating in the air. Thankful people congratulate him as they slowly come out from hiding.

INT.- SHIRASOTOS’ HOTEL ROOM, JAPAN- DAY
Rhett meets up with Takeru, who has everything packed up and ready to go. Rhett is confused.

RHETT: Are we going home?
TAKERU: Not just yet, there’s one bit of business left to attend.
RHETT: Which is?

Suddenly, Takeru pulls out a sealed scroll clearly covered in Red, Blue, Green, Yellow and Pink Japanese Characters.

TAKERU: The Eternal Sect… we have to find the others.

TO BE CONTINUED…

 

[Shogun_Master]

PRES, EPISODE II
>>>ENTER THE SECT<<<

We enter where the previous episode left off. They are still in the hotel room with the scroll.

TAKERU: We have to find the others.
RHETT: Right. And how do we do that, exactly?
TAKERU: This scroll is, in and of itself, the sect. It is linked to all five tribes and kept by the master of the Shiba Clan; myself. Every time a child is born with the specifications to become an apprentice, the scroll adds the child’s name to the correct lineage.
RHETT: Ok, so we know the names of the people we’re looking for… but where are they?

There is a long pause before Takeru finally answers.

TAKERU: The clans are… well, they kind of dissented from each other ages ago. I, uh, don’t know exactly where they are. But don’t worry, the scroll does. It will guide us to our destinations.
RHETT: Ok, so that’s settled… but what if Ziu or Yameneko get there first?
TAKERU: You’re right. We’re going to have to split up.
RHETT: Oh… great… we’re gonna die.
TAKERU: Oh, relax, you take the scroll. I can connect with it using my Haburial energy, I’ll be fine.
RHETT: Alright, fine, so who are you going for?
TAKERU: I’ll look for Dusk and Tobias. You should go for Paige and Art Jr.
RHETT: Fine by me.

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN- DAY

Ziu and Yameneko have returned. Thin tentacles of shadow are wrapped around them and seem to be causing some sort of inner distress as the two are convulsing in a kneeling position and holding their heads due to a horrible ringing sound. The tentacles pull back into the main cloud and the noise disappears. Ziu and Yameneko relax, breathing heavily.

AKURYU: You outnumbered this warrior fifty to one and you two RAN from him!?!
YAMENEKO: We had no choice!
ZIU: We underestimated his powers, my lord!
AKURYU: ENOUGH EXCUSES!!! But if what you say is true, then all five reunited will be truly unstoppable.
YAMENEKO: If I may, my liege, we were just caught by surprise! We weren’t expecting the weaponry that Shiba’s descendants have created.
ZIU: Yes, my king. We swear to you this will not happen again!
AKURYU: I see. And, possibly, I have been too harsh. It has not yet been a day since you were all awakened, you are not at full power yet. We shall wait another day and then attack the others. Yameneko? Do you have any ideas for the next battle?
YAMENEKO: …Actually.

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN DUNGEONS- DAY

Yameneko walks down a dank, ancient tunnel, eventually coming to a halt in front of some prison cells. There is roaring and animalistic noises coming from inside. Yameneko caresses the door by the barred window and we see red, glowing eyes within. The door suddenly given a violent shake. Yameneko speaks to it as if it were a pet.

YAMENEKO: It’s ok, baby! Mommy’s here, Mommy will let you out soon. And then it will be time to feed on those miserable humans above!

EXT.- RAINER CONFECTIONARIES, OREGON- DAY

Takeru walks up to an old Ice Cream Parlor on the side of a dusty road, surrounded by forest. He gets in line with others who are eager to get their frozen treats. A girl in yellow & black, all but her white apron & hat, manages the counter. When Takeru gets to her, she is wiping down the counter and paying attention to it rather than him.

DUSK: Welcome to Rainer Confectionaries, how may we help you?
TAKERU: Dusk Ivory Malcom?

The girl looks up, surprised at the man.

DUSK: How do you know my name? Like, that was my full name!

Takeru leans in and speaks in a voice barely over a whisper.

TAKERU: There is something much more important going on right now. Consider this your official summons of the Kagirinai.

Dusk goes from confused to concerned. She calls back inside the parlor.

DUSK: Janet?!?
JANET: Um, Yeah?
DUSK: Could you hold the counter for a while, I need to go out for something.

Janet lets out a frustrated sigh as she chews her bubble gum and files her nails.

JANET: Yeah, fine.
DUSK: Thanks, babe, you’re the best!

Dusk and Takeru walk hurriedly away from the stand, towards a black car with tinted windows.

TAKERU: Do you think this Janet can hold your place down?
DUSK: oh yeah, she’s fine, let’s go!

Dusk gives Takeru a little shove, urging him to go faster.

EXT.- CASPIAN RANCH, TEXAS- DAY

Rhett walks up a dusty road, surrounded by patches of scrub grass and old pieces of machinery that need to be fixed. He notices a guy with a tan cowboy hat, jeans & a light vest over a dark blue T-shirt. He is using a wrench on parts of an old fishing boat, lying on it’s side in the grass in front of him. Rhett approaches, pulling out a small slip of paper.

RHETT: Hey, man, can you tell me where to find an…

He consults the slip of paper.

RHETT (cont.): Art Caspian?

The cowboy doesn’t even look up from his work as he addresses Rhett.

ART: Junior or Senior?

Rhett consults the paper slip again.

RHETT: Uhhh… Junior.

The cowboy drops the wrench and looks up, wiping his hands on a dirty rag before offering it to Rhett to shake.

ART JR: That’d be me, and you are?
RHETT: Rhett Shirasoto, Shiba Clan Apprentice… apparently.

As they shake hands, Art Jr. looks surprised.

ART JR: Wait, I’m sorry, what was that?
RHETT: I said Shiba Clan Apprentice… So are you in or not.

Art Jr. seems overwhelmed by the statement. After a while, he replies.

ART JR: Yeah, yeah, I’m in. Just, uh… I gotta do something first, can you wait?

Art Jr. takes off running to the nearby Ranch house before Rhett can say anything. Rhett seems annoyed and yells after him.

RHETT: Well… whatever it is, hurry up!

INT.- TAKERU’S CAR- DAY

Back with Takeru & Dusk, Dusk is on her cell phone, apparently talking to her father.

DUSK: Yeah, dad, that’s 432 Howard St. in Westlan, New York. Got it? Ok, bye!

Just as she clicks the phone shut, the car slows to a halt. Takeru hit’s a switch to roll down the window and we see rows of apartment buildings outside.

TAKERU: We’re here.
DUSK: So this is it?
TAKERU: Yep. The home of the Chiaki Clan Apprentice.

INT.- AMBROSE’S APARTMENT BUILDING, WESTLAN, NY- DAY

A young man skips down the stairs and turns to wave goodbye to his grandmother, peeking out of the door above. As he makes it to the front door, however, Takeru enters from outside, accidentally blocking him from exiting. Takeru gives the man a smile.

TAKERU: Hey, hi, um, I was looking for a Tobias Ambrose who lives in this building, I was wondering if you knew him?
TOBIAS: Um… Yeah, that’s me. Who are you?
TAKERU: We need to talk.

INT.- RHETT’S CAR- DAY

Rhett & Art Jr.’s car pulls up to a huge mansion. Art Jr. is in awe.

ART JR: Whoo-wee! What kind of a samurai lives in a place like that?
RHETT: A rich one apparently... Well, this is definitely the manor where Paige lives.
ART JR: Well, let’s hope she’s not too prissy to kick some Ryuji, or we’re in big trouble.

EXT.- HOOD MANOR, ENGLAND- DAY

They knock on the front door & a teenage boy, about 17, in a yellow T-shirt answers, eating potato chips and listening to an MP3 player. He removes one of the ear buds before addressing them in his English accent.

DESMOND: Yeah?
RHETT: Hey, we’re, uh, looking for someone named Paige Hood. Could you tell us where she is please?

Desmond calls back into the mansion.

DESMOND: Hoy, Paige!?! There’s more guys here for you!

INT.- PAIGE’S TRAINING ROOM- DAY

we see Paige doing exercises, holding a Katana in one hand. She groans, irritated, and ignores Desmond.

EXT.- HOOD MANOR, ENGLAND- DAY

After a while, Desmond gets tired of waiting for her.

DESMOND: She must be training- god forbid someone calls for her when she’s training. Come on, you two. I’ll take you to her.

INT.- HOOD MANOR, ENGLAND- DAY

The three guys come down the hall, Art Jr. fidgeting with his vest irritated while the other two seem really calm. Desmond offers Rhett his hand.

DESMOND: I’m Desmond. Dezzy Hood, by the way.
RHETT: Um… Hi, I’m Rhett.
DESMOND: Yeah, well, she’s in here.

INT.- PAIGE’S TRAINING ROOM- DAY

Desmond throws open the double doors to the square room. There are weapons racks on one wall, & the one opposite it. Across from the door is one that's all rice-paper windows in aged bamboo frames, with an open walkway to the backyard garden. The floor is one big training mat. Paige, however, doesn’t appear to be there.

RHETT: So… where is she?

Suddenly, a Katana blade appears under his neck. Paige steps out from the side of the door as Rhett raises his hands in the air.

PAIGE: Who are you?
DESMOND: Oh, come on, Paige! It’s just some American guy!
ART JR: Yeah, ma’am, please just put the sword down and-

Paige motions at Rhett’s Solstice Blade at his side.

PAIGE: He’s armed, Dezzy. And you in the back, shut up.
ART JR: Yes, ma’am.
RHETT: Oh, what a great help you are!

Rhett & Art Jr. begin arguing agitatedly.

PAIGE: Quiet! You, explain yourself.
RHETT: We’re from the Kagirinai. The Ryuji have escaped and we need your help.
PAIGE: Lair! And how do you know about the Sect?
DESMOND: Ok, I don’t know what either of you are talking about, but seriously Paige, stop it!
PAIGE: Quiet, Dezzy! So?

Before Rhett can answer, though, there is a piercing pulse-like noise outside followed by smoke and dust floating into the room. Rhett, Art Jr., Paige & Desmond all turn to look outside as Ryuji & Yameneko file into the room. Paige turns her attention on them.

YAMENEKO: Hello, boys… little girl.

INT.- TOBIAS’ APARTMENT, WESTLAN, NY- DAY

Tobias & his Grandmother sit back on their couch as Takeru stands across from them. Dusk stands in front of the door.

TOBIAS: If this is about-
TAKERU: Relax, Tobias, you’re not in trouble.
MRS. AMBROSE: Then what is this about, sir?
TAKERU: The Kagirinai.

Tobias & his grandmother exchange a blank look & look back at Takeru.

TOBIAS & GRANDMOTHER: The what?
TAKERU: Um… the Eternal Sect?
TOBIAS: I… still don’t know what you’re talking about, dude.

Suddenly, we hear explosions issuing from outside.

TAKERU: Oh no, not now!

He rushes to the window, followed closely by Dusk.

TOBIAS: What the heck was that!?!
TAKERU: Um… I don’t exactly want to scare either of you, but maybe you should come over here and look at this, Tobias!

Tobias runs over to the window and looks out to see Ziu & an army of Ryuji blowing stuff up outside. Dusk puts a cautionary hand on his shoulder. Tobias is shocked.

TOBIAS: Ok… what are they?
MRS. AMBROSE: What’s going on, dear, I don’t hear anything?
TAKERU: Nothing you should worry yourself with, Ma’am.
TOBIAS: Yeah right! What are those things looking for?
TAKERU: Um… us.
TOBIAS: Then you two need to get out of-
DUSK: He means all three of us, Tobias.
TOBIAS: Wait, where’s the third one?

Both Takeru & Dusk give him looks and it finally hits him. He begins freaking out and rushing around for a place to escape. Dusk tries to calm him down & Mrs. Ambrose is still confused.

TOBIAS: I’ve got to get out of here- I’ve got to get out-
MRS. AMBROSE: Wait, what’s going on? I don’t understand?

Dusk finally grabs Tobias by the shoulders and shakes him a little.

DUSK: Tobias, get a hold of yourself!

Dusk slaps him across the face and he is temporarily distracted. He looks up at her face, getting his first good look at her and is shocked by how beautiful she is. Takeru runs to Mrs. Ambrose’s side. Suddenly, the door is bashed in and the room swarms with Ryuji Warriors.

RYUJI: Surrender or die!
TAKERU: Tobias, Dusk, run! Get out the fire escape!
TOBIAS: What about my Grandma?
TAKERU: I’ll keep her safe, just go!

Dusk grabs Tobias and they rush to follow Takeru’s directions.

INT.- PAIGE’S TRAINING ROOM- DAY

Rhett, Art Jr., & Paige stand ready to fight the Ryuji led by Yameneko. Desmond jumps back in fright.

DESMOND: WHOA!
PAIGE: Desmond, stay back!
DESMOND: One step ahead of you!

Rhett steps forward and addresses Yameneko.

RHETT: Great, not you again.
YAMENEKO: Oh, well if it isn’t big red!
RHETT: Back to get beat again?
YAMENEKO: You caught me off guard last time… but you’ve used up your little surprise, Ranger.
RHETT: Oh, so you do know what I am!
YAMENEKO: What you are, beyond being an enemy, is irrelevant. Ryuji!

The Ryuji take battle stances. Rhett makes a move for Yameneko, but Paige blocks him with her sword.

PAIGE: Let me take her. It’s been a while since I’ve had a real test.
RHETT: Fine by me, you lunatic.
PAIGE: Because of the situation, I’m going to ignore that. You two, Rhett and.. Picture, what’s-your-name.
ART JR: It’s Art.
PAIGE: Yeah, well, whoever you are, cover me.

Rhett draws his sword & Art Jr. takes a battle stance by him. Paige rushes in and does a flip over the Ryuji, landing by Yameneko, who has already activated her blade, & engaging her. The Ryuji rush in and Rhett and Art Jr. begin fighting back to back. Paige seems to be a perfect match against Yameneko, each matches the others parries & blows perfectly. Rhett also fights with his sword. Art Jr. spies a short Katana on the weaponry wall & runs up it, grabbing the sword on the way, & flips over a few Ryuji, striking them down from behind.

EXT.- TOBIAS’ FIRE ESCAPE- DAY

Dusk & Tobias rush down the fire escape & are only a couple of floors above the ground. Unfortunately, Ziu is still outside and spies them. He pulls out his sword & shoots a beam of red lightning, which narrowly misses the two and causes an explosion above them.

ZIU: Ryuji! Surround that series of platforms to the side of the building!
DUSK: Crap! What do we do now?
TOBIAS: Um… jump?

Dusk & Tobias jump over the main bulk of the Ryuji’s heads. Unfortunately, they land within sight of a severely pissed off Ziu.

ZIU: Alright, there’s two of you, where’s the third?
TOBIAS: Like we’d tell you… uh, whatever you are.

Ziu growls angrily.

ZIU: There’s one still inside! Ryuji, get in there and destroy him! I’ll take care of there two personally.

Tobias does something completely unexpected. He gives Dusk a meaningful look and then rushes Ziu. This proves completely ineffective, since Ziu grabs him, twists his arm around and prepares for the kill.

DUSK: Wait!
ZIU: For what?
DUSK: Why don’t we settle this the honorable way? You see that field over there?

Dusk refers to a dusty area below a cliff nearby, but far enough away from the apartments as to not cause trouble for the inhabitants.

DUSK (cont.): We’ll have a real battle there.
ZIU: Any specific time?
DUSK: Just give me and my friend you’ve got there five minutes and we’ll be there.
ZIU: Honor’s overrated… but it works for me. I guess you have the right to choose how you want to die.

He releases Tobias, sheaths his sword and begins walking to the field. Dusk rushes to Tobias and helps him up.

DUSK: Are you ok?
TOBIAS: I’m fine.
DUSK: You want some advice?
TOBIAS: What?
DUSK: If you don’t know how to fight, don’t do that!

Dusk punches Tobias in the shoulder.

TOBIAS: Ow!

INT.- PAIGE’S TRAINING ROOM- DAY

They all fight fairly well. Yameneko and Paige finally come to a stand-still, their blades grinding.

YAMENEKO: You fight well for one so young.
PAIGE: Yeah, and what are you, like, 4000 years old?
YAMENEKO: Oh, you have no idea!

Yameneko suddenly throws Paige back & does a back-flip, kicking Paige to the ground in the process. She is almost immediately surrounded by Ryuji, who pin her down. A Ryuji sneaks up behind Art Jr. and trips him with a low kick. He is soon surrounded and pinned down. This causes Rhett to become distracted and they get him too. Yameneko giggles cheerfully in triumph. She holds her hand up, fingers curled towards herself, and begins summoning a ball of energy. Before she can fire it at Rhett, however, a sudden, bizarre wind strikes up and blows all of the Ryuji & Yameneko back out the door. Rhett, Paige, Art Jr. & Desmond look up to see another woman with striking similarities to Paige standing in the middle of the room.

DESMOND: Mum!
PAIGE: Oh thank god!
LYDIA: How dare you come here and attack my children, Ryuji!
YAMENEKO: This isn’t over!

Yameneko suddenly stands and rushes toward the door. Lydia begins creating another orb of wind energy, but as Yameneko dives into the door entrance, the whole frame lights up with a red glow and Yameneko disappears. The Ryuji dematerialize as well. Rhett & Art Jr. get up and walk over to the woman, bowing respectfully. Paige & Desmond are already there.

ART JR: Thank you, ma’am.
RHETT: You must be Mistress Lydia.
LYDIA: Mistress? I guess you two must be apprentices then?
RHETT: Correct. I am Rhett Shirasoto, Shiba Clan. This is-
ART JR: Hi! I’m Art Caspian. Junior.
LYDIA: Let me guess, Ryunosuke?
ART JR: That’s exactly right, ma’am.
LYDIA: I see. So Rhett, have you come across these things before?
RHETT: All over the last couple of days, Mistress.
LYDIA: And how many Gedoshu were there?
RHETT: Gedoshu?
LYDIA: The unique monsters, not the little crab people.
RHETT: Oh, uh, there was the one you just beat and a big skeleton guy.
LYDIA: And was he here to?
RHETT: No.
LYDIA: Then the others are in trouble, come on!

They all rush out of the room.

EXT.- WESTLAN, NY, DUSTY PATCH- DAY

Dusk & Tobias stand ready on one side of the dirt patch, preparing to battle Ziu, who stands across from them. Suddenly, from a cracked boulder, red light issues. Yameneko steps out and takes her place next to Ziu.

YAMENEKO: So, how’s your day going?
ZIU: I’m about to finish these two off, care to join me?
YAMENEKO: Ehhh, why not.
DUSK: Wait, I thought it would just be us three!
YAMENEKO: Two against one? Why, that’s not fair, now is it?
DUSK: Oh, whatever, let’s just do this!
ZIU: I thought you’d never say it!

He pulls free his sword and shoots a pulse of energy at Dusk & Tobias. Dusk tackles Tobias out of the way and they duck behind another boulder.

TOBIAS: Why’d you even suggest this anyway?
DUSK: Two reasons. One- to buy you some time, and two- because I’m from Kotoha Clan.
TOBIAS: Kotoha Cla- what difference does that make?
DUSK: The Kotoha Clan specialize in Earth based attacks.
TOBIAS: Yes, I can see how fighting on a patch of dirt will improve our chances of defeating them!
DUSK: You don’t get it. Watch this.

Dusk does weird hand motions, causing dust to rise and spin, sending the patch of dust into a mini-sandstorm that obscures the enemies’ view.

TOBIAS: How’d you do that?!?
DUSK: Look, just follow me and stay close, ok?

Dusk & Tobias rush into the sandstorm and go looking for the bad guys. When they get close, however, Ziu starts panicking and shooting off energy blasts all over the place. He accidentally hits right between Yameneko & Tobias, sending them flying in opposite directions. Both are injured. Dusk runs to Tobias.

DUSK: Tobias!
TOBIAS: I’m ok, I think.

While Dusk is distracted by Tobias, Ziu is able to quell the sandstorm with his magic. Yameneko gets up and rushes over to him, angry.

YAMENEKO: What’d you do that for!?!
ZIU: Sorry, I, uh, panicked.
YAMENEKO: Idiot!
ZIU: Well… shall we finish them?
YAMENEKO: Yes! Yes, I’m done with these games, lets destroy them for good!

They begin firing pulses of energy at Dusk & Tobias. The two run for it, but eventually, the blasts catch up with them and send them flying. Dusk & Tobias lay on the ground, separated, as Yameneko & Ziu close in to finish them off. All of a sudden, a yellow orb of energy hits Ziu & a blue one hits Yameneko. Dusk & Tobias, relieved but confused, look up to see two masters standing there. They rush to help them up.

TOBIAS: Thanks. So, who are you?
DUSK: Tobias, this is my father, Master Lester, and… I don’t know you.
ART SR: I’m Master Caspian.

He shakes their hands.

ART SR: By-the-by, you haven’t seen my son, have you?
ART JR: I’m over here, dad!

Dusk, Lester, Tobias & Art Sr. look up to see Rhett, Art Jr. & Paige running to their aid from the apartment complex. Lydia & Desmond are standing by the door as Takeru comes out, throwing back the last few Ryuji & dragging Mrs. Ambrose behind him. He sees Lydia & Desmond & joins them.

LYDIA: High Master Takeru?
TAKERU: Yes. I’m guessing your Mistress Lydia, right?
LYDIA: But of course.
TAKERU: Shall we join the others?

Lydia flashes a knowing smile. They both turn to their charges, addressing them before joining the battle.

LYDIA & TAKERU: Stay here!

We see the determination on each character’s face, individually, in slo-mo, each dissolving into the next. They all arrive together as Yameneko & Ziu regroup.

YAMENEKO: Well, I guess Plan A is out. Time for Plan B. Ryuji!

She snaps her fingers and, with flashes of red, an army of Ryuji appear between the bad guys & the Eternal Sect. They all organize into their clans for a roll call. Explosions issue behind each clan after they do their lines.

TAKERU & RHETT: Legend of the Eternal Fires, Clan Shiba!
ART SR & JR: Legend of the Eternal Seas, Clan Ryunosuke!
LESTER & DUSK: Legend of the Highest Mountain, Clan Kotoha!
LYDIA & PAIGE: Legend of the Dawn Horizon, Clan Mako!

Tobias makes a little wave at the enemy as he stands, confused & alone.

TOBIAS: Uh… I’m- I’m Tobias. Hi.

Takeru clearly now has another four swords, the same as the one he gave Rhett in Episode I.

TAKERU: Apprentices! Come here, quickly!

Takeru hands out the swords to Art Jr., Tobias, Dusk & Paige as he gives them the battle plan.

TAKERU: Here. Watch Rhett, do what he does. You’ll attack Ziu & Yameneko alone while us Masters distract the Ryuji for you.

Paige is reluctant to accept the new sword.

PAIGE: I prefer my sword.

Rhett shows up & forces it on her.

RHETT: Trust me, you’ll like this one a lot better, come on!

The five apprentices group together at the front lines, finishing fastening on their new gear.

RHETT: Ready?
ART JR, TOBIAS, DUSK & PAIGE: Ready!
RHETT: Haburi, Unite!
ART JR, TOBIAS, DUSK & PAIGE: Haburi, Unite!

As Rhett yells out the code word, he squeezes his hands over the buckle, causing red energy to leak out into his hands. Then he throws one arm up to guard himself and shoot the other one straight out, underneath it.
ANIMATION: We show each Ranger in blackness, their arms outstretched. Their designated element expands, out of the blackness, behind them. As it consumes each one, Rice-paper/ bamboo doors shut over the scene. Suddenly, energy from the other side of the door blasts through, carving each Ranger’s symbol through the screen in strokes, as if being written. The energy simmers down so we can see the symbol, then blasts the entirety of the doors apart. We circle each Ranger, just as the door ashes & each helmet symbol do. The ashes collect around the Rangers, forming their suits. During this, the symbol carved into the door is spinning in a wider arc than the ashes. After each suit is formed, we zoom into each Ranger’s face. The symbol hits them with a flash forming the helmet. We see the sword hilts at their side. As they grab them, we pan up to their helmets. As we zoom out, they pull their blades free and pose with a yell of excitement.
The Rangers now stand, morphed, between the Ryuji & the Masters. Yameneko is scared now & is slowly backing off.

YAMENEKO: Oh Great.

She makes it to the tree line and dematerializes, going back into her world. While this happens, she laughs in triumph and finally summons her pet.

YAMENEKO: Shen! Rise and destroy them!

Suddenly, a lion-like monster with a huge battle sword materializes on the scene and stands battle ready. The Ryuji part in a frightened manner to give it room to stalk the Rangers. Ziu stands off to the side, obviously trying to avoid detection.

RHETT: Eternal Red Lion Ranger!
ART JR: Eternal Blue Dragon Ranger!
TOBIAS: Eternal Green Ursa Ranger… I think.
DUSK: Eternal Yellow Lemur Ranger!
PAIGE: Eternal Pink Turtle Ranger!
ALL FIVE: Power Rangers, Eternal Sect!

They all pose as one, in slo-mo, as a massive explosion issues behind them. Shen rushes them and Rhett jumps in the air, slicing down at Shen with his Solstice Blade. Shen Parries the blow, but the stops running. This allows the others to run in and take him. Rhett notices Ziu off to the side.

RHETT: You four got him?
ART JR: Yeah!
PAIGE: Why? Where are you going?
RHETT: Sorry, Paige. I’ve got bigger fish to fry!

Rhett runs off to engage Ziu, leaving Paige to scoff indignantly. The four Rangers throw Shen back and regroup. We see Shen past Tobias’ hand as he balls it into a fist, nervously.

TOBIAS: Oh man.
DUSK: It’s ok Tobias. You’re not alone.

Another hand reaches into the shot and grips Tobias.’ The battles begin. As Rhett strikes downward at Ziu, Ziu pulls out his sword to parry the blow. The Masters lure the Ryuji off to the side with random energy blasts, aimed to anger, and engage them. Shen rushes in again and the Blue, Green, Yellow & Pink Rangers part and spin around to strike him as he rushes past. Shen stumbles and falls to the ground as Paige leaps into the air and strikes him in the back on her way down.
Takeru speaks to Rhett via ear piece.

TAKERU: Rhett! Spin the disk on your sword’s hilt!
RHETT: Whatever you say, Dad!

Rhett spins the disc and shadow travels from the spinning disc up the blade & then expands into the air, shrouding Rhett & Ziu in darkness. Rhett can apparently see fine and strikes Ziu multiple times. Paige regroups with the other four.

PAIGE: Time for a Haburial attack! Ready?
ART JR & DUSK: Ready!
TOBIAS: Haburial What?
DUSK: Tobias, do you feel the energy from the suit?
TOBIAS: Yeah, but-
DUSK: Just channel it into your sword and follow our lead.

Art Jr.’s sword begins glowing with a fluid blue energy. Tobias’ begins glowing with wavy strands of green energy. Dusk’s sword’s blade appears to be lost in a cyclone of sand. Paige’s sword is flowing with pink energy. They all swing their blades towards Shen, who is trying to stand. All four attacks hit him and he crumples to the ground & explodes in slo-mo.
Back with Rhett & Ziu, the shadow is gone, but Ziu is badly injured. Rhett strikes the blade out of Ziu’s hand and does the same thing as the others, but his sword is on fire. He poses as we see Ziu fall & explode in the background.
Everyone regroups & cheers as the Rangers demorph. Desmond & Mrs. Ambrose join them too. Mrs. Ambrose goes straight to Tobias.

MRS. AMBROSE: I saw what you did there, Tobias. That was very heroic of you.
TOBIAS: But I-
MRS. AMBROSE: Don’t know if you belong? Go with them, do this for me. You could have a real future in this!
TOBIAS: But what about-
MRS. AMBROSE: Hey, I don’t want to hear it, Mister, I’ll be fine!

Tobias catches Dusk’s eye & she gives him a huge smile.

MRS. AMBROSE: Go on… I think someone’s waiting for you.
TOBIAS: Yeah… I guess so.

We see the team celebrating from afar once more before the screen fades to black.EPISODE II-
>>>ENTER THE SECT<<<

We enter where the previous episode left off. They are still in the hotel room with the scroll.

TAKERU: We have to find the others.
RHETT: Right. And how do we do that, exactly?
TAKERU: This scroll is, in and of itself, the sect. It is linked to all five tribes and kept by the master of the Shiba Clan; myself. Every time a child is born with the specifications to become an apprentice, the scroll adds the child’s name to the correct lineage.
RHETT: Ok, so we know the names of the people we’re looking for… but where are they?

There is a long pause before Takeru finally answers.

TAKERU: The clans are… well, they kind of dissented from each other ages ago. I, uh, don’t know exactly where they are. But don’t worry, the scroll does. It will guide us to our destinations.
RHETT: Ok, so that’s settled… but what if Ziu or Yameneko get there first?
TAKERU: You’re right. We’re going to have to split up.
RHETT: Oh… great… we’re gonna die.
TAKERU: Oh, relax, you take the scroll. I can connect with it using my Haburial energy, I’ll be fine.
RHETT: Alright, fine, so who are you going for?
TAKERU: I’ll look for Dusk and Tobias. You should go for Paige and Art Jr.
RHETT: Fine by me.

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN- DAY

Ziu and Yameneko have returned. Thin tentacles of shadow are wrapped around them and seem to be causing some sort of inner distress as the two are convulsing in a kneeling position and holding their heads due to a horrible ringing sound. The tentacles pull back into the main cloud and the noise disappears. Ziu and Yameneko relax, breathing heavily.

AKURYU: You outnumbered this warrior fifty to one and you two RAN from him!?!
YAMENEKO: We had no choice!
ZIU: We underestimated his powers, my lord!
AKURYU: ENOUGH EXCUSES!!! But if what you say is true, then all five reunited will be truly unstoppable.
YAMENEKO: If I may, my liege, we were just caught by surprise! We weren’t expecting the weaponry that Shiba’s descendants have created.
ZIU: Yes, my king. We swear to you this will not happen again!
AKURYU: I see. And, possibly, I have been too harsh. It has not yet been a day since you were all awakened, you are not at full power yet. We shall wait another day and then attack the others. Yameneko? Do you have any ideas for the next battle?
YAMENEKO: …Actually.

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN DUNGEONS- DAY

Yameneko walks down a dank, ancient tunnel, eventually coming to a halt in front of some prison cells. There is roaring and animalistic noises coming from inside. Yameneko caresses the door by the barred window and we see red, glowing eyes within. The door suddenly given a violent shake. Yameneko speaks to it as if it were a pet.

YAMENEKO: It’s ok, baby! Mommy’s here, Mommy will let you out soon. And then it will be time to feed on those miserable humans above!

EXT.- RAINER CONFECTIONARIES, OREGON- DAY

Takeru walks up to an old Ice Cream Parlor on the side of a dusty road, surrounded by forest. He gets in line with others who are eager to get their frozen treats. A girl in yellow & black, all but her white apron & hat, manages the counter. When Takeru gets to her, she is wiping down the counter and paying attention to it rather than him.

DUSK: Welcome to Rainer Confectionaries, how may we help you?
TAKERU: Dusk Ivory Malcom?

The girl looks up, surprised at the man.

DUSK: How do you know my name? Like, that was my full name!

Takeru leans in and speaks in a voice barely over a whisper.

TAKERU: There is something much more important going on right now. Consider this your official summons of the Kagirinai.

Dusk goes from confused to concerned. She calls back inside the parlor.

DUSK: Janet?!?
JANET: Um, Yeah?
DUSK: Could you hold the counter for a while, I need to go out for something.

Janet lets out a frustrated sigh as she chews her bubble gum and files her nails.

JANET: Yeah, fine.
DUSK: Thanks, babe, you’re the best!

Dusk and Takeru walk hurriedly away from the stand, towards a black car with tinted windows.

TAKERU: Do you think this Janet can hold your place down?
DUSK: oh yeah, she’s fine, let’s go!

Dusk gives Takeru a little shove, urging him to go faster.

EXT.- CASPIAN RANCH, TEXAS- DAY

Rhett walks up a dusty road, surrounded by patches of scrub grass and old pieces of machinery that need to be fixed. He notices a guy with a tan cowboy hat, jeans & a light vest over a dark blue T-shirt. He is using a wrench on parts of an old fishing boat, lying on it’s side in the grass in front of him. Rhett approaches, pulling out a small slip of paper.

RHETT: Hey, man, can you tell me where to find an…

He consults the slip of paper.

RHETT (cont.): Art Caspian?

The cowboy doesn’t even look up from his work as he addresses Rhett.

ART: Junior or Senior?

Rhett consults the paper slip again.

RHETT: Uhhh… Junior.

The cowboy drops the wrench and looks up, wiping his hands on a dirty rag before offering it to Rhett to shake.

ART JR: That’d be me, and you are?
RHETT: Rhett Shirasoto, Shiba Clan Apprentice… apparently.

As they shake hands, Art Jr. looks surprised.

ART JR: Wait, I’m sorry, what was that?
RHETT: I said Shiba Clan Apprentice… So are you in or not.

Art Jr. seems overwhelmed by the statement. After a while, he replies.

ART JR: Yeah, yeah, I’m in. Just, uh… I gotta do something first, can you wait?

Art Jr. takes off running to the nearby Ranch house before Rhett can say anything. Rhett seems annoyed and yells after him.

RHETT: Well… whatever it is, hurry up!

INT.- TAKERU’S CAR- DAY

Back with Takeru & Dusk, Dusk is on her cell phone, apparently talking to her father.

DUSK: Yeah, dad, that’s 432 Howard St. in Westlan, New York. Got it? Ok, bye!

Just as she clicks the phone shut, the car slows to a halt. Takeru hit’s a switch to roll down the window and we see rows of apartment buildings outside.

TAKERU: We’re here.
DUSK: So this is it?
TAKERU: Yep. The home of the Chiaki Clan Apprentice.

INT.- AMBROSE’S APARTMENT BUILDING, WESTLAN, NY- DAY

A young man skips down the stairs and turns to wave goodbye to his grandmother, peeking out of the door above. As he makes it to the front door, however, Takeru enters from outside, accidentally blocking him from exiting. Takeru gives the man a smile.

TAKERU: Hey, hi, um, I was looking for a Tobias Ambrose who lives in this building, I was wondering if you knew him?
TOBIAS: Um… Yeah, that’s me. Who are you?
TAKERU: We need to talk.

INT.- RHETT’S CAR- DAY

Rhett & Art Jr.’s car pulls up to a huge mansion. Art Jr. is in awe.

ART JR: Whoo-wee! What kind of a samurai lives in a place like that?
RHETT: A rich one apparently... Well, this is definitely the manor where Paige lives.
ART JR: Well, let’s hope she’s not too prissy to kick some Ryuji, or we’re in big trouble.

EXT.- HOOD MANOR, ENGLAND- DAY

They knock on the front door & a teenage boy, about 17, in a yellow T-shirt answers, eating potato chips and listening to an MP3 player. He removes one of the ear buds before addressing them in his English accent.

DESMOND: Yeah?
RHETT: Hey, we’re, uh, looking for someone named Paige Hood. Could you tell us where she is please?

Desmond calls back into the mansion.

DESMOND: Hoy, Paige!?! There’s more guys here for you!

INT.- PAIGE’S TRAINING ROOM- DAY

we see Paige doing exercises, holding a Katana in one hand. She groans, irritated, and ignores Desmond.

EXT.- HOOD MANOR, ENGLAND- DAY

After a while, Desmond gets tired of waiting for her.

DESMOND: She must be training- god forbid someone calls for her when she’s training. Come on, you two. I’ll take you to her.

INT.- HOOD MANOR, ENGLAND- DAY

The three guys come down the hall, Art Jr. fidgeting with his vest irritated while the other two seem really calm. Desmond offers Rhett his hand.

DESMOND: I’m Desmond. Dezzy Hood, by the way.
RHETT: Um… Hi, I’m Rhett.
DESMOND: Yeah, well, she’s in here.

INT.- PAIGE’S TRAINING ROOM- DAY

Desmond throws open the double doors to the square room. There are weapons racks on one wall, & the one opposite it. Across from the door is one that's all rice-paper windows in aged bamboo frames, with an open walkway to the backyard garden. The floor is one big training mat. Paige, however, doesn’t appear to be there.

RHETT: So… where is she?

Suddenly, a Katana blade appears under his neck. Paige steps out from the side of the door as Rhett raises his hands in the air.

PAIGE: Who are you?
DESMOND: Oh, come on, Paige! It’s just some American guy!
ART JR: Yeah, ma’am, please just put the sword down and-

Paige motions at Rhett’s Solstice Blade at his side.

PAIGE: He’s armed, Dezzy. And you in the back, shut up.
ART JR: Yes, ma’am.
RHETT: Oh, what a great help you are!

Rhett & Art Jr. begin arguing agitatedly.

PAIGE: Quiet! You, explain yourself.
RHETT: We’re from the Kagirinai. The Ryuji have escaped and we need your help.
PAIGE: Lair! And how do you know about the Sect?
DESMOND: Ok, I don’t know what either of you are talking about, but seriously Paige, stop it!
PAIGE: Quiet, Dezzy! So?

Before Rhett can answer, though, there is a piercing pulse-like noise outside followed by smoke and dust floating into the room. Rhett, Art Jr., Paige & Desmond all turn to look outside as Ryuji & Yameneko file into the room. Paige turns her attention on them.

YAMENEKO: Hello, boys… little girl.

INT.- TOBIAS’ APARTMENT, WESTLAN, NY- DAY

Tobias & his Grandmother sit back on their couch as Takeru stands across from them. Dusk stands in front of the door.

TOBIAS: If this is about-
TAKERU: Relax, Tobias, you’re not in trouble.
MRS. AMBROSE: Then what is this about, sir?
TAKERU: The Kagirinai.

Tobias & his grandmother exchange a blank look & look back at Takeru.

TOBIAS & GRANDMOTHER: The what?
TAKERU: Um… the Eternal Sect?
TOBIAS: I… still don’t know what you’re talking about, dude.

Suddenly, we hear explosions issuing from outside.

TAKERU: Oh no, not now!

He rushes to the window, followed closely by Dusk.

TOBIAS: What the heck was that!?!
TAKERU: Um… I don’t exactly want to scare either of you, but maybe you should come over here and look at this, Tobias!

Tobias runs over to the window and looks out to see Ziu & an army of Ryuji blowing stuff up outside. Dusk puts a cautionary hand on his shoulder. Tobias is shocked.

TOBIAS: Ok… what are they?
MRS. AMBROSE: What’s going on, dear, I don’t hear anything?
TAKERU: Nothing you should worry yourself with, Ma’am.
TOBIAS: Yeah right! What are those things looking for?
TAKERU: Um… us.
TOBIAS: Then you two need to get out of-
DUSK: He means all three of us, Tobias.
TOBIAS: Wait, where’s the third one?

Both Takeru & Dusk give him looks and it finally hits him. He begins freaking out and rushing around for a place to escape. Dusk tries to calm him down & Mrs. Ambrose is still confused.

TOBIAS: I’ve got to get out of here- I’ve got to get out-
MRS. AMBROSE: Wait, what’s going on? I don’t understand?

Dusk finally grabs Tobias by the shoulders and shakes him a little.

DUSK: Tobias, get a hold of yourself!

Dusk slaps him across the face and he is temporarily distracted. He looks up at her face, getting his first good look at her and is shocked by how beautiful she is. Takeru runs to Mrs. Ambrose’s side. Suddenly, the door is bashed in and the room swarms with Ryuji Warriors.

RYUJI: Surrender or die!
TAKERU: Tobias, Dusk, run! Get out the fire escape!
TOBIAS: What about my Grandma?
TAKERU: I’ll keep her safe, just go!

Dusk grabs Tobias and they rush to follow Takeru’s directions.

INT.- PAIGE’S TRAINING ROOM- DAY

Rhett, Art Jr., & Paige stand ready to fight the Ryuji led by Yameneko. Desmond jumps back in fright.

DESMOND: WHOA!
PAIGE: Desmond, stay back!
DESMOND: One step ahead of you!

Rhett steps forward and addresses Yameneko.

RHETT: Great, not you again.
YAMENEKO: Oh, well if it isn’t big red!
RHETT: Back to get beat again?
YAMENEKO: You caught me off guard last time… but you’ve used up your little surprise, Ranger.
RHETT: Oh, so you do know what I am!
YAMENEKO: What you are, beyond being an enemy, is irrelevant. Ryuji!

The Ryuji take battle stances. Rhett makes a move for Yameneko, but Paige blocks him with her sword.

PAIGE: Let me take her. It’s been a while since I’ve had a real test.
RHETT: Fine by me, you lunatic.
PAIGE: Because of the situation, I’m going to ignore that. You two, Rhett and.. Picture, what’s-your-name.
ART JR: It’s Art.
PAIGE: Yeah, well, whoever you are, cover me.

Rhett draws his sword & Art Jr. takes a battle stance by him. Paige rushes in and does a flip over the Ryuji, landing by Yameneko, who has already activated her blade, & engaging her. The Ryuji rush in and Rhett and Art Jr. begin fighting back to back. Paige seems to be a perfect match against Yameneko, each matches the others parries & blows perfectly. Rhett also fights with his sword. Art Jr. spies a short Katana on the weaponry wall & runs up it, grabbing the sword on the way, & flips over a few Ryuji, striking them down from behind.

EXT.- TOBIAS’ FIRE ESCAPE- DAY

Dusk & Tobias rush down the fire escape & are only a couple of floors above the ground. Unfortunately, Ziu is still outside and spies them. He pulls out his sword & shoots a beam of red lightning, which narrowly misses the two and causes an explosion above them.

ZIU: Ryuji! Surround that series of platforms to the side of the building!
DUSK: Crap! What do we do now?
TOBIAS: Um… jump?

Dusk & Tobias jump over the main bulk of the Ryuji’s heads. Unfortunately, they land within sight of a severely pissed off Ziu.

ZIU: Alright, there’s two of you, where’s the third?
TOBIAS: Like we’d tell you… uh, whatever you are.

Ziu growls angrily.

ZIU: There’s one still inside! Ryuji, get in there and destroy him! I’ll take care of there two personally.

Tobias does something completely unexpected. He gives Dusk a meaningful look and then rushes Ziu. This proves completely ineffective, since Ziu grabs him, twists his arm around and prepares for the kill.

DUSK: Wait!
ZIU: For what?
DUSK: Why don’t we settle this the honorable way? You see that field over there?

Dusk refers to a dusty area below a cliff nearby, but far enough away from the apartments as to not cause trouble for the inhabitants.

DUSK (cont.): We’ll have a real battle there.
ZIU: Any specific time?
DUSK: Just give me and my friend you’ve got there five minutes and we’ll be there.
ZIU: Honor’s overrated… but it works for me. I guess you have the right to choose how you want to die.

He releases Tobias, sheaths his sword and begins walking to the field. Dusk rushes to Tobias and helps him up.

DUSK: Are you ok?
TOBIAS: I’m fine.
DUSK: You want some advice?
TOBIAS: What?
DUSK: If you don’t know how to fight, don’t do that!

Dusk punches Tobias in the shoulder.

TOBIAS: Ow!

INT.- PAIGE’S TRAINING ROOM- DAY

They all fight fairly well. Yameneko and Paige finally come to a stand-still, their blades grinding.

YAMENEKO: You fight well for one so young.
PAIGE: Yeah, and what are you, like, 4000 years old?
YAMENEKO: Oh, you have no idea!

Yameneko suddenly throws Paige back & does a back-flip, kicking Paige to the ground in the process. She is almost immediately surrounded by Ryuji, who pin her down. A Ryuji sneaks up behind Art Jr. and trips him with a low kick. He is soon surrounded and pinned down. This causes Rhett to become distracted and they get him too. Yameneko giggles cheerfully in triumph. She holds her hand up, fingers curled towards herself, and begins summoning a ball of energy. Before she can fire it at Rhett, however, a sudden, bizarre wind strikes up and blows all of the Ryuji & Yameneko back out the door. Rhett, Paige, Art Jr. & Desmond look up to see another woman with striking similarities to Paige standing in the middle of the room.

DESMOND: Mum!
PAIGE: Oh thank god!
LYDIA: How dare you come here and attack my children, Ryuji!
YAMENEKO: This isn’t over!

Yameneko suddenly stands and rushes toward the door. Lydia begins creating another orb of wind energy, but as Yameneko dives into the door entrance, the whole frame lights up with a red glow and Yameneko disappears. The Ryuji dematerialize as well. Rhett & Art Jr. get up and walk over to the woman, bowing respectfully. Paige & Desmond are already there.

ART JR: Thank you, ma’am.
RHETT: You must be Mistress Lydia.
LYDIA: Mistress? I guess you two must be apprentices then?
RHETT: Correct. I am Rhett Shirasoto, Shiba Clan. This is-
ART JR: Hi! I’m Art Caspian. Junior.
LYDIA: Let me guess, Ryunosuke?
ART JR: That’s exactly right, ma’am.
LYDIA: I see. So Rhett, have you come across these things before?
RHETT: All over the last couple of days, Mistress.
LYDIA: And how many Gedoshu were there?
RHETT: Gedoshu?
LYDIA: The unique monsters, not the little crab people.
RHETT: Oh, uh, there was the one you just beat and a big skeleton guy.
LYDIA: And was he here to?
RHETT: No.
LYDIA: Then the others are in trouble, come on!

They all rush out of the room.

EXT.- WESTLAN, NY, DUSTY PATCH- DAY

Dusk & Tobias stand ready on one side of the dirt patch, preparing to battle Ziu, who stands across from them. Suddenly, from a cracked boulder, red light issues. Yameneko steps out and takes her place next to Ziu.

YAMENEKO: So, how’s your day going?
ZIU: I’m about to finish these two off, care to join me?
YAMENEKO: Ehhh, why not.
DUSK: Wait, I thought it would just be us three!
YAMENEKO: Two against one? Why, that’s not fair, now is it?
DUSK: Oh, whatever, let’s just do this!
ZIU: I thought you’d never say it!

He pulls free his sword and shoots a pulse of energy at Dusk & Tobias. Dusk tackles Tobias out of the way and they duck behind another boulder.

TOBIAS: Why’d you even suggest this anyway?
DUSK: Two reasons. One- to buy you some time, and two- because I’m from Kotoha Clan.
TOBIAS: Kotoha Cla- what difference does that make?
DUSK: The Kotoha Clan specialize in Earth based attacks.
TOBIAS: Yes, I can see how fighting on a patch of dirt will improve our chances of defeating them!
DUSK: You don’t get it. Watch this.

Dusk does weird hand motions, causing dust to rise and spin, sending the patch of dust into a mini-sandstorm that obscures the enemies’ view.

TOBIAS: How’d you do that?!?
DUSK: Look, just follow me and stay close, ok?

Dusk & Tobias rush into the sandstorm and go looking for the bad guys. When they get close, however, Ziu starts panicking and shooting off energy blasts all over the place. He accidentally hits right between Yameneko & Tobias, sending them flying in opposite directions. Both are injured. Dusk runs to Tobias.

DUSK: Tobias!
TOBIAS: I’m ok, I think.

While Dusk is distracted by Tobias, Ziu is able to quell the sandstorm with his magic. Yameneko gets up and rushes over to him, angry.

YAMENEKO: What’d you do that for!?!
ZIU: Sorry, I, uh, panicked.
YAMENEKO: Idiot!
ZIU: Well… shall we finish them?
YAMENEKO: Yes! Yes, I’m done with these games, lets destroy them for good!

They begin firing pulses of energy at Dusk & Tobias. The two run for it, but eventually, the blasts catch up with them and send them flying. Dusk & Tobias lay on the ground, separated, as Yameneko & Ziu close in to finish them off. All of a sudden, a yellow orb of energy hits Ziu & a blue one hits Yameneko. Dusk & Tobias, relieved but confused, look up to see two masters standing there. They rush to help them up.

TOBIAS: Thanks. So, who are you?
DUSK: Tobias, this is my father, Master Lester, and… I don’t know you.
ART SR: I’m Master Caspian.

He shakes their hands.

ART SR: By-the-by, you haven’t seen my son, have you?
ART JR: I’m over here, dad!

Dusk, Lester, Tobias & Art Sr. look up to see Rhett, Art Jr. & Paige running to their aid from the apartment complex. Lydia & Desmond are standing by the door as Takeru comes out, throwing back the last few Ryuji & dragging Mrs. Ambrose behind him. He sees Lydia & Desmond & joins them.

LYDIA: High Master Takeru?
TAKERU: Yes. I’m guessing your Mistress Lydia, right?
LYDIA: But of course.
TAKERU: Shall we join the others?

Lydia flashes a knowing smile. They both turn to their charges, addressing them before joining the battle.

LYDIA & TAKERU: Stay here!

We see the determination on each character’s face, individually, in slo-mo, each dissolving into the next. They all arrive together as Yameneko & Ziu regroup.

YAMENEKO: Well, I guess Plan A is out. Time for Plan B. Ryuji!

She snaps her fingers and, with flashes of red, an army of Ryuji appear between the bad guys & the Eternal Sect. They all organize into their clans for a roll call. Explosions issue behind each clan after they do their lines.

TAKERU & RHETT: Legend of the Eternal Fires, Clan Shiba!
ART SR & JR: Legend of the Eternal Seas, Clan Ryunosuke!
LESTER & DUSK: Legend of the Highest Mountain, Clan Kotoha!
LYDIA & PAIGE: Legend of the Dawn Horizon, Clan Mako!

Tobias makes a little wave at the enemy as he stands, confused & alone.

TOBIAS: Uh… I’m- I’m Tobias. Hi.

Takeru clearly now has another four swords, the same as the one he gave Rhett in Episode I.

TAKERU: Apprentices! Come here, quickly!

Takeru hands out the swords to Art Jr., Tobias, Dusk & Paige as he gives them the battle plan.

TAKERU: Here. Watch Rhett, do what he does. You’ll attack Ziu & Yameneko alone while us Masters distract the Ryuji for you.

Paige is reluctant to accept the new sword.

PAIGE: I prefer my sword.

Rhett shows up & forces it on her.

RHETT: Trust me, you’ll like this one a lot better, come on!

The five apprentices group together at the front lines, finishing fastening on their new gear.

RHETT: Ready?
ART JR, TOBIAS, DUSK & PAIGE: Ready!
RHETT: Haburi, Unite!
ART JR, TOBIAS, DUSK & PAIGE: Haburi, Unite!

As Rhett yells out the code word, he squeezes his hands over the buckle, causing red energy to leak out into his hands. Then he throws one arm up to guard himself and shoot the other one straight out, underneath it.
ANIMATION: We show each Ranger in blackness, their arms outstretched. Their designated element expands, out of the blackness, behind them. As it consumes each one, Rice-paper/ bamboo doors shut over the scene. Suddenly, energy from the other side of the door blasts through, carving each Ranger’s symbol through the screen in strokes, as if being written. The energy simmers down so we can see the symbol, then blasts the entirety of the doors apart. We circle each Ranger, just as the door ashes & each helmet symbol do. The ashes collect around the Rangers, forming their suits. During this, the symbol carved into the door is spinning in a wider arc than the ashes. After each suit is formed, we zoom into each Ranger’s face. The symbol hits them with a flash forming the helmet. We see the sword hilts at their side. As they grab them, we pan up to their helmets. As we zoom out, they pull their blades free and pose with a yell of excitement.
The Rangers now stand, morphed, between the Ryuji & the Masters. Yameneko is scared now & is slowly backing off.

YAMENEKO: Oh Great.

She makes it to the tree line and dematerializes, going back into her world. While this happens, she laughs in triumph and finally summons her pet.

YAMENEKO: Shen! Rise and destroy them!

Suddenly, a lion-like monster with a huge battle sword materializes on the scene and stands battle ready. The Ryuji part in a frightened manner to give it room to stalk the Rangers. Ziu stands off to the side, obviously trying to avoid detection.

RHETT: Eternal Red Lion Ranger!
ART JR: Eternal Blue Dragon Ranger!
TOBIAS: Eternal Green Ursa Ranger… I think.
DUSK: Eternal Yellow Lemur Ranger!
PAIGE: Eternal Pink Turtle Ranger!
ALL FIVE: Power Rangers, Eternal Sect!

They all pose as one, in slo-mo, as a massive explosion issues behind them. Shen rushes them and Rhett jumps in the air, slicing down at Shen with his Solstice Blade. Shen Parries the blow, but the stops running. This allows the others to run in and take him. Rhett notices Ziu off to the side.

RHETT: You four got him?
ART JR: Yeah!
PAIGE: Why? Where are you going?
RHETT: Sorry, Paige. I’ve got bigger fish to fry!

Rhett runs off to engage Ziu, leaving Paige to scoff indignantly. The four Rangers throw Shen back and regroup. We see Shen past Tobias’ hand as he balls it into a fist, nervously.

TOBIAS: Oh man.
DUSK: It’s ok Tobias. You’re not alone.

Another hand reaches into the shot and grips Tobias.’ The battles begin. As Rhett strikes downward at Ziu, Ziu pulls out his sword to parry the blow. The Masters lure the Ryuji off to the side with random energy blasts, aimed to anger, and engage them. Shen rushes in again and the Blue, Green, Yellow & Pink Rangers part and spin around to strike him as he rushes past. Shen stumbles and falls to the ground as Paige leaps into the air and strikes him in the back on her way down.
Takeru speaks to Rhett via ear piece.

TAKERU: Rhett! Spin the disk on your sword’s hilt!
RHETT: Whatever you say, Dad!

Rhett spins the disc and shadow travels from the spinning disc up the blade & then expands into the air, shrouding Rhett & Ziu in darkness. Rhett can apparently see fine and strikes Ziu multiple times. Paige regroups with the other four.

PAIGE: Time for a Haburial attack! Ready?
ART JR & DUSK: Ready!
TOBIAS: Haburial What?
DUSK: Tobias, do you feel the energy from the suit?
TOBIAS: Yeah, but-
DUSK: Just channel it into your sword and follow our lead.

Art Jr.’s sword begins glowing with a fluid blue energy. Tobias’ begins glowing with wavy strands of green energy. Dusk’s sword’s blade appears to be lost in a cyclone of sand. Paige’s sword is flowing with pink energy. They all swing their blades towards Shen, who is trying to stand. All four attacks hit him and he crumples to the ground & explodes in slo-mo.
Back with Rhett & Ziu, the shadow is gone, but Ziu is badly injured. Rhett strikes the blade out of Ziu’s hand and does the same thing as the others, but his sword is on fire. He poses as we see Ziu fall & explode in the background.
Everyone regroups & cheers as the Rangers demorph. Desmond & Mrs. Ambrose join them too. Mrs. Ambrose goes straight to Tobias.

MRS. AMBROSE: I saw what you did there, Tobias. That was very heroic of you.
TOBIAS: But I-
MRS. AMBROSE: Don’t know if you belong? Go with them, do this for me. You could have a real future in this!
TOBIAS: But what about-
MRS. AMBROSE: Hey, I don’t want to hear it, Mister, I’ll be fine!

Tobias catches Dusk’s eye & she gives him a huge smile.

MRS. AMBROSE: Go on… I think someone’s waiting for you.
TOBIAS: Yeah… I guess so.

We see the team celebrating from afar once more before the screen fades to black.

 

[Shogun_Master]

I apologize for not getting all eight episodes on at the time. I found out that I could in fact do it on my phone, but after two episodes, my phone was overloaded and gave up on me! :redface2:

I am still working on episode nine. As soon as I finish, I will get it and episodes 3 through 8 uploaded, hopefully this weekend.

 

[Shogun_Master]

PRES EPISODE III-
>>>AYUKASHI<<<

INT.- TAKERU’S LIMO- DAY

The full team of Rangers, the Masters & Desmond are all squeezed into the back of the limo as it pulls up to a Japanese style estate on the side of a cliff, overlooking the city of Rio Serena, California. Art Sr. is on the phone with someone & he finishes the conversation & addresses the others.

ART SR: Good news. Master Takeru’s men have already moved all of my experiments to the estate.
TOBIAS: Experiments?
ART JR: Yeah. My dad’s an engineer & him and many of our ancestors before us have spent their free time creating special weapons.
ART SR: Weapons that you will all need in your upcoming battles against Akuryu. There’s truly no telling what he’s capable of at this point.
TAKERU: Ah, here we are! Members of the Sect, I give you Shirasoto Manor!

Everyone looks out the window, awed at the beautiful two-story mansion. It’s set up on a hill with concrete steps leading to a landing in front of beautifully carved double oak doors. Half way up to the door, there is another landing, framed by a massive Torii style gate. On the left side of the manor is the cliff face, & on the right, there appears to be a walled in yard of some sort. Beyond the turnaround in behind them, there is a small flower garden &, other then the road, there appears to be nothing else around but Pine Forest.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR- DAY

Everyone is now standing outside the house, with their bags, as the limo pulls away. The door opens & a Golden Retriever runs out to greet them, followed by a girl with brown, shoulder-length hair & stylish glasses.

RHETT: Well guys, meet the team mascot. This is my buddy, Leo, and the girl is a friend of mine. I asked Quinn to take care of him for me while dad and I were gone.

Quinn jumps Rhett with a hug as everyone else crowds around the dog, who appears to love the attention. Takeru stands back, watching them all in amusement.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, MAIN HALL- DAY

Everyone enters the main hall, which is two stories tall & decorated with oak paneling & full of Japanese influence, especially on the windows. To the right, there is an open doorway leading to the yard. Straight ahead, there is a hallway, which is framed by dual staircases that lead to the second floor landing. Everyone looks around in awe except for Paige, who just stands there with her arms crossed over her chest. Both Desmond and Lydia join the others looking around in admiration. Rhett walks forward, apparently deciding to be their tour guide.

RHETT: Upstairs are all the bedrooms, we’ll direct you where to go with that later. Straight ahead to the left is the kitchen & bathrooms. To the right is the Parlor.

Art Sr. is confused and addresses Takeru.

ART SR: Where exactly are my experiments, Takeru?
TAKERU: Oh, of course. Rhett? We want to go to the Workshop first. Master Caspian has some things he wants to show you.

Rhett stops in his tracks as he was heading outside & turns back toward the hall.

RHETT: Ok. Everyone follow me to the parlor!

Tobias gives Dusk a look.

TOBIAS: Didn’t Takeru say the Workshop?

Dusk shrugs at him.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, PARLOR- DAY

The room is more of a comfort room, with couches & chairs in front of a massive entertainment center. There are also Arcade & table games & vending machines all around. One wall is all windows, showing a view of the yard, which appears to be some sort of Tranquility garden. In the back of the room, however, is an old style Cage-lift Elevator, which Rhett draws everyone’s attention to.

RHETT: All right then, everyone in the lift.
QUINN: You mean I finally get to see where it goes?!?
RHETT: Yes, Quinn, come on.

INT.-SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIFT- DAY

Everyone is crowded uncomfortably into the lift. Rhett, unable to reach the panel, asks someone else to do it for him.

RHETT: Ok, who’s by the panel?
ART JR: That’d be me, Sir!
RHETT: Yeah, could you press the button that says B2, please?
ART JR: Sure thing, man.

Art Jr. presses the button, the main door closes & the cage closes over the shaft before the lift begins moving down.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

Lights begin turning on in a plain, concrete room with white walls paneled partially with aluminum plates. We see the lift come into view in the shaft &, as it grinds to a halt with a ding, the cage opens & the door lifts up. Everyone spills out, many of them hyperventilating.

RHETT: Welcome… to the workshop!
TAKERU: Yes. Master Caspian, your things are on those tables over there.

With a better view of the room, we see it’s divided in half by a concrete wall set with a massive plexi-glass window that goes from 3 1/2ft from the bottom to ¼ft from the top. A small part to the right is all concrete & set with a steel sliding door. In the part they’re in, there are tables littered with random objects & tools as well as computer monitors & equipment, as well as plasma TV screens. The side opposite the glass wall appears pretty much empty. Everyone is in awe. Quinn is ecstatic. Art Sr. walks over to a table covered with a white sheet and grabs it, preparing to pull it off.

ART SR: Alright everyone. There isn’t much beyond your Solstice Blades that’s fully operational yet, but I do have these.

Art Sr. pulls the sheet off the table to reveal five weapons (a giant red sword, a blue bow, a green spear, a yellow triangular object with three curved blades protruding from it’s points, & a pink fan) & a plastic case. Art Sr. opens the case first. Inside are five identical white & red cell phones set in black foam.

ART SR: These are your new Caligraph Cells. They’re for communication and also work as a kind of magic brush. They allow you to draw Mojikara spells & activate new technology as it comes online.

He hands them out to the Rangers, then moves on to the weapons. Tobias seems a little confused by Art Sr.’s words and gives it a weird look before sliding it into his pocket. Art Sr. motions towards the big red sword.

ART SR: Rhett, this one’s for you, obviously.
RHETT: It’s… like, the biggest sword I’ve ever seen. Are you sure I can even use something like that in battle?
ART SR: Try picking it up. Get a feel for it.

Rhett uses both hands. Expecting it to be heavy, he picks it up easier than expected & stumbles back with the extra inertia he used to do so. Rhett switches to just one hand.

RHETT: Whoa… it’s light.
ART SR: Light, balanced, powerful. Exactly like your Solstice Blade, but better. I call it the Eternal Leonid.

As Rhett admires his weapon, Art Sr. moves on to the bow & the fan. He hands them, respectively, to Art Jr. & Paige.

ART SR: Here. Paige, this is the Eternal Fan & Art, I gave you the Eternal Ballista. Let’s hope all those years of Archery Lessons paid off.

Art Sr. then picks up the strange triangular weapon & gives it to Dusk.

DUSK: Thanks, but… what is it?
ART SR: It’s a Shuriken. A really, really big Shuriken.
DUSK: Oh, like a throwing star!
ART SR: Exactly! In fact, that’s it’s name- the Eternal Star.
DUSK: Cool.
ART SR: And for you, Tobias-

Art Sr. turns around to get the last weapon, the spear.

TOBIAS: I actually don’t know how to-
ART SR: The Eternal Pike.

Art Sr. forces the weapon into Tobias’ arms.

TOBIAS (cont.): Use a weapon.

As Tobias stares blankly at it, Lydia speaks up.

LYDIA: Oh, before I forget, I’ve got something for you all too!

Lydia holds up a pair of paper bags with a huge grin.

PAIGE: Mom… what are those?
LYDIA: Why, your new uniforms, of course, dear!
PAIGE: What?

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, PARLOR- DAY

The Rangers no longer have their weapons, or their original clothes. They are now wearing light, black pants & silk tunics over a black shirt. Each Tunic matches the Ranger’s color. To the right side, there are three black symbols in a vertical line, the Sect symbol, each Ranger’s visor pattern & a Japanese character meaning student. They are buttoned by three wooden buttons &, on the left side of the button line, there is a black line with a sillouette of each Ranger’s animal leaping out of a shadow cloud, towards their left shoulder. The tunics are secured by a black sash & buckled with their Scabbard Morphers to the side, which hold their Solstice Blades. Paige is the last out, fidgeting with the edge of her tunic as she joins the others. Lydia seems overly excited, but before she can say anything, Rhett takes off.

RHETT: Ok, still a lot of the place to see, everyone, come on!

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, TRANQUILITY GARDEN- DAY

Everyone exit’s the open entranceway to the garden from the entrance hall and walk out onto a Japanese Veranda. There is a porch swing to one side, & a path leads across the garden with offshoots going to a secluded training circle, an outdoor table set & a bridge over a small carp pond. The main path, framed by Japanese cherry trees, leads to Takeru’s private library on the opposite side of the garden. Everyone is, once more, in awe. Takeru shoves his way forward & takes over the tour.

TAKERU: So, who wants to see your new command center?

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, TAKERU’S LIBRARY- DAY

The Japanese style cherry wood doors slide open & everyone pours into the library. The room is rectangular, the short walls being the doorway & the opposite wall. The longer walls, to the left & right, are one long shelf each. Ahead, there is a circular symbol on the floor, with four 6ft tall book/ scroll shelves, set, in groups of two, parallel to each other to make an aisle reaching from the doors to the opposite side of the room, breaking around the circular symbol. There is also considerable space to walk around the edges of the room. The ceiling is set with four skylights & the opposite end of the room has a massive stained glass window depicting an ancient Japanese battle scene. Below this, there is a desk littered with books & files & containing a laptop computer. Everyone is in awe, even Rhett, who had apparently never been in this room before.

RHETT: Dad… this is amazing.

Takeru claps Rhett on the shoulder.

TAKERU: I know. I designed it myself. Rangers & Masters, I give you Sect Central!

He walks forward with a self-satisfied smile on his face.

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN- DAY

Yameneko is kneeling before the Akuryu cloud. Akuryu is extremely angry.

AKURYU: You fled in cowardice and left Ziu there, alone! This is your fault that Ziu is destroyed!
YAMENEKO: Master… you yourself witnessed the power of the Haburi all those millenia ago; I was not there in that battle!
AKURYU: Which, I might add, also your fault!
YAMENEKO: Master, please, forgive me! The so-called Red Ranger obviously did not use his full power on me in our first encounter! I also believe that they are, maybe, more powerful when together! I-
AKURYU: Silence, you insolent fool! My army is already nigh unbeatable, it may be time to consider alternate methods.
YAMENEKO: Master Akuryu?
AKURYU: If I can’t have that power, neither should they! We must destroy it. With no Haburi, they have no armor & no weapons. Nothing else shall stand in my way after this- NOTHING!

Yameneko, rises, seemingly offended.

YAMENEKO: After all I’ve done to make sure you had that power? Now you want to destroy it?
AKURYU: All your methods were useless! The evidence in your very presence here.

Yameneko appears uncomfortable.

YAMENEKO: ...I will do as you ask of me. Do you have a more… elaborate plan?
AKURYU: Not you. At least, not you alone.
YAMENEKO: What do you mean alone, I have the Ryuji-
AKURYU: They will obviously target you as the Ryuji’s leader in battle! Besides, you could barely fight one that was un-morphed, let alone all five at full power.
YAMENEKO: But there are no other Gedoshu. And you aren’t yet strong enough to take form. Who else is there?

Akuryu suddenly turns his attention to the nearest Ryuji.

AKURYU: You, step forward!

The Ryuji complies cautiously, assuming that he’s done something wrong.

RYUJI: Master, I-
AKURYU: Shut up! Are you completely loyal to my throne.
RYUJI: Well, yes, what’s left of-
AKURYU: Silence! I think your ready for a command position, don’t you?
RYUJI: Of course, Master! You can count on me!
AKURYU: Kneel.

The Ryuji complies, kneeling on the stairs to the dais, right next to a confused Yameneko, who backs off a little, unsure of what is about to happen. Akuryu extends tendrils of shadow that surround & soon envelope the Ryuji. Akuryu seems to be muttering some kind of spell.

AKURYU: Ryuji un twei… an sei… ley ut maken-sah… Ayukashi li en sah.. Rigen ah… Ayukashi li en sah!

Fade to black.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, TRANQUILITY GARDEN, TRAINING CIRCLE- DAY

MONTAGE: The Rangers practicing the use of their weapons. Art Jr. fights Rhett. They do fairly well, but they cross weapons & Art Jr. Pushes Rhett’s a little aside, exposing Rhett’s heart to Art’s Bow.

ART JR: Bang! You’re dead!

MONTAGE (cont.): Dusk faces Paige. Dusk knocks Paige down & puts one of the three blades of her weapon against Paige’s throat. Tobias faces Rhett. Rhett traps Tobias’ pike butt under his boot & knocks Tobias on his back. Dusk faces Tobias. Dusk throws her weapon at Tobias & he blocks it with his Pike shaft, but the force knocks him on his back. Tobias is knocked down again & again. Tobias faces Paige. They lock together, but Paige covers Tobias’ eyes with her fan & drop kicks him. After this, the montage ends & he gets up, walking to the edge of the circle, disheartened. Paige twirls her weapon around, staring at it thoughtfully.

PAIGE: Huh. This is useful.

Paige shrugs & walks off.
Dusk & Desmond join Tobias. Leo, the dog, catches up to them, barking happily & begging for attention as he trots beside them.

DUSK: Oh, relax, Tobias, you’ll get the hang of it.
TOBIAS: Yeah, but you guys have been training like this your whole life. Even if I do, it’s not like it’ll make much of a difference.
DUSK: Hey! You’ve just got to find your style, that’s all.
DESMOND: It’s ok, man. Besides, how hard can it be to use a spear? Besides the fan, it’s, like, the simplest weapon out there. I mean-

He looks up to see that Dusk & Tobias are gone.

DESMOND (cont.): Guys? Hey, wait up!

Desmond races after them.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, TAKERU’S LIBRARY- DAY

Everyone else is already there as Desmond enters, gathered around the computer. Even the dog is there. They’re all watching satellite footage from Rio Serena of Ryuji attacks & Yameneko.

TAKERU: They're making an attack.
RHETT: Looks pretty standard to me. Come on, guys, lets go.

Rhett, Paige & a couple of the Masters begin moving off. Tobias stops Dusk & Takeru by grabbing them & Art Jr. hasn’t moved yet, being captivated by the images. Tobias directs their attention to something new on the screen, however.

TOBIAS: Wait! Look at that.

Tobias is pointing at the image of a strange troll-like monster, covered in reddish orb like growths & carrying a gigantic mace across his shoulder. The others return to take a look.

TOBIAS: What is that thing?
TAKERU: That?… I’m not exactly sure; Lester, any ideas?
LESTER: A few. Um, maybe we should think this through first and-

We zoom out to see that Rhett is already gone.

LESTER (cont.): Takeru, I think your son is missing.
TAKERU: Yep. That one’s never really had much patience for anything.
PAIGE: So what, do we follow him, or-
TAKERU: Yeah, just go. We’ll send you data as we receive it.

The Rangers exit, all but Tobias who is shocked & glued to the screen. Dusk runs back to get him.

DUSK: Tobias? Come on.

Tobias doesn’t respond. Dusk grabs him and starts dragging him after her.

DUSK: Tobias, for god’s sake!

Tobias quickly regains his composure & follows her.

TOBIAS: We have to fight that thing?
DUSK: That would be the general idea, yes!

Takeru appears troubled, as if he wants to say something, but doesn't.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, PARLOR- DAY

The Rangers finally catch up to Rhett, who is in the lift & pressing one of the buttons.

PAIGE: Where the heck do you think you’re going?
ART JR: Hold the lift, boy!

Rhett stops the door from closing and gives them a look as they stop to catch their breath.

RHETT: Are you guys going to stop me?
PAIGE: No we’re coming with you!

Paige & Art Jr. climb into the lift with Rhett, but as the door starts closing Dusk & Tobias enter.

DUSK & TOBIAS: Hold the lift!

All three Rangers in the lift groan impatiently, but they stop the door until the other two get in. The Rangers prepare to morph as the doors close.

RHETT: Ready?
ART JR, TOBIAS, DUSK & PAIGE: Ready!
ALL FIVE RANGERS: Haburi, Unite!

MORPH ANIMATION. Red first, then Blue & Pink split-screen, then Yellow & Green split-screen.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARAGE- DAY

The Garage is basically a dark, lofty room. All that’s there is two parallel strings of lights on the floor leading from the lift to the Garage door. A modified Jeep is parked in between. To the side, there appears to be pieces of a dirt bike currently being modified. The lift opens & all five Rangers file out, fully morphed. Rhett guides them to a modified jeep.

RHETT: This is our basic transport, the Samu-Rover! Everyone get in, I’m driving!

Rhett jumps the driver’s side door into the driver’s seat & hit’s a button on the rear view mirror. The garage door opens. As the other Rangers pick their spots (Blue in the front passenger’s seat, Yellow & Pink in the back seat & Green sitting behind them in the cargo hold) Rhett slides his Caligraph Cell into the GPS holder, hitting a button, then starts the car.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARAGE- DAY

The vehicle drives out of, what appears to be a hidden door in the cliff face at the end of a dead-end road. They drive up a lane lined with tall trimmed hedges & join a main road, turning left onto it.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, CITY SQUARE- DAY

The Rangers arrive on scene to see Ryuji chasing people & blasting things apart. Yameneko is leaning against the outer wall of a small store. She smiles when the Rangers arrive, not phased by their new vehicle and begins advancing on them. There are too many Ryuji & panicked civilians in the square, so the Rangers slam on the brakes & grind to a halt. Rhett, Art Jr., Paige & Dusk all jump out & begin fighting the Ryuji. Tobias’ seatbelt, however, is stuck. As he struggles to free himself, a Ryuji sights him & tries to cleave him with it’s sword. Tobias hops to the side, causing the Ryuji to just miss, kicks the Ryuji away & finally gets his belt free, scrambling out to join the fight. The Rangers, having left their main weapons behind, use their Solstice Blades instead. Each is doing well against the Ryuji. Dusk is helping Tobias as best as she can & Paige & Art Jr. seem to have made a sort of game out of it, seeing how many they can get. Yameneko joins in, luring Rhett away from his team. The others notice Rhett’s absence too late. The monster appears out of the smoke, firing a pulse of energy at Dusk & Tobias on one side of the Samu-rover. They fly back into a fountain & demorph. Tobias’ suit glows & pulls away as if it’s made of roots growing degressively. Dusk’s also glows, but disappears like dust floating away in the wind.

ART JR: Dusk! Tobias!
PAIGE: Oh, this is just great!

The two seem to have opposing ideas as to what to do next, since Art Jr. rushes to help the others & Paige rushes the monster.

SPAWN: That’s right, girl! Come and get me!
PAIGE: Well, since you’re so eager!

Paige jumps in the air, kicking Spawn’s mace out of her way and striking with her Blade as she lands behind him, just off to the side. Rhett is still fighting Yameneko, who seems to have gotten better at fighting. She laughs menacingly.

YAMENEKO: Your friends will fall! Then you’ll follow them soon after!
RHETT: I don’t think so. Your Ryuji can’t last for long!
YAMENEKO: Ryuji? Why don’t you take another look because your friends are already falling to the power of my Spawn Ayukashi!
RHETT: What?

Rhett looks to see Tobias & Dusk already down, surrounded by Ryuji, & Paige fighting a loosing battle against Spawn while Art Jr. tries rushing to her aid. Rhett realizes Yameneko has tricked him & tries to run back.

RHETT: Guys? No!

Rhett tries to run back, but Yameneko stops him with a blast of energy, laughing maniacally while she does it.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, TAKERU’S LIBRARY- DAY

The Masters, Desmond & Quinn are gathered around Takeru’s desk, watching the battle.

TAKERU: What are they doing?

He hit’s a button, setting up a radio transmission to the Rangers.

TAKERU: Rangers, why aren’t you using the weapons we gave you?
RHETT: Uh… we kind of left them there!
TAKERU: Oh great. Don’t worry, Rangers, we’ll send them to you!

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

The Masters rush into the workshop carrying five black & silver shapes with colored marking on them, the same as each Ranger’s helmet symbol. There is a three-dimensional circle, square, triangle, pentagon & hexagon. Art Sr. rushes over to the computers & begins typing up things while the masters unload the five shapes onto a plate with a plastic barrel surrounding it. After Art Sr. hit’s a few more buttons, the five shapes dematerialize.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, CITY SQUARE- DAY

Rhett is on his back as Yameneko walks towards him. Rhett is crawling away, backwards, unaware that he is about to run into a few Ryuji. Seeing him trapped, Yameneko laughs again & raises her weapon. Suddenly, a black & silver pentagon with a red fire Mojikara on it appears in Rhett’s hand. He flips up & then flips over Yameneko’s head, landing in a roll & retrieving his Solstice Blade on the ground.

RHETT: Now we really pump up the party!

He holds the pentagon over his Solstice Blade & the two glow. The Solstice Blade transforms into a slightly different form & the pentagon begins folding out & reforming itself over the blade until the two merge, becoming the Eternal Leonid. After the pentagon has fully sheathed the modified Solstice Blade, the blade changes position inside & slides out where it should appear on the Eternal Leonid. We see Paige knocked backward & Art Jr. catches her as she falls back. She wriggles out of his grasp.

PAIGE: Let go of me!
ART JR: Well, excuse me, Pinky.
PAIGE: Do not call me Pinky!

Suddenly, a black & silver circle with a pink wind Mojikara on it appears in Paige’s hand & an identically colored hexagon with a blue water Mojikara appears in Art Jr.’s hand.

ART JR: Well ain’t this the darnedest little thing?
PAIGE: It’s just our weapons in compressed form, you’d think you’d know that.
ART JR: Oh yeah. Sorry stupid moment.

Art Jr. & Paige activate the shapes, which fold out into the Eternal Ballista & Eternal Fan. They team up & begin fighting Spawn together. Tobias & Dusk’s weapons appear in their pockets, but are un-useful since they are strung up by Ryuji & still unconscious. The Ryuji pull out their swords & raise them above their heads, but instead of striking down the two for good, they strike their Scabbard Morphers, which give off a shower of sparks. Rhett is now fighting Yameneko with his Eternal Leonid & winning. She tries rolling a car at him, but his sword is so massive, he is able to cut right through it. Paige & Art Jr. Are trying a strategy, Paige distracts Spawn while Art Jr. fires at it from different spots. Unfortunately, the angry Ayukashi soon catches on & just bashes Paige with his club from the side when she blinds him with her fan. Art Jr. runs to help her as she glows & her suit floats away in the air like smoke. Spawn takes the opportunity & bashes Art Jr. as well. His suit glows & flows off of him like water as he falls back, unconscious. Spawn laughs triumphantly & stalks off. Ryuji rush up to grab Paige & Art Jr. as Spawn leaves. We also see where he’s headed- towards Rhett. Rhett is able to knock Yameneko flying, but Spawn suddenly appears & knocks him across the street with a sweep of it’s arm. He joins Yameneko.

SPAWN: Together then?
YAMENEKO: Oh yes!

As Rhett pulls himself to his feet, Yameneko & Spawn both fire a blast of energy at him simultaneously. He is sent flying across the entire square & smashes through a ruined concrete wall. Rhett is now unconscious & his suit glows & floats away like ashes in the wind. Spawn walks up to Rhett & pulls off Rhett’s Morpher, crushing it in his hand & dropping it to the ground. We now see that red energy seems to be leaking out of the creases & cracks & dripping onto the ground, where it instantaneously evaporates.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP-DAY

The Masters see on one of the plasma screens that the Rangers have failed.

TAKERU: The Rangers are in trouble! We have to help them, hurry!

All four Masters de-materialize, leaving a bewildered Quinn & Desmond, who exchange looks & then run to the Masters former positions at the computer to replace them.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, CITY SQUARE- DAY

Yameneko looks on in extreme pleasure as Spawn raises his Mace above his head and prepares to land a final blow on Rhett. Suddenly, he is knocked back by energy. The Masters have arrived & they fight their way through the Ryuji to get the Rangers. Yameneko rushes to Spawn’s side & helps him up.

YAMENEKO: There is no way we can take on the Masters! Listen to me, Spawn, you have two choices! Come with me or stay here and get killed!
SPAWN: What do you think my choice is?

They stand & slam their weapons into the street top, creating deep cracks. The Cracks glow red beneath them & they dematerialize. The demoralized Ryuji back off & also dematerialize little by little. The Masters run to help the Rangers. Takeru leans over his son & starts patting Rhett’s cheek to awaken him.

TAKERU: Rhett? Rhett, wake up! Please, wake up!

Rhett coughs a couple of times and stirs with a groan. We look around to see that Art Sr., Lester & Lydia have succeeded in reviving the others. Paige is already up, her arms crossed with a mixture of anger & fear on her face. Art Jr. is getting up & so is Dusk. Tobias is, at least, stirring. We go back to Takeru, who picks up Rhett’s morpher, a horrified look on his face.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

Takeru hands something to Rhett to drink as he explains to him what they’ve come up with. Art Jr. & Sr., Lydia & Paige are all there.

TAKERU: We believe that it was an Ayukashi.
PAIGE: I’m sorry, a what?
ART SR: Japanese folklore. A spirit that returns to the living world with a new body for one purpose.

Everyone is quiet for a moment. Rhett appears ashamed of himself, looking away as he asks a question he dreads.

RHETT: And what purpose is that exactly?

Takeru shrugs indifferantly as he answers matter-of-fact-like.

TAKERU: To wreak havoc & destruction on the living.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARDEN, TRAINING CIRCLE- DAY

Dusk & Desmond watch from the side as Tobias spars angrily with Master Lester. Tobias uses his Eternal Pike while Lester uses a simple Bo Staff.

DUSK: Just look at him, Dezzy. I think he thinks that this is… his fault somehow, or-
DESMOND: Well, whatever it is, he’s doing a right sight better than he was this morning.

Tobias keeps blocking Lester furiously as Lester tries to give him advice. Unfortunately, Tobias, blind with anger, ignores him & eventually looses. Once on his back, Tobias jumps to his feet, slams his weapon blade first into the ground and storms off with Lester looking after him, concern on his face. Dusk addresses Desmond.

DUSK: Wait here.

Dusk rushes off after Tobias. Desmond shrugs and goes the other way.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, PARLOR- DAY

The lift door opens up and Takeru, Rhett, Paige, Art Jr. & Lydia enter the room, deep in discussion.

TAKERU: And what’s worse, your morphers are damaged!
RHETT: So.. We can’t morph if that thing comes back?
PAIGE: Well, that’s the least of our problems if you don’t start acting like a leader, Rhett!
RHETT: And what is that supposed to mean?

Rhett turns on Paige and Takeru breaks it up.

TAKERU: Stop it you two, we’re supposed to be fighting Akuryu, not each other! Now, you should still be able to morph. All it is, is magic inside a relic, it’s not like they damaged some internal component and disabled the whole thing.
LYDIA: Yet, on the other hand, nothing like this has ever happened before. We should at least test the Dawn Scabbards to see if there’s anything seriously wrong.
TAKERU: Yes, that is a good idea, Mistress Lydia- in fact, that’s exactly what Master Caspian is doing now. Meanwhile, we need to monitor the area & make sure that thing doesn’t come back!
ART JR: Yeah, and we should probably talk to Dusk’s father. It sounded like he might’ve had a good idea earlier. You know, before we went all gung-ho?
TAKERU: Also a very good idea, Art, thank you.
PAIGE: I think we have it covered as long as we stick together, right Rhett?

Lydia has heard enough from her daughter & decides to break it up between Paige & Rhett before it starts.

LYDIA: Fine then, if you don’t want to talk with Master Lester, you can help me find information on these blasted Ayukashi in the library.

Everyone splits up to do their designated assignment as Desmond passes them on his way inside & Quinn suddenly shows up & walks with him.

DESMOND: Man. If I was a Ranger, I could at least help them, but… I really have no idea what they’re talking about half the time.
QUINN: Hey, Dezzy. You can do anything you set your mind to.
DESMOND: So you say?... Wait, do you know what they’re talking about?
QUINN: Not a clue. Come on, let’s get something to eat.

The two head off to the kitchen.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARDEN, POND- DAY

Tobias is on the bridge, leaning against the railing as he watches the fish below. He is having flashbacks that we can see and hear snippets from. We see explosions and something like a cloaked figure with glowing eyes coming towards Tobias. We also hear a woman screaming for him.

VOICE: Tobias, where are you?… Tobias?… Tobias!… Don’t touch him!… Tobias?…
DUSK: Tobias?

Dusk has shown up and snaps Tobias out of his reverie.

DUSK: Tobias, are you ok?

Tobias turns away from her.

TOBIAS: Just go away.
DUSK: Tobias! Look, that wasn’t your fault out there.
TOBIAS: I know. I know that, it’s just-
DUSK: What?

Tobias looks a little uncomfortable, but begins talking again.

TOBIAS: I’m not good at this stuff, Dusk! Every time I go out there, you’re always right there, covering me and… and I’m always putting you at risk! I can’t stand that feeling, and I don’t want anything to happen to you because I-

Tobias suddenly freezes and tenses up, turning red.

DUSK: Because you what?
TOBIAS: You’re my friend, Dusk… And I don’t want us to loose this on my account.
DUSK: Tobias… we have enough of these problems around here. Paige blames Rhett, you blame yourself, the Masters blame Rhett, Art blames all of us and I… well, yeah, ok, this is probably Rhett’s fault, but it’s not yours!
TOBIAS: I don’t even know how to fight-
DUSK: I’ll teach you. Come on, a little one on one with a girl should suit you.
TOBIAS: Not really, Paige beat me worse than everyone else…
DUSK: Tobias!

Tobias looks at her face and softens. He gives her a smile.

TOBIAS: Ok, fine, let’s do this!
DUSK: Really?
TOBIAS: Your on.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, TAKERU’S LIBRARY- DAY

Paige & Lydia are looking through books & scrolls as Takeru sits at his desk, feet propped up. He seems to be asleep. Suddenly, Art Jr., Rhett & Lester burst in noisily. Takeru jumps awake, yawning.

TAKERU: What, err, oh- hey, guys… what’s the plan?
LESTER: Well, I was just telling Rhett & Art here that the only way to defeat an Ayukashi is with a greater magical power source than what conjured it. Thankfully, we have that- the Haburi. But there’s something else. Ayukashi, according to certain legends have the ability to go into sudden violent growth spurts, expanding a hundred times their original size. Now for that, we may need the-

Suddenly, an alarm goes off on Takeru’s laptop. He looks down at it in surprise.

TAKERU: Up… he’s back!

Everyone in the room rushes to the computer to witness Spawn giving a challenge.

SPAWN: Come and get me, Rangers! I challenge all of you to a battle to the death! Right now, I’m waiting! And you Masters, stay out of this- or else!
TAKERU: Well, he’s pretty direct, now isn’t he?
LYDIA: But how are they going to fight them without their morphers?
LESTER: Well, that’s an easy fix, Old Caspian’s got ‘em, remember? He should be done scanning them by now.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, PARLOR- DAY

The Rangers come rushing in from the main hall as Art Sr. exits the lift and walks towards them.

ART SR: I heard the alarm and came to get you.
RHETT: So, did you fix them?
ART SR: I was able to beat them out… but not much else.
TAKERU: Wait… are you implying that there wassomething wrong with them?
ART SR: Unfortunately. There was something, some kind of magic, in the blades the Ryuji used, & Spawn as well, that damaged the scabbards, not only physically, but on a spiritual level as well. Just as you loose blood when you break the skin, the Haburi in the morphers is slowly bleeding out of them. They probably only have one good morph left in them.
LYDIA: Well, is it safe to send them into battle?
ART SR: Oh, it should be, as long as they conserve their power. Here.

He hands out the morphers to the three Rangers presant.

ART SR: Remember, you have to work together this time.
PAIGE: Fat chance with Rhett the Conqueror, here!
ART SR: I’m serious, Paige! This battle could very well be the one that determines the fate of this world, do you hear me?

She is finally silenced. All she can do is nod knowingly.

ART SR: Go.

Rhett, Art Jr. & Paige rush into the lift, re-buckling their morphers, as they press the button on the lift panel.

RHETT: Ready?
ART JR & PAIGE: Ready!

They watch the lift shut. Art Sr. addresses the other Masters.

ART SR: Where are the other two?
LESTER: Tobias was in a bit of a huff and Dusk went to help him out, they should be back soon.
ART SR: Well, they better hurry.
TAKERU: Do you even have an idea what we’re going to do about the morphers?
ART SR: I think so… to the Workshop!

Takeru & Lydia exchange looks & follow him.

TAKERU: Um… ok.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARDEN, TRAINING CIRCLE- DAY

MONTAGE: Tobias stands ready with his Pike while Dusk holds out her triangle, which folds out into her Eternal Star. The two begin fighting, Tobias rather poorly, so Dusk slows down the pace to show him the ropes. We see multiple battles between the two, Tobias getting a little better each time. Eventually the two seem evenly matched. They eventually end in a rather sensual embrace, staring into each other’s eyes.

DUSK: So… is there anything else you want to do, Tobias?

Tobias thinks about it for a second, but suddenly steps back from her with a faked cough.

DUSK: Are you ok?
TOBIAS: Yeah, yeah, I’m fine- Hey, here’s an idea, let’s go see how the others are coming along downstairs!

He takes off with an amused Dusk right on his heels.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, OUTSKIRTS- DAY

Spawn waits, surrounded by Ryuji, for the Rangers to show up.

SPAWN: Huh, what’s taking them so long? Where are they?

He lifts his hand to absent-mindedly blast something when Paige, fully morphed, jumps out with her Solstice Blade and Slashes him.

PAIGE: Right here, Ayukashi!

Rhett & Art Jr. are right on her heels. They spin in on either side of her and Slash Spawn with their Solstice Blades. Paige comes in front with another quick jab. Spawn laughs at their attempts and spins around, knocking them all back with his mace.

SPAWN: Ryuji, get them!
RHETT: You guys, take the Ryuji, I’ll handle him.
PAIGE: Rhett, you don’t have the power to take him alone right now!
RHETT: Fine. Then I guess we’ll just have to deal with these guys first!

They all run in with their swords and battle the Ryuji.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

Takeru & Lydia are waiting impatiently while Art Sr. types stuff up on the computers. He finally finishes.

ART SR: Done! Now to copy it and send it out.

He types a little more into the computer as the lift door opens, revealing Desmond, Tobias & Dusk.

DESMOND: Hey, nobody told me something was happening!
TOBIAS: Nobody told us either. What’s going on?

Suddenly, Tobias & Dusk’s Caligraph Cells give off a faint glow. Art Sr. stretches & turns around.

ART SR: There! That ought to do it.
DUSK: Ought to do what?
ART SR: I’ve solved the morpher problem. You’re morphers were critically damaged in your last battle & have to be replaced. That’s why I’ve just finished creating and uploading a new program onto your Caligraph cells. They’ll now function as your new Morphers.
TOBIAS: Really?

Art Sr. hands them their old ones.

ART SR: Really. Now pull the Haburi out of those & place it in your new Morphers. You’ll have to tell the others though. As they loose energy, more and more non-vital programs keep shutting down without enough Haburi to sustain them.
DUSK: Sure thing, where are they?

Takeru & Lydia stand, grab Dusk & Tobias by the shoulders & maneuver them around to face the plasma screen next to them, which depicts the Rangers loosing against Spawn.

TOBIAS: Uh oh.
DUSK: Come on, we have to hurry, they won’t last much longer!

EXT.- RIO SERENA, OUTSKIRTS- DAY

Even though the three Rangers have defeated the Ryuji, they’re now severely weakened & loosing against Spawn. Rhett struggles to stand.

RHETT: I’m tired of this! Attack Frame-
PAIGE: Rhett, no!
ART JR: We don’t have enough power for that!
RHETT: Activate!

Rhett spins the disc on his Solstice Blade, producing the shadow. Rhett rushes in to attack & lays many blows on Spawn. Suddenly, however, Spawn laughs and strikes back at Rhett, sending him flying back into the others. The fog disperses & the Rangers are left staring at Spawn as they demorph, their power almost completely drained away. They roll on the ground in agony as Spawn advances on them, laughing. Before he can strike however, Tobias & Dusk arrive, fully morphed, & use a combo attack with their Eternal Pike & Star to beat back Spawn. The others are happy to see their teammates, but confused.

RHETT: Guys!
PAIGE: How did you?
ART JR: But- our power, it’s-
TOBIAS: Guys, relax! Master Caspian found a solution!
DUSK: He’s uploaded a new program that’ll make our Caligraph Cells our new Morphers! All you have to do it place the Haburi inside them and… well you’ll catch on.
RHETT: That’s great, guys! Perfect! Ready?

Paige & Art Jr. get up behind him.

PAIGE: Yes, we’re ready! Now hurry up and do it before your powers are gone for good!

They all siphon the remaining Haburi from the morphers & channel it through their bodies, into the Caligraph Cells. Afterwards, They all open them and scroll through a list of spells on the right side of the screen with their finger, then tap the correct one. It appears on the left side of the screen, larger. Then they squeeze the sides of the screen together. The screen collapses & an antenna that looks like the bristles of a paint brush pops out of the top. They draw their Mojikara symbols in the air in front of themselves, hit a gold button at the top of the bottom panel & slash the phones across the spell causing it to spin.

RHETT, ART JR & PAIGE: Haburi, Unite!

ANIMATION: Red, Blue & Pink Morph sequences on a triple-split screen.

RHETT: Legend of the Eternal Fires, Red Ranger!
ART JR: Legend of the Eternal Seas, Blue Ranger!
TOBIAS: Legend of the Eternal Forests, Green Ranger!
DUSK: Legend of the Highest Mountain, Yellow Ranger!
PAIGE: Legend of the Dawn Horizon, Pink Ranger!
ALL FIVE: Power Rangers, Eternal Sect!

They pose with their Secondary Weapons as an explosion issues behind them. They all rush Spawn & take their turns slashing at him. Eventually they drive him back as he pants.

SPAWN: Oh come on! Is that all you’ve got?
RHETT: Why don’t we show him? Lion Spark!
ART JR: Dragon Storm!
TOBIAS: Ursa Strike!
DUSK: Lemur Twist!
PAIGE: Turtle Wind!

All five Rangers fire/ slash at once, bringing an end to Spawn. He falls back with a pained yell and explodes.

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN- DAY

Akuryu is mad. With a scream of fury, he extends his shadow tendrils towards the ceiling. His anger & power shakes the cave like an earthquake.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, OUTSKIRTS- EVENING

As the Rangers celebrate, the ground cracks beneath Spawn’s body. They turn to look as Shadows rise from the cracks and surround Spawn. He stands back up & grows to an immense size. Akuryu speaks out, his voice shaking the landscape, as Spawn tries to exact revenge on the Rangers.

AKURYU: Let’s see you get out of this one, Rangers!

Lester contacts them via radio.

LESTER: See, this is what I was talking about! Fortunately, though, there is a solution to this!
RHETT: Any time you’re ready Master!

The Rangers leap out of the way of another of Spawn’s attacks as Lester continues.

LESTER: The Haburi powers another ancient weapon- well, five of them to be exact. You have to summon the Guardian spirits to do battle for you!
TOBIAS: What Guardian spirits?
LESTER: Ancient Machines made solely out of Haburi! The Lion, the Dragon, the Bear, the Lemur & the Turtle! Call to them, get them to unite and finish this!
RHETT: Worth a try.
ALL FIVE RANGERS: Guardians, Rise!

We see five streaks of light rushing across the land towards them. They come up behind each Ranger & pass through them, taking the corporeal forms of the five shapes that become the Rangers’ weapons, but bigger. They bash Spawn away, then fold out into a Lion, Celestial Dragon, Bear, Lemur & Sea Turtle. The Rangers hop up to enter them, then call out.

ALL FIVE RANGERS: Guardian Zords, combine!

ANIMATION: The Lion jumps forward in a red fog over a desert-like environment. It Roars, then its legs fold in & it’s back end folds up under him, creating a torso. A head pops out of the top & the whole thing floats there. Next. The Turtle & Lemur fly side by side. They return to shape form & spin at the Lion. They attach to each side & fold out into a pair of arms. Finally, we see the Dragon & Bear. A piece of the Dragon pops off & flies away. Then, the Dragon & bear speed up on the ground. The Bear’s legs fold up & the pair collapse & rise up into a pair of legs, which fly towards the upper body, already connected by twin beams of lightning. The legs attach & the Megazord poses. We zoom into the face as the spare part from the dragon appears & becomes a helmet. A gold panel around the edges of the helmet flips up to become an adornment and the Megazord poses in a full body shot as clouds darken behind it and Lightning erupts everywhere. With a flash, the Eternal Sect seal appears, floating behind it.

ALL FIVE RANGERS: Activate, Eternal Megazord!
SPAWN: Like I’m scared of that thing! Ha! It’s weaponless!
RHETT: Easy fix!

INT.- ETERNAL MEGAZORD, RED COCKPIT- EVENING

We zoom in to see Red in a red chamber, standing over a white pedestal with his Solstice Blade stuck in it. He pulls his hand back from hovering over the hilt of his sword & pulls out his Caligraph Cell. He scrolls the left side of the screen & taps down on his spell. It comes out of the phone in black energy & hovers over the pedestal. Then Red activates brush mode on his Cell & draws three curving lines ( |___, J, & _____/ ) around the spell, which end up appearing as a katana handle, hilt & blade. A Japanese style drawing of a katana on it’s side, with a spell on the crosstree hovers in front of Red. When he spins the spell, however, it flies right out of the Megazord.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, OUTSKIRTS- EVENING

The picture of the Katana flies, spinning, right out of the Megazord’s face. We zoom out for a full body shot of the Megazord as the spinning picture swoops downward & around to the left side of the Megazord’s waist. With a flash, a real sword appears there & the Megazord draws it & stands on guard.

ALL FIVE RANGERS: Diverting Haburial Energies to Eternal Megazord Offensive Systems!
SPAWN: Whatever! There’s no way that that clunky thing is as fast as I am!

Spawn rushes the Megazord, which does nothing. Spawn knocks the sword out of the way with his club & bashes the Megazord across the chest. The Lion head suddenly, seems to have a mind of it’s own & shakes it off, growling menacingly. Suddenly, the Megazord swings it’s sword up & knocks Spawn off to the side. The Megazord spins around bringing the sword up for a downward slash. Spawn is unable to do anything and takes the hit. The Megazord, moving as fast as any master warrior in battle, quickly dispatches Spawn without Spawn being able to lay one further hit on the Megazord. Soon, Spawn comes to an end in a fiery implosion (the fire from the explosion suddenly suck back inward & there is a controlled blast in the air.) The Rangers are happy, but confused.

ART JR: But…
DUSK: What happened?
TOBIAS: How’d it do that?
PAIGE: Rhett… I’m actually impressed!
RHETT: It wasn’t me.
PAIGE: Then who?
RHETT: I don’t know.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, TAKERU’S LIBRARY- DAY

The Rangers enter, demorphed, & everyone congratulates them on their victory. The Ranger’s however, are still shocked by the ferocity of their Megazord’s attack.

TAKERU: Guys? What’s wrong?
RHETT: How’d our Megazord do that? It was like it was beyond our control?
TOBIAS: He’s right. We didn’t even do anything.
LESTER: I’ll answer that one. Each Guardian is made up of Haburial magic. It can exist, with a mind of it’s own, on it’s own. However, when you combine that with the catalyst of a human master… they tend to take on the attributes of that person. When Spawn attacked the Megazord & hit the Lion, the core of all the others, it drew from Rhett’s temper &, in rage, forced the rest of the Megazord to comply as it pretty much ripped Spawn apart.
PAIGE: Oh, so, once again, it's Rhett’s fault that we can’t control our own Megazord.
RHETT: Hey, we won, didn’t we?
PAIGE: Yeah… barely!

As they fight, Tobias backs off from the group. He once again has a flashback, this time of a woman comforting him.

VOICE: It‘s ok, Tobias. I’m here.

End Flashback.

TOBIAS: Mom…

Dusk finally catches up with him and leads him off to, what appears to be a party being thrown by Quinn in the background.

DUSK: Come on! Let’s show the rest of them how to really party!

She leads him off as we fade to black.

 

[Shogun_Master]

PRES, EPISODE IV-
>>>POISON<<<

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARDEN- DAY

In a secluded part of the Tranquility Garden, Rhett is doing meditative martial arts. In a crouch, he has his Solstice Blade extended out to his right & his left hand, in a partial fist, with two fingers extended, at chest level. With his eyes closed, he takes a deep breath & changes position flowingly. He is also having flashbacks of Paige’s harsh words towards him from the previous episode. He eventually is left unable to concentrate & stands with a sigh. As he walks out from his secluded area, he nearly runs down Quinn, who is heading down the path, towards the library.

QUINN: Oh, there you are! You dad said you were out here somewhere.

Rhett lifts his sword up a few inches in answer.

RHETT: Yeah, I was training.

The two of them join up & continue walking towards the table set in the garden.

RHETT: So… what’s everyone else up to?
QUINN: Oh, they’re all down in the workshop waiting for Master Caspian to show up. He was working on a new weapon all night and he was really excited to show everyone… but then he practically fell asleep on his feet. They just threw a blanket over him and went downstairs to wait for him to come and show them what’s down there.
RHETT: And Paige?
QUINN: Yeah… let’s not talk about Paige.
RHETT: Why? She seems to have no problem talking about me any time she wants.

Quinn is desperately trying to think of something to change the subject to. She looks down at Rhett’s sword.

QUINN: Hey, you’re really good with that thing, you know.
RHETT: Well, I’ve been training with it my whole life, I’d better be good at it.
QUINN: You know… I’ve always wanted to try martial arts, or something like that. Never really had the time or the money for it, though.
RHETT: Well… I’m pretty sure that I’m a high enough degree blackbelt without there being ethical issues… I could teach you, if you really want.
QUINN: Shut-up! Are you serious?
RHETT: Are you?
QUINN: Yeah, but-
RHETT: Then it’s done.

He offers her his hand to shake on it, but she squeals in delight & jumps him with a hug that takes Rhett by surprise.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

All protagonist characters, minus Rhett & Quinn of course, are standing around, completely bored, while they wait for Art Sr. to return. The lift opens & everyone looks up hopefully. Rhett & Quinn step out of it & everyone groans in annoyance & goes back to what they were doing before.

RHETT: Nice to see you guys too.
PAIGE: Oh, think nothing of it- that’s just the general reaction when you walk into a room.

Rhett lunges at her, but Quinn catches him & holds him back.

RHETT: You know what, Paige-
TAKERU: All right! Stop it! Look, we’re all a little bit irritable- we’ve been sitting here, waiting for Master Caspian to come back for three hours. Even I am starting to get a little irritated here.
QUINN: Well it couldn't be much longer, right?

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY- 2 HOURS LATER

The door to the lift opens and Master Caspian walks in yawning. Everyone gets up, rather excited, as Art Sr. gives them a confused look.

ART SR: Um… What are all of you doing in here?
TAKERU: Waiting for you! You said that you had-
ART SR: Oh right, the new weapon! Thank you for reminding me, Takeru.

Takeru gives him an irritable look.

TAKERU: Think nothing of it.

Art Sr., now seeming to be fully awake, runs over to the sheet. He goes to pull it off, but stops and turns to everyone else first. Everyone gives out a groan. Art Sr. seems not to have heard it and carries on with an explanation.

ART SR: Now. You all have the Samu-Rover to move around freely and quickly, allowing you to respond to situations within the city, or, at least, near some kind of road system. But what if you need to cross water, air, or need to move down an area the Samu-Rover is too large to access? My new invention will allow a single Ranger to respond to a situation faster and in greater force on their own, than the entire team in the Samu-Rover!
PAIGE: Yeah, great, what is it?
ART SR: Anyway… without further ado, I give you the Kami Stormer!… Oh but it also-

Everyone groans angrily, which causes Art Sr. to go aback.

ART SR: Alright, fine, here it is!

He pulls off the sheet to show a modified dirt bike. It’s dark blue in color & has a dragon motif. It’s mounted with a head alike the Blue Ranger’s Dragon Guardian zord & appears to have a pair of dragon wings folded up along the sides of it. Everywhere that skin covers the bike, it has been designed to look like rows of dragon scales. There is also a navigational system between the handlebars, a slot of some sort on the right side between the mounted head & the handlebars, & plastic claws to hold the Caligraph Cell on the left of the navigational controls. Everyone is in awe.

PAIGE: Even I’m impressed.
RHETT: That thing is awesome!
TOBIAS: I can’t wait to ride it!
QUINN: Is it safe for, you know, non-rangers to ride?
DUSK: Wait a minute… Why is it designed for the Blue Ranger?
ART SR: Well, because that’s who it’s for- why?

Everyone groans angrily again and walks off, leaving Art Jr. & the Masters behind.

ART SR: What, what’d I say?
TAKERU: I think they were expecting something not so… exclusive.
ART SR: Really?
ART JR: Dad… you know I can’t drive these things, why’d you make it for me?
ART SR: Have you ever heard of a flying lion? Or a flying monkey- wait, bad example. My point is-

Art Jr. gives an irritated groan and walks off, after the others. Art Sr. runs after him.

ART SR: Oh, come on, Artie! Don’t do that! Look, we’ll take the bike out to Lake Plata, I’ll show you how to use it there. Come on, just the two of us- father and son.

Art Jr. slowly seems to change his mind.

ART JR: Well… If I don’t learn to use it, it’s completely useless to all of us, so… Yeah, you win, Dad. Let’s go.

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN- DAY

Yameneko walks through crowds of Ryuji foot soldiers to get to Akuryu’s dais. She bows down & begins speaking to him, as usual.

AKURYU: Spawn failed.
YAMENEKO: I know, Akuryu, they found a way around your plan, there was nothing I could do to-
AKURYU: Once again, you attempt to lie to me, Yameneko! But it doesn’t matter. We need to try something… a little more potent, maybe.
YAMENEKO: What did you have in mind?
AKURYU: Another Ayukashi, but this time, it should have more strategy on it’s pathetic mind that smashing everything it sees to bits!

With a yell, Akuryu fires tentacles of shadow at the nearest Ryuji. After enveloping it in shadow for a few seconds, the tentacles withdraw. The Ryuji absorbs some of the shadow energy & glows as it begins mutating into a tree demon.

AKURYU: What is your name?
CAMOUFLAGE: I am… Camouflage, Ayukashi of poison!
YAMENEKO: And whom do you serve?
CAMOUFLAGE: Milord Akuryu!

Yameneko acts as if she is exchanging a look with the featureless shadow cloud before looking back to Camouflage.

AKURYU: I think this little arrangement will work out nicely, don’t you, Yameneko?
YAMENEKO: If you think so… who am I to disagree?

Akuryu laughs loudly enough to shake the entire cavern.

AKURYU: That’s the reason I like you Yameneko… the only reason. Oh, and if you don’t actually try to help Camouflage fight the Rangers this time… I will feed you to the beasts of the Sanzu! Do I make myself clear?
YAMENEKO: But of course, my lord.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, TAKERU’S LIBRARY- DAY

An alarm goes off from the computer as Quinn, the only person there, rushes over to take a look. She contacts the other Rangers, who are, basically, all over the place.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, KITCHEN- DAY

QUINN: Rangers! I think we have a hit…

Dusk & Tobias are raiding the refrigerator. They grab their Caligraphs as they go off, give each other a look after hearing Quinn & move off.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO WOODS- DAY

QUINN (cont): …It looks like there’s a… pine tree, or something? It’s in the city!

Rhett is jogging down the dirt path through the pine forest outside the Manor. He hears the Caligraph go off, grabs it & rushes back to the way he came, to the Manor.

RHETT: Talk to me!

EXT.- RIO SERENA, MARKET- DAY

QUINN (cont): … Um, it looks like it’s heading for the suburbs! Possibly North Elm, but I’m not sure!

Paige is buying some things & is at the register. When the Caligraph Cell goes off, she quickly shoves everything towards the cashier & rushes off.

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, LAKE PLATA- DAY

QUINN (cont): Yes! I have a lock and it’s definitely the North Elm suburbs! Hurry, Rangers! And good luck!

Art Jr. is sitting on the Kami Stormer when the Caligraph rings. He goes to answer it, but Master Caspian stops him.

ART SR: Ignore it! We have to concentrate on this, it may make a world of difference in the battles ahead.
ART JR: Dad, they just might need my help now!
ART SR: All of you are highly trained, they’ll be fine! Right now, I need you to worry about this blasted bike!

Art Jr. concedes with an irritated sigh.

ART JR: Alright. What do I do?

EXT.- RIO SERENA, NEAR SUBURBS- DAY

Paige is running down the street as a car shows up, gaining on her. It turns out to be the Samu-Rover & Rhett puts on the emergency brakes, causing the car to swerve to a halt, right in front of Paige. She hit’s the driver’s side door angrily.

PAIGE: Run me over, why don’t you!
RHETT: Whatever, just get in!

Paige, seething, rushes to the back of the car & jumps in. They drive off to their destination.

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, LAKE PLATA- DAY

Art Jr. is revving the Kami Stormer’s engine. Art Sr. walks to one side of a lot as he instructs his son on what to do.

ART SR: Ok, good. Now, I want you to squeeze very lightly on the throttle and-

As Art Sr. turns around to pace the other way, the Kami Stormer goes shooting past him at full speed with Art Jr. screaming on the back. Art Sr. watches as the bike does a wheelie & speeds toward the lake shore.

ART SR: Ok, now instead of slowing down, you should probably speed-

We hear the sound of the bike crashing into the shallows of the lake.

ART SR: Why won’t you listen to me? If you went faster, you would have drove right over the water instead of- Ohhhhh!

Art Sr. rushes to help Art Jr.

EXT.- NORTH ELM, RICHARD STREET, BACKYARDS- DAY

In a typical suburban backyard, we see Camouflage jump in over a fence, followed by Rhett, Tobias, Dusk & Paige. Camouflage twists around with a needle-like sword & confronts the Rangers, knocking them aside as they land in front of him. As they all lay on the ground for a second, he laughs & runs off again. Paige forces herself up & begins chasing him again, but she’s knocked aside by Rhett.

PAIGE: What are you doing, Rhett?!?
RHETT: Don’t you think we ought to think this out better?
PAIGE: Don’t worry, I have a plan!
RHETT: Oh really, you have a plan?
PAIGE: Yeah, actually, I do! It’s-
DUSK: Guys!
RHETT & PAIGE: What!?!
TOBIAS: I don’t know if this is a bad time for you two, but he’s getting away!
RHETT & PAIGE: I’ll get him!

Both suddenly take off running after Camouflage, Paige with her Eternal Fan & Rhett with his Solstice Blade. Dusk & Tobias just share a look, shrug & follow. As Rhett & Paige run past a couple of hedges, Camouflage peeks out from behind them. He suddenly jumps out to attack them from behind, but runs right into Tobias & Dusk.

TOBIAS: Eternal Pike, full power!
DUSK: Solstice Blade!

As Dusk & Tobias hold Camouflage in place, Dusk calls ahead to the other two.

DUSK: Guys! Come back!
TOBIAS: He’s back here you-

Tobias gives a yell as Camouflage throws Dusk & him back & turns to address Rhett & Paige, who are rushing back into battle. Paige places the Attack Frame Shadow into her Eternal Fan.

PAIGE: Shadow Wind Attack!

She swings her weapon, causing a shadowy fog to quickly consume the area. Rhett tries to stop her, but he’s too late. They all stumble around blindly, except for Paige.

RHETT: You idiot!
TOBIAS: Paige! You’re the only one who can see… anything, now!
PAIGE: Good! Then you’ll stay out of my way!

She pulls out the Solstice Blade & rushes Camouflage with both weapons. She is able to land several blows on Camouflage, but doesn’t seem to realize when the shadows thin out, allowing Camouflage to locate her. Rhett sees what is about to happen & rushes to knock her out of the way as Camouflage throws something. The two hit the ground & roll as Dusk & Tobias rush to attack Camouflage again.

PAIGE: What was that for?
RHETT: Look! I don’t care if you like me or not, but I have to keep the whole team safe, you’re putting Dusk, Tobias & I in danger by trying to out-show me! Now stop it and give this one a team effort!
PAIGE: You!… you. Oh, my head.

Paige starts stumbling & collapses. Rhett rushes to flip her over & notices a long gash through the side of the waist of her suit, just before she demorphs.

RHETT: Guys! She’s been hit!

Dusk & Tobias back off from Camouflage in order to cover Rhett & Paige. Camouflage laughs & begins closing in. We see that Yameneko is watching from nearby, she snaps her fingers & steps back into a vanishing zone, disappearing in the reddish glow. Suddenly, other than Camouflage, an army of Ryuji appear to face the Rangers. Rhett joins them as they try to hold their ground, taking out one or two Ryuji that get too close. The rest seem wary, but are still, slowly, closing in.

RHETT: Guys… as much as I don’t really care personally, we need to get her out of here.
TOBIAS: Huh, yeah, if you can get to the car, go ahead.
RHETT: Uh… not likely.

As the Ryuji & Camouflage close in, they suddenly hear a terrified yell & freeze. A fully morphed Art Jr. comes flying over the fence on his Kami Stormer & hit’s the ground, spinning around in a 180 degree turn, tearing up the lawn. This accidentally takes out a lot of the Ryuji. He jumps off with his Eternal Ballista & fires a few blasts at the Ryuji while running to the others’ side. One of the shots hits Camouflage & he falls back. The others pull out their Eternal Leonid, Pike & Star & go for a massive attack as Camouflage gets up.

CAMOUFLAGE: Uhhh, you win… this time!

He backs off, laughing, using the chain-link fence behind him as a portal to teleport away. The Ryuji follow suit. Art rushes to Paige’s side.

ART JR: Well, come on, guys! We have to get her back to the manor!

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

The remaining three Masters, Takeru, Lydia & Lester are alone, buried deep in discussion.

TAKERU: If what you brought up in our last conversation is true, Lester-
LESTER: Trust me, I’m sure. And that means that the Rangers are in real danger. Even worse than we previously assumed.
LYDIA: Yes, but what do we do about it?
LESTER: There’s nothing we can do- even supposing that these five are not the ones who were supposed to be-

Suddenly, the lift door opens & Rhett & Dusk enter, dragging Paige between them. Desmond, Tobias & Quinn are behind them. The Masters rush to help her. Lester clears off a low table to put her on as Takeru helps her onto it.

LYDIA: Oh no! What happened to her?
RHETT: She was poisoned by an Ayukashi… because we were bickering.
TAKERU: And do we know where Art Jr. is?
TOBIAS: Yeah, he came to help us, but he had to go train with his bike again.
TAKERU: Ok, good. Now for Paige; what exactly was it you were fighting?
RHETT: Ummmmmm-
DUSK: It was a tree. A tree that threw exploding darts.
LESTER: Those weren’t darts, they were thorns!
RHETT: You can help her right?
LESTER: Maybe… but trust me when I say that, if she was hit by a thorn, then-
RHETT: She was.
LESTER: Then there’s nothing I can do. She will die.

Everyone is stunned. Lydia grabs Desmond & starts to cry.

RHETT: Wait, what do you mean she’s going to die! There’s got to be something I can do!
TAKERU: I?
RHETT: Yes I this is my fault!
TAKERU: Rhett, I’m sorry, but I’m going to have to forbid you from doing anything on your own.
RHETT: What!
TOBIAS: Wait! Are you saying what I think you’re saying?
TAKERU: Yes… there is one way to save her.
LESTER: Since the being that poisoned her is already dead, then the poison only exists because that being still does.
RHETT: So, if we destroy this Ayukashi, then she’ll be okay?
TAKERU: Even still, you remember what I said, Rhett. Come on, Rangers. There could be an alternative in the library.

Everyone rushes off to the lift, except for Rhett & Lester. Lester rushes off into a side room to get some things. Rhett pulls off his tunic & puts it over the shivering form of Paige as he pulls a chair up to her. He looks completely ashamed. He pulls out his morpher & starts playing with it.

RHETT: I’m sorry, Paige… if there was something I could do, I’d-

As Rhett speaks, he suddenly hit’s a button, activating a function of the morpher he’s never used before.

CALIGRAPH CELL: Enemy Radar System, now active.

Rhett is momentarily stunned.

RHETT: I wonder… Caligraph, can you lock everyone else out of this application?
CALIGRAPH CELL: Partial system lockdown- access only to Ranger Red.
RHETT: Yes! Paige! I don’t know if you can hear me, but I’m going to do anything & everything I can to help! Just relax- and don’t die on me!

He turns to leave, only to find Lester blocking his way. They stare each other down until Lester, unexpectedly, steps aside to let Rhett through. As Rhett runs past, Lester calls out to him.

LESTER: If you’re going to do this, may I ask just one favor?
RHETT: And What’s that?
LESTER: Just… remember Musashi.
RHETT: The Samurai?
LESTER: Yes.
RHETT: Um… Okay.

Rhett rushes into the elevator & hit’s a button.

RHETT: Caligraph Cell, find the Ayukashi you located earlier today!
CALIGRAPH CELL: Now searching for Camouflage Ayukashi.

MONTAGE: Art Jr. practices with the Kami Stormer, becoming better at riding it, & Rhett searches everywhere, trying to track down the Ayukashi. It ends with Rhett finally picking up a signal & taking off, then Art Jr. jumps over a pile of something with an excited yell (rather than a frightened one) & makes the landing, grinding to a halt in front of Art Sr.

EXT.- LAKE PLATA- DAY

ART SR: Oh, well done, Artie! That run was perfect!
ART JR: Yeah, I guess I’m not as bad as I thought after all!
ART SR: Well, come on. I’m sure the others are missing us- most of all Paige.
ART JR: Yeah, we need to go back- before she gets any worse.

Art Sr. & Jr. exit.

EXT.- RIO SERENA RESERVE, FOREST- DAY

As Rhett runs through the woods, he apparently has a sudden thought & grabs a large branch. He stops, his back to a large tree, as he uses his Solstice Blade to carve something out of his branch.

EXT.- RIO SERENA RESERVE, FOREST- DAY

Camouflage seems to be working out a plan as he paces in a thicket, muttering to himself. He turns to a sudden voice.

YAMENEKO: What are you still doing here? The Red Ranger knows where you are! He’s coming!
RHETT: He’s already here.

Yameneko & Camouflage turn to see Rhett striding towards them with a wooden sword in hand. Yameneko backs off.

YAMENEKO: You don’t need my help, do you?
CAMOUFLAGE: Don’t worry, I don’t need anyone to rip this puny human to bits- least of all you!
YAMENEKO: Well, Milord can’t blame me for trying.

Yameneko snaps her fingers, disappearing in a red glow. Rhett turns his attention on Camouflage.

RHETT: So, Ayukashi, consider yourself challenged. Are you ready?
CAMOUFLAGE: I don’t know, what do you think?
RHETT: Good.

Rhett nods with a smirk.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

Everyone is crowded around Paige, looking worried. The lift opens & Art Jr. & Sr. walk in.

ART JR: How is she?
DESMOND: She’s getting worse.
QUINN: We couldn’t find anything in the books.
ART JR: Well then, why are you all sitting around down here when she needs us to find that monster?
LYDIA: We can’t find it.
TOBIAS: Rhett locked us out of the system.
ART SR: What! Why?
TAKERU: Because… he’s Rhett.
ART JR: Well then… what do we do?
LESTER: Keep her comfortable.

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, FOREST- DAY

RHETT: Haburi, Unite!

Rhett morphs into the Red Ranger, holding his wooden sword aloft. Camouflage pulls out a needle-like sword.

CAMOUFLAGE: Make your move!
RHETT: You make your move!

Rhett & Camouflage stand on guard, waiting for a sign of weakness or a first move. Behind Rhett’s back, we see that he’s holding his Caligraph Cell, ready to fire Mojikara Spells at Camouflage. Camouflage finally makes his move, charging Rhett. Rhett flips backward & fires fireballs at Camouflage. Camouflage deflects them with thorns. One of the thorns lands on the forest floor, which is littered with dead pine needles & pine cones, & it catches flame. Rhett jumps back with a yell & Camouflage laughs, stomping out the fires.

CAMOUFLAGE: If you try to torch me, you’ll only end up torching your peoples’ precious forest! We wouldn’t want that, now would we?
RHETT: The jobs of almost everyone in Rio Serena revolves around this nature preserve! Dang!

Rhett turns tail, running away from Camouflage. Camouflage laughs & follows after him at it’s own, leisurely pace.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

ART JR: Well come on, guys! I know you’re all bummed, so am I, but there’s got to be something we haven’t thought of to break through Rhett’s block & find the Ayukashi.
TAKERU: If Rhett’s in trouble, then you guys will just follow him right into the trap. We can’t risk that.
ART JR: What are you talking about, we’re the superheroes! You’re saying that we can’t risk saving our friends? First you want us to fight these things, now you want us to back off- get picked off one by one and killed? And I thought this was a team effort.

Art Jr. walks off, leaving all four masters looking ashamed at themselves. Takeru seems to be in an inner conflict, but suddenly makes a decision.

TAKERU: Art! Wait!

As Art Jr. turns back around, Takeru pulls a slip of paper out of his sleeve & hands it over, his hands shaking. Art Jr. looks down at a nine-digit code.

ART JR: What’s this?
TAKERU: …Manual override for the Caligraph Cells.

Art Jr. is stunned. Quinn, Desmond, Tobias & Dusk are overjoyed. The Masters all seem on the verge of mental breakdowns. Art Jr. types the code in, while he walks past Paige, on his way to the lift. Tobias & Dusk run up to him.

CALIGRAPH CELL: Enemy Tracking System, online.
ART JR: Caligraph Cell, find Ayukashi Camouflage!
CALIGRAPH CELL: Camouflage already locked. Sending Coordinates now.
ART JR: …Alright! He’s in the preserve, east of here! There’s Rhett too, come on!

Everyone rushes to the lift, even the masters, but when Art Jr. tries to go, Paige suddenly grabs him by the arm & begins muttering feverishly. She appears different than usual- frightened & vulnerable, like a little girl.

PAIGE: No… no, please don’t leave.
ART JR: But Paige, I have to if we’re ever going to-
PAIGE: No! Please! Mummy promised to keep them away! You don’t have to-
ART JR: Paige? What are you talking about?
PAIGE: The monsters… Mummy said she’d keep them away from us… please don’t go, daddy!
ART JR: Oh my-
DUSK: Art, are you coming?
ART JR: Yeah! Yeah, I’ll be right there, guys!

He turns his attention to Paige.

ART JR (cont.): Don’t worry, Paige. Daddy’ll be back- but right now, you have to let go of Daddy’s arm!
PAIGE: Sorry…da.

Paige’s hand slips off of Art’s arm & he rushes for the lift, everyone trying to hurry him along. He makes it just before the door closes.

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, POND- DAY

As Rhett breaks the cover of the forest, he rushes across a grassy area to a large pond. Camouflage shows up, following his trail. Camouflage pulls out a dart & prepares to throw it at Rhett, but Rhett, as if sensing something wrong, spins around & throws his wooden sword at Camouflage first, stunning him. Then Rhett runs up with his Solstice Blade &, focusing his Haburial energy to the blade, runs Camouflage through. Camouflage cracks up & explodes, the force knocking Rhett back. Tobias, Dusk & Art Jr. show up, fully morphed, & assist him to his feet. Suddenly, Camouflage stands back up & grows.
The Rangers summon their Guardian zords, the four beams of light becoming geometric shapes that knock Camouflage back. They enter their zords & Rhett, as before, has a little trouble controlling his. The Lion Guardian attacks Camouflage, who quickly knocks it back. The others gather around the Lion, which seems to be injured.

TOBIAS: What do we do now?
RHETT: I don’t know, make a one-armed Megazord?
PAIGE: Wouldn’t two arms be better?

Everyone looks up to see Paige, driving the Turtle Guardian. It goes into geo mode & knocks Camouflage flying. She then regroups with the others.

RHETT: Paige… your ok.
PAIGE: No thanks to you.
RHETT: Yep, she's fine. Come on guys… form the Megazord.

ANIMATION: normal Eternal Megazord combination shot, but instead of showing the arms & legs combine separately, we show both arms & legs combine at once on a split screen. The Megazord has both a sword & a shield this time.
Rhett tries to gain control of the Lion while Camouflage circles the Megazord.

RHETT: Alright, we can do this. Listen to me Lion.

The Lion Guardian resists, becoming slightly agitated.

RHETT: I said listen! This is our only chance to do this! Your going to do what I want you to do now, not what I want to do! Got it?

The Lion is still resisting, but has calmed down slightly.

RHETT: I SAID LISTEN TO ME!

The Lion Guardian suddenly undergoes a complete change of heart & calms down completely.

RHETT: All right now- Oh, Dusk, raise the shield!

The Megazord lifts the shield just in time to block a shower of thorns.

PAIGE: My turn! Mega-slash!

The Megazord slashes twice at the Ayukashi. Camouflage pauses momentarily, but suddenly falls to it’s knees & implodes.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, PARLOR- EVENING

As everyone celebrates their newest victory, Paige lurks on the edges. She heads out into the main hall, heading for her room. Art Jr. notices & follows her.

ART JR: Hey, Paige!

Paige stops & turns back at the entrance to the main hall.

PAIGE: Not right now Art, I’m not in the mood.
ART JR: No just… it’s not your fault.
PAIGE: What, that I’m not in the mood?
ART JR: No, no!
PAIGE: Well, I know that that poison thing wasn’t my fault- that was Rhett’s-
ART JR: Not that either.
PAIGE: Then… what are you talking about?

They given each other a long look before they both become suddenly uncomfortable.

ART JR & PAIGE: I’m going to-
PAIGE (cont.): …Go to bed.
ART JR (cont.): …Get back to the party, then.
ART JR & PAIGE: …Yeah.

They split off, each going to do their own thing, Art Jr. wearing a look of pity & Paige, a look of fear.
Fade to black.

 

[Shogun_Master]

PRES, EPISODE V-
>>>LEFT BEHIND<<<

EXT.- RIO SERENA, PUBLIC POOL- DAY

Two girls are biding their time in the, otherwise, deserted pool. Something appears to be sneaking up on them. At the last minute, one turns her head slightly- it’s Paige.

PAIGE: Oh! Sunscreen, sunscreen!
DUSK: What?
PAIGE: It’s code for ‘the monster’s right there!

A strange red monster with a blue bloated chest sporting a second face strikes at them with twin swords. Dusk & Paige leap out of the pool either side of him & summersault to their stuff. Unfortunately, they grab the wrong Morphers & begin trying to trade & avoid the Ayukashi’s blades at the same time.

RHETT: Ayukashi!

About 30 yards away, Rhett, Art Jr. & Tobias have shown up, fully morphed. The Ayukashi looses interest in Paige & Dusk & begins closing in on the others. Rhett then opens his belt buckle & pulls out a red disc with flipbook-like pictures circling it. He twirls it in his hand & slides it down the hilt of his Solstice Blade. When it hit’s the Attack Frame Shadow, it causes it to ‘smash‘ & fall away, taking it’s place. Rhett spins the new Attack Frame & pulls out his Solstice Blade, which slowly begins to be enveloped in fire.

RHETT: Attack Frame Lion, full power!

The Ayukashi pays it no matter & tries to strike Rhett. Rhett attacks first, sending out a shower of sparks, not only from the monster, but also from the Attack Frame. Rhett strikes again, this time more forcefully, from overhead, & the Ayukashi is destroyed. Before they can celebrate, however, the Attack Frame begins glowing red hot & explodes. Rhett drops the sword, taking a few steps back as he demorphs his helmet off. His Caligraph Cell rings & he answers. It’s Master Caspian.

ART SR: So, how’d it go?
RHETT: Well, there’s good news & bad news. We were able to destroy Abyss- unfortunately, it exploded again… yep… yep, right in my face, just like the last three times.
ART SR: Well, are you ok?
RHETT: For now.
ART SR: Then come back to base. We’ll settle this somehow.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

As the team enters from the lift, Takeru & Art Sr. quickly rush over, with Quinn behind.

QUINN: How are you guys?
RHETT: Never better. So, are you ready for today’s lesson?
QUINN: Yeah!
RHETT: Ok then, just wait for me upstairs for a minute while we figure this out.
QUINN: I’ll hold you to it.

She winks at Rhett & rushes over to the lift.

TAKERU: Well, she likes you.
RHETT: Naw… you think so?
ART SR: Never mind that! There’s something just slightly more important than that right now!
RHETT: Right, the Attack Frames. So, got any ideas?
ART SR: Unfortunately, there’s only one option left for us to try.
DUSK: Ok.
TOBIAS: So what is it?
ART SR: We’re going to have to drain some of the Haburi out of you & place it in the Attack Frames.
ART JR: What?
PAIGE: I’m sorry, but are you, like, out of your mind or something?
ART SR: Look, we’ve just spent the past week trying every single way possible. And the results show exactly what we feared. If we don’t drain off some Haburial energy for the Attack Frames, they just burn out & implode every time we use them. Unfortunately, there are some… well, rather obvious side effects, but you should be ok.
RHETT: Just one question. Well, actually two, but, one: how long will it take for our powers to recover?
TAKERU: The math suggests about twenty-four hours.
TOBIAS: Wait, one whole day?
ART SR: Unfortunately.
PAIGE: But, what if Akuryu attacks within that time?
RHETT: Exactly!

Takeru & Art Sr. exchange worried glances.

TAKERU: Then… we’re going to have to forbid you from fighting them.

Everyone is shocked.

TAKERU: But I assure you, this is the only way! And I assure you, you will need this power in your coming battles!
ART SR: Just as I’ve been saying… Unfortunately, this has to be done.

Everyone in unsure of what to do for a moment, but Rhett finally stands forward.

RHETT: Ok. What do we do?

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, TESTING ROOM- DAY

The Rangers are now in the room cut off from the workshop by the plexi-glass window, fully morphed. They surround a circular, metal table containing a small, orb-like supercomputer in the center with wires leading off to five metal boxes, each containing an Attack Frame color-coordinated to each ranger. Art Sr. in on a computer in the workshop as everyone watches from outside. Art Sr. speaks to them through a microphone.

ART SR: Ok, are you guys ready?
RHETT: Ready as ever.
ART SR: Ok. Now this is the same process as when you placed the Haburi in the Caligraph Cells, only this time, you’re pushing the energy into the Attack Frames. Keep doing that until I tell you to stop. Then I want you to shut the boxes & press down on the lid. That will begin the coding process. Does everyone understand the instructions?
DUSK: Yeah.
TOBIAS: I think so.
ART JR: Ready when you are, Dad.
PAIGE: Do you even have to ask?
RHETT: Just say when, Master Caspian.
ART SR: Ok, then. Begin!

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, PARLOR- DAY

Quinn enters to be confronted by Desmond, sitting alone as he draws something. He’s really into it when Leo, the dog, rushes in, knocking Desmond’s arm & messing up his picture.

DESMOND: Oh, bollocks, Leo!

Quinn bends down to pet Leo & turns her attention to Desmond.

QUINN: Hey, calm down, buddy… So, Desmond, what’s that?
DESMOND: Oh, it’s… nothing, really. It’s just- hey!

Quinn walks over & grabs it out of his hands.

QUINN: Well, it’s got to be something. Aha, it’s a… Power Ranger? You’re drawing a Ranger suit?
DESMOND: Yeah, it’s…
QUINN: Huh, not bad. Hey, I’ll see you later, I have to go get ready for my training session with Rhett. Ok?
[U]DESMOND: Yeah… whatever.
QUINN:[/U] Ok.

She hands him back the notebook, trotting off with Leo on her heels. Desmond has a look on his face that suggests that he doesn’t know what to feel at that moment.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

ART SR: Alright. You guys can stop now.

The Rangers wander back out of the testing room, demorphed, appearing to be extremely tired now. They all practically collapse against the walls & furniture.

RHETT: Man… that took a lot out of me.
TAKERU: Don’t worry, the feeling will pass. It’s… kind of like giving blood. Just sit back, eat & drink something. We brought some food down for you.

The team stares across the room at the table full of food & groan, settling down where they are.

LESTER: What’s wrong, guys?
DUSK: Too… far.

The others mumble agreements. The Masters look at each other & shrug.

TAKERU: Come on. Perhaps we should move it a bit closer.

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN- DAY

The Akuryu cloud appears agitated & excited about something as Yameneko approaches.

YAMENEKO: Master, you called?
AKURYU: Yes! Do you feel it as well?
YAMENEKO: Feel what, Akuryu?
AKURYU: The shift in Haburial Energy! Somehow, the Rangers have become weaker!
YAMENEKO: Are you sure?
AKURYU: As sure as I’ll ever be! This is the perfect time to set my master plan in motion! Bring Gryppr to me at once!
YAMENEKO: Master.

We see a bizarre creature approaching from the shadows as Akuryu narrates.

AKURYU: Ayukashi Gryppr! For the past few weeks, you have been practicing, refining your skill with the deadly magic I bestowed upon you! Now the time has come! I gave you the power of my hands for one reason only- use them to rip the Rangers apart!

The creature, a greenish blob with gigantic fists, reaches the dais & bows down before Akuryu & Yameneko.

AKURYU (cont.): Together, your General, Yameneko, & I have formulated a plan to bring an end to those pathetic little fools! You will stick rigidly to it! You will report anything that can affect the outcome differently than planned to either myself or your General! There can be no room for failure! Do you understand?
GRYPPR: But of course.
YAMENEKO: Now… show me your power! Open a door to the surface! Lead a full scale assault on that pathetic little village, Rio Serena! Together, we’ll tear it to bits!

Gryppr chuckles as he stands. He slams his fist down on the ground, causing a gigantic crack to form, which lets off a reddish glow.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, BATTLE SITE- DAY

On the surface, the crack is mimicked, right down the center of a busy road. People, knowing what is happening, begin to panic, crashing & swerving all over the place & leaving their cars behind as they run for it. Suddenly, rank upon rank of Ryuji march out of the crack in full military style down an intersection, causing even further panic. Gryppr & Yameneko emerge side by side, strolling at a normal pace down the road as the Ryuji rush around, slitting throats, blowing things up & causing general havoc.

YAMENEKO: Let’s see the Rangers avoid this.
GRYPPR: You’re right. They have no choice but to come to us now.
YAMENEKO: And that’s when we spring our trap!

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIBRARY- DAY

As the alarm sounds, Takeru rushes over to the computer.

TAKERU: Quick! Turn that thing off!

Lester complies, deactivating the alarm just as the Rangers rush in, yawning & stretching.

RHETT: Alright, what do we got?
TAKERU: Oh, nothing, it’s… just a drill.
PAIGE: Since when do we do drills?
TAKERU: Since I decided to do drills, about five minutes ago. You guys did good, go back to… whatever you were doing.

As the Rangers file out, Lester turns to Takeru, whispering urgently.

LESTER: Are you sure that’s a good idea? There’s a full scale assault going on down there!
TAKERU: Exactly, it’s too dangerous, especially in their presant state. Besides, knowing Akuryu, there aren’t too many reasons why he would do this and the only thing I that makes sense to me is that this is a trap. He knows they’re weak and he is planning to destroy them.
LESTER: He’s always planning to destroy them. It’s never stopped them before.
TAKERU: The answer is no. Please don’t put them in such direct harms way. Please.

Lester thinks about it momentarily.

LESTER: Ok, Takeru, I trust you. I won’t say a word.
TAKERU: Thank you.

EXT. RIO SERENA, BATTLE SITE- DAY

While Lester & Takeru finish their conversation, the Ryuji continue to terrorize the city. Gryppr slams his hand down, causing another crack that civilians fall into. Yameneko shoots blasts of energy from her hand, causing further explosions. Both are laughing in enjoyment.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARDEN- DAY

Rhett is now giving Quinn a martial arts lesson at the training circle. The two are fully enjoying it. Over on the sidelines, Desmond is continuing to draw his ranger suit & Dusk is sitting next to him. Art Jr. is passed out, sleeping on a bench on the opposite side of the training circle. Paige walks in, standing by as she watches Rhett & Quinn practice. Dusk looks back & forth from Desmond to Paige a couple of times, then gets up & walks over to Paige. Paige completely ignores her.

DUSK: Hey, Girlfriend!
PAIGE: Whatever.
DUSK: Um… So, who do you think is winning?
PAIGE: That’s a really stupid question.
DUSK: Ok… nice weather we’re having, huh?
PAIGE: What? Who the heck actually says that?
DUSK: I’m just trying to strike up a conversation, you don’t need to bite my head off.
PAIGE: I like biting people’s heads off. It’s relaxing.

Paige walks around the training circle, away from Dusk. Dusk watches her with a confused look as she approaches Art Jr. & gently shakes him awake, talking to him civilly. Tobias suddenly runs past, but stops & turns to the team.

TOBIAS: Uh, guys! I was just on the front porch and, uh… the city’s kind of getting blown up, I was wondering why we weren’t called in cause, you know, we should… probably do something.
RHETT: Hold on a minute we… were… Oh! I can’t believe he did that!
TOBIAS: What, you think your dad lied about the false alarm?
RHETT: Just put it this way; it’s easier to make us think there wasn’t an attack than to tell us & try to stop us.

All the Rangers regroup & run to the lift. On the way, Dusk catches up with Art Jr.

DUSK: So, um… how do you do it?
ART JR: Do what?
DUSK: How do you get Paige to be so… different towards you, I mean-
ART JR: Sorry, but I… kind of can’t tell you that.
DUSK: What not?
ART JR: Well… She’d bite my head off.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, MAIN HALL- DAY

He rushes ahead, leaving Dusk behind, even more confused than before. Suddenly, the team runs into Takeru.

TAKERU: Um… Could you guys please tell me where you’re all going?
RHETT: To the battle you neglected to tell us about!

The Rangers run around Takeru & continue towards the lift.

TAKERU: Wait! You can’t fight like this, you’re all still weak from the draining!
RHETT: It doesn’t matter! Innocent people are dying down there because you didn’t tell us about the attack!
TAKERU: Rhett… please tell me you know that this is a trap.
RHETT: It doesn’t matter if it is or not. They’ll either fight us or destroy the city until we do show up. Come on, guys. We’re late.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, PARLOR- DAY

The Rangers continue into the parlor & crowd into the lift. Takeru follows them in just in time to see the doors closing.

RHETT: Ready?
OTHER FOUR: Ready!
ALL FIVE: Haburi, Unite!

Takeru turns & runs back to the library to view the battle on the computer.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, BATTLE SITE- DAY

Yameneko & Gryppr are sitting around idlely as they wait for the Rangers to show up. The Ryuji are continuing the attack around them.

YAMENEKO: Ug! Where are they?

Suddenly, the Samu-Rover & Kami Stormer swerve into view.

YAMENEKO: It’s about time! Gryppr! You know what to do?
GRYPPR: Yes, yes, I’ve got it covered!
YAMENEKO: Alright. We’ll be waiting for you.

Yameneko snaps her fingers, disappearing. As the Rangers get out of the Samu-Rover, all of the Ryuji also disappear. The Rangers stand by, in battle positions, as they wait for something to happen. Art Jr. parks the Kami Stormer & runs over to them.

ART JR: Well that’s no fair! I haven’t gotten to use this thing properly at all yet!
TOBIAS: Yeah, where’d they go?
RHETT: Hold on, guys. They’re planning something.

The Rangers finally notice Gryppr stalking towards them, laughing as he approaches.

GRYPPR: We’ve been waiting for you, Rangers! It’s just not polite!
RHETT: Yeah, sorry about that… Someone forgot to wake us up.
GRYPPR: No matter! Let’s do this!

As the Rangers pull out their Solstice Blades, Gryppr acts like he’s about to make a move, then stops.

GRYPPR: Actually, I’ve got a better idea!
PAIGE: Something along the lines of lay down & surrender?
GRYPPR: No… more like a dignified retreat.
ART JR: Oh please don’t tell me we’re going to have to chase- oh, yep there he goes!

Gryppr takes off running. Rhett sighs deeply.

RHETT: Alright guys, try not to lose sight of him.
TOBIAS: Wait! Takeru said something about a trap, shouldn’t we think this out a little?
RHETT: Look, I’m just as tired as you guys are. Art, you go ahead on your bike, we’ll follow on foot. Just tell us where he goes & we’ll catch you up. Any objections? Good, then. Let’s go.

As the Rangers tale off after Gryppr, we see Yameneko, appearing satisfied, watching from a nearby building.

YAMENEKO: That’s right, Rangers. Walk right into our little trap!

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, FOREST ENTRANCE- DAY

Gryppr runs into the forest, laughing, as Art Jr. follows behind on the Kami Stormer.

ART JR: He’s going in the woods, guys!
RHETT: Alright, man, we’re coming!

Suddenly, a crack appears in the ground right in front of Art. He hits it, flipping the bike over. It glows red & Yameneko & the army of Ryuji appear just as the other rangers arrive.

YAMENEKO: Destroy them!

The battle ensues as the Rangers fight in slo-mo. Art struggles to get up & is surrounded by Ryuji. Paige screams for him, trying to fight her way to him. Dusk & Tobias fight back to back, but both are finding it difficult to fight in such a weak state & are soon separated. Rhett fights across the battlefield, but is confronted by Yameneko, who hits him with a blast of energy, sending him flying back. He demorphs. Dusk is looking for Tobias & sees Paige go down under an onslaught of Ryuji. She rushes to her aid. Tobias makes it to Art Jr. & helps him up, supporting him as he tries to get him off the battlefield. He’s stopped by more Ryuji who pull him away from Art, slashing at him until he falls over & demorphs. Rhett uses the Attack Frame Shadow & uses the cover to run to Art & Tobias. But Yameneko soon discovers them. She fires another blast, sending them flying. She then sees Dusk, who happens to be near Paige, & fires a second blast, getting both of them by accident.

RHETT: We can’t keep this up! Look, there’s a secret tunnel back up to the manor from somewhere near here, it’s our only chance to escape.
ART JR: But what about Paige?
TOBIAS: And Dusk?
RHETT: I don’t see them anywhere.

Rhett looks across the battle to see the two of them fleeing in the other direction.

RHETT: Look! They’re ok, they got out!

Rhett looks at Art Jr. & Tobias’ worried faces before continuing.

RHETT: They’ll be ok! But we can’t help them if we’re dead! Come on!

Rhett & Tobias support Art Jr. & the three limp into the tree cover.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, ALLEY- DAY

Dusk & Paige duck around a corner, hiding in an alley to take a quick breath.

DUSK: Are you ok?
PAIGE: No.

Dusk pauses, hyperventilating, as Paige coughs violently.

DUSK: Do you think we lost them?
YAMENEKO: Wrong again!

Yameneko & a scouting party of Ryuji appear at the end of the alley. Yameneko fires a blast at them, causing an explosion that destroys the surrounding buildings & tears up the asphalt. When the smoke clears, Dusk & Paige are gone.

RYUJI: Where’d they go?
YAMENEKO: No mere human can survive that. Come on, let’s track down the other three- they can’t have gone far!

As Yameneko & the Ryuji leave, we pan down to the debris & see Dusk’s face underneath it & Paige’s hand sticking up out of the debris behind her. Both are passed out, but Paige’s hand suddenly twitches.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIBRARY- NIGHT

Rhett, Art Jr. & Tobias enter & the masters, Quinn & Desmond crowd around them.

TAKERU: See! I told you not to go!
RHETT: We don’t have time for this right now! Where are Dusk & Paige?
LYDIA: They’re not with you?

The three remaining Rangers exchange looks before turning to rush back out. Takeru stops them.

TAKERU: No! You can’t go back out there, you have to wait until your powers recover!
RHETT: And how long is that going to take? If those two are in trouble, they’ll need our help now!
ART SR: You have another seven hours until your back to full power.

They all stop, everyone in the room at a loss. Takeru walks up to Rhett.

TAKERU: I’m sorry.

Rhett pulls away from his father & exits. Takeru watches, his eyes watery. He turns to Art Jr. & Tobias.

TAKERU: You two. Make sure he doesn’t do anything foolish.

The two give him stony looks before following Rhett.

QUINN: You do realize that none of them plan to stop any of them from doing anything foolish, right.
TAKERU: Yeah… It’s over then… we’ve lost.
DESMOND: Wait… what are you talking about?

Takeru stares at them in silence for a moment before responding.

TAKERU: Can you two keep a secret?

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, FOREST- DAWN

Rhett, Art Jr. & Tobias are hiding behind a large tree as a patrol of Ryuji march past. Tobias watches them go past, then signals & all three break cover & run over to another hiding spot, a thicket of bushes slightly lower than the path.

RHETT: Ok, Art. You’re sure they went this way?
ART JR: Man, I’m from Texas! There is no living thing that I can’t track.
TOBIAS: Then where do you think they went.
RHETT: They probably split up.

Art Jr. & Tobias look at Rhett, who points at a fork in the road, where the tracks split up.

TOBIAS: Alright then. We split up. I’ll take the low path, Art’ll take the high one & Rhett can stay here & wait for anyone who shows up.
RHETT: What! Why?
TOBIAS & ART JR: Because you’re an idiot.
TOBIAS: Good plan?
ART JR: I like the plan.
TOBIAS: Then let’s do it.

As Tobias & Art Jr. move off, Rhett calls out to them.

RHETT: I don’t!
ART JR: Sorry, man.
TOBIAS: You’re outnumbered this time.

The two turn & take off down their respective paths.

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, FOREST- DAWN

In another part of the forest, Dusk & Paige are walking side by side in the woods. Dusk looks off in the distance behind them.

DUSK: I don’t see them. They must have fallen for the ploy.

We see a flashback of Dusk & Paige hitting the fork in the road, then Paige uses some Haburial energy & causes the two trails of footprints to appear on the paths. Paige then grabs Dusk’s arm, then drags her off the path, into the woods.

PAIGE: Oh, well, what do you know. Those Ryuji really are as stupid as they look.

Dusk suddenly stops in her tracks.

DUSK: Wait, Paige… do you hear that?

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, FOREST- DAY

Rhett is wandering around muttering angrily. He looks up & notices a patrol of Ryuji being led by Yameneko &, at a loss as of what to do, ducks behind a small tree. On the path, Yameneko is giving orders to the Ryuji.

YAMENEKO: What do you mean you lost them, the path is right there!
RYUJI: Uhhh… it is?

Yameneko slaps the Ryuji in the back of the head & begins walking again, but suddenly stops, staring down at Rhett’s tracks from him pacing around the road.

YAMENEKO: Wait a minute.

She follows the tracks with her eyes until they stop at the tree & she notices a flash of red.

YAMENEKO: Red Ranger! Get him!
RHETT: Crap!

Rhett takes off running, with the Ryuji & Yameneko on his trail. He runs down the path Art Jr. took. He takes out his morpher, slashing each line of the symbol in the air, leaving a trail of red energy lines behind him. He hit’s the button & all the lines fly forward & unite wit a flash to form the Red Ranger’s visor symbol over him.

RHETT: Haburi, Unite!

He continues running, now fully morphed into the Red Ranger.

RHETT: What am I going to do? What am I going to do? Agh! Think of something!

He notices a flash of color ahead of him on the path & looks up as Art Jr. appears around the curve.

ART JR: Rhett? What are you doing, go back! Back! Turn the heck around!
RHETT: I can’t! You turn around, we’re going that way!
ART JR: No you!
RHETT: Why?

As they meet, they hook arms, spinning around & somehow ending up back to back, just as the two groups of Ryuji come into view from both sides. The two take battle stances.

RHETT: I think we might have just a small communication problem here.
ART JR: Please shut up, you idiot!

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, CLEARING- DAY

Tobias rests as he enters a clearing near a pond. The trail apparently ends here. He spins around, frantically trying to find the trail again. Suddenly, he stops cold in his tracks as he hears a malicious laugh that surrounds him. Suddenly, the dust rises up, forming the fingers of a giant hand. As they fly to close around him, he jumps in the air & morphs into the green Ranger. Unfortunately, this isn’t enough. As he struggles to break free, the laughter continues. Tobias sees quick movement in the bushes around him & freaks out even more as he struggles to free himself. Suddenly, both the Yellow & Pink Rangers jump out, slashing with their swords & destroying the hand. They help Tobias up & regroup, looking for the source of their trouble. Finally, Gryppr strolls out of the trees, striking a pose. The clearing is, just as suddenly, surrounded by a squadron of Ryuji. The Rangers turn, with their backs to each other, in battle stances.

TOBIAS: Oh, this looks bad.
PAIGE: You think!
DUSK: Don’t worry, guys, just hold your ground.

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, FOREST- DAY

Rhett is fighting Yameneko one-on-one while Art Jr. faces the Ryuji alone.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIBRARY- DAY

Everyone is gathered around watching the battles on the computer.

QUINN: How much time do they have left?

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, CLEARING- DAY

Tobias, Dusk & Paige are working together to defeat the Ryuji & Gryppr. They appear to have the upper hand until Gryppr slams his fist on the ground. A crack runs quickly to the Rangers & hit them with an explosion, sending them flying.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIBRARY- DAY

Everyone continues to watch the battles on the computer screen.

TAKERU: About one hour.

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, FOREST- DAY

The battle continues. Yameneko hits Rhett with another energy blast, sending him flying.

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, CLEARING- DAY

The battle continues. Tobias, Dusk & Paige regroup, bringing out their Eternal Pike, Star & Fan & firing a joint blast at Gryppr. He is wounded & staggers back, falling to his knees.

GRYPPR: You’ll pay for your lucky shot, Rangers!
TOBIAS: Bring it!
DUSK & PAIGE: Yeah!

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, FOREST- DAY

As Art Jr. looks on in amazement, we see that Rhett is blocking Yameneko’s energy blast with his Eternal Leonid. He finally breaks the connection & Yameneko staggers back, panting heavily.

RHETT: I hope you’re ok- cause I’m not done with you! Duel Mode, activate!

Rhett stands up, dividing the Leonid into two swords & striking a pose. Yameneko appears frightened.

ART JR: Yeah! That’s the spirit of our fearless leader!
YAMENEKO: Oh, please don’t encourage him.
RHETT: Don’t worry, the explosion’s complimentary.

Rhett leaps in the air, swinging both Leonid swords on his way down. Art Jr. ducks & all the Ryuji surrounding him are cut down as Rhett lands & runs to attack Yameneko again, yelling a battle cry. Art Jr. stands back up, pulling out the collapsed version of his weapon.

ART JR: Don’t worry, I’m right behind you! Eternal Ballista, Kami Stormer, online!

Art Jr. poses with the Eternal Ballista, then flips backward & lands on the Kami Stormer as it rides up from behind him. He drives into the middle of a group of Ryuji, activates the bikes wings & does donuts, knocking down all the Ryuji. When he stops, he fires a blast at other Ryuji farther away with his ballista. Rhett battles Yameneko, who is now fighting for her life. She is finally thrown back & takes the advantage, disappearing through a glowing red doorway between two close trees.

RHETT: It doesn’t matter how far you run… well get you eventually.

Art Jr. drives up & stops next to Rhett.

ART JR: Come on, man! I just checked the Caligraph Cell & Tobias found the girls, but they need our help! Now!

Rhett jumps on the back of the bike & they take off back up the path.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIBRARY- DAY

Everyone cheers as they watch Rhett & Art Jr. win their first battle.

DESMOND: They did it!
TAKERU: Not only that, but the Rangers will be back to full power in just five minutes!
QUINN: Maybe it’s time to consider that you were wrong about them?
TAKERU: …I hope so.

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, CLEARING- DAY

The battle continues. Gryppr rushes in & bashes Tobias, Dusk & Paige out of the way, then turns as he hears something. The crack he created to attack the three rangers begins glowing red. Yameneko walks out in a rage.

YAMENEKO: I’m tired of these Rangers! You three are done for. I’ll finish you off myself!

Yameneko summons an orb of energy as she extends her blade. She seems to change her mind, closing her hand. The energy ball disappears, but grayish lightning begins crackling around her blade. She rushes into battle with such an angry yell, even Gryppr backs off & lets her do it herself. She sends out an energy wave with her blade, blasting all three & sending them flying.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIBRARY- DAY

Everyone cheers happily.

EXT.- RIO SERENA PRESERVE, CLEARING- DAY

As Tobias, Dusk & Paige struggle to get up, Yameneko fires additional blasts, a crazed look in her eye. The first sends Paige into a tree, where she demorphs & collapses. The second throws Dusk at a boulder. She also passes out. As Yameneko prepares to fire the third, a sound makes her turn. Rhett & Art Jr. ride in on the Kami Stormer. At the last minute, Rhett flips off the bike, his sword swirling with fire, he slashes at Yameneko.

RHETT: Attack Frame Lion! Solstice Fire Attack!

The ensuing explosion knocks Yameneko over & stops her from attacking. Art Jr. helps Tobias up. Rhett stares down Yameneko.

RHETT: This is your last chance Yameneko. Get out of here!

Yameneko is seething, but thinks better of attacking. She stands, then goes back through the doorway she came in through. Rhett turns to Gryppr as the Blue Ranger, Green Ranger, Dusk & Paige run up to join him.

RHETT: Now for you. There’s nowhere left to run this time you coward.
GRYPPR: I- am- no-coward!

Gryppr slams his fist on the ground, causing another crack to form. This one, however, doesn’t hit the Rangers & they just shield themselves for a moment. Dusk & paige take out their morphers & move to re-morph.

DUSK: Ready, Girlfriend?
PAIGE: Let’s do it, Sister!
DUSK & PAIGE: Haburi, Unite!

The Rangers pose.

RHETT: Legend of the Eternal Fires!
DUSK: Legend of the Highest Mountain!
TOBIAS: Legend of the Eternal Forest!
PAIGE: Legend of the Dawn Horizon!
ART JR: Legend of the Eternal Seas!

Gryppr once again slams the ground with his fist. As the Rangers pose in slo-mo, an explosion erupts behind them.

ALL FIVE: Power Rangers, Eternal Sect!
GRYPPR: What! You survived!
RHETT: Too bad Akuryu will never get to say the same thing about you. Attack Frame Advance!

Rhett is now holding his Eternal Leonid. He pulls out a white Attack Frame & places it on a slot on the Leonid. He switches position to hold the Leonid like a rifle as it transforms into a gun-like shape. The blade is sucked inside & replaced with a track. Rhett pulls out a Black Attack Frame & a red one, placing them on the track. Tobias & Dusk run in from the left & add a yellow Attack Frame & a green one to the track. Art Jr. & Paige run in from the right & add a pink Attack Frame & a blue one. Rhett spins the Attack Frame Advance, which is about where the trigger would be on a gun.

RHETT: Framefire Cannon, Charge!

Rhett swings it forward, aiming at Gryppr as the other four Rangers bend down on their knees & steady it, two on each side. As the Attack Frame Advance spins, we see that it spins a series of gears inside the cannon which, in turn, spin the row of Attack Frames, one by one, increasingly fast. (Back & forth- one spins clockwise, another counter-clockwise & etc.) Gryppr is at a loss as to what to do.

ALL FIVE: Fire!

The Attack Frames shoot off of the cannon & slam one by one through Gryppr, who falls to his knees. Each Attack Frame glows with whatever power it represents. After Gryppr falls, the Attack Frames double back like boomerangs & blast through him again, all at once, destroying him for good. The remaining Ryuji give each other looks & teleport away. As the Rangers celebrate their victory, Rhett turns to address them.

RHETT: Come on, guys. Let’s get out of here.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, BATTLE SITE- DAY

The team walks through the city while the survivors slowly come out of hiding, relieved. As the team approaches what’s left of the Samu-Rover, the Masters, Quinn & Desmond arrive. Takeru rushes forward & Quinn rushes after him.

TAKERU: Rangers! You continuously test my patience- but you have gone too far this time! You were almost killed!
QUINN: Mr. Shirasoto, they survived! Don’t you think that they’ve been through enough for now?
TAKERU: Quiet, Quinn, this is none of your business!
RHETT: No, but there is something that’s ours! You give us these powers to save the world, but you continuously try to stop us from fighting! Who’s side are you on, Dad? What is your problem.

Takeru is at a loss. For a few seconds, everyone looks on in stunned silence, waiting for something to happen. Finally Quinn closes in, grabbing Takeru’s shoulder.

QUINN: If you don’t tell them, I will.

Takeru looks into her eyes for a moment before faltering & turning back to the Rangers with a sigh.

TAKERU: Ok… You win.

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN- DAY

Akuryu is, for once, not angry. Yameneko looks on in confusion as she listens to him laugh to himself.

YAMENEKO: Master?
AKURYU: It occurred to me as I watched your pathetic attempts on the surface, Yameneko. What are the Rangers?
YAMENEKO: Humans, milord?
AKURYU: And what side are they on?
YAMENEKO: …The good guys, I guess. Where are you going with this, Master, I’m not following.
AKURYU: Oh, don’t worry, Yameneko, you will! Soon, you will know everything!

We fade out to the sound of Akuryu’s laughter.

 

[Shogun_Master]

POWER RANGERS ETERNAL SECT, EPISODE VI-
>>>DECEPTION<<<

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, MAIN HALL- DAY

Tobias is leaning over the balcony as he remembers more of his traumatic past.

EXT.- TOBIAS’ GRANDMOTHER’S APARTMENT- DAY

Flashback- His mother is leaving him with his grandparents. He is only a young child, possibly six or seven. His mother kneels down to him & hugs him, a tear rolling down her face.

TOBIAS’ MOTHER: Don’t worry, honey. Mommy has something that she has to do, but she’ll be back as soon as possible. If I could take you, I would… but you’ll be much safer & happier here.

His mother gets up & leaves. Tobias watches her drive away as his grandmother leads him inside.

TOBIAS’ GRANDMOTHER: Come on, dear. You must be hungry, I’ll make you something to eat.

End Flashback.

INT.- TOBIAS’ GRANDMOTHER’S APARTMENT- DAY

Flashback- we fast forward a few years. Tobias is now a teenager. His grandmother calls him in & sits him down.

TOBIAS’ GRANDMOTHER: You remember your mother, don’t you?
TOBIAS: What about her?
TOBIAS’ GRANDMOTHER: The day she left, she told me that she’d be back as soon as possible. But… she also said that, if she wasn’t back by your fifteenth birthday, I was to give you this.

Tobias’ Grandmother hands him a brightly wrapped present & leaves the room. Tobias sits down, staring at it for a while. He finally opens it, tearing off the wrapping paper & opening the cardboard box to reveal an ancient wooden box stamped with the Chiaki Clan crest. There is also a card, which Tobias, confused, picks up & reads.

TOBIAS: Inside this box is everything I wish I could have told you. Open it when you’re ready…
but please-

End Flashback.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, MAIN HALL- DAY

Tobias is standing on the balcony in the Great Hall of Shirasoto Manor as he reads the card & holds the box in his other hand.

TOBIAS (cont.): But, please… don’t wait too long.

Tobias eyes the box, his hands shaking. He finally loses his nerve & walks back to his room to put it away. Dusk pokes her head out of her room.

DUSK: Tobias?
TOBIAS: Hey, Dusk.
DUSK: I thought I heard something out here. What’s that?
TOBIAS: Oh, nothing, a… family heirloom.
DUSK: What is it?
TOBIAS: …I don’t know.
DUSK: What, you’ve never opened it?

Tobias begins to get irritated.

TOBIAS: Look, Dusk, can we not talk about it right now?
DUSK: Hey, do you want to go get something to eat, or-

Tobias instantly brightens up, he spins back around.

TOBIAS: What, like a-

Tobias stops himself, becoming embarrassed. Dusk toys with his for a moment.

DUSK: Like a what?
TOBIAS: Like, uh, give me five minutes to get everything together I’ll be, uh- I’ll be right out there with you, ok.

Dusk is a little disappointed, but hides it well.

DUSK: Ok. Well, uh, it’s going to take me just a little more than five minutes, so I guess you’re safe there. Just… yeah.
TOBIAS: Alright.

There is an awkward silence, then they go their separate ways. They each talk to themselves.

TOBIAS: Well, that was awkward.
DUSK: God, that was awkward!
TOBIAS: Man, why can’t I just say it?
DUSK: Why won’t he just say it.

Paige comes out of her room right in between them & addresses them both.

PAIGE: Here’s a thought, you’re both morons. Now, can I watch my soaps, or not?

Paige ducks as a jacket & a wet towel are thrown at her by Tobias & Dusk.

PAIGE: I’ll take that as a no.

Paige ducks back into her room & slams the door.

EXT.- ISLES OF THE IMMORTALS, KUROKO CAMP- DAY

Yameneko is watching a primitive tribe of Ninja-like warriors going about their day-to-day life. She focuses on one, obviously the leader, dressed in full Samurai Armor as he sits & sharpens a sword. She chuckles to herself.

YAMENEKO: I think I found the one you spoke of! I’m ready to do this whenever you call, my master!
AKURYU: Excellent.

Yameneko falls back, disappearing into the trees.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, PARLOR- DAY

Rhett, Art Jr., Paige & Tobias sit around- completely demoralized.

ART JR: I just can’t believe that we’re not the-
PAIGE: Yes, we know! We’re not the ones who were supposed to be Rangers; it’s not the end of the world; get over it!
ART JR: Yeah, but… what about the prophecy? Tobias? I actually respect your opinion, what do you think?
TOBIAS: Um… Actually, I’m just waiting for Dusk to come down… when she’s ready.

Rhett gets up & starts pacing & ranting.

RHETT: Look, we know the facts! One: Akuryu returned one thousand years before the prophecy said he would. We don’t know how. Two: That means that our descendants, not us, were meant to be the Rangers. Three: Since the prophecy is already in shreads, that means that the third factor has the possibility to have changed as well. But, seriously, Art- that does not mean that it did! I don’t care if we’re meant to defeat Akuryu or not, I’m going to keep trying because, prophecy or no, I’m not going to let Akuryu slaughter millions of people And, prophecy or no, we’ve been doing a heck of a job so far and we’ve been getting stronger physically, mentally & socially.
With every battle, we come away stronger & Akuryu has been taking the loss, not that he cares, but still. We were given this power to fight those things- why stop now just because of some reversed prophecy?
PAIGE: Exactly!
ART JR: Yeah, I guess so.
TOBIAS: You know what, um… I’m going to just go wait out in the main hall… makes more sense. Plus, less doomsday talk, so, uh… yeah- see ya.

Tobias exits. Everyone exchanges confused looks.

EXT.- ISLES OF THE IMMORTALS, KUROKO CAMP- DAY

In the forest outside the camp, there is a glowing red light from behind a tree. A fire-based Ayukashi with a black gun walks out, joining Yameneko in the shadows.

YAMENEKO: You know what to do?
FIREBALL: But of course, milady! When shall I start?
YAMENEKO: How about now?
FIREBALL: Works for me.

As Yameneko turns her back to walk away, Fireball suddenly lifts his gun up & fires on her.

EXT.- ISLES OF THE IMMORTALS, KUROKO CAMP- DAY

The Kuroko are minding their own business when, suddenly, there is a huge explosion in the forest. The Samurai-like leader notices Yameneko, injured & stumbling out of the woods. He begins shouting orders as he runs to her aid.

KENG: Kuroko! Get in there, now! Find out who did this! Bring them back here for judgement!

Fireball watches the Kuroko approach from the shadows of the trees. He chuckles evilly as he steps back & disappears. Keng helps Yameneko up.

KENG: Did you see who attacked you?

Yameneko, playing damsel in distress, nods.

KENG: Who?
YAMENEKO: I was attacked… by a Power Ranger!

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

Art Sr. is sitting at his desk, reviewing a program. In the testing chamber, the Kami Stormeris hooked up to wires. Art Jr. walks past.

ART JR: Hey, dad. What are you up to today?
ART SR: You remember that I wanted cannons on this bike, right?
ART JR: Not working?
ART SR: It's just- too much energy is being lost in recoil. It's making the cannon too weak to affect, well, any kind of monster, really. This is just so frustrating! I can't figure it out!

Art Jr. looks at it a minute, a look of deep concentration on his face.

ART JR: So... you need a way to reflect the energy back in the right direction... hmmm... I don'tknow- I'm about as clueless as you are. I'll tell you if I come up with something, though.

Art Jr. walks away, leaving Art Sr. still confused.

ART SR: Wait, what was that- reflect the energy...

Art Sr. appears to suddenly have an idea, doing a double take between the computer screen & Art Jr. He suddenly begins typing furiously.

ART SR: Yes, ha-ha! It's perfect! I knew I'd get it eventually!

INT.- KUROKO CAMP, KENG’S TENT- DAY

Yameneko‘s injuries are being treated as Keng drills her for information. Keng can't seem to keep his eyes off her. Yameneko is playing up the damsel in distress card.

KENG: So... who are these Power Rangers you speak of?
YAMENEKO: Powerful warlords. They arose just over a month ago & have caused nothing but pain for my people!
KENG: Your people?
YAMENEKO: Those of Rio Serena have no way of fighting them off, they have no magic or weapons that can stop them. Only I & my allies have been able to do anything at all, but we're nowhere near as strong as them.
KENG: That's terrible... but you were attacked here- you must have been coming to us, correct?
YAMENEKO: I have heard of your tribe's deadly skill & undying honor. I came for help.
KENG: And you shall have it- let it never be said that Lord Keng Shiba allowed any beautiful young woman to live in fear! What would you have us do?
YAMENEKO: I only have a few soldiers & one other commander left in my service. Would your clan join us in battle?
KENG: It would be my honor- and whatever is my honor is theirs too.
YAMENEKO: Thank you! Thank you so much! Um, if you would wait for me, I have to go prepare!
KENG: But of course-

Keng watches her leave & rush back towards the forest with a love-struck look in his eye.

KENG (cont.): My love.

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN- DAY

Yameneko is being debriefed by Akuryu, & appears unhappy about their arrangements.

YAMENEKO: But, Master, I think that horrible, puny human is in love with me!
AKURYU: Good! Then he'll never think to betray you- it'll make it all the harder for the Rangers when we begin!
YAMENEKO: What! You can't possibly be considering having me go through with this!
AKURYU: Oh, shut up! All you have to do is play coy until the Rangers are destroyed, then leave & have whats-his-name clean up the aftermath!
YAMENEKO: I don't believe this! This was not part of my job description!
AKURYU: Well, considering you don't do that either-
YAMENEKO: But-
AKURYU: Enough! Ayukashi?

The Ayukashi from before steps up to the dais & bows.

FIREBALL: Ayukashi Fireball reporting to your service, Master Akuryu!
AKURYU: You & Yameneko will be given command to thirty Ryuji apiece. You will be teamed up with an even greater army of humans.
FIREBALL: Humans!
AKURYU: It's only temporary!
FIREBALL: Mission, Milord?
AKURYU: Destroy the Rangers, or I'll destroy you!
FIREBALL: Understood.

EXT.- ISLES OF THE IMMORTALS, KUROKO CAMP- DAY

Yameneko, Fireball & the sixty Ryuji approach Keng & his Kurokoan Army.

KENG: What are those things?
YAMENEKO: The revived souls of those murdered by the Rangers. Especially this one-

Yameneko points out Fireball.

YAMENEKO (cont.): -He doesn't say much, but the Red one killed him personally in the most excruciating manner- he's refused to talk of it ever since.
KENG: Revenge is dangerous, my friend... You only brought sixty? That's it?
YAMENEKO: I started with a thousand.
KENG: How can five warriors do this?
YAMENEKO: They found a way to combine ancient magic with the technology of the outside world. It has a very devistating effect.
KENG: Grim. Well, I swear that they will rue the day when they ever dared to cross such an outstandingly beautiful woman!

Keng takes her hand on bended knee, kissing it. Yameneko winces & tries not to look. When Keng look back up into her eyes, she tries really hard to act as if it's appreciated by flashing an extremely uncomfortable smile.

INT.- JUNGLE KARMA PIZZA- DAY

Tobias & Dusk take a seat, looking around in amazement.

TOBIAS: Well, these things are just popping up like ants all over the place, aren't they?

A man in a zebra apron with long, brown hair walks up to them, acting eccentically.

RJ: Hello, the name's RJ- how may I take your order?
DUSK: Hey... I know you from somewhere!
RJ: Uh, that's not important- I'd just like to take your order, please.
DUSK: No- a couple of years ago, my family took a trip to someplace called Ocean Bluff, ever heard of it?
RJ: ...No, can't say that I have- your order?
DUSK: No, seriously- I remember that day because these three guys walked in in pajamas trying to play some sort of prank on some old asian guy. And then you tried to serve them- I think you ended up hiring them, but then-
RJ: You're not going to order are you?
TOBIAS: Don't worry man, we'll stop now- we'll take one large pepperoni.
RJ: Anything to drink?

Suddenly, their morphers go off. Dusk & Tobias look down, surprised, but quickly recover as they run out of the restaurant.

RJ: What, do you want take out now?
TOBIAS: Naw, just cancel that order- we'll try to be back soon.
DUSK: Come on, Tobias!

Dusk grabs Tobias from the doorway & drags him out. Everyone looks on, confused, but quickly go back to their food. RJ watches them go, a knowing smile on his face.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, STREETS- DAY

Dusk & Tobias pull up to Rhett with the Samu-Rover. He jumps in.

RHETT: Paige & Art went ahead with the Kami Stormer to check it out.
DUSK: Well, what's going on?
RHETT: Something... really... not good. Just not good.
TOBIAS: Well, that's what we're here for, isn't it?

They take off, driving down the road towards screaming in the distance.

EXT. RIO SERENA, MAIN PLAZA- DAY

Yameneko, Fireball & Keng are waiting iun front of their army of Ryuji & Kuroko. Paige & Art Jr. arrive, fully morphed, on the Kami Stormer & get off, walking forward.

YAMENEKO: There's a couple, right on time. Blue & Pink.
ART JR: So, who are you guys?
KENG: Where's your friends?
PAIGE: Hey! You didn't answer his question!
KENG: And you didn't answer mine!

Suddenly, the Samu-Rover catches up to the others. Dusk, Tobias & Rhett jump out, approaching Paige & Art Jr. Rhett addresses Keng.

RHETT: I don't know who you are, but you'd better think twice before you side with them!
KENG: Are you the one they call Red Ranger?
RHETT: What's it to you?
KENG: You & your friends will leave this place immediately- or face the consequences!
PAIGE: We could say the same to you!
YAMENEKO: Enough talk! Trust me, they aren't going to leave! We're better off just starting the attack!
KENG: Kuroko!
FIREBALL: Warriors!
RHETT: Rangers!
KENG, FIREBALL & RHETT: Attack!

The Kuroko & Ryuji rush toawrds the Rangers. The Kuroko are shouting a battle cry- some heroic statement in Japanese. Rhett organizes his Rangers.

RHETT, DUSK & TOBIAS: Haburi, Unite!

With a flash of light, Rhett, Dusk & Tobias morph into the Red, Yellow & Green Rangers. They all pull out their secondary weapons & their respective Attack Frames.

RHETT: Eternal Leonid, Frame power!
DUSK & TOBIAS: Eternal weapons, Frame power!
ART JR. & PAIGE: Eternal weapons, Frame power!

The other side arrives & the battle begins. It becomes quickly apparent that the Kuroko are much better fighters than the Ryuji, as they keep dodging most of the attacks the Rangers throw at them. Keng has joined the battle himself, taking on Rhett. Yameneko watches from afar while Fireball circles the main action, shooting involuntary blasts of flame into the Rangers' midst.Rhett converses with Keng as they fight.

RHETT: Ok, so, seriously, what's your problem?
KENG: Scum! I won't talk to one who is to die this day!
RHETT: Ok, fine! Mind telling me what I did?
KENG: You know what you did! If it wasn't for you, Lady Yameneko & her people could live in peace & safety, but you just couldn't stand it, could you?
RHETT: What? Are you trying to say the Ryuji want peace? Are you insane?
KENG: Ryuji? The Ryuji are long ago destroyed! Don't act like I don't know you and your ilk, Ranger! Lying, cheating scum!
RHETT: Ok... I think you've got the wrong people!
KENG: Shut up & fight!

Rhett shrugs.

RHETT: Suit yourself!

Suddenly, one of Fireball's fireballs comes out of nowhere, almost hitting Rhett.

RHETT: What the! Oh, that- is- it!

Rhett jumps up in the air, does a front flip & tries to fire a blast from his Eternal Leonid at Fireball. Unfortunately, at the last second, Keng rises into view & kicks Rhett's weapon away.
The others are fighting bravely, but the Kuroko are making fools of them.

DUSK: This is not working!
TOBIAS: I completely agree! We should get out of here! Come up with a plan, for once!
PAIGE: Well, if you've got one, I'd love to hear it!
TOBIAS: Uh, no nothing.
ART JR: Then shut your trap & keep fighting!

Art is quiet a moment, but he quickly seems to feel bad for his sharp words.

ART JR: Alright, look! I'll try to contact Rhett & see if we can't back out!

Dusk appears deep in thought. Tobias notices & addresses her.

TOBIAS: You ok? Dusk!
DUSK: What, er, oh- it's nothing, I just... can't shake this feeling. Something is definately wrong with this picture!

Dusk & Tobias sidestep away from each other, slashing two Ryuji who were trying to jump them out of the air.

TOBIAS: Whatever it is, think fast! If there's a way out of this without fighting to the death, I'd like to know!
DUSK: So you know exactly what I mean?
TOBIAS: Yeah! I've had the same feeling since we drove up this street! These guys are humans! What are they doing fighting us?

Rhett & Art Jr. leap into view, landing in a summersault & taking stances on either side of Dusk, Paige & Tobias.

RHETT: Not only that, they don't even know who they've sided with! They think we're trying to destroy Rio Serena & the leader tried to bite my head off for just suggesting that he was surrounded by Ryuji!
PAIGE: Well, what do you suggest?
RHETT: If they've been tricked- we can't hurt them!
PAIGE: Why not! It's their own fault for starting it!
RHETT: Paige, you were annoyed at me for having similar thoughts in battle before! I'm trying to be better at this, don't antagonize me!
PAIGE: Oh, don't worry, they're safe enough! It's just that this is so bloody frustrating-
TOBIAS: Look, I vote that we retreat & regroup, all in favor kill a Ryuji!

At that exact moment, a large group of Ryuji jump them & they are all forced to kill at least one. The others become annoyed.

PAIGE: Now wait a minute!
ART JR: That's not fair, man!
DUSK: Yeah, how were we not supposed to-
RHETT: Guys!

Everyone is quiet.

RHETT (cont.): I agree with Tobias. Come on.

They suddenly, duck & run, disappearing . The Ryuji & Kuroko try to follow, but Fireball, trying to stop them with a blast of fire, accidentally creates a setback, & they loose the Rangers. Yameneko, angry, knocks Fireball to the ground. Keng returns, annoyed with both Fireball & Yameneko.

KENG: Milady, don't! Fireball, or whatever your name is. I warned you before- now see where your eagerness has got us.

Fireball appears to think that Keng is going to destroy him, but Keng only repremands him.

KENG (cont.): You will not fire another shot until you are ordered! I don't care what the Ranger did to you, you will do as I command on this field of battle- understood?
FIREBALL: Um... yes, Lord Keng!

Keng turns away, seething, and walks off. Yameneko watches him go, them gives Fireball another slap on the back of his head.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, ALLEY- DAY

The Rangers look around in the alley. Rhett seems to think it's safe.

RHETT: Ok, guys.

Rhett draws a diagonal line in the air with his Caligraph Cell. The line falls back into the helmet visor & the whole helmet melts away in sparks & ash. The others comply, also deactivating their helmets. Rhett turns to face them.

RHETT: So what do we do?
ART JR: Seems to me, we've got to make them understand which side they belong on.
TOBIAS: So, what, Parlay?

The others give him a look.
As a pair of Ryuji walk past the alley, obviously searching for the Rangers, arms reach out, pulling them into the alley. Before the Ryuji can yell for help, the Rangers put a hand over their mouths. Rhett steps forward, addressing them.

RHETT: Now, you two listen to me. We wish to speak with your leaders. Tell him to meet us at Serentiy Square, one hour from now. I think we all have some explaining to do. Understand?

The Ryuji stare back dumbly. Rhett gets annoyed, pulling out his sword & pricking their throats with it.

RHETT: I said, 'Do you understand?'
RYUJI 1: Yes, yes!
RYUJI 2: Of course! middle of town, one hour!
RYUJI 1: You got it!
RHETT: And don't be late!

They let the Ryuji go & the two take off running like crazy.

PAIGE: Do you seriously think they're actually going to do it?
RHETT: You never know.
TOBIAS: Um, just in case they rat us out, we should probably get out of here.
RHETT: Agreed. Come on, guys, let's go!

Rhett backs out of screen, turning to head in the other direction.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SERENITY SQUARE- DAY.

The Rangers wait at an old gazebo surrounded by bushes & trees in the center of town, demorphed. Paige gets the others' attention when she notices Keng, Yameneko & Fireball approaching with a contigent of Ryuji & Kuroko. They walk over to them.

KENG: You called?
RHETT: We'd like to talk- it seems you've been misinformed.
KENG: And perhaps the misinformation will be coming from you?
RHETT: Do you want to stop fighting, or not?

Keng seems as if he wants to say something, but cools down & takes a deep breath.

KENG: What? What do you have to say to us?
RHETT: 4000 years ago, an evil warlord named Akuryu tried to take control of a power unlike any in existance.
KENG: Yes, we know! This story is part of my peoples' heritage!
RHETT: So you know that five Samurai defeated that general & sealed his army away forever?
KENG: I do.
RHETT: And you know that they formed a pact to fight that evil forever should it return?
KENG: And if the Kagirinai were still on this Earth, you wouldn't get away with what you have done! What you plan to do!
RHETT: What?
PAIGE: I'm sorry, but who exactly do you think we are?
KENG: You are scum! You destroy people's homes! You harass civilians, try to make them bow to your will!
DUSK: That is not true!
TOBIAS: We would never do that!
YAMENEKO: You liars! If it wasn't for you all of my people here would live in peace & prosperity! But, all you've done is destroy half the city & crush anyone who stands in your way! Innocents! Those like me and my followers!
ART JR: Wait a minute! I think this is her doing!

Rhett addresses Keng.

RHETT: Who are you?
KENG: I am Lord Keng, caretaker of the Kurokoan Throne!
RHETT: Well, you can't possibly listen to her! She is trying to trick you in destroying us! She is with the Ryuji & she works for Akuryu!
KENG: Enough! You still try to decieve me? I will hear no more talking if all you say are lies! Kuroko!
YAMENEKO: Warriors!

Keng & Yameneko snap their fingers & the remaining Ryuji & Kuroko pop out of hiding all around the square. Keng pulls out his sword, Yameneko activates her blade & Fireball hefts his gun, also pulling out a whip of some sort. The Rangers gather together, back to back, & pull out their Solstice Blades.

KENG: You are surrounded! There is no way out for you now! You will surrender to us... or you will fall where you stand!
ART JR: That went well. So, what do we do now?
DUSK: Well, we can't kill them!
RHETT: I've just about had enough of this! Why- won't he- listen- to us? It's not like we're completely unbelievable.
TOBIAS: Yeah, well, as far as this situation goes.
PAIGE: Not helping!

The army begins closing in on the Rangers.

RHETT: Any ideas?
ART JR: Surrender. Try to show them we're not like they think?
RHETT: Any ideas other than that one?

Tobias notices a low building nearby, then eyes the buildings next to it, noticing that they get progressively higher.

TOBIAS: Seems to me... we need some high ground.
OTHER FOUR: What?
TOBIAS: Come on!

Tobias takes off for the building. Keng notices what they're up to & yells to his forces.

KENG: Stop them! Cut them off!
YAMENEKO: After them!

The Rangers run as fast as they can, even with blasts Raining down around them & Ryuji/ Kuroko trying to stop them. They pull out their Caligraph Cells, morphing as they run. A large group is closing in, but the blast of energy from the morphs cause them to all fly back. The Rangers make the building just in time & jump onto it one by one. Yameneko, Keng, Fireball & their warriors all arrive at the corner of the building, staring up.

KENG: Well what now?

Yameneko stares ahead, noticing where the highest building in the Rangers' path is. She points it out to Keng.

YAMENEKO: See that building? That's were they're going!
KENG: That's a building? Your people are architectural geniuses!
YAMENEKO: The point is- there's stairs inside! Go to the roof & cut them off at the top! Fireball, you chase them up there!
KENG: I like the plan! Where will you be when I return?
YAMENEKO: I will be up there. I think it's time to break out the secret weapon you lent me.
KENG: Are you sure you're ready for this?
YAMENEKO: I'm always ready.

Keng pauses, seeing the look of anger & seriousness on her face. He finally responds.

KENG: Ok. You heard her! Let's go!

Yameneko touches the mortar on the building, turning it into a portal & disappearing. Keng & most of his force runs off towards the building. Fireball & the remainder jump onto the roof & follow the Rangers. Tobias is the first to notice.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, ROOFTOPS- DAY

TOBIAS: Uh, guys! We've got company!
RHETT: Don't worry! We'll finish this up there! At least we'll have one less to contend with!

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SERENTIY BUILDING, ROOFTOP- EVENING

When Fireball & his warriors reach the last rooftop, they find the Rangers waiting for them, weapons drawn & ready. Fireball is taken by surprise, but quickly recovers.

RHETT: Ready for a little one-on-one?
FIREBALL: Big mistake, Ranger!
RHETT: Well, two fire guys, I've got a big sword, you've got a big gun- seems pretty even to me.
FIREBALL: Don't ever underestimate the Ryuji- or an Ayukashi!
RHETT: Oh, I think you're mistaken- I never do.
FIREBALL: Attack!

The Ryuji & Kuroko with Fireball rush the Rangers. Blue, Green, Yellow & Pink run in to fight them. Rhett stands by as Fireball jumps over the others & swings his whip. The tendrils of the whip snake out & try to wrap Rhett up, but he places the Attack Frame Dragon on his Solstice Blade & slices through them in seconds, taking a stance as Fireball lands & begins circling, laughing to himself. We see each Ranger handling the Ryuji with ease while trying to keep the Kuroko at bay. We go back to Rhett & Fireball as they suddenly rush each other. Rhett spins his Attack Frame, causing his sword to be enveloped in water. He slashes at Fireball, who falls to the floor in a shower of sparks. He staggers to his feet, suddenly firing at Rhett. Rhett notices it just in time & flips in the air as a giant blast erupts behind him.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIBRARY- EVENING

Takeru is watching the battle on his computer, appearing deeply stressed about something.

TAKERU: This was your choice. You guys chose to do this- so please, for the love of the ancestral spirits, be careful.

Quinn had walked in, noticing him & hearing his words. She walks over to him, looking him in the eyes with a look of complete faith.

QUINN: Don't worry... They're Power Rangers. They can do anything!

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SERENITY BUILDING, ROOFTOP- EVENING

The Blue, Green, Yellow & Pink Rangers comtinue to fight the Ryuji & Kuroko. Fireball has Rhett wrapped up with his whip & is shooting him with his gun, laughing while he does it. The other Rangers are also starting to lag. Fireball drops Rhett on the floor, watching as Rhett writhes in pain.

FIREBALL: All your efforts to stop us! Undone! Thank Akuryu for the plan! Imagine- the Eternal Sect- destroyed by their own!
RHETT: What? Our own?

Fireball laughs. Rhett gets angry.

RHETT: You sick piece of charcoal! This- is- it! Now, I'm going to do what I should have done hours ago! Activate, Eternal Leonid!

Rhett pulls out his Pentagon & combines it with his Solstice Blade to form the Leonid. He activates Framefire Mode & aims it at Fireball.

RHETT: Full Power!

Rhett holds it up as golden sparks of energy begin zapping around it. The sun finally sets & we see the expression of anger on Rhett's face. Fireball disreguards it & begins advancing again.

RHETT: FIRE!

The six frames blast through Fireball one by one, then circle back & hit him all at once. Fireball falls off the roof while exploding. As Rhett relaxes, breathing heavily, Fireball grows gigantic.

FIREBALL: It doesn't matter! I'll still destroy you!

All the Rangers turn to see what's going on as Fireball shoots a blast of fire at the roof, enveloping it in flame. The remaining Ryuji & Kuroko leave while they still can. The Rangers regroup, at a loss as to what to do. Suddenly, they hear a laugh. Yameneko uses the fire as a portal, appearing on the roof. This time, though, she has an ancient sword.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIBRARY- NIGHT

Takeru sees Yameneko on the computer screen & jumps, obviously disturbed. He calls Rhett over the PA system.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SERENITY BUILDING, ROOFTOP- NIGHT

Rhett recieves the call.

TAKERU: Rhett! That weapon she has is dangerous! You have to get it away from her, at all costs! I'll explain later, just do as I say before she destroys you all!
RHETT: Right- but what about the giant?
PAIGE: We'll take care of him- you stop her!
RHETT: Works for me!
RANGERS: Guardians, arise!

Five streaks of light pass through each Ranger, taking the same form as their collapsed weapons, but on a larger scale. The zords fold out into animal mode & begin combining into the megazord.

RANGERS: Eternal Megazord, online!

EXT.- RIO SERENA- NIGHT

As the Megazord goes to fight, Fireball, we hear an ominous voice.

AKURYU: And here's a little extra surprise for you, Rangers!

Suddenly, the remaining seven Ryuji they were previously fighting grow as well, becoming Nanashi. (giant versions of the Ryuji.)

FIREBALL: Nanashi, attack!

Three Nanashi have swords, two have bows & two have lances. The ones with bows fire on the Megazord.

INT.- MEGAZORD, PINK COCKPIT- NIGHT

PAIGE: Not so fast! Shield, activate!

Paige summons the weapon symbol with her Caligraph Cell & draws a circle around it. The Megazord gains a shield & raises it just in time to stop the arrows. The Nanashi with lances try to trap the Megazord in place for the ones with swords, but the Lion becomes angry & roars. The Megazord throws off the Nanashi & knocks the three sword-bearers back. Fireball waits anxiously in the background.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SERENTIRY BUILDING, ROOFTOP- NIGHT

Rhett & Yameneko stand at the ready, facing each other. Suddenly, they run at each other with a yell. Taking a few parries at each other, then locking blades.

INT.- SERENITY BUILDING, STAIRS- NIGHT

Keng looks up to see the fire begin to spread. He stops. A Ryuji questions him.

RYUJI: Why'd we stop? Our instructions were to destroy the Rangers!
KENG: Can't you see there's a fire! We have to get the people out of this place!
RYUJI: What? Why?
KENG: You would let these people die?
RYUJI: They aren't like us! They don't understand us!
KENG: That is not an answer to my question. You used to be human- how can you have no compassion for them?
RYUJI: If you wish to save them... save them. We're out of here!

Before Keng can do anything, all the Ryuji teleport out. A Kuroko approaches.

KUROKO: So, Milord. What do we do?
KENG: I'll take care of all this later. Right now, we have to get everyone out of this building! Come on!

EXT.- RIO SERENA- NIGHT

The Megazord now has it's sword out & holds it aloft.

RANGERS: Saber, online! Full Power!

The symbols on the sword's blade light up with golden energy. The Megazord starts cutting through the Ryuji. It destroys a lance, then takes out two of the Sword-wielding Nanashi. It then kills the other lance-wielding Nanashi. Fireball is growing more agitated.

FIREBALL: Come on! Destroy them!

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SEENIRTY BUILDING, ROOFTOP- NIGHT

Rhett & Yameneko continue to fight each other. Eventually, Rhett is thrown back to the edge of the building. He hears something & looks down to see the Kuroko helping everyone out onto the streets.

RHETT: So, they are good after all.
YAMENEKO: Now! It's time to finish this, Ranger!

Rhett looks back to see Yameneko raise her sword. Before she can do anything, though, there is a loud cracking noise. Yameneko chuckles to herself & jumps to a lower building. Rhett is momentarily confused, until another cracking noise issues & the building shakes under him.

RHETT: NO!

Suddenly, part of the building collapses & Rhett falls to the ground. The Kuroko look up, terrified. Keng notices Rhett.

KENG: No. Not like this!

EXT.- RIO SERENA- NIGHT

Yameneko watches Rhett fall with obvious enjoyment.

YAMENEKO: Yes!

She Laughs insanely. The Megazord takes out the last Ryuji with an energy blast from their sword, the Megazord turns to see what has happened & the Rangers freak out when they see Rhett fall.

INT.- MEGAZORD, PINK COCKPIT- NIGHT

PAIGE: Rhett!

INT.- MEGAZORD, GREEN COCKPIT- NIGHT

TOBIAS: NO!

INT.- MEGAZORD, YELLOW COCKPIT- NIGHT

DUSK: Look out!

INT- MEGAZORD, BLUE COCKPIT- NIGHT

ART JR: We got to do something, quick!

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SERENITY BUILDING- NIGHT

Rhett continues to fall in slo-mo, screaming & flailing his arms. Fade to black.

TO BE CONTINUED...

 

[Shogun_Master]

PRES, EPISODE VII-
>>>THE LIFE OF LORD SHIBA<<<

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SERENITY BUILDING- NIGHT

The building has collapsed & Rhett is falling. Yameneko is pleased, Keng feels bad & the other Rangers are mortified. On the ground, Keng starts rallying his warriors to get the people they rescued from the burning building farther back.

KENG: Come on! We have to get them out of here! Go! Move back, everyone!

Suddenly, the lion on the Megazord roars. The Megazord quickly leaps over to the building, catching Rhett before he hits the ground. Rhett is not moving. The other Rangers look on, fearing the worst. We hear Paige's voice talking to Rhett.

PAIGE: Rhett? Are you ok?

The Rangers are scared for Rhett, assuming that he's dead.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIBRARY- NIGHT

Takeru & Quinn stare at the computer. Takeru is in denial, shaking his head as if saying no. Quinn is covering her mouth, crying. They stop staring at the screen & hug, assuming the worst.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SERENITY BUILDING- NIGHT

All of a sudden, Rhett moves. The Rangers are ecstatic.

INT.- MEGAZORD, YELLOW COCKPIT- NIGHT

DUSK: Oh, thank the spirits!

INT.- MEGAZORD, BLUE COCKPIT- NIGHT

ART JR: Look! He's ok after all!

INT.- MEGAZORD, PINK COCKPIT- NIGHT

PAIGE: I guess nothing can keep a good Shiba down!

INT.- MEGAZORD, GREEN COCKPIT- NIGHT

TOBIAS: That's Shirasoto to you!

INT.- MEGAZORD, PINK COCKPIT- NIGHT

PAIGE: Whatever!

EXT.- RIO SERENA, ROOFTOPS- NIGHT

Yameneko screams in anger, her eyes glowing gold with energy.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SERENITY BUILDING- NIGHT

Rhett slowly gets to his feet, coughing. He looks up at the Lion zord.

RHETT: Thanks.

The Lion purs in response.

PAIGE: As I said, are you ok?
RHETT: I'm fine... a little winded, but fine.

Rhett suddenly remember what he was doing & begins looking around wildly.

RHETT: Where's Yameneko?

The lion roars again & the Megazord suddenly tosses Rhett high in the air. He yells, his arms flailing, until he sees where he's going & notices Yameneko watching him come closer.

RHETT: There you are! Eternal Leonid!

Rhett pulls out the Eternal Leonid, posing with it as he sticks his landing on the roof. He swings the weapon around, knocking the sword out of Yameneko's hand. She gasps, twisting around slightly with the impact. The sword lands on the roof farther away. Yameneko, is dumdfounded for a moment, staring at the hand that held the sword a second ago, but suddenly snarls & runs for it. Rhett hefts the Leonid again.

RHETT: Lion Fire attack!

Rhett slashes, sending a blast of energy at Yameneko. She falls from the shock of the explosion behind her. Rhett runs over & picks up the sword before Yameneko can get up.

RHETT: Alright... I got it!
YAMENEKO: Not for long! Ryuji!

More Ryuji teleport in & turn to face Rhett.

RHETT: If you want to play that way, fine! Let's do this!

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAWN

Art Sr. is still typing. Lydia & Lester are watching him.

ART SR: Just a few more adjustments... Yes! I've done it!

Lydia & Lester cheer, hugging each other & jumping up & down. They quickly realize what they are doing & stop, acting awkwardly as they try to appear dignified. Art Sr. types something else in the computer, apparently contacting his son.

INT.- MEGAZORD, BLUE COCKPIT- DAWN

ART SR: Artie, you're a genius!
ART JR: Um... I am?
ART SR: Remember what you said about needing to mirror the energy back in the right direction?
ART JR: Oh! Right, the Framefire cannon on the bike! What about it?
ART SR: That was exactly what we needed! I created an energy mirror that focuses the recoil power back in the correct direction! You can use it now!
ART JR: Great! I think that's just the kind of thing we need right now! Hey, Rhett!

EXT.- RIO SERENA, ROOFTOPS- DAWN

Rhett is preparing to fight the Ryuji when he gets Art Jr.'s call.

RHETT: Uh... a little busy right now, can I take a message?

INT.- MEGAZORD, BLUE COCKPIT- DAWN

ART JR: Funny. Listen, Dad just got a new weapon online, if you want we can switch & I'll finish them off.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, ROOFTOPS- DAWN

RHETT: Whatever. I could use a break, let's do it.

Rhett turns away, jumping towards the Megazord as a red streak of light. At the exact same moment, a blue streak of light comes out of the Megazord, landing on the roof. It's the Blue Ranger.

ART JR: Activate Kami Stormer, now!

With a series of flashes of blue light, the Kami Stormer appears on the roof, rolling up to Art Jr. He climbs on, setting his Caligraph Cell into the designated spot.

CALIGRAPH CELL: Kami Stormer online. New Software is available for your vehicle, would you like to upgrade now?

Art Jr. appears incredulous, yelling at it as the Ryuji advance on him.

ART JR: Uh, yeah! Now would probably be the best time!
CALIGRAPH CELL: Callibrating now.

As the Ryuji close in, the Kami Stormer begins glowing blue. Art takes off, driving off the side of the building. The Ryuji are temporarily comfused & stand at the egde, looking down. Suddenly, the Kami Stormer flies up in a loop, aiming right for the roof. The Ryuji are unsure of what to do, slowly backing off.

ART JR: Yee-haw! Framefire Cannon, go!

The Dragon's head makes several movements as if it's trying to breath fire, but instead, an Attack Frame flies out every time. The Attack Frames hit the Ryuji at the roof's edge, destroying them. There are still several more however. The Kami Stormer swoops up, avoiding a landing back on the roof. Ryuji with bows try to shoot him down, but he evades all shots by swerving left, right, left again, then going in a complete loop, flying back upside down & firing on them again. Art Jr. just sits back, expressing his enthusiasm with whoops, hollers & a fist pump.

INT.- MEGAZORD, RED COCKPIT- DAY

RHETT: Alright, let's finish him off! Attack Frame Shadow!

Rhett places the black Attack Frame on his sword & spins it.

EXT.- MEGAZORD- DAY

The Lion roars, spraying a cloud of darkness over the battle scene. The Megazord pulls out it's sword & the symbols along it's blade light up with golden energy. They rush Fireball, who appears extremely confused, & slash him as they run past, then turn back around & slash again in a downward motion. The shadow clears up & we see the Megazord standing in place while Fireball falls to his knees before it & explodes.

INT.- SPIRIT WORLD- UNKNOWN

In a place of total darkness, a ball of light flits about. Suddenly, before it, there is a flash of light & a fireball expands into being. In the center, we can see Fireball's destruction & his spirit being drawn into the same world as the ball of light. Suddenly, the light speaks to itself in a man's voice.

LIGHT: Where a door closes for one being... another opens for me!

The ball of light suddenly flies into the fireball.

EXT.- RIO SERENA- DAY

The ball of light flies out of the explosion caused by Fireball & flies off, landing on a far off building in full view of the battle, transforming into a being in a kneeling position. It stands, hand on it's sword, & looks into the camera. We see that it is Ziu. Ziu laughs.

ZIU: I'm back, Rangers! Beware my wrath!

He turns to look at the Megazord from his position, apparently angry as he squeezes his hand into a fist before him.

ZIU (cont.): Especially you... Rhett.

He turns to his left & runs off, becoming a streak of white light, & disappears from view.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, ROOFTOPS- DAY

Art Jr. lands back on the roof, coming to a stop. Zoom out to see Ryuji falling to the floor & exploding all around him. He eyes Yameneko.

ART JR: So, the question stands- What are you going to do?

Yameneko snarls angrily, stepping on a crack in the paved roof & snapping her fingers. The crack becomes a portal & she disappears. Art Jr. just eyes her calmly as he demorphs.

ART JR: That's right... you run away. Just like always.

Art Jr. turns to look at the Megazord, which is standing in a victory pose a few seconds, then fades away & disappears in a gust of wind. Art Jr. nods with a slight smile.

EXT.- ISLES OF THE IMMORTALS, KUROKO CAMP- DAY

Yameneko strides angrily into camp to see that the Kuroko warriors are already back. She goes directly to Keng, yelling at him.

YAMENEKO: What kind of help was that? You deserted us!
KENG: The building was on fire! We had to get the people out!
YAMENEKO: Screw the people- destroying the Rangers is your main priority!

Everyone stops, shocked. Keng eyes Yameneko suspiciously.

KENG: You know... none of your soldiers would stay and help either.

Yameneko suddenly realizes her mistake, trying to relax. She takes a deep breath, speaking more civilly.

YAMENEKO: I'm sorry, I'm just frustrated. They destroyed most of my force- plus Fireball. Oh, when will they stop? Soon, there won't be any of us left to defeat them!

Keng's heart melts. He sighs deeply.

KENG: Don't worry. We just have to try something else. Something they wouldn't expect.
YAMENEKO: Like what?

Keng thinks about it a moment, then suddenly looks up, his face brightening with the promise of an idea.

KENG: I've got one! But we need to act quick!

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIBRARY- DAY

Takeru is pacing nervously. Rhett enters with the sword, knocking on the door jam as he comes in.

RHETT: You wanted to see me, Dad?
TAKERU: Yes! I told you that I'd tell you about that sword, so- here it is.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, POND- DAY

Rhett & Takeru are walking over the bridge as they talk.

TAKERU: Now, the legend is not specific about the origins of the Generals, but I have poured over the ancient writings & one thing became apparent.
RHETT: Which was?
TAKERU: Emperor Izu left to find the Isles of the Immortals with five Generals. He returned with six.
RHETT: Wait, what? Who wasn't there before?
TAKERU: General Shiba.
RHETT: Hold on a minute- I thought he was Izu's most trusted warrior. The highest military power under the Emperor himself. Are you trying to tell me he was just found &... hold on a minute, who was Izu's top general before the Isles?
TAKERU: I'm sure you're asking because you've already guessed- and I'm sure you're correct. His name was Ryuto Osakage.

Rhett nods in agreement.

RHETT: Akuryu.
TAKERU: Correct.
RHETT: So that's why- something must have happened on the Isles that got Akuryu demoted, and that's what drove him to-
TAKERU: Murder the Emperor... declare civil war. The legend claims he was after the Haburi, but he doesn't seem as driven by that as much as by one other thing: revenge. Personally, I think he felt he didn't even need the Haburi- he was only using it as a cover. Something to rally the people to his side- make the Emperor seem evil- concieted.
RHETT: Of course. But that still doesn't answer one thing. Where did Shiba even come from?
TAKERU: Don't you remember the Kuroko's war cry? It was ancient Japanese- the literal translation is 'Take them in the name of Lord Shiba.'
RHETT: Wait- the Kuroko came from the Isles of the Immortals, didn't they?
TAKERU: Yes- and what's even more disturbing is the sword.
RHETT: Why?

Takeru stops, turning back to Rhett.

TAKERU: It was explained in the legends- a personal favorite of Lord Shiba himself.
RHETT: But... I still don't think Shiba would surrender to, well, anyone. And he was the one who rallied the other four warriors to fight back with the Haburi in the first place.
TAKERU: Questions to be answered, my boy, questions to be answered. But one thing is certain- we can't expect these guys to stop, we have to take matters into our own hands. There is a scroll somewhere around here explaining the people of the Isles, written by the Emperor himself. I
believe it said that they are governed by a council of five elders-

He stops again, putting his hands on Rhett's shoulders.

TAKERU (cont.): You, Rhett, have to go to their home. Appeal to the elders, find a way to get us out of this situation!
RHETT: Oh, don't worry-

Rhett hefts the sword.

RHETT: (cont.): I have an idea. But one more question.
TAKERU: Yes?
RHETT: How do I actually get to the Isles of the Immortals?

Takeru acts as if he's about to speak, but suddenly stops. They just stand there, staring around awkwardly, as if trying to find inspiration.

RHETT: Ask Lester?
TAKERU: Yeah, that would be best.

They quickly walk off to find Lester.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARDEN, TRAINING CIRCLE- DAY

Rhett is standing in the middle of the circle. Takeru & Lester are finishing drawing some sort of Mojikara spell on the ground around Rhett.

RHETT: And this will take me to the Isles of the Immortals?
LESTER: Yep.
RHETT: And... I'm not going to land in a river, or-
TAKERU: No.
RHETT: Or inside a... big rock, or something.
LESTER: I highly doubt it.

Rhett pauses for a while.

RHETT: What about a-
TAKERU & LESTER: No!
TAKERU: You'll be fine, I swear!
RHETT: Alright, alright.

Rhett braces himself.

RHETT: Ok, you ready?
TAKERU: Just about.
RHETT: Alright.

Lester finishes what he is doing. He stands straight up while holding his back.

LESTER: That should do it. Now close your eyes.

Rhett squeezes his eyes shut tight.

LESTER (cont.): And don't think about ending up in a river or rock, or whatever, if you don't want it to happen.
RHETT: What!
LESTER: Just relax & think about landing in a nice field, or a-

Rhett drowns out the rest of what he says.

RHETT: Wait, what if I-

There is a sudden flash. Rhett is slowly absorbed by white light & his words are drowned out.

EXT.- ISLES OF THE IMMORTALS, FOREST- DAY

Beneath a tree, we hear a loud rustling & cracking noise. Rhett falls out of the tree screaming.

RHETT: End up in a tree!

He hits the ground, getting up slowly & brushing himself off. Behind him, we see a flash of the ball of light. Rhett doesn't notice as he talks to himself, mocking Takeru & Lester.

RHETT: Yeah, right. Oh, don't worry! You'll be fine, I swear!

Rhett wanders off in a disoriented manner, becoming very angry.

RHETT (cont.): When I get off this stupid rock- I'm going to kill them!

Rhett kicks at a tuft of grass as he continues on, ranting & raving to himself. The ball of light flies behind a tree & there is a flash. Ziu walks out the other side & leans his back against the tree, arms crossed over his chest, as he chuckles to himself.

ZIU: Very fun to watch, this one. It's almost a pity what I have to do.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, PARLOR- DAY

The Rangers are sitting around. Art Jr. is passed out on the couch. Tobias & Dusk are playing a video game while sitting on the edge of the asme couch & are both really into it. Paige is reading a book. Desmond is drawing again. Quinn walks in.

QUINN: Hey, has anyone seen Rhett?

Tobias answers without taking his eyes off the screen as he presses buttons frantically, trying to stop Dusk from doing something or other.

TOBIAS: Oh, yeah, Master Takeru wanted to see him about something in the library.
QUINN: Oh, ok. Do you think they'd mind- I've got to tell him something really important.
TOBIAS: I don't know... no, no, no- Awww! I don't believe it, you killed me agian!
DUSK: Well then, get better at it!
TOBIAS: Oh, uh-huh!

Quinn exits, shaking her head in amusement.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARDEN- DAY

Quinn exits the manor, walking out onto the veranda. Suddenly, there is a gust of wind, followed by a bizarre wooshing sound. Quinn stops, trying to understand what the sound was. All of a sudden, Kuroko & Ryuji begin jumping the garden walls, taking battle stances all around the
garden. Between two cobblestones of the path, there is a red glow. Yameneko steps out & takes a stance. Quinn is mortified.

YAMENEKO: You! Where are the Rangers?
QUINN: Not good.

Quinn quickly turns around & runs back into the building.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, ENTRANCE HALL- DAY

Tobias, Art Jr., Paige & Dusk run past her, heading for the garden.

QUINN: They're out there!
PAIGE: Yeah, we know!

EXT. SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARDEN- DAY

The Rangers enter from the Manor, followed quickly by Masters Lydia & Art Sr. Yameneko smirks at them.

YAMENEKO: Hello, Rangers- you left so quickly we never had time to give you a parting gift.
TOBIAS: Uh... You can keep it.
YAMENEKO: Oh, but I have a feeling you'll really want it. Guards!

The Kuroko & Ryuji part & shove Masters Takeru & Lester forward, bound & gagged. The Rangers are genuinely surprised.

DUSK: For God Sakes! We- are not- evil! Let them go!

Yameneko mocks them in a sing-song voice, obviously amused by the situation, befrore replying seriously.

YAMENEKO: They don't believe you! So, why don't you surrender, or say goodbye to your beloved Masters!

The Rangers & remaining Masters look back & forth at each other, at a loss.

EXT.- ISLES OF THE IMMORTALS, KUROKO CAMP- DAY

Keng & the remaining Kuroko are minding their own buisness when Rhett strides into camp with a white flag. Keng is obviously surprised, grabing his sword. He waves his hand & a few Kuroko run to capture Rhett. Keng stops one.

KENG: Who was stationed to watch the camp?
KUROKO: Um... I think it was three of those crab things your girlfriend brought.

Keng lets him go, rolling his eyes. The final Ryuji suddenly runs out of the trees.

RYUJI: Sound the alarm! Sound the alarm! Ranger approaching, sound the-

Rhett quickly turns around, shooting a blast of fire from his hands, destroying the Ryuji. The Kuroko arrive & grab him, wrenching Rhett's arms behind his back. Keng walks up to him.

KENG: What was that about?
RHETT: Yeah, sorry about that, I thought I got them all.

Keng rolls his eyes again.

KENG: Well then, why are you here?
RHETT: I came to speak with your Elders.
KENG: What, so you can destroy them like you destroyed crab-boy over there?
RHETT: No, I'm just kind of tired of fighting you guys all night.

Keng notices the sword on Rhett's belt.

KENG: Where did you get that?
RHETT: I borrowed it- but, seeing as it's yours, I came to return it as a sign of good faith.
KENG: Liar! You better have not done anything to Lady Yameneko, or I'll-
RHETT: Or you'll what, I'm already tied up! Wouldn't that be dishonorable?

Keng is at a loss for words. He keeps trying to say something, but is unable to finish or get his point across. Finally, he comes up with something to say.

KENG: Look, I'll tell them to let you go & we'll fight one-on-one, how about that?
RHETT: I don't know, I was actually supposed to stop the fighting, not make it worse- but, I mean-

Suddenly, Keng punches him in the face. The Kuroko release Rhett & he staggers back, becoming angry.

RHETT (cont.): You know what, come on- let's do this!
KENG: Prepare yourself!

Rhett pulls out his Solstice Blade. Keng pulls out his sword & the two take stances, both extremely angry.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARDEN- DAY

As the Rangers try to figure out what to do, Quinn suddenly runs out with a heavy vase, throwing it at the Ryuji.

QUINN: Let them go! Let- them- go!

Yameneko ducks out of the way & the vase hits & knocks out a Ryuji behind her. Yameneko just eyes it in disgust. Takeru becomes very agitated, his eyes bulge & he tries to yell, but only manages a muffled cry. Quinn is also agitated. She & the Rangers stare at each other, bewildered.

QUINN: What? Well, aren't you going to do something? Morph- anything!

The Rangers snap out of it, pulling out their Caligraph Cells.

TOBIAS: Ready?
PAIGE, ART JR & DUSK: Ready!
ALL FOUR: Haburi, Unite!

We see all four Morph Sequences at once. Yameneko activates her blade & snarls. The Rangers run into battle. Tobias rolls over a Ryuji's back & turns, slashing it with his Solstice Blade. Art Jr. throws his Solstice Blade like a spear, taking out a Ryuji. It's friend starts trying to pull the sword out. Art Jr. spins around, now with his Eternal Ballista, firing a blast that takes out the second Ryuji.

ART JR: Hey! That's my sword, buddy!

Paige runs up, plucking the sword from the Ryuji & tossing it back to Art Jr.

PAIGE: If you don't want them to touch it, stop throwing it!

Art Jr. nods in response & the two go back to back, fighting Ryuji & Kuroko. Dusk ducks two Ryuji blades, then sends her Eternal Star spinning into the Ryuji. Yameneko catches it, staring at Dusk mockingly.

YAMENEKO: I'm sorry, did you drop something?
DUSK: No, but you're about to! Solstice Blade, Spark Dust attack!

She spins the Attack Frame Lion on her Solstice Blade &, her sword giving off a shower of glowing cinders with every move, slashes at Yameneko, sending her flying back. Several Kuroko & Ryuji catch her & launch her back at Dusk. Dusk picks up her Star & begins battling Yameneko with both weapons. Yameneko uses her blade & martial arts.

EXT.- ISLES OF THE IMMORTALS, KUROKO CAMP- DAY

Rhett & Keng are locked in sword/ martial combat. They appear evenly matched, peroidically throwing one or the other back. The Kuroko just watch patiently. Finally, though, Keng throws Rhett back. When Rhett runs forward, Keng swings his sword upward, knocking away Rhett's sword. He kicks the bewildered Rhett to the ground & advances on him, preparing to execute him.

KENG: Now you will pay for your crimes... Red Ranger!

As he raises his sword for the finaly strike, however, someone yells out.

HIGH ELDER: Stop this!

Keng freezes. Both he & Rhett look up as the Kuroko part. Five Kuroko, four of them in Kuroko robes with white fringes & one in simple brown robes(the High Elder), approach. Keng bows down.

KENG: The Elders!
HIGH ELDER: What is going on here?

Keng stands, pointing to Rhett, who is also struggling to his feet.

KENG: Behold, the leader of the Rangers! He has come here to destroy us- he even brought the Sword of Shiba to do it with!

The High elder raises his hand for silence. He points to Rhett.

HIGH ELDER: Explain yourself, Ranger. What is your buisness here?
RHETT: I came to return the sword- and to request an end to this fighting! As I've told Keng here repeatedly, you guys have been misinformed- me & my Rangers are the good guys! Yameneko is working for the-
KENG: Yes, we have heard your lies before, Ranger!

The High Elder holds his hand up again.

HIGH ELDER: Let him finish. First off, where is this sword?

Rhett bows down, pulling the sword from his belt & offering it to the High Elder. The Elder touches it with a finger.

HIGH ELDER: Ah, yes. This is the one.
ZIU: But, of course it is!

A streak of white light flashes between the Elders & Rhett knocking them all back. The sword disappears from Rhett's hands. Keng becomes angry, advancing on Rhett again.

KENG: You little liar! I knew this was a trick, I'll-
ELDER 1: Look! There!

One of the Elders points to Ziu, who is standing thrity yards away holding the sword up for them to see. Keng & Rhett freeze.

RHETT: Ziu? But, that's impossible!
ZIU: If I came back once, what makes the second time impossible?
KENG: Who is he, another victim?
RHETT: He's no victim. He's a murderer &, apparently, a thief.

Rhett jumps to his feet. Keng takes a stance, addressing Ziu.

KENG: Give us back the sword! It's power can't be used by just anyone!
ZIU: Oh, I know exactly how it's power is used- and Akuryu will be delighted to have it!

Keng suddenly freezes, his eyes wide open. Everyone is in stunned silence, except Rhett.

KENG: You were telling the truth!
RHETT: No, no, no- this is just a major coincedance!
KENG: I apologize! We all do!

Rhett breathes a sigh of relief.

RHETT: Apology accepted.
HIGH ELDER: Will someone get the sword! Please?
KENG: My pleasure!

Keng begins advancing on Ziu, but Rhett puts an arm across Keng's chest, stopping him.

RHETT: You know what, I've got it.

Keng gives him a knowing smile.

KENG: So be it!
RHETT: Alright, Ziu. You want a fight, you've got one!

Rhett pulls out his morpher, drawing the Shiba Clan symbol in the air in slo-mo.

RHETT: Haburi, Unite!

Morphing sequence for Red. Rhett poses.

RHETT: Legend of the Eternal Fires! I am Rhett Shirasoto, Shiba Clan, Red Ranger!

Both Keng & the High Elder have incredulous looks on their faces. Rhett pulls out his Solstice Blade.

RHETT (cont.): And you're going down again.
ZIU: I have a feeling that you underestimate me, Ranger!
RHETT: I've had enough of this today... let's end this now!

Rhett & Ziu rush each other, becoming streaks of red & white light. They clash halfway, becoming corporeal again & have their swords locked as a gigantic explosion erupts behind them.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, ENTRANCE HALL- DAY

Yameneko & her warriors enter the Entrance Hall & begin searching around the Manor.

YAMENEKO: Where do they keep going? Find them! Now!

We see Tobias, demorphed, hiding behind the corner. He tries to control his breathing as Ryuji close in on his hiding place.

YAMENEKO: Bring in the hostages! If they are too scared to face us like warriors, we'll destroy their friends!

The Ryuji enter, forcing Takeru & Lester before them. Yameneko begins powering up an energy orb, but before she can do anything, there is a loud yell. She looks up to see Dusk & Paige jump off the balcony, fully morphed towards them, swords at the ready. Yameneko spins out of the way as the two land & destroy many Ryuji. Paige hold them off while Dusk cuts their bonds & helps them up.

DUSK: Are you ok?
TAKERU: Not neccessarily. That vase was over 5000 years old!
DUSK: Hurry! Run for the lift, we'll cover you!

The two Masters comply. Dusk & Paige back into the hallway, where they're joined by Tobias.

TOBIAS: Haburi, Unite! Man, am I glad to see you two!
DUSK: The feeling's mutual.
PAIGE: Wait a minute... Where's Art?

Suddenly, the front door bursts open & Art Jr. rides in on the Kami Stormer. He runs over some Ryuji & fires blasts at the remainder. He rides over to the others, spinning to a halt with them, facing the Ryuji & Kuroko, who are quickly regrouping.

TOBIAS: There's just to many of them
DUSK: So... this is it, huh?
PAIGE: Looks that way.
ART JR: Then we go down together. Fighting to the end!

We see looks of mixed fear & resolution on each of the other three Rangers' faces inside the helmet. They pose as Yameneko rallies her forces to attack.

YAMENEKO: Don't let them distract you! Kill them! Kill them all!

EXT.- ISLES OF THE IMMORTALS, KUROKO CAMP- DAY

Rhett continues his battle with Ziu. Ziu slides behind a white curtain with the Kagirinai symbol on it. Rhett summersaults sideways, ending up on the other side of it. He looks at it with interest, but quickly returns to battle. He slashes through the curtain & Ziu walks through. Rhett backs off a little. Ziu runs at him, jumping in the air & firing off red electrical energy from his sword with a yell. Rhett ducks & covers to avoid the series of blasts around him. Finally, he pulls out the Attack Frame Ursa from his belt & places it on his Solstice Blade. He spins it & slashes at Ziu.

RHETT: Fire Vine!

His slash splits into tendrils of fire that snake out & wrap Ziu up, momentarily trapping him as he glides slowly to the ground. Upon reaching the ground, he lets out a yell & throws his arms out to the sides, ripping himself free of the vines, which break apart & descintegrate around him. Rhett is let down, but not deterred. He spins sideways to avoid Ziu's sword, then the two lock blades again.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, ENTRANCE HALL- DAY

The Ryuji & Kuroko rush the Rangers, with a yell, in slo-mo. The Rangers rush the Ryuji, with a yell, in slo-mo, slashing at and ducking them as they battle.

EXT.- ISLES OF THE IMMORTALS, KUROKO CAMP- DAY

Rhett continues his battle with Ziu. Suddenly, Keng joins the battle, leaping in & slashing downward at Ziu while his blade is locked with Rhett. Ziu falls back & Keng takes his place next to Rhett.

RHETT: What are you doing? I've got him right where I want him.
KENG: Eh, you're taking too long!

Rhett chuckles warmly.

RHETT: Oh, I'm taking to long! It took you a good twenty minutes to jump in & help!
KENG: Now, I thought you didn't want my help?

Ziu jumps them and they sidestep, letting him tun past. They grab him by his shoulders from behind. Ziu throws them off & slashes at them. They both block. They throw him back & slash at him together, their blades glowing with energy. Ziu falls with a yell of surprise. Keng, turns to hit him again, but Rhett stops him.

RHETT: Don't worry, I really do have him this time! Eternal Leonid, Framefire Mode!

As Ziu staggers to his feet disorientedly with sparks flying from him & turns to face Rhett, he is blasted with the unfamiliar weapon. Ziu gives a yell as he falls back, twisting, & explodes.

ZIU: NOOOOO!

Rhett & Keng pose in front of the explosion as Ziu's final word echoes in the background. Keng replaces his sword, then grabs Rhett's arm.

KENG: Come! We will have time to talk later, but right now, we must go help your friends!
RHETT: What?
KENG: Before you arrived, I sent Yameneko & my best warriors to attack your home! Your friends don't have much time, come on!

Rhett follows him.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, PARLOR- DAY

Dusk, Tobias & Paige are standing there, guarding the doorway to the parlor. Art Jr. is thrown back in at them. They help him up & try to hold their ground as Ryuji begin piling into the room. The window into the garden bursts & the Kuroko & more Ryuji enter, cornering the Rangers, who back up against the lift, swords drawn.

DUSK: What do we do now?
TOBIAS: I don't know...
PAIGE: Well, I do!

Paige charges the antagonists with an angry yell. Art Jr. follows her.

ART JR: Paige! Wait!

Paige finds Yameneko & grapples with her a moment, but Paige is thrown back. Art Jr. attacks next. A few seconds later, Tobias & Dusk join him, followed by Paige once again. She holds them off well & fires an energy blast, knocking Dusk & Tobias back into the wall. They collapse on the floor. She blocks a kick from Art Jr. & gives him one of her own, sending him flying, then turns her full attention on Paige. With a snarl, Yameneko fires an energy blast at Paige. Paige blocks it with her sword, but the power causes her to slide backwards, then go flying up in the air. The Rangers regroup, demoralized & barely able to move. Yameneko signals her forces with a snap of her fingers.

YAMENEKO: It's time to finish this, once & for all! Destroy them!

Suddenly, there is a flash. Rhett, Keng & more Kuroko fall out of the sky, landing & taking stances between Yameneko & the Rangers.

ART JR: Rhett?
PAIGE: You came back.
TOBIAS: Look out!
DUSK: That Kuroko guy's right there!

Rhett turns his head slightly.

RHETT: Don't worry about him, I think he understands us now.
KENG: Kuroko! You are to cease attacks against the Rangers at once! It seems we have a new adversary- one who has made a fool of us!

Yameneko appears confused, trying to think of who it could be before responding.

YAMENEKO: And who would that be?

Keng outstretches his arm, pointing at Yameneko, who is shocked. The Kuroko begin circling her & her Ryuji, despite her protests.

YAMENEKO: No, stop! What are you doing? Keng! Are you seriously going to listen to their lies like this? Stop! Stop this at once, your leader has been tricked!
KENG: He most certainly has. And hopes that the Rangers accept his appology.
YAMENEKO: NOOO!
KENG: Arrest her!
YAMENEKO: Ryuji!

The Kuroko & the Ryuji begin fighting. Keng & some other Kuroko help Tobias, Dusk, Art Jr. & Paige up & they regroup with Rhett.

RHETT: I can see that this didn't go so well.
DUSK: Thankfully... you showed up at the exact right time. Otherwise, I don't know how much longer we'd have lasted.
PAIGE: What are you talking about? I had them!
RHETT: I'm sure you did?
PAIGE: I did! Seriously!
RHETT: Well then, show the rest of us how it's done.
PAIGE: My pleasure! Eternal Fan, Attack Frame Dragon!

Paige pulls out her circular emblem that flods out into a fan. She attatches the Attack Frame to it & holds it at the ready. Inside her helmet, we see that her visor is locking on to Yameneko.

PAIGE: Alright! Waterspout Strike!

Paige swings her fan around, creating a blue gust of wind that blasts into the Ryuji, sending them flying all over. It hits Yameneko, sending her flying through the garden window. The Rangers run outside to see the Kuroko picking up a dripping wet Yameneko. Keng approaches her.

YAMENEKO: So... what are you going to do to me?
KENG: Yameneko. You are charged for false premises, murder, treason, occult pcactice... and for serving Akuryu.

Yameneko's eyes go wide in surprise at this.

KENG (cont.): Take her away & put her in irons!

The Kuroko walk her out a few feet, Yameneko resisting the whole way, & teleport out in a flash of light. The Rangers demorph as the last pockets of battle are dying away & approah Keng.

RHETT: You're going to put her in prison?
KENG: Yes. Why?
PAIGE: That's... probably not the best idea.

Keng gives them a confused look. The Rangers exchange looks, preparing to tell him.

INT.- ISLES OF THE IMMORTALS, KUROKO PRISON- DAY

The Kuroko, under the watchful eye of the High Elder, throw Yameneko into prison & lock the door. She falls to her knees on the opposite side of the cell, then turns to face them, a look of crazed angry on her face. The Elder suddenly realizes what is about to happen, but before he can do anything about it, Yameneko rushes the prison bars, laughing, & turns one of the spaces between them into a portal, escaping. The Kuroko, flinch, but when they turn back around, Yameneko is gone. The High Elder looks at the cell, a worried look on his face.

HIGH ELDER: She'll be back, that one.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARDEN- DAY

As the Kuroko help the Rangers & Masters fix the battle damage, Rhett is walking with Keng.

RHETT: ...So, that's what you missed out on.
KENG: Amazing! My people never knew that your sect still existed. The last we heard was that this Kagirinai was going on some sort of quest after defeating Akuryu. That was when Lord Shiba made my ancestor caretaker of the throne. When Shiba never returned... my ancestor, among others, assumed that they had died.

Rhett has an inquisitive look on his face, intrigued.

RHETT: What kind of quest?
KENG: We do not know. Neither the written nor spoken histories of our tribe address that issue. Only that Shiba wanted it to be kept secret forever.

Rhett pauses a moment before continuing.

RHETT: Can I ask you something?
KENG: Anything. What is it?
RHETT: Your ancestors knew Shiba better than most. Is there any account of why exactly Shiba sided with the Emperor in the first place.
KENG: Of course. It was said that Shiba had visions of the future on a regular basis. One of them, was of this Emperor saving his life. Once he realized what kind of man the Emperor was, he was much more inclined to befriend him- even to serve him to pay off his debt later on.
RHETT: That doesn't sound like the Kagirinai accounts.
KENG: That's because he changed at some point. Once he realized that Akuryu was on the verge of detroying everything- only because of what he had done concerning that vision, he became much more conservative with his powers. Never fully trusted them again, Shiba.
RHETT: Interesting... but there is a more important issue at hand.
KENG: Which is.
RHETT: Akuryu. He returned one thousand years before the prophecy spoke of it.
KENG: That is a bad sign.
RHETT: Yeah. And I want to know why.

They stop near the library & Rhett stares off into space. Keng steps in front of him.

KENG: But, you have other pressig issues as well.
RHETT: Like what?

Keng bows down to Rhett.

KENG: I overheard you address yourself to Ziu as Rhett Shirasoto, Shiba Clan.
RHETT: ...Why are you bowing down to me- get up!
KENG: But, you are my king!
RHETT: What! Since when?
KENG: You are a descendant of Shiba, therefore you are the king of the Kuroko!
RHETT: So is my dad, can't he be your king for now?

Keng looks up, confused.

KENG: You don't want to be king?
RHETT: No!

Keng begins naming things off, each one making it harder for Rhett to say no.

KENG: But the food.
RHETT: I don't care-
KENG: And the riches!
RHETT: I already am rich- see, the manor, and all-
KENG: And the women.
RHETT: ...On a scale of one to ten?
KENG: Oh, they are very beautiful!
RHETT: Well... uh, no- no, I can't do this! I'm sorry, but I have to decline your offer.
KENG: It's not an offer, it's your birthright!

Rhett looks on to see his friends, the Rangers, Quinn & Desmond, having a great time without him. He gives a knowing smile.

KENG: Why won't you just consider-
RHETT: Because... because I'm one of them. Now... and forever.

Rhett walks off, leaving Keng stunned. Finally, Keng sighs, walking off & shaking his head. He pauses, looking down at the pieces of the broken vase. He waves a finger & the vase reassembles. Keng continues on & disappears in a flash of light. Rhett speeds up, running for the others.

RHETT: Hey, guys! Wait up!

Image freeze. Fade to black.

 

[Shogun_Master]

PRES, EPISODE VIII-
>>>STORM OF THE CENTURY<<<

INT.- ROCK PORIUM- DAY

Tobias enters & walks up to the counter. No one is there. He stops a moment & turns around, leaning back against the counter as he waits. Suddenly, a man appears in a flash of green sparkles. He realizes that Tobias is there & starts freaking out, messing with a phone. Tobias starts getting suspicous. He turns around just as the man disappears again. He turns back from the counter, confused.

EXT.- ROCK PORIUM- DAY

Dusk is waiting in the Samu-Rover outside as she drums her fingers against the car door. She finally gets a resolved look on her face & gets out of the car, heading for the Rock Porium.

INT.- ROCK PORIUM- DAY

Tobias is playing with his phone when the same guy walks out of the Manager's Office & walks behind the counter. It's Xander Bly- the Green Mystic Force Ranger.

XANDER: Hey, man, can I help you?
TOBIAS: Yeah... I was wonder if you-

Dusk enters, walking over to the counter.

DUSK: Ok, I give up! What are we doing here?

Tobias ignores her. He does something with his Morpher behind the counter, where Xander can't see.

TOBIAS: I was wondering if you had any, you know-

In the background, Dusk is freaking out, trying to get Tobias' attention, but she is completely mute, & getting angrier by the second. Before Tobias can complete the sentance, Xander interrupts him, a wierd look on his face.

XANDER: Is- is she ok?

Tobias looks back at her & she gives a sigh of relief. Tobias turns back around.

TOBIAS: Yeah, she's fine- anyway,-

Dusk's mouth drops open in disbelief. Tobias continues talking. She starts rummaging in her pockets for her Morpher.

TOBIAS (cont.): I was wondering if you guys have any openings in the... job department?
XANDER: Oh! Um, no, we're actually packed. Uh, sorry, no openings today-
TOBIAS: But... there's no one here now- well, besides you.

Xander begins trying to shove Tobias toward the door.

XANDER: Actually, They're all on break-
TOBIAS: At the same time?
XANDER: Well... you know...

As Xander tries to show Tobias out, Dusk finally finds her Morpher & undoes the spell. She walks over to Tobias in a fury.

DUSK: What was that!?!

We hear giggling from somewhere in the store. Xander becomes anxious. Both Xander & Tobias exchange looks.

XANDER: Uh, soundproofing!
TOBIAS: Yeah! Yeah, that must be it-
XANDER: You know, we were trying out this new... aerosol... soundproof... spray-
TOBIAS: You, know I think I've heard of that-
XANDER: Top of the line- you must have stepped into the, um, sample area, or-
DUSK: There is no-

Xander does something underhand with his Cell Phone & a pair of footprints appear on the floor surrounded by the words "Aerosol Soundproofing- stand here to test out the newest sensation!" Dusk looks back, a confused look on her face.

DUSK: There's something wierd about this place.
MONSTER: Oh, no! She figured it out!

Xander begins waving his hands erratically, trying to tell the monsters who are now piling out from behind the shelves to go back. Xander looks stressed & begins pacing & rubbing the back of his neck. Tobias & Dusk are slightly freaked out & take stances, backing off towards the door.

TOBIAS: What are those things?

Xander's demeanor suddenly changes- he walks over to them with a big smile on his face, his hand outstretched for a shake.

XANDER: Hi! I think we got off on the wrong foot- my name is Xander-

Dusk freaks out & punches him in the face, knocking him out. The monsters look on, not knowing what to do. Dusk & Tobias exchange looks & bolt for the door.

EXT.- ROCK PORIUM- DAY

Once outside, Dusk & Tobias stop.

TOBIAS: What'd you do that for?
DUSK: I'm sorry! I- I thought he was going to do something else!

Tobias just sighs heavily & walks back to the car. Dusk regains her composure, seeming to remember that she was mad at him, & follows him.

DUSK: Now, wait a minute! Tobias? Tobias!
TOBIAS: What?
DUSK: Why did you mute me? In public!
TOBIAS: Well... to be honest, that wasn't exactly the wierdest thing to happen in there-
DUSK: Tobias, I'm serious! What are we even doing here?

Tobias & Dusk stare at each other for a few moments before Tobias finally caves.

TOBIAS: Alright, fine. I came here because-

Suddenly, they're hit with a blast of energy & go flying. They look up, in pain, to see an Ayukashi that appears as a scaly green creature in a red robe with a jellyfish on one shoulder & a turtle on the other. It carries a sword wrapped in trailing weeds. Tobias & Dusk slowly get back up- all their frustration seeming to shift to the Ayukashi. He also has Ryuji with him. He laughs, appearing to think he's hilarious.

TOBIAS: Oh, not you again!
DUSK: Seriously! Stop following us- just stand & fight instead of all these hits & runs! Do you have any idea how many times I've been thrown into walls this week?
TOBIAS: About twenty-five-

Dusk gives him a confused look.

TOBIAS: What, I've been keeping track.

Dusk stares a few more moments before giving up.

DUSK: Never mind. Haburi, Unite!
TOBIAS: Haburi, Unite!

The two morph into the Green & Yellow Rangers as the Ayukashi & several Ryuji fire additional blasts at them. They summersault out of the smoke from the blast, fully morphed, & with the Eternal Star & Pike out. Dusk looks at Tobias.

DUSK: So, as you were saying?
TOBIAS: Look out!

Dusk looks up as Ryuji arrive on scene. They block their swords/ lances with their weapons & stand.

DUSK: Thanks! But, seriously, I want to know!
TOBIAS: Not exactly the best time!

They separate, taking out a few Ryuji each on their own before returning, going back to back.

DUSK: Oh, come on. We can talk & fight at the same time!

They throw back a few Ryuji. Dusk runs forward a few steps, fighting some others. Tobias continues to fight where he is; ducking a lance, he grabs it & twists it out of the way, running it's owner through on the way back up.

TOBIAS: Can't you wait until later!?!

Dusk comes back.

DUSK: No-
RHETT: Don't worry, guys!

Dusk & Tobias look up to see Rhett (with the Eternal Leonid, Framefire mode), Paige & Art Jr. running to their aid from further down the street, also fully morphed. Rhett aims the cannon & fires into the garrison of Ryuji, destroying quite a few. Paige & Art Jr. pull out their respective Attack Frames, but change their minds. They exchange looks & quickly switch before the remaining Ryuji arrive on scene. They place the opposite Attack Frames into their Eternal Fan & Ballista. Paige swings her weapon around, creating a watery cyclone that hits the Ryuji.

PAIGE: Waterspout Strike!

A Ryuji swings his sword at Art Jr., who blocks with his Ballista.

RYUJI: Your friend... killed my friend! Die, Ranger!
ART JR: Oh! I'm sorry, man! Here-

Art Jr. shoots him with a blast similar to Paige's attack, sending the Ryuji flying.

ART JR (cont.): Go find him!


All five Ranger regroup, facing the Ayukashi. The remaining Ryuji circle them aprehensively. Rhett hefts the Leonid.

RHETT: All right, Turtalus! I've had just about enough of you!
TURTALUS: Well, I see when I'm, not wanted around- so I'll just go!
RHETT: What? No!

Turtalus disappears as quickly as he arrived. Rhett runs at him, followed by the others, but they arrives too late. Turtalus is gone.

RHETT (cont.): Come back here! Dang it- he got away again!

Rhett angrily kicks at a rock. The Ryuji are still there, unsure of what to do. One of them is near Rhett & staring at him. Rhett notices.

RHETT: What are you looking at?

Rhett pulls out his Solstice Blade & cuts the Ryuji down. The others finally take the hint & leave. The Rangers demorph.

PAIGE: Well, there's no one else here. Let's just go back to the manor & wait for that stupid turtle to come back again.

The others agree & begin walking back to the Samu-Rover. Dusk stops Tobias, placing a hand on his shoulder.

DUSK: Well?
TOBIAS: Huh, I'm not sure I want to tell you anything now.
DUSK: I'm sorry- I'm impatient- as you were saying?

Tobias finally gives in, turning to face her.

TOBIAS: I wanted to get a job.
DUSK: ...but you're a Ranger? Why would you want another job?

Tobias gives her a cynical look before proceeding.

TOBIAS: Because... because I wanted to be able to do something perfectly fine on my own without getting shown up by the rest of you guys. I'm sick of it!

Tobias turns to walk away again, but Dusk catches him up & stops him again.

DUSK: Well, just so you know... you are a part of this team. And you're worth just as much as any of the rest of us.
TOBIAS: Thanks for trying...

Dusk is unsure of what to do, but finally walks past him, back to the Samu-Rover, where the others are waiting. Tobias stops. He reaches into his pocket & pulls out two movie tickets as he watches Dusk walk away from him. He begins talking to himself.

TOBIAS: Of course... a little extra money wouldn't exactly be a bad thing, either.

He returns the tickets to his pocket, walking faster to catch the rest up.

TOBIAS (cont.): Then I wouldn't have to feel like such an idiot around you!

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIBRARY- DAY

As the Rangers enter, Rhett is explaining the predicament with the Rock Porium to the others. Takeru watches them enter from his desk, standing to welcome them in.

RHETT: ...Basically, there aren't too many visitors out around Rio Serena & Briarwood. We're in the middle of nowhere, you know? A few years back- there was a team of Rangers there operating out of that record store. Before them, the people there were afraid of the monsters in the forest & vice versa, but after-

Takeru clears his throat loudly & the Rangers stop talking, giving him their full attantion.

RHETT (cont.): You get the idea.
TAKERU: So... what happened this time?
RHETT: Same as always- it showed up, shot Tobias & Dusk-
ART JR: Soon as the rest of us got there, though, he ran.
PAIGE: Again...
TAKERU: I just wish we knew what Akuryu is getting at! This doesn't make any sense.
TOBIAS: And... you're telling us that?
DUSK: Look, I just... really need a nap- is that too much to ask?
TAKERU: No. Of course not, go on, if you need to.

The team expresses relief & begins filing out. Takeru turns to stare at the computer screen, which shows the Turtalus attack in slo-mo. Rhett stops, & turns to watch his dad.

TAKERU: What are you up to?
RHETT: Dad? Maybe you need a break. Come on.

Takeru remains immobile, staring at the screen.

RHETT: Dad? Ok, whatever... I'll see you later!
TAKERU: What are you up to? What is it?

INT- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

Art Sr. is typing something out on the computer, apparently really excited about something.

ART SR: I can't believe this worked! I- am- a- genius! There! Now, let's try it out.

He hits a button & a program activates, but we can't see what it is. Art Sr. is grinning broadly.

EXT- SHIRASOTO WOODS- DAY

Rhett & Quinn are sparring. Rhett gives Quinn tips as they practice.

RHETT: Ok, now you always want to pay attention to your opponent. Complete attention- because, if you don't you may miss something you'll wish you hadn't!
QUINN: Right.
RHETT: Now, don't try to copy my moves, do whatever you feel comfortable with. You don't want anyone to get to well adapted to your- are you listening to me?
QUINN: What?

Suddenly, Rhett knocks Quinn on her back.

RHETT: See what I mean? Always pay attention to your opponent.
QUINN: Oh... you threw a fast one. Please, don't do that again.

Rhett helps her up, chuckling to himself. Suddenly, there's an orange glow from the Manor. They give each other a look & take off back to base.

EXT- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARDEN- DAY

As everyone enters, they see Art Sr. standing alone with a giant, semi-transparent, orange beetle floating in the air over him. It appears as the other zords do. Just as suddenly, though, the beetle evaporates & an Orange Attack Frame falls back out of the air & is caught by Art Sr.

DESMOND: What was that?
RHETT: That looked like another Guardian Zord! Where'd you get it?
ART SR: Actually, I made it!
ART JR: But... I thought that was impossible!
ART SR: It was- until now! The whole power reflector idea you came up with for the Kami Stormer gave me an idea. You see, we could never scan the inside of the Guardians because the radiation was too strong for the machines to penetrate- so I used the reflectors on a larger scale & learned how to make this!

He flips the Attack Frame in the air & catches it by it's side so everyone can see it.

DUSK: Wow... so, what do we call it?
ART SR: Well, I call it after the insect it was named for- the Hercules Beetle. This is the Hercules Guardian.
TOBIAS: Ok, so... who's is it?
DESMOND: Are you making another Ranger?
ART SR: No, no, no! Not another Ranger, this is only meant to be for Auxiliary purposes- to enhance to power of the Eternal Megazord.
PAIGE: What's it do?
ART SR: You'll see- in time.
TOBIAS: You still haven't answered my question though. To whom does it belong?

Art Sr. looks as if he's about to answer, but stops.

ART SR: It... belongs to... all of you!

The Rangers give him a look for a few seconds before they all begin bickering amongst themselves. Soon, the other three Masters arrive to break it up.

TAKERU: Silence!

The Rangers stop & stare at Takeru, Lydia & Lester.

LESTER: Now, what's this about?
ART SR: It's about this. I made a new zord- you like it?
TAKERU: As long as it serves it's purpose but... what are they fighting about, exactly?
ART SR: Um... ownership.
LYDIA: Ok... who wants the zord?

All five Rangers raise their hands.

LESTER: Um... who's willing to... stand down?

All five hands drop.

TAKERU: Who realizes how awkward this is- just figure it out!

The Rangers pause a moment, then all begin fighting again.

TAKERU: Ohhh, that was a really bad idea.
LYDIA: Agreed.
LESTER: So... what now? We can't leave them like this!
QUINN: Um... what if you just ordered them on break to cool down for a while?
TAKERU: Anything to get them to shut up! All right! You five, break it up!

They stop arguing & turn to face their Masters.

TAKERU: If you can't figure this out now, just- just go on break! Split up- scatter to the four winds- whatever you do, just stop it.

The Rangers are fuming as they look at each other. They all take off in differant directions.

QUINN: I think I'm going to go too. I've been taking on way too much lately- I definately need a break.

Quinn begins walking after Rhett, but imagines him ripping stuff apart. Then she turns to Art Jr. & imagines him not saying anything & her just walking as fast as possible behind him, trying in vain to start a conversation. Then she turns to Dusk & makes her choice.

QUINN: Hey, Dusk! Wait up, I think I'll come along! Wait, where exactly are we going?

She races off after Dusk with a look that suggests fear over having made the wrong choice.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO WOODS- DAY

Rhett jogs down the path in the woods, but finally stops, hands on his knees as he takes a few deep breaths. He turns to his right & heads off the path, parting some thick bushes & other greenery.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO WOODS, GLADE- DAY

Rhett climbs over a log across an abandoned path & skirts the side of a small waterfall pool to the side of this path. On the opposite side of it is a small, grassy valley between two hills. Rhett stops, pulling a backpack off his shoulders & opening it. He looks up, giving a piercing whistle. He looks around, waiting for something.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARAGE- DAY

Art Jr. is taking apart the Kami Stormer & cleaning it, while humming a country song to himself.

INT.- RIO SERENA, RAZA DOJO- DAY

Paige is sparring with several people at once, easily, & also appears to be taking out her temper on them.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SERENA PARK- DAY

Tobias is playing fetch with Rhett's dog, Leo. He is also thinking about Dusk. After a while, he stops & sits down at a picnic table. Leo trots up to him, placing the frisbee next to Tobias on the bench & backing up a couple of steps, sitting down & waiting. Tobias gives Leo a look.

TOBIAS: What do you think, boy? She isn't too mad, is she?

The dog whines slightly & tilts it's head to one side. Tobias chuckles & begins petting Leo. His fears, however, are not yet absolved.

EXT.- SHIRASOTO WOODS, GLADE- DAY

Rhett whistles again. Suddenly, A white horse appears at the top of a hill. It sees Rhett & begins trotting down towards him. Suddenly, another six/ seven appear, following the white horse. The other horses spread out in the valley, but the white horse walks right up to Rhett, who gives it an apple & pats it's neck while it eats. Rhett appears ultimately more relaxed than before.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SIDE STREET- DAY

Dusk is walking down the street in a fury. Quinn follows behind, trying to strike up a conversation.

QUINN: So... how about the arcade?
DUSK: I can't believe him today! First he drags me off to some insane record store, refuses to tell me why- he embarasses me in public!
QUINN: Ok, not there- how about the mall?
DUSK (cont.): And then all of this crap with that Ayukashi & the new zord- I can't take all this anymore!

INT.- RYUJI CAVERN- DAY

Akuryu is repremanding the Ryuji that escaped the Rangers before.

AKURYU: You were ordered to stay & keep the Rangers busy!
RYUJI 1: Well we... they seemed pretty mad-
AKURYU: What do you care- that's the whole point!
RYUJI 2: Um... it is?

With a yell of fury, Akuryu's tendrils shoot out & send the Ryuji flying.

AKURYU: Yameneko, Turtalus? Where are you two?

From cracks in the floor, they both appear in a flash of red light. They approach & bow, replying at the same time.

YAMENEKO: Yes, my Master?
TURTALUS: We are at your service!
AKURYU: It's time for the final stage of the plan! Are you ready?

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SIDE STREET- DAY

Quinn rushes ahead & cuts Dusk off.

QUINN: Hey! This is not the Dusk I know! You want to just relax- take a deep breath-
DUSK: No! This is actually kind of liberating- If I want to vent, I think I have the right to-

Suddenly, they're hit by a blast That sends them flying across the street. They look up to see Turtalus, Yameneko & the Ryuji approach. Dusk jumps to her feet & grabs Quinn by the shoulders.

DUSK: Quinn! Run back to the Manor- get the others, now!
QUINN: But, what if they're not at-
DUSK: Just go, I'll keep them busy this time!

Quinn takes off & some Ryuji follow her. As Quinn runs, a yellow blast explodes behind her, sending the Ryuji flying. Dusk stands, morpher at the ready, & turns to face Turtalus.

DUSK: I've had just about enough of you this week!
TURTALUS: Care for a little more?
DUSK: Oh, don't tempt me. Haburi, Unite!

Dusk morphs into the Yellow Ranger & faces Turtalus. She pulls out her Solstice Blade, waiting for a first move.

TURTALUS: Attack!
YAMENEKO: Destroy her!

The Ryuji rush in, but Dusk hits left & right, destroying each one. She soon realizes, however, that she's surrounded. She jumps in the air, spiralling, as the Ryuji dive for her, only hitting air & each other's weapons. Dusk places the Attack Frame Turtle on her Blade.

DUSK: Dust Devil!

As a Tornado of dust swirls off the end of her blade into the sky, she falls back to the ground, stiking the earth in the center of the Ryuji with her sword. The Dust Devil takes a life of it's own & swallows up the Ryuji, spinning them off into the sky & destroying them. Yameneko turns to Turtalus.

YAMENEKO: You take care of her. I think I'll pay the runner a visit.

Yameneko steps on a crack in the sidewalk & snaps her fingers, diappearsing an a red flash.

EXT- RIO SERENA, BACK ROAD- DAY

As Quinn arrives at the abandoned road leading up to the manor, a red flash appears before her. She freezes, but out of the flash appears Takeru. He runs up to her.

TAKERU: Are you ok?
QUINN: I'm fine! We need to get the others!
TAKERU: Come on then, we'll contact them from the library!

As they begin running back to the manor, another red flash appears, blocking them off. This time, it's Yameneko.

YAMENEKO: Going somewhere?
TAKERU: As a matter of fact!

Takeru begins focusing Haburial Energy while Yameneko begins creating an orb. They fire at the same time; Takeru, downward, & Yameneko, at them. As the smoke clears, though, it becomes obvious that both Quinn & Takeru escaped. Yameneko runs in, tearing the ground apart in a fury. She gives out an angry yell of defeat.

INT- SHIRASOTO MANOR, LIBRARY- DAY

With a red flash, Takeru & Quinn appear in the center of the library. They give each other looks as if to verify that they made it. The two then quickly rush to the computer.

INT.- RIO SERENA, RAZA DOJO- DAY

Paige continues fighting. We notice her personal items hanging on a hook nearby. The Morpher in her pocket begins beeping, but she doesn't notice.

INT.- SHIRASOTO MANOR, GARAGE- DAY

Art Jr. has taken the Kami Stormer apart & is cleaning it. He hears him morpher beeping & fumes inwardly, but ignores it.

ART JR: I am not falling for that Turtle thing's crap again!

EXT.- SHIRASOTO WOODS, GLADE- DAY

Rhett moves away from the horses & notices his morpher beeping. He runs to grab it & looks at it a moment. He them seems to get really angry & throws it across the field, where it lands in the grass.

EXT.- RIO SERENA, SERENA PARK- DAY

Tobias hears the morpher & answers it. He looks at the footage of Turtalus attacking & is about to put it away when he notices Dusk in the picture. He becomes alarmed & races back to the Samu-Rover, Leo at his side.

TOBIAS: Here, boy!

Tobias draws a Mojikara spell in the air & Leo runs through it, teleporting back to the Manor.

TOBIAS: Now, for me.

Tobias draws another Mojikara spell, morphing into the Green Ranger. As he leaps into the Samu-Rover & drives off, a woman in a blue hooded cloak comes out from behind a tree, watching him.

WOMAN: So... you've accepted your birthright I see. Please... be careful!

The woman snaps & the area between the tree roots & the ground glows red. She teleports away.

EXT- RIO SERENA, BACK ROAD- DAY

Dusk runs through a few Ryuji, slashing them down. She turns to see more racing towards her. She pulls out her Caligraph Cell & writes a Mojikara in the air. When she spins it, the ground beneath the Ryuji cracks &, suddenly, throws them up in the air. Before Dusk can celebrate, the cracked ground glows red & blasts fly out, sending her flying back into a tree. She demorphs as Yameneko walks out, grinning in triumph, & advances on Dusk. Dusk begins crawling back, away from her adversary.

YAMENEKO: This is it!

Yameneko begins summoning a ball of energy, bigger than the others.

YAMENEKO (cont.): You have no idea the trouble you cause me! Now you'll pay!

Yameneko squeezes her fist, descitegrating the energy ball. Her blade retracts out of her armor, zapping with the energy of the orb. She raises it to strike Dusk down, who has ended up at a chain-link fence with nowhere else to go. The Ryuji arrive & surround her again.

YAMENEKO: Time to die, Ranger!
TOBIAS: Don't count on it!

Everyone looks up as Tobias, fully morphed, flies out of nowhere & lands, slashing Yameneko with his Solstice Blade in slo-mo on the way. Yameneko goes flying & struggles to get up, obviously injured. She gives Tobias a nasty look & teleports away via a roadside drainage grate. The Ryuji run. Tobias slashes with his morpher, deactivating his helmet, & replaces his sword. He walks over & helps Dusk up.

TOBIAS: You're not still mad at me, are you?
DUSK: I think we're even!

Dusk stares at him incredulously for a few minutes, then catches him by surprise by hugging him. On the other side of the torn up street, the Ryuji find Turtalus, who is just pacing back & forth in a bored manner.

RYUJI: Turtalus! Another one showed up! They're over there!
TURTALUS: Well... two is better than one! Come on, lets get em!

As Tobias tries to get Dusk off of him, Turtalus & the regrouped Ryuji show up again.

TURTALUS: Oh, Rangers! Are you forgetting someone?

Dusk immediately gets off Tobias & they stand at the ready.

TOBIAS: Alright. Time for round... ten, is it?
DUSK: Whatever. Ready?

She pulls out her Caligraph Cell.

TOBIAS: Ready.
BOTH: Haburi, Unite!

Dusk morphs into Yellow Ranger & Tobias' helmet reappears. They pull out their Solstice Blades & stand at the ready. Turtalus crouches & circles. The Rangers do the same, trying to keep him in sight. Turtalus makes a few fake lunges, causing the Rangers to flinch. Eventually, Tobias has enough.

TOBIAS: Well, what are you going to do?
TURTALUS: I still have a few tricks up my sleeve!

Turtalus laughs. Tobias & Dusk exchange looks.

DUSK: Like what?
TURTALUS: This!

Turtalus spits out purplish eggs that hit the ground around the two & explode. Tobias & Dusk are sent flying.

INT- SHIRASOTO MANOR, ENTRANCE HALL- DAY

Rhett & Paige walk in the front door, competely ignoring each other & head separate ways, Rhett outside & Paige towards the hallway. Art comes through that way & runs into her. They see each other, then turn & go back the way they came.

INT- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- DAY

Takeru is pacing back & forth in front of Art Sr., Lydia & Lester, who are just watching him patiently. He stops & turns angrily to them.

TAKERU: Where are they?
ART SR: I don't know. None of them are picking up their morphers.
TAKERU: Well, try again!

As Art Sr. turns back to the computer, Takeru sees the security camera footage of the other three Rangers in the Manor. He stops Art.

TAKERU: No! Wait- they're here! Give me the mic!

Art pulls a speaker off the side of the security monitors &, turning it up to ten, yells into it.

TAKERU: Rangers!

All three Rangers jump visibly on the monitors.

TAKERU (cont.): Get down to the Workshop- Now!

INT- SHIRASOTO MANOR, WORKSHOP- LATER- DAY

Rhett, Art Jr. & Paige enter & stand to attention in front of Takeru. Who paces in front of them angrily before stopping & jabbing a finger toward the monitors.

TAKERU: What- is- that!?!

The three look & see Dusk & Tobias battling Turtalus alone, just barely avoiding the egg blasts & Ryuji lasers.

RHETT: Looks like Dusk & Tobias.
TAKERU: Why are they fighting alone?
PAIGE: Ugh! The moment we go out there it's just going to run off anyway- what exactly is the point in us going?
ART JR: Yeah, maybe they can take it on their own-
TAKERU: Do they look like they're handling it? Huh?

The Rangers stare at the screen, seeing images of Tobias & Dusk being defeated as they begin to tire. There are also images of people running & screaming as Yameneko leads Ryuji to destroy the city. A blast hits Dusk, sending her flying- she hits the fence, demorphing. Tobias is hit by a blast, bouncing him off the ground. He rolls a few feet further, then, tries to get up. He calls out for Dusk, but sounds as if he's beginning to black out.

TOBIAS: Dusk... Dusk... where- where are-

The Ryuji regroup & fire a joint blast at Tobias as he struggles half-way to his feet. The blast explodes behind him, sending him flipping forward. He writhes in pain. Rhett appears unsure of himself. Art Jr. is already feeling bad. Paige is indifferant. Art Jr. looks from one to the other.

ART JR: Come on, guys! Are we just gonna sit here & watch this? We need to do something- or Dusk & Tobias'll pay!
PAIGE: They're expendable.

Paige walks off, Art rushes to Rhett, who seems to be in shock. He begins shaking him.

ART JR: Come on, man! You're not seriously considering this? Come on!

Lester hets up, placing a hand on Rhett's shoulder.

LESTER: Rhett? Is this really worth winning a fight? Is it?

Rhett slowly seems to respond. He throws them off & runs to the lift. Art Jr. follows. Suddenly, Paige rushes them, stopping them at the lift by grabbing them both.

PAIGE: Rhett, Art, wait! Wait!
RHETT: Why are you stopping me? We gotta help them! Let me go!
ART JR: What's your problem, Paige? You think they deserve this?
PAIGE: No, I-!

Paige appears defeated, but, with a sigh, responds- civilly for once.

PAIGE (cont.): Guys, they took the car- we can't get there in time! Maybe it's best we just... cut our looses.
RHETT: No.

Art Jr. just stands there. Rhett walks over to a chair & sits down. Paige rolls her eyes & addresses Rhett.

PAIGE: Look, R-
RHETT: NO! Are you insane, we are not leaving them behind.
LYDIA: What about the Kami Stormer, at least one of you can make it & hold them off for-
ART JR: No, we can't! I just overhauled the engine- took the entire thing apart- the thing is unridable right now!

Rhett places his head in his hands.

RHETT: There's got to be something- anything! We have to-

FLASHBACK: The horse running over the hill in the valley.
Rhett jumps up, giving the others a look.

RHETT: I have an idea.

Rhett bolts up & takes off for the lift. Art & Paige exchange looks & follow.

EXT- SHIRASOTO WOODS, GLADE- DAY

Rhett jumps the fallen tree, followed quickly by Paige & Art Jr. They race to keep up with him.

ART JR: Rhett?
PAIGE: Rhett! Where are we going?
RHETT: You'll see- just come on!

Rhett runs to the top of the hill & we overlook the south side of the city & a long, sloping field full of horses. Art & Paige gasp in awe.

ART JR: Will ya look at that?
PAIGE: You've got to be kidding me.

Rhett wistles & the white horse sees him & runs to greet him. Rhett explains to the others.

RHETT: My Dad & I used to come out here every day- feed the horses. Since this group is protected, though, we had to, eventually stop. But I still come out when I'm in a mood- the horses help me to relax- and-

The white horse arrives, Rhett grabs him to hold him steady. Two black horses arrive behind a little nervous. They stay in the background.

RHETT (cont.): This is Ghengiz. Those two are Thunder & Zephyr.
PAIGE: You brought us out here to ride protected wild stallions into battle? Are you insane?
RHETT: It's our only chance. Are you with us?
PAIGE: No!
ART JR: Paige. I know how you feel, but- I don't see us having any other choice out here. Please. We have to help the others- I know you want to... come on.

Paige & Art look into each others eyes & Paige finally caves. She heaves a sigh & looks down.

PAIGE: Whatever.
RHETT: Ready?
ART & PAIGE: Ready!

Rhett pulls out his Caligraph Cell & draws a Mojikara in the air. When he spins it, the white horse gains special riding gear & rears up, neighing a war cry as Red energy crackles around it. Art & Paige do the same with the two black horses (Art gets Thunder & Paige gets Zephyr.).

ALL THREE: Haburi, Unite!

Triple split screen of them morphing into their respective Rangers. Rhett grabs the side of the white horse, Ghengiz, & launches himself up onto it's back.

RHETT: Alright, boy! Hyah!

The white horse takes off for town. Paige & Art jump onto their horses & follow him, pulling out their Solstice Blades as they charge.

RHETT: Come on, guys! Don't stop until you find the others! Go!

The horses gallop over the camera & fades to black.

EXT- RIO SERENA, STREETS- DAY

In slo-mo, Tobias falls with a yell, followed by Dusk. Ryuji run around amidst flame & chaos as Turtalus urges them on.

TURTALUS: Destroy! Destroy everything!

Tobias finds Dusk's hand as the two demorph together, covered in scars & bruises as they stare into each others' eyes.

TOBIAS: We can't stop him.
DUSK: Where is everyone?
TOBIAS: We can't- we can't win, this-
DUSK: Stop it- stop it!

Tobias snaps out of his reverie & looks, shocked, into Dusk's eyes.

TOBIAS: What do we do now?
DUSK: We keep fighting... even if it means we go down trying!

Dusk struggles to her feet, but almost immediately falls down again. Turtalus notices & turns to face her as she forces herself up again. Tobias, trying valiantly to follow her example, behind.

TURTALUS: Rangers Green & Yellow! You've lived like heroes among your people! Now prepare to die the same!

Turtalus begins focusing energy. Dusk turns, with a grimace of pain, to Tobias.

DUSK: Just hold you're ground- no matter what happens.
TOBIAS: Yeah- sure... whatever you say.

Dusk turns to face Tobias, giggling. The two suddenly become serious & move in to try to kiss. Turtalus is almost done with his energy, when a shout issues out.

RHETT: There they are! Chaaaaarge!

Everyone looks up (including Dusk & Tobias, who never finished their kiss) to see Rhett, Art Jr. & Paige riding down the hillside, taking out Ryuji with their swords on the way. Turtalus laughs defiantly & fires the blast anyway. Dusk & Tobias brace themselves for impact as Paige & Art Jr. jump over their heads on horseback.

PAIGE & ART JR: Mojikara!

Paige & Art Jr. create a joint Mojikara spell that forms a shield in front of them & the others. The blast is reflected back out into the Ryuji, destroying many of them as it expands towards Turtalus, Rhett riding before it with his Solstice Blade. Turtalus covers his face. Rhett places the Attack Frame Dragon on his sword & spins it.

RHETT: Greek Fire Attack!

As Rhett rides by Turtalus, he slashes with his sword, sending Turtalus spinning, as his blast reaches him. Rhett rides on as Turtalus explodes behind him. Paige & Art draw healing spells for Tobias & Dusk with their Caligraph Cells. The Rangers regroup as Turtalus grows. Before they can do anything, however, the Caligraph Cells ring. Rhett pulls his out & puts it on speaker phone.

RHETT: Yes, Masters?
TAKERU: Before you turn on each other again, We've come to a decision involving the new Guardian.
PAIGE: And?
TAKERU: It wil go to Tobias- for being the only Ranger with any sense around here!
RHETT: Wait, but what about-

Before Rhett can get any further, Takeru hangs up on them. Rhett sighs as he puts the Cell away.

TURTALUS: Your move, Rangers! What'll it be?
RHETT: Form the Megazord!
OTHERS: Right!

ANIMATION: Zords are summoned & the Eternal Megazord is formed. It turns to face Turtalus.
Tobias is still on the ground when his belt buckle begins glowing. He opens it & pulls out the Attack Frame Hercules.

TOBIAS: Nice.

INT- RYUJI CAVERN- DAY

Yameneko limps up to Akuryu, bent over double & holding her side.

YAMENEKO: You called, Master?
AKURYU: I've felt a new power! You must get the Rangers' new weapon away from them before they use it!
YAMENEKO: But, Master- I'm
AKURYU: Silence! I can see that you're injured- but that is irrelevant!

Tenticles of shadow snake out from Akuryu & surround Yameneko, appearing to heal her.

AKURYU: Now, go & get me that weapon!
YAMENEKO: Yes, Milord!

EXT- RIO SERENA- DAY

Turtalus is evenly matches with the Megazord & they can't seem to make any headway with it.

INT- ETERNAL MEGAZORD COCKPIT- DAY

RHETT: Hey, Tobias, when are you thinking of joining in?

EXT- RIO SERENA, STREETS- DAY

Tobias snaps out of his amazement & looks up.

TOBIAS: I'll be right there, guys!
YAMENEKO: Not so fast!

Tobias turns to see Yameneko appear out of a split tree across the street.

YAMENEKO: Give me that weapon now- or die.
TOBIAS: I don't much like either of those choices actually.
YAMENEKO: Fool!

Yameneko fires a blast that sends Tobias to his knees & sends the Attack Frame flying. He stands back up as he & Yameneko race each other to get to where it's landed, fighting tooth & claw the whole way. The Megazord's sword is knocked out of it's hands & Turtalus fires exploding eggs at it, causing damage. Tobias & Yameneko make it, both grabbing it & trying to rip it out of the other's hands while they roll around on the ground. Eventually, Yameneko activates her blade, placing it across Tobias' throat. She laughs in triumph as Tobias lets it go. Before she can get up, though, Tobias pulls out his collapsed Pike & activates it between her & himself. She falls back as Tobias jumps to his feet & front flips past her, grabbing the Attack Frame & placing it on his Solstice Blade in one swift move. He sticks his Pike in the ground & pulls his sword out as Yameneko rolls over to see what's happening.

YAMENEKO: NO!
TOBIAS: Oh yeah! Hercules Guardian, online!

Tobias spins the Attack Frame, summoning the orange beetle zord.

INT- HERCULES GUARDIAN- DAY

He jumps inside it & slides his blade into the dais in the cockpit.

TOBIAS: Hercules Guardian, Beetle Blast!

EXT- RIO SERENA- DAY

The zord's horns begin rotating at high speeds & fires a blast at Turtalus, knocking him back from assaulting the Megazord further. The Megazord returns to it's feet, the other Rangers cheering.

INT- HERCULES GUARDIAN- DAY

TOBIAS: Nice Megazord- I think we can do better than that, though!

INT- MEGAZORD COCKPIT- DAY

RHETT: How so?

Tobias suddenly appears in the Megazord Cockpit with the others, taking his place at the correct dais.

TOBIAS: We can combine all six- Activate, Eternal Armor Megazord!

The Rangers all nod to his lead.

ANIMATION: The Hercules Guardian flies around the Megazord as we zoom into the Megazord's face. The Megazord's helmet pops off & disappears. Next, the beetle flies into view, showing it's underbelly to th screen. It's feet pop off & separate into two parts. It then flips so we can see the zord's face. One set of legs combines to the left arm, the other to the right arm. The rest of the beetle closes over the Megazord's head & the bottom tusk of the beetle separates & splits apart, revealing a new face for the Megazord. The sword & shield for the Megazord reappears & it poses.

ALL RANGERS: Eternal Armor Megazord!
TURTALUS: Whatever you use against me, you will still fail! Nanashi!

Several of the Megazord sized Ryuji appear & fire arrows at the Megazord.

INT- MEGAZORD COCKPIT- DAY

PAIGE: Shields up!
TOBIAS: Firing lasers!

EXT- RIO SERENA- DAY

The Megazord blocks the arrows with it's shield, then shoots lasers out of the ports around its helmet. The Nanashi bowmen are defeated. Turtalus leads a charge at the Megazord, led by Nanashi swordsmen & lance carriers.

TURTALUS: For the glory of Akuryu!

Yameneko is watching from a rooftop nearby & mimics him in a childish manner before teleporting away. The Megazord throws it's shield at Turtalus, knocking him back, then grabs a Nanashi lance, spinning around it & ramming the Nanashi with the beetle legs on its arms. Another Nanashi goes for the Megazord's face. The Megazord closes it's mask, catching the Nanashi's sword
inside it's bottom horn. The two beetle horns spin, throwing the Nanashi off balance. In one deft move, the Megazord pulls out it's own sword & cuts the Nanashi down. The Megazord takes the Nanashi sword by the handle & opens it's mask again, then prepares to battle with both blades. The Megazord cuts down several Nanashi with the two swords, then throws the Nanashi sword into a Nanashi's face, destroying it. A Lance carrying Nanashi tries to attack the Megazord's back & hits the Hercules Guardian's disc. It spins suddenly, knocking this Nanashi off balance & the Megazord spins around & slashes through it with it's own sword before it hits the ground. The Megazord turns to face the remaining Nanashi, who are grouping around Turtalus.

TURTALUS: What are you waiting for- destroy them!
NANASHI: You destroy them!
TURTALUS: What! You insubordinate cowards! Attack.

The Nanashi look each other in the eyes, then begin advancing carefully.

INT- MEGAZORD COCKPIT- DAY

RHETT: Wait for it.
PAIGE: We've waited long enough!
RHETT: Alright!
ART JR: Let's do this
DUSK: Blade, power up!
TOBIAS: Lasers, fire!

All the Rangers spin the Attack Frames on their swords.

EXT- RIO SERENA- DAY

The Megazord's saber glows orange & the laser ports on the helmet begin glowing. The Megazord swings & all the lasers fire at once, cutting down the Nanashi. Turtalus steps forward.

TURTALUS: Hey, Rangers- did you miss one?

INT- MEGAZORD COCKPIT- DAY

RHETT: Easy fix- ready guys?
TOBIAS: We're ready enough, man- Beetle Blast!

EXT- RIO SERENA- DAY

The mask closes over the Megazord's face again & the horns begin spinning rapidly, charging with energy.

INT- MEGAZORD COCKPIT- DAY

The Rangers shove their joysticks forward as one.

EXT- RIO SERENA- DAY

The Blast fires off, hitting Turtalus. As the smoke clears, we see Turtalus bent over, but still standing. The Rangers gasp as he begins advancing on them again.

TURTALUS: It'll take- more than... that... Rangers

With a sigh, Turtalus finally collapses & explodes before them. The Rangers exit the Megazord & pose on a nearby rooftop with the Megazord posing behind them. They demorph & congradulate each other, while apologizing as well. Rhett grips Tobias' hand.

RHETT: Hey- I'm sorry about all that- before.
TOBIAS: It's no problem, Rhett- we won in the end.
RHETT: Yeah, well... we almost didn't.

Dusk approaches Tobias from behind, tapping him on the shoulder. Tobias spins around & sees her.

TOBIAS: Wha! Oh, it's you.
DUSK: Thanks for saving me, Tobias.
TOBIAS: It's no problem- really, I-
DUSK: Well- do I get to thank my hero?
TOBIAS: Well... actually... you've kinda... saved me- on multpile occasions already, and-

Dusk looks crestfallen & it finally dawns on Tobias.

TOBIAS: Do you maybe... want to... I dunno, go to a movie, or something?
DUSK: Sure! When?
TAKERU: Clearly, not now!

They spin around to see that Rhett hasTakeru on the phone again with the others gathered around it. They walk over.

TOBIAS: Why is that?
TAKERU: After the way all of you acted? No- as soon as that monster is destroyed- you get back here & clean the entire manor from top to bottom!

The Rangers all give each other looks, then look back as Takeru's image on the phone.

RHETT: Monster's not dead yet-

Rhett quickly hangs up as Takeru begins to protest. The Rangers run off as the Megazord evaporates away in the background. Tobias catches up to Rhett.

TOBIAS: You realize he probably already knows we killed the turtle thing, right?
RHETT: Meh- let's see how far this goes, for now!

The other Rangers catch up & give Rhett odd looks.

RHETT: What? I've got to take care of my fellow, Rangers- right?

They all walk away, laughing, as the sun sets in the background. Fade to black.