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Power Rangers Rising Sun is a fan-series of Power Rangers based on Samurai Sentai Shinkenger that draws inspiration from Power Rangers, Sentai, Kamen Rider, and Japanese mythology (Along with the writings of the talented Joe Rovang). Using a combination of written story-lines, visual reference, and video I have attempted to create a viewer experience that emulates the feel of an actual season of Power Rangers.
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Episode 1- Way of the Rising Sun Commentary
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PROFESSOR KABUKI-
In the great expansive archives of the things we humans do not know there are the great contemplated mysteries and there are the questions most of us would rather keep to ourselves. Among these questions, one continues to probe at the mind of man and has done so for centuries. What is this question? “Are we alone in the Universe?†Although one could simply say “Yes†and be done with it, outside this Universe is a very different story.
Beyond the great Rift that connects the cracks and crevices of our world to the cracks and crevices of a world that is like a shadow: connected, mysterious, and ever-present in a place we cannot be entirely certain even exists. This shadowy reflection is known as Makai Earth and here, two races, like night and day, wage a century-long war over whose way will survive and which species will thrive. The Makai are a race, nearly identical to humans genetically although they cherish light above all else and worship the sun which supplies them with their beloved luminescence. And then there are the Yokai…
Revering the darkness and despising the light, the instinctual beasts that once lived in harmony with the Makai evolved into terrifying creatures of untold power. Lead by the elite of their species who gather in the pantheon known as the Shadow-Kai, they seek a way to destroy all light in Makai Earth and cast its sun in darkness forever. Unfortunately for the Makai who have based their entire way of life around this life-giving celestial orb… They succeeded.
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Episode 1- Way of the Rising Sun
[EXT] MONONOKE PALACE- MAKAI EARTH.
The PALACE is under siege by PYRO-KAI [REFERENCE].
GUARD CAPTAIN-
Don’t let them break through to the last barricade, men! Don’t give them an inch!
A MESSENGER runs up to the CAPTAIN panting slightly as he reads his message.
MESSENGER-
Reinforcements are on their way from the Western Gate Outpost!
GUARD CAPTAIN-
Good! You hear that men? Firmly stand your ground until they arrive!
[INT] MONONOKE PALACE- MAKAI EARTH.
PRINCE KOJI [REFERENCE] charges out of his own room and down the hall. RYUUJIN [REFERENCE], the chamberlain, appears at the door to shout after him in surprise.
RYUUJIN-
Prince! Your highness, wait! Where are you going?
KOJI-
I have to find my father!
KOJI enters KING REKKA’s chambers with RYUUJIN not far behind.
KOJI-
Father! Where are you?
Candlelight illuminates from behind a shoji screen to reveal the silhouette of the KING.
KING REKKA-
I am here, my son.
KOJI-
Father, the Shadow-Kai are attacking!
KING REKKA-
I know.
RYUUJIN-
My lord, the eastern wall is already ablaze, we need to evacuate.
KING REKKA-
I will not leave the palace of my forefathers to be burned, especially not by Yokai.
KOJI-
Then I will stay as well!
KING REKKA-
No my son, this is a losing battle. This palace… This world was already in the hands of the Shadow-Kai when the sun went dark. Without the sun to power our Kido… Our “Way of the Rising Sunâ€â€¦ Our very way of life cannot continue. My disciples are already dead; I have no choice but to try to avenge them…
KOJI-
Father…
KING REKKA-
But the ways of the Makai are not lost yet. Long ago, the Yokai breached the Rift and attacked the World of Light. We followed them there and made disciples of the beings known as humans. We taught them all our knowledge, entrusting them with the great secrets of solar magic.
RYUUJIN-
My lord, there is little time for fairy tales!
KING REKKA-
My loyal servant, Ryuujin… Take my son to the World of Light. Find the descendants of those terrestrial Shining Samurai and make disciples of them. When the Shadow-Kai hunt you down, you will have trained them in the Way of the Rising Sun and you will be ready for them.
Several PYRO-KAI burst in.
KING REKKA-
Go!
RYUUJIN and KOJI escape through a removable tatami mat to an underground tunnel. The PYRO-KAI draw their arrows and fire upon the shoji screen. In an explosion, KING REKKA is thrown from where he once sat. The KING stands as his topknot comes unraveled and black hair falls around his sweat-covered face (All during this his face is never clearly seen on camera). As the PYRO-KAI prepare to fire again, KING REKKA opens his hand to reveal the character 火 (fire) written upon it. The PYRO-KAI are blown back into the hall by an explosion. As REKKA painfully stands, laughing can be heard from down the hall. GENERAL ONAGA [REFERENCE] enters the room, still cackling evilly.
ONAGA-
So you still had some solar-power left over after all? Too bad it will take more than reserves to defeat me, old man.
KING REKKA (Drawing his sword, panting heavily)-
Then I hope you’re still weak against the bite of cold steel, old friend.
ONAGA (Drawing his sword as well)-
That sentiment goes both ways, Rekka. I will enjoy killing you far more than any of those peons at the front door.
[EXT] MONONOKE PALACE- MAKAI EARTH.
Looking up RYUUJIN and KOJI witness an explosion from the vicinity of KING REKKA’s chambers
KOJI-
Father…
[INT] MORNING STAR DINER- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
A crash of glass and silverware against the floor of the kitchen can be heard. A girl named CLARISSA puts her hands over her mouth in surprise over the mess she’s made of a number of plates and glasses. FELIX BANE [REFERENCE] working nearby picks up a trashcan and walks over.
FELIX-
Here, let me help you with that.
CLARISSA-
Thanks, I’m so clumsy.
FELIX-
No problem, I was pretty bad at first too.
MR. REESE-
WHAT WAS THAT RACKET OVER THERE!?
CLARISSA panics and exits swiftly. Before, FELIX can address this turn of events REESE is standing over him angrily.
MR. REESE-
Felix! I thought we were past this!
FELIX-
No, Mr. Reese! This is a misunderstanding, it wasn’t me this time!
MR. REESE-
Yeah, the floor broke the glass, not you. We’ve had this conversation before. It’s going to go the same way, as always!
FELIX-
Mr. Reese! You can’t! I’m doing so well!
MR. REESE-
You’re lucky I don’t dock your pay right now. You have been doing okay until now, so I’ll let you off with a warning, but you’re on thin ice!
REESE storms off. CLARISSA pokes her head out from behind the wall.
CLARISSA-
I’m so sorry, Felix. I panicked, but I’ll go right over to his office and tell him it was me. I promise.
FELIX (Undoing his top buttons and picking up his backpack)-
It’s fine. This is my favorite way to end a shift anyway…
FELIX begins to walk away, but realizes he’s forgotten something and turns around. He picks up a book entitled "The Joy of Servitude" and turns to leave.
[EXT] MORNING STAR DINER- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
Felix walks down the street and lets out a sigh.
[EXT] ROCKY LANDMASS- SEA OF TEARS, MAKAI EARTH.
On a bank, DR. CALAMARI [REFERENCE] looks through his staff to see PRINCE KOJI and RYUUJIN escaping from MONONOKE PALACE.
CALAMARI-
Onaga, you incompetent slob, can’t I trust you with anything?
Behind him, SEN PALACE [REFERENCE] begins to rise from the tide.
CALAMARI-
Finally! My ride is here!
[INT] SEN PALACE THRONE ROOM- SEA OF TEARS, MAKAI EARTH.
CALAMARI enters the throne room and looks around, but the only one there is GENERAL LAMIA [REFERENCE] playing an eerie melody on her shamisen. He notices her and steps forward.
CALAMARI-
Lamia, you old see hag! How have you been keeping?
LAMIA-
That’s General Lamia to you, Calamari…
CALAMARI-
Right, right, so where is our illustrious Don?
LAMIA-
He’s around.
CALAMARI-
Oh, of course.
CALAMARI steps towards the head of the throne room and lifts his arms up.
CALAMARI-
Don Kemono! My lord, I ask that you appear before your humble servant.
The vapor-like fog that surrounds the room begins to accumulate on the straw mat throne. DON KEMONO [REFERENCE] appears as a red and black suit of armor with a steam-like fog spilling from the holes in his facemask, kneeling at his “throneâ€
KEMONO-
Calamari… What was so important that you ask of me to take corporeal form?
CALAMARI-
I only wished to tell you the progress of the siege on Mononoke Palace, my lord.
KEMONO-
Proceed then…
CALAMARI-
Yes of course, my Pyro-Kai deftly dealt with the guards. I left it to Onaga to deal with the royal family, but like usual he was too caught up in his own vendettas to deal with such a simple task.
GENERAL ONAGA appears at the door with a grunted outcry of indignation.
ONAGA-
That’s General Onaga to you! I suggest that in the future you address your superiors as they wish to be addressed or you will find your own title may become “Fried†Calamari if I have anything to say about it.
CALAMARI-
See, my lord! He returns while a member of the royal family still breathes. Is that not a sign of incompetence?
ONAGA-
At least I’m less incompetent than your Pyro-Kai, couldn’t they have killed the brat? I have better things to do than slaughter children without any Kido power. What’s the rush anyway?
CALAMARI-
What—what’s the rush?! He could be heading to the World of Light right now! If he goes there his Kido will be restored and he could gather allies! Are you TRYING to slow our master’s plans?
ONAGA-
Like I said… What’s the rush?
[EXT] ROCKY BEACH- SEA OF TEARS, MAKAI EARTH.
On a large beach-like bank, RYUUJIN and KOJI creep from rock to rock.
KOJI-
How will entering a Shadow-Kai patrolled area lead us to the World of Light?
RYUUJIN-
Makai cannot travel through small cracks like Yokai do, we will need to find a large opening for you… I, mean us, to travel through to the other side.
KOJI-
There must be a better way.
RYUUJIN-
If there is, I’m not aware of it. Ah, that looks good.
RYUUJIN points out a large rock that appears to have been almost split in two by the tide somewhere off in the distance.
KOJI-
That’s quite the distance and I’m willing to wager that we’re spotted the second we set foot on the sand.
A small fireball can be seen floating behind KOJI which causes him to turn and look, but he misses it. Another appears by RYUUJIN along with two more.
RYUUJIN-
It doesn’t even look like we’ll make it that far.
The fireballs accumulate and surround them. It soon becomes clear that they are PYRO-KAI in SPIRIT GUISE.
KOJI-
So what are we up against?
RYUUJIN-
Pyro-Kai, Yokai fire familiars… Kemono uses them as his soldiers because of their ability to turn into intangible fire spirits and attack from anywhere.
The PYRO-KAI transform into DEMON GUISE in a burst of fire.
KOJI (Drawing his sword)-
Luckily for us they aren’t too bright!
The PYRO-KAI rush him and he deflects their various attacks with the grace of a trained warrior.
RYUUJIN-
Prince Koj—My lord!
With some hesitance, RYUUJIN draws his sword and joins the battle. KOJI and his servant are able to steadily hold off their attackers for a while, delivering felling blows when given an opening (Causing PYRO-KAI to explode into cinders) and slowly working their way over to the crevice.
KOJI (As he is struck from a blind spot, prompting him to drop his sword)-
Augh!
Taking their chance, three PYRO-KAI charge with weapons raised, but KOJI thinks on his feet and raises his scabbard to parry their attacks. Although it is thoroughly chewed up by the end of it, his makeshift weapon is able to repel them long enough for him to draw his SOL-PHONE MORPHER [REFERENCE].
KOJI-
Now you’ve pissed me off!
He transforms his SOL-PHONE MORPHER into STYLUS MODE.
RYUUJIN-
No my lord! You don’t have enough Kido!
KOJI-
I’m willing to take that risk! CALL TO ARMS!
KOJI places his SOL-PHONE STYLUS on the back of his left hand where in a flash a red symbol appears (火). Slashing his SOL-PHONE out in front of him, KOJI drags the symbol with the swift movement of his hand until it appears before him larger and suspended in mid-air above his face.
KOJI-
RISE AND--!
Before he can finish his morphing call, the symbol begins to fade and cackle with red electricity.
KOJI (Staring in disbelief)-
No!
The floating 火 before him explodes, destroying the PYRO-KAI in the general vicinity and launching the prince back into a nearby rock painfully.
RYUUJIN (Concerned for his Lord’s safety)-
Prince!
RYUUJIN rushes forward to repel the attacks of the PYRO-KAI attempting to take advantage of the turn of events. Upon doing so he grabs KOJI by the collar of his kimono and lifting up his limp, helpless body and with a surprising show of strength throwing him towards the crevice where they had planned to make their escape. Despite his nearly unconscious state, the force of the throw allows KOJI to stumble right towards the crack where in a glow of red it seems to envelop him.
RYUUJIN-
Mission accomplished.
PYRO-KAI #1-
Heh, don’t be too confident, you trained dog. We’ll just kill you and follow him through the portal to finish him off.
RYUUJIN (Sheathing his sword slowly)-
That might have been true if I was the same man as a moment before, but now that I am free my Lord’s watchful gaze, I’m far more capable of finishing you off.
PYRO-KAI #2-
What is that supposed to mean?
RYUUJIN swings his arm, bringing with it a trail of purple flame that strikes the PYRO-KAI caught in its path. As RYUUJIN lowers his arm, the PYRO-KAI explode in a shower of embers However, as he turns to leave, one PYRO-KAI rises up from the flames of his fallen foes. Although heavily injured by the attack PYRO-KAI #1 charges RYUUJIN in a blind rage. Although he is inches away from the crevice, RYUUJIN turns with his hand on the handle of his blade.
RYUUJIN-
I wonder... Did Calamari make you more resilient than the others...? Or did you just get lucky?
The PYRO-KAI is nearly upon him when he draws his sword from his belt, scabbard and all. Holding the scabbard out in front of him, he falls back into the crevice. Although seeming to expand to accommodate his entry, the crack catches the length of his sheathed blade is on its edges. Unable to stop PYRO-KAI #1 runs headlong into the scabbard and falls backward. In a puff of red-hued smoke, he expires on the sand.
[EXT] SHADED ALLEYWAY- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
RYUUJIN (Turning his blade sideways to pull it through the crevice with him)-
I wish I could have seen that.
KOJI coughs and sputters behind him and RYUUJIN turns from the crack that he just fell through to see the prince picking himself off the ground of the shaded alley the portal spilled them upon.
KOJI-
Ryuujin... What happened?
RYUUJIN (Rushing to his master’s side)-
Don’t worry, we made it through. I assure you that they won’t bother us again.
KOJI-
Thank goodness. Help me into the sunlight would you? I need to rejuvenate my Kido.
RYUUJIN puts an arm under the PRINCE’s own and aids him out of the alleyway and on to a sun-filled sidewalk. There are few people out to witness these two characters in odd clothing, including FELIX. FELIX stops in his tracks and stares at them quizzically for a moment before RYUUJIN begins to speak.
RYUUJIN-
So it’s true, Kemono’s magic really didn’t breach the Rift between the worlds. There’s really sunlight here. How does it feel, my Lord? Is it working?
FELIX gasps at the word “Lord†and in a moment of panic, dives behind a telephone pole. Although it does not hide his whole body, RYUUJIN and KOJI have yet to notice him. He peers around the pole to continue listening in on the conversation.
KOJI-
Yes… Just give me a minute; we will need to begin searching for those descendants as soon as possible. There’s no telling where they could be.
RYUUJIN (Attempting to bring his hopes up)-
Your father once said to me, that the best servants are the ones who find you. I believe the same can be said about disciples.
FELIX (Staring at his hand)-
Could these people be the ones Uncle told me about?
FELIX walks out from behind the pole and continues to walk up to RYUUJIN and KOJI with a sudden air of confidence about him.
FELIX-
Excuse me, I couldn’t help but overhear that you need a servant. I might be able to help you there. You see, I come from a long line of servants. My father was a servant and his father was a servant and his father before him was a servant. I think before that we were tuna fisherman, but that’s neither here nor there.
KOJI-
Thanks, but no thanks. We’re looking for someone in particular, someone with specific heritage and proof of that heritage. They need a special crest…
FELIX-
A crest?
FELIX digs through his pockets and produces a blue GUARDIAN CREST [REFERENCE].
FELIX-
Like this?
KOJI and RYUUJIN look at the symbol in shock.
KOJI-
Where did you—? Ryuujin! Check him!
RYUUJIN does not waste time in producing a SOL-PHONE although this one is of a gold-like color, a mass production variation. He transforms it into STYLUS MODE and draws the symbol 空 (Void) inches away from FELIX’s forehead. After mere seconds, the symbol transforms into a different symbol 水 (Water), the same symbol on his GUARDIAN CREST.
RYUUJIN-
It’s true; he is the inheritor of that Crest.
FELIX-
What are you talking about? This is just a family heirloom my uncle gave to me.
RYUUJIN-
That crest you hold is a mystical device known as a Guardian Crest. It proves that you are the descendant of a Shining Samurai…
FELIX stares at the man with a mix of confusion and surprise until KOJI notes the sudden appearance of several people on their commutes, cluttering the once empty sidewalk.
KOJI-
Is there somewhere we could speak in private?
[INT] SEN PALACE THRONE ROOM- SEA OF TEARS, MAKAI EARTH.
In the throne room, LAMIA continues to play her shamisen melody and ONAGA sits in the corner, drinking a clear liquid from a red bowl. A PYRO-KAI stands near with a pitcher to refill his beverage every time he finishes. CALAMARI walks in and looks at him with disgust.
CALAMARI-
You act like the battle is already won!
ONAGA (Slurring slightly in a drunken way)-
Isn’t it?
A disembodied KEMONO suddenly calls out to his servant.
KEMONO-
Calamari!
The fog gathers at the head of the throne room, prompting the two Shadow-Kai generals and doctor to look up as KEMONO’s corporeal form appears before them.
KEMONO-
The latent Kido of the World of Light is already on the rise. There is no more time to lick our wounds, we must strike NOW!
CALAMARI-
I couldn’t agree more. Will you need my Sekien Records to choose which Yokai Warrior to send?
KEMONO-
Yes, find for me two Yokai, one to lead the Pyro-Kai into battle and another to finish off the prince and his followers.
CALAMARI waddles over to a crate filled with scrolls. On each scroll is an Ukiyo-e representation of a Yokai.
CALAMARI-
Ah these two will do nicely.
He draws to scrolls. One has a Ukiyo-e representation of an “Ōkamuro†while the other is a “Kamaitachiâ€. He unfurls the two scrolls before KEMONO. The faceless armor seems to approve silently.
KEMONO (As if he is reciting an incantation)-
Spirits of Yokai long-since deceased, I urge you to appear before your dark master.
A stream of fog spills from KEMONO’s mouth, enveloping the two scrolls creating two Yokai Warriors, MAXI-MUG [REFERENCE] and SHELLHOUND [REFERENCE].
KEMONO-
Maxi-Mug of the Mirage Faces…
MAXI-MUG-
Ha! My twin swords, “Sorrow†and “Joy†will wipe the smiles off of any face!
KEMONO-
Shellhound of the Wind Blade…
SHELLHOUND-
I exist to serve and my “Mane of Terror†technique exists to destroy…
KEMONO-
Do you understand your mission?
MAXI-MUG & SHELLHOUND-
Yes!
KEMONO-
Then go!
MAXI-MUG and SHELLHOUND disappear into the cracks in the wood of SEN PALACE.
ONAGA (Lowering the bowl from his lips)-
Can those two really cut it?
CALAMARI-
What happened to your boundless optimism?
ONAGA-
It died when I saw those two ugly mugs.
[EXT] KABUKI HOUSE- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
FELIX leads RYUUJIN and KOJI up to the gates of a large ornately Japanese mansion. The name on the gate reads KABUKI.
FELIX-
This is my uncle’s place. He’s letting me stay here until I work up enough money to go away to college. Right now he’s away on business, so I’ve got the place all to myself.
He opens the gate and leads to two outsiders to this world inside. KOJI’s eyes shoot off and lock on to a particular place off of the path. In a split second he draws his sword. A man in black ninja garb, a NINJA RETAINER [REFERENCE] appears out of nowhere with the blade right at his neck. He appears to be begging for his life without speaking.
KOJI-
You have an infestation… Shall I dispatch of this vermin for you?
FELIX-
No! That’s just one of my uncle’s servants! He’s a bit eccentric so he trained them all in ninjitsu so they can be spies and bodyguards too.
RYUUJIN-
Ninjitsu?
FELIX-
Yeah, you know ninjas… Shinobi…? Japanese guys, wear a lot of black...? Flip out and kill people all the time?
None of these names strike a chord with either of his guests, leaving FELIX somewhat confused.
FELIX-
You mean you know nothing about Japan? I would have thought with those clothes and all…
RYUUJIN and KOJI look at each other and make a silent decision.
RYUUJIN-
I think it’s about time we told you where we come from.
[INT] KABUKI HOUSE- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
In a traditional Japanese sitting room, FELIX, RYUUJIN, and KOJI sit on straw mats as the servant NINJA RETAINERS serve them tea. The RETAINER serving KOJI shakes as he tries to pour the tea into his cup as if he expects him to draw his sword at any minute. Eventually KOJI just takes the cup and pitcher away from the shaking RETAINER and pours it himself.
FELIX-
Wow… Makai Earth… Yokai… Shining Samurai… It’s all just a little hard to believe, much less take in.
KOJI-
But you see now why we need to find descendants like you as quickly as possible.
FELIX-
These Shadow-Kai… Aren't they only after you though?
KOJI-
At the moment yes, but it’s only a matter of time before they expand their horizons beyond their acquisition of Makai Earth and set their sights on ruling over yours.
RYUUJIN-
So if you know any other descendants—anyone with one of those Guardian Crests—you must tell us right away.
FELIX-
Well…
RYUUJIN-
Please Master Felix, this just as important to saving your Earth as it is to saving our own. We have a common goal, so please help us.
FELIX-
Well… Okay.
[EXT] BLITZKRIEG COMICS- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
RYUUJIN (Staring up at the colorful sign above the entrance)-
Is this where the other descendant is?
FELIX-
Yeah—well she has a crest like mine, I mean—but… Well, she’s a little… How to put this lightly? Well, you’ll see.
[INT] BLITZKRIEG COMICS- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
FELIX, RYUUJIN and KOJI enter the comic book store where a young bespectacled brunette [REFERENCE] sits behind the counter reading. She turns the page as FELIX walks up and does not seem to notice him.
FELIX-
Yo! Sara!
SARA-
Holy moley guacamole, Felix! What have I told you about shouting when I’m reading? I nearly jumped out of my chair!
FELIX-
Sorry, I kinda forgot.
SARA-
What are you doing shouting in a bookstore anyway?
FELIX-
We’ve been over this, Sara. "Comic book" store, the etiquette is not the same.
SARA-
Who’re your friends? They lost on their way to a cosplay convention?
FELIX-
No, this is, Prince Koji and his chamberlain and servant, Ryuujin. They’re warriors from a parallel Earth if you can believe it.
SARA (As if she doesn’t even consider the possibility of this being true)-
Well, I’ve heard worse back-stories. Seriously though, they Larper buddies of yours?
FELIX-
No, it’s true! And I don’t larp!
SARA-
Yeah right and I guess they’re after this?
SARA TURLEY draws out a pink GUARDIAN CREST from her pocket to show them.
RYUUJIN-
A Guardian Crest! So it is true.
FELIX-
Whoa, freaky! How did you know that?
SARA-
What? It’s just something my grandpa said, if I ever saw little green men or guys in weird costumes, this is what they’d be after. Hey, Roger! I was right! Some guys did come looking for these emblem-majigs!
ROGER WILDER [REFERENCE] comes from behind a bookcase carrying a box. He puts the box down and draws a green GUARDIAN CREST from a chain on his belt.
ROGER-
Huh… Do I owe you money or something then? If not, I’m going to get back to work.
FELIX-
Roger Wilder? I never knew he had one!
ROGER sees SARA and FELIX both holding their GUARDIAN CRESTS and becomes somewhat confused.
ROGER-
Whoa, when did this become a family reunion for tacky family heirlooms?
FELIX-
These crests are apparently symbols to show that we’re descended from samurai or something.
ROGER-
Huh, then my family must be into some serious samurai blood because my sister has one too. She’s outside right now at the bagel place I think. Hey Blair!!
BLAIR (Sounding like she’s just seen a ghost)-
Rog’! You’d better come see this!
[EXT] BLITZKRIEG COMICS- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
ROGER rushes outside with FELIX, RYUUJIN, KOJI and SARA close behind. ROGER sees BLAIR WILDER [REFERENCE] in a chair outside staring off with a look to match her worried tone. They look out to where her gaze ends, to discover why. A platoon of PYRO-KAI march down the street causing havoc, one slashes at a fire hydrant creating a jet of water in the air while a group of archers blow up a car. Behind this posse, MAXI-MUG holds up the rear looking smugly in their direction.
MAXI-MUG-
Princey! So you decided to show! I knew if I caused enough havoc you’d come a-runnin’.
KOJI (Stepping ahead of the group without hesitation)-
Stay back everyone! You too Ryuujin! I just got my powers back and I’m ready to cut loose! (He draws out his red GUARDIAN CREST) Say hello to my little friend!
KOJI throws the GUARDIAN CREST at the PYRO-KAI platoon and it transforms in midair. In a flurry of scratches and bites the miniature LION GUARDIAN stops the Yokai procession in its tracks. KOJI takes this distraction to draw out his SOL-PHONE which he quickly changes into STYLUS MODE.
KOJI-
CALL TO ARMS!
KOJI presses the brush of his SOL-PHONE STYLUS to the back of his palm were a fiery red 火 appears. Slashing the brush outward like a sword, the symbol is pulled from his hand and pushed out in front of him, growing larger than his head in the process.
KOJI-
RISE AND SHINE!
Pressing the blue button on his SOL-PHONE completes the preparations for his morph. The red symbol explodes and engulfs KOJI. Finally appearing from the colorful burst of light is the RED RANGER [REFERENCE] fully armored. As the crowd of human onlookers stares in his direction in disbelief, the RED RANGER draws a “GENERIC†SOL-SPINNER [REFERENCE] from his belt and attaches it to his SAMURAI STRIKER [REFERENCE] which he then draws and holds it out for a moment before rushing in to the crowd of PYRO-KAI to fight.
FELIX-
Woah! He turned into a— A—!!
SARA-
A Power Ranger! Awesome!
RYUUJIN-
A What-Ranger?
FELIX-
Yeah, you know, superheroes in skin-tight battle armor, what do you call them where you come from?
RYUUJIN-
That is merely his Recoil Offensive Battle Extradermis, or R.O.B.E. suit for short. The Makai people’s most advanced form of body armor that can be called at a moment’s notice to deflect any attack, it’s the only armor a Shining Samurai should ever need.
As RYUUJIN converses with the others, the RED RANGER enters the fray. In a fight closely resembling this footage [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjNlWcnmwm4&feature=channel][REFERENCE][/ame] he uses his SAMURAI STRIKER to dispatch all of the PYRO-KAI which continue to appear from all sides. Finally he pulls his LION SPINNER from his belt and flicks it into the air. Catching it on the hilt of his blade, he spins the red disk to create a small vortex of fire around his SAMURAI STRIKER. With several key slashes he destroys the rest of the grunts in a fiery explosion.
FELIX-
And if we agree to be Shiny Samurai or whatever, we can get cool get-ups like that?
RYUUJIN-
That is usually how it goes.
SARA-
Wow, where do I sign up?
ROGER-
Nuh-uh not me, those things look like they give unholy wedgies.
The RED RANGER draws his GENERIC SPINNER again. Spinning it on his SAMURAI STRIKER transforms it into a huge red sword [REFERENCE].
KOJI-
Nova Blade!
He draws his LION SPINNER as well and docks it on the side of the huge cleaving blade. He leans the tall sword on his shoulder as MAXI-MUG saunters over confidently.
MAXI-MUG-
Nice Ginsu, but can it julienne fries?
KOJI-
No, but it can slice and dice, but you’ll find that out first hand! (He charges) Hyaaaaah!
As the RED RANGER charges in to fight MAXI-MUG the screen fades to black.
TO BE CONTINUED…
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PROFESSOR KABUKI-
In the great expansive archives of the things we humans do not know there are the great contemplated mysteries and there are the questions most of us would rather keep to ourselves. Among these questions, one continues to probe at the mind of man and has done so for centuries. What is this question? “Are we alone in the Universe?†Although one could simply say “Yes†and be done with it, outside this Universe is a very different story.
Beyond the great Rift that connects the cracks and crevices of our world to the cracks and crevices of a world that is like a shadow: connected, mysterious, and ever-present in a place we cannot be entirely certain even exists. This shadowy reflection is known as Makai Earth and here, two races, like night and day, wage a century-long war over whose way will survive and which species will thrive. The Makai are a race, nearly identical to humans genetically although they cherish light above all else and worship the sun which supplies them with their beloved luminescence. And then there are the Yokai…
Revering the darkness and despising the light, the instinctual beasts that once lived in harmony with the Makai evolved into terrifying creatures of untold power. Lead by the elite of their species who gather in the pantheon known as the Shadow-Kai, they seek a way to destroy all light in Makai Earth and cast its sun in darkness forever. Unfortunately for the Makai who have based their entire way of life around this life-giving celestial orb… They succeeded.
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Episode 1- Way of the Rising Sun
[EXT] MONONOKE PALACE- MAKAI EARTH.
The PALACE is under siege by PYRO-KAI [REFERENCE].
GUARD CAPTAIN-
Don’t let them break through to the last barricade, men! Don’t give them an inch!
A MESSENGER runs up to the CAPTAIN panting slightly as he reads his message.
MESSENGER-
Reinforcements are on their way from the Western Gate Outpost!
GUARD CAPTAIN-
Good! You hear that men? Firmly stand your ground until they arrive!
[INT] MONONOKE PALACE- MAKAI EARTH.
PRINCE KOJI [REFERENCE] charges out of his own room and down the hall. RYUUJIN [REFERENCE], the chamberlain, appears at the door to shout after him in surprise.
RYUUJIN-
Prince! Your highness, wait! Where are you going?
KOJI-
I have to find my father!
KOJI enters KING REKKA’s chambers with RYUUJIN not far behind.
KOJI-
Father! Where are you?
Candlelight illuminates from behind a shoji screen to reveal the silhouette of the KING.
KING REKKA-
I am here, my son.
KOJI-
Father, the Shadow-Kai are attacking!
KING REKKA-
I know.
RYUUJIN-
My lord, the eastern wall is already ablaze, we need to evacuate.
KING REKKA-
I will not leave the palace of my forefathers to be burned, especially not by Yokai.
KOJI-
Then I will stay as well!
KING REKKA-
No my son, this is a losing battle. This palace… This world was already in the hands of the Shadow-Kai when the sun went dark. Without the sun to power our Kido… Our “Way of the Rising Sunâ€â€¦ Our very way of life cannot continue. My disciples are already dead; I have no choice but to try to avenge them…
KOJI-
Father…
KING REKKA-
But the ways of the Makai are not lost yet. Long ago, the Yokai breached the Rift and attacked the World of Light. We followed them there and made disciples of the beings known as humans. We taught them all our knowledge, entrusting them with the great secrets of solar magic.
RYUUJIN-
My lord, there is little time for fairy tales!
KING REKKA-
My loyal servant, Ryuujin… Take my son to the World of Light. Find the descendants of those terrestrial Shining Samurai and make disciples of them. When the Shadow-Kai hunt you down, you will have trained them in the Way of the Rising Sun and you will be ready for them.
Several PYRO-KAI burst in.
KING REKKA-
Go!
RYUUJIN and KOJI escape through a removable tatami mat to an underground tunnel. The PYRO-KAI draw their arrows and fire upon the shoji screen. In an explosion, KING REKKA is thrown from where he once sat. The KING stands as his topknot comes unraveled and black hair falls around his sweat-covered face (All during this his face is never clearly seen on camera). As the PYRO-KAI prepare to fire again, KING REKKA opens his hand to reveal the character 火 (fire) written upon it. The PYRO-KAI are blown back into the hall by an explosion. As REKKA painfully stands, laughing can be heard from down the hall. GENERAL ONAGA [REFERENCE] enters the room, still cackling evilly.
ONAGA-
So you still had some solar-power left over after all? Too bad it will take more than reserves to defeat me, old man.
KING REKKA (Drawing his sword, panting heavily)-
Then I hope you’re still weak against the bite of cold steel, old friend.
ONAGA (Drawing his sword as well)-
That sentiment goes both ways, Rekka. I will enjoy killing you far more than any of those peons at the front door.
[EXT] MONONOKE PALACE- MAKAI EARTH.
Looking up RYUUJIN and KOJI witness an explosion from the vicinity of KING REKKA’s chambers
KOJI-
Father…
[INT] MORNING STAR DINER- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
A crash of glass and silverware against the floor of the kitchen can be heard. A girl named CLARISSA puts her hands over her mouth in surprise over the mess she’s made of a number of plates and glasses. FELIX BANE [REFERENCE] working nearby picks up a trashcan and walks over.
FELIX-
Here, let me help you with that.
CLARISSA-
Thanks, I’m so clumsy.
FELIX-
No problem, I was pretty bad at first too.
MR. REESE-
WHAT WAS THAT RACKET OVER THERE!?
CLARISSA panics and exits swiftly. Before, FELIX can address this turn of events REESE is standing over him angrily.
MR. REESE-
Felix! I thought we were past this!
FELIX-
No, Mr. Reese! This is a misunderstanding, it wasn’t me this time!
MR. REESE-
Yeah, the floor broke the glass, not you. We’ve had this conversation before. It’s going to go the same way, as always!
FELIX-
Mr. Reese! You can’t! I’m doing so well!
MR. REESE-
You’re lucky I don’t dock your pay right now. You have been doing okay until now, so I’ll let you off with a warning, but you’re on thin ice!
REESE storms off. CLARISSA pokes her head out from behind the wall.
CLARISSA-
I’m so sorry, Felix. I panicked, but I’ll go right over to his office and tell him it was me. I promise.
FELIX (Undoing his top buttons and picking up his backpack)-
It’s fine. This is my favorite way to end a shift anyway…
FELIX begins to walk away, but realizes he’s forgotten something and turns around. He picks up a book entitled "The Joy of Servitude" and turns to leave.
[EXT] MORNING STAR DINER- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
Felix walks down the street and lets out a sigh.
[EXT] ROCKY LANDMASS- SEA OF TEARS, MAKAI EARTH.
On a bank, DR. CALAMARI [REFERENCE] looks through his staff to see PRINCE KOJI and RYUUJIN escaping from MONONOKE PALACE.
CALAMARI-
Onaga, you incompetent slob, can’t I trust you with anything?
Behind him, SEN PALACE [REFERENCE] begins to rise from the tide.
CALAMARI-
Finally! My ride is here!
[INT] SEN PALACE THRONE ROOM- SEA OF TEARS, MAKAI EARTH.
CALAMARI enters the throne room and looks around, but the only one there is GENERAL LAMIA [REFERENCE] playing an eerie melody on her shamisen. He notices her and steps forward.
CALAMARI-
Lamia, you old see hag! How have you been keeping?
LAMIA-
That’s General Lamia to you, Calamari…
CALAMARI-
Right, right, so where is our illustrious Don?
LAMIA-
He’s around.
CALAMARI-
Oh, of course.
CALAMARI steps towards the head of the throne room and lifts his arms up.
CALAMARI-
Don Kemono! My lord, I ask that you appear before your humble servant.
The vapor-like fog that surrounds the room begins to accumulate on the straw mat throne. DON KEMONO [REFERENCE] appears as a red and black suit of armor with a steam-like fog spilling from the holes in his facemask, kneeling at his “throneâ€
KEMONO-
Calamari… What was so important that you ask of me to take corporeal form?
CALAMARI-
I only wished to tell you the progress of the siege on Mononoke Palace, my lord.
KEMONO-
Proceed then…
CALAMARI-
Yes of course, my Pyro-Kai deftly dealt with the guards. I left it to Onaga to deal with the royal family, but like usual he was too caught up in his own vendettas to deal with such a simple task.
GENERAL ONAGA appears at the door with a grunted outcry of indignation.
ONAGA-
That’s General Onaga to you! I suggest that in the future you address your superiors as they wish to be addressed or you will find your own title may become “Fried†Calamari if I have anything to say about it.
CALAMARI-
See, my lord! He returns while a member of the royal family still breathes. Is that not a sign of incompetence?
ONAGA-
At least I’m less incompetent than your Pyro-Kai, couldn’t they have killed the brat? I have better things to do than slaughter children without any Kido power. What’s the rush anyway?
CALAMARI-
What—what’s the rush?! He could be heading to the World of Light right now! If he goes there his Kido will be restored and he could gather allies! Are you TRYING to slow our master’s plans?
ONAGA-
Like I said… What’s the rush?
[EXT] ROCKY BEACH- SEA OF TEARS, MAKAI EARTH.
On a large beach-like bank, RYUUJIN and KOJI creep from rock to rock.
KOJI-
How will entering a Shadow-Kai patrolled area lead us to the World of Light?
RYUUJIN-
Makai cannot travel through small cracks like Yokai do, we will need to find a large opening for you… I, mean us, to travel through to the other side.
KOJI-
There must be a better way.
RYUUJIN-
If there is, I’m not aware of it. Ah, that looks good.
RYUUJIN points out a large rock that appears to have been almost split in two by the tide somewhere off in the distance.
KOJI-
That’s quite the distance and I’m willing to wager that we’re spotted the second we set foot on the sand.
A small fireball can be seen floating behind KOJI which causes him to turn and look, but he misses it. Another appears by RYUUJIN along with two more.
RYUUJIN-
It doesn’t even look like we’ll make it that far.
The fireballs accumulate and surround them. It soon becomes clear that they are PYRO-KAI in SPIRIT GUISE.
KOJI-
So what are we up against?
RYUUJIN-
Pyro-Kai, Yokai fire familiars… Kemono uses them as his soldiers because of their ability to turn into intangible fire spirits and attack from anywhere.
The PYRO-KAI transform into DEMON GUISE in a burst of fire.
KOJI (Drawing his sword)-
Luckily for us they aren’t too bright!
The PYRO-KAI rush him and he deflects their various attacks with the grace of a trained warrior.
RYUUJIN-
Prince Koj—My lord!
With some hesitance, RYUUJIN draws his sword and joins the battle. KOJI and his servant are able to steadily hold off their attackers for a while, delivering felling blows when given an opening (Causing PYRO-KAI to explode into cinders) and slowly working their way over to the crevice.
KOJI (As he is struck from a blind spot, prompting him to drop his sword)-
Augh!
Taking their chance, three PYRO-KAI charge with weapons raised, but KOJI thinks on his feet and raises his scabbard to parry their attacks. Although it is thoroughly chewed up by the end of it, his makeshift weapon is able to repel them long enough for him to draw his SOL-PHONE MORPHER [REFERENCE].
KOJI-
Now you’ve pissed me off!
He transforms his SOL-PHONE MORPHER into STYLUS MODE.
RYUUJIN-
No my lord! You don’t have enough Kido!
KOJI-
I’m willing to take that risk! CALL TO ARMS!
KOJI places his SOL-PHONE STYLUS on the back of his left hand where in a flash a red symbol appears (火). Slashing his SOL-PHONE out in front of him, KOJI drags the symbol with the swift movement of his hand until it appears before him larger and suspended in mid-air above his face.
KOJI-
RISE AND--!
Before he can finish his morphing call, the symbol begins to fade and cackle with red electricity.
KOJI (Staring in disbelief)-
No!
The floating 火 before him explodes, destroying the PYRO-KAI in the general vicinity and launching the prince back into a nearby rock painfully.
RYUUJIN (Concerned for his Lord’s safety)-
Prince!
RYUUJIN rushes forward to repel the attacks of the PYRO-KAI attempting to take advantage of the turn of events. Upon doing so he grabs KOJI by the collar of his kimono and lifting up his limp, helpless body and with a surprising show of strength throwing him towards the crevice where they had planned to make their escape. Despite his nearly unconscious state, the force of the throw allows KOJI to stumble right towards the crack where in a glow of red it seems to envelop him.
RYUUJIN-
Mission accomplished.
PYRO-KAI #1-
Heh, don’t be too confident, you trained dog. We’ll just kill you and follow him through the portal to finish him off.
RYUUJIN (Sheathing his sword slowly)-
That might have been true if I was the same man as a moment before, but now that I am free my Lord’s watchful gaze, I’m far more capable of finishing you off.
PYRO-KAI #2-
What is that supposed to mean?
RYUUJIN swings his arm, bringing with it a trail of purple flame that strikes the PYRO-KAI caught in its path. As RYUUJIN lowers his arm, the PYRO-KAI explode in a shower of embers However, as he turns to leave, one PYRO-KAI rises up from the flames of his fallen foes. Although heavily injured by the attack PYRO-KAI #1 charges RYUUJIN in a blind rage. Although he is inches away from the crevice, RYUUJIN turns with his hand on the handle of his blade.
RYUUJIN-
I wonder... Did Calamari make you more resilient than the others...? Or did you just get lucky?
The PYRO-KAI is nearly upon him when he draws his sword from his belt, scabbard and all. Holding the scabbard out in front of him, he falls back into the crevice. Although seeming to expand to accommodate his entry, the crack catches the length of his sheathed blade is on its edges. Unable to stop PYRO-KAI #1 runs headlong into the scabbard and falls backward. In a puff of red-hued smoke, he expires on the sand.
[EXT] SHADED ALLEYWAY- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
RYUUJIN (Turning his blade sideways to pull it through the crevice with him)-
I wish I could have seen that.
KOJI coughs and sputters behind him and RYUUJIN turns from the crack that he just fell through to see the prince picking himself off the ground of the shaded alley the portal spilled them upon.
KOJI-
Ryuujin... What happened?
RYUUJIN (Rushing to his master’s side)-
Don’t worry, we made it through. I assure you that they won’t bother us again.
KOJI-
Thank goodness. Help me into the sunlight would you? I need to rejuvenate my Kido.
RYUUJIN puts an arm under the PRINCE’s own and aids him out of the alleyway and on to a sun-filled sidewalk. There are few people out to witness these two characters in odd clothing, including FELIX. FELIX stops in his tracks and stares at them quizzically for a moment before RYUUJIN begins to speak.
RYUUJIN-
So it’s true, Kemono’s magic really didn’t breach the Rift between the worlds. There’s really sunlight here. How does it feel, my Lord? Is it working?
FELIX gasps at the word “Lord†and in a moment of panic, dives behind a telephone pole. Although it does not hide his whole body, RYUUJIN and KOJI have yet to notice him. He peers around the pole to continue listening in on the conversation.
KOJI-
Yes… Just give me a minute; we will need to begin searching for those descendants as soon as possible. There’s no telling where they could be.
RYUUJIN (Attempting to bring his hopes up)-
Your father once said to me, that the best servants are the ones who find you. I believe the same can be said about disciples.
FELIX (Staring at his hand)-
Could these people be the ones Uncle told me about?
FELIX walks out from behind the pole and continues to walk up to RYUUJIN and KOJI with a sudden air of confidence about him.
FELIX-
Excuse me, I couldn’t help but overhear that you need a servant. I might be able to help you there. You see, I come from a long line of servants. My father was a servant and his father was a servant and his father before him was a servant. I think before that we were tuna fisherman, but that’s neither here nor there.
KOJI-
Thanks, but no thanks. We’re looking for someone in particular, someone with specific heritage and proof of that heritage. They need a special crest…
FELIX-
A crest?
FELIX digs through his pockets and produces a blue GUARDIAN CREST [REFERENCE].
FELIX-
Like this?
KOJI and RYUUJIN look at the symbol in shock.
KOJI-
Where did you—? Ryuujin! Check him!
RYUUJIN does not waste time in producing a SOL-PHONE although this one is of a gold-like color, a mass production variation. He transforms it into STYLUS MODE and draws the symbol 空 (Void) inches away from FELIX’s forehead. After mere seconds, the symbol transforms into a different symbol 水 (Water), the same symbol on his GUARDIAN CREST.
RYUUJIN-
It’s true; he is the inheritor of that Crest.
FELIX-
What are you talking about? This is just a family heirloom my uncle gave to me.
RYUUJIN-
That crest you hold is a mystical device known as a Guardian Crest. It proves that you are the descendant of a Shining Samurai…
FELIX stares at the man with a mix of confusion and surprise until KOJI notes the sudden appearance of several people on their commutes, cluttering the once empty sidewalk.
KOJI-
Is there somewhere we could speak in private?
[INT] SEN PALACE THRONE ROOM- SEA OF TEARS, MAKAI EARTH.
In the throne room, LAMIA continues to play her shamisen melody and ONAGA sits in the corner, drinking a clear liquid from a red bowl. A PYRO-KAI stands near with a pitcher to refill his beverage every time he finishes. CALAMARI walks in and looks at him with disgust.
CALAMARI-
You act like the battle is already won!
ONAGA (Slurring slightly in a drunken way)-
Isn’t it?
A disembodied KEMONO suddenly calls out to his servant.
KEMONO-
Calamari!
The fog gathers at the head of the throne room, prompting the two Shadow-Kai generals and doctor to look up as KEMONO’s corporeal form appears before them.
KEMONO-
The latent Kido of the World of Light is already on the rise. There is no more time to lick our wounds, we must strike NOW!
CALAMARI-
I couldn’t agree more. Will you need my Sekien Records to choose which Yokai Warrior to send?
KEMONO-
Yes, find for me two Yokai, one to lead the Pyro-Kai into battle and another to finish off the prince and his followers.
CALAMARI waddles over to a crate filled with scrolls. On each scroll is an Ukiyo-e representation of a Yokai.
CALAMARI-
Ah these two will do nicely.
He draws to scrolls. One has a Ukiyo-e representation of an “Ōkamuro†while the other is a “Kamaitachiâ€. He unfurls the two scrolls before KEMONO. The faceless armor seems to approve silently.
KEMONO (As if he is reciting an incantation)-
Spirits of Yokai long-since deceased, I urge you to appear before your dark master.
A stream of fog spills from KEMONO’s mouth, enveloping the two scrolls creating two Yokai Warriors, MAXI-MUG [REFERENCE] and SHELLHOUND [REFERENCE].
KEMONO-
Maxi-Mug of the Mirage Faces…
MAXI-MUG-
Ha! My twin swords, “Sorrow†and “Joy†will wipe the smiles off of any face!
KEMONO-
Shellhound of the Wind Blade…
SHELLHOUND-
I exist to serve and my “Mane of Terror†technique exists to destroy…
KEMONO-
Do you understand your mission?
MAXI-MUG & SHELLHOUND-
Yes!
KEMONO-
Then go!
MAXI-MUG and SHELLHOUND disappear into the cracks in the wood of SEN PALACE.
ONAGA (Lowering the bowl from his lips)-
Can those two really cut it?
CALAMARI-
What happened to your boundless optimism?
ONAGA-
It died when I saw those two ugly mugs.
[EXT] KABUKI HOUSE- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
FELIX leads RYUUJIN and KOJI up to the gates of a large ornately Japanese mansion. The name on the gate reads KABUKI.
FELIX-
This is my uncle’s place. He’s letting me stay here until I work up enough money to go away to college. Right now he’s away on business, so I’ve got the place all to myself.
He opens the gate and leads to two outsiders to this world inside. KOJI’s eyes shoot off and lock on to a particular place off of the path. In a split second he draws his sword. A man in black ninja garb, a NINJA RETAINER [REFERENCE] appears out of nowhere with the blade right at his neck. He appears to be begging for his life without speaking.
KOJI-
You have an infestation… Shall I dispatch of this vermin for you?
FELIX-
No! That’s just one of my uncle’s servants! He’s a bit eccentric so he trained them all in ninjitsu so they can be spies and bodyguards too.
RYUUJIN-
Ninjitsu?
FELIX-
Yeah, you know ninjas… Shinobi…? Japanese guys, wear a lot of black...? Flip out and kill people all the time?
None of these names strike a chord with either of his guests, leaving FELIX somewhat confused.
FELIX-
You mean you know nothing about Japan? I would have thought with those clothes and all…
RYUUJIN and KOJI look at each other and make a silent decision.
RYUUJIN-
I think it’s about time we told you where we come from.
[INT] KABUKI HOUSE- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
In a traditional Japanese sitting room, FELIX, RYUUJIN, and KOJI sit on straw mats as the servant NINJA RETAINERS serve them tea. The RETAINER serving KOJI shakes as he tries to pour the tea into his cup as if he expects him to draw his sword at any minute. Eventually KOJI just takes the cup and pitcher away from the shaking RETAINER and pours it himself.
FELIX-
Wow… Makai Earth… Yokai… Shining Samurai… It’s all just a little hard to believe, much less take in.
KOJI-
But you see now why we need to find descendants like you as quickly as possible.
FELIX-
These Shadow-Kai… Aren't they only after you though?
KOJI-
At the moment yes, but it’s only a matter of time before they expand their horizons beyond their acquisition of Makai Earth and set their sights on ruling over yours.
RYUUJIN-
So if you know any other descendants—anyone with one of those Guardian Crests—you must tell us right away.
FELIX-
Well…
RYUUJIN-
Please Master Felix, this just as important to saving your Earth as it is to saving our own. We have a common goal, so please help us.
FELIX-
Well… Okay.
[EXT] BLITZKRIEG COMICS- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
RYUUJIN (Staring up at the colorful sign above the entrance)-
Is this where the other descendant is?
FELIX-
Yeah—well she has a crest like mine, I mean—but… Well, she’s a little… How to put this lightly? Well, you’ll see.
[INT] BLITZKRIEG COMICS- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
FELIX, RYUUJIN and KOJI enter the comic book store where a young bespectacled brunette [REFERENCE] sits behind the counter reading. She turns the page as FELIX walks up and does not seem to notice him.
FELIX-
Yo! Sara!
SARA-
Holy moley guacamole, Felix! What have I told you about shouting when I’m reading? I nearly jumped out of my chair!
FELIX-
Sorry, I kinda forgot.
SARA-
What are you doing shouting in a bookstore anyway?
FELIX-
We’ve been over this, Sara. "Comic book" store, the etiquette is not the same.
SARA-
Who’re your friends? They lost on their way to a cosplay convention?
FELIX-
No, this is, Prince Koji and his chamberlain and servant, Ryuujin. They’re warriors from a parallel Earth if you can believe it.
SARA (As if she doesn’t even consider the possibility of this being true)-
Well, I’ve heard worse back-stories. Seriously though, they Larper buddies of yours?
FELIX-
No, it’s true! And I don’t larp!
SARA-
Yeah right and I guess they’re after this?
SARA TURLEY draws out a pink GUARDIAN CREST from her pocket to show them.
RYUUJIN-
A Guardian Crest! So it is true.
FELIX-
Whoa, freaky! How did you know that?
SARA-
What? It’s just something my grandpa said, if I ever saw little green men or guys in weird costumes, this is what they’d be after. Hey, Roger! I was right! Some guys did come looking for these emblem-majigs!
ROGER WILDER [REFERENCE] comes from behind a bookcase carrying a box. He puts the box down and draws a green GUARDIAN CREST from a chain on his belt.
ROGER-
Huh… Do I owe you money or something then? If not, I’m going to get back to work.
FELIX-
Roger Wilder? I never knew he had one!
ROGER sees SARA and FELIX both holding their GUARDIAN CRESTS and becomes somewhat confused.
ROGER-
Whoa, when did this become a family reunion for tacky family heirlooms?
FELIX-
These crests are apparently symbols to show that we’re descended from samurai or something.
ROGER-
Huh, then my family must be into some serious samurai blood because my sister has one too. She’s outside right now at the bagel place I think. Hey Blair!!
BLAIR (Sounding like she’s just seen a ghost)-
Rog’! You’d better come see this!
[EXT] BLITZKRIEG COMICS- SUMMER SPRINGS, CA.
ROGER rushes outside with FELIX, RYUUJIN, KOJI and SARA close behind. ROGER sees BLAIR WILDER [REFERENCE] in a chair outside staring off with a look to match her worried tone. They look out to where her gaze ends, to discover why. A platoon of PYRO-KAI march down the street causing havoc, one slashes at a fire hydrant creating a jet of water in the air while a group of archers blow up a car. Behind this posse, MAXI-MUG holds up the rear looking smugly in their direction.
MAXI-MUG-
Princey! So you decided to show! I knew if I caused enough havoc you’d come a-runnin’.
KOJI (Stepping ahead of the group without hesitation)-
Stay back everyone! You too Ryuujin! I just got my powers back and I’m ready to cut loose! (He draws out his red GUARDIAN CREST) Say hello to my little friend!
KOJI throws the GUARDIAN CREST at the PYRO-KAI platoon and it transforms in midair. In a flurry of scratches and bites the miniature LION GUARDIAN stops the Yokai procession in its tracks. KOJI takes this distraction to draw out his SOL-PHONE which he quickly changes into STYLUS MODE.
KOJI-
CALL TO ARMS!
KOJI presses the brush of his SOL-PHONE STYLUS to the back of his palm were a fiery red 火 appears. Slashing the brush outward like a sword, the symbol is pulled from his hand and pushed out in front of him, growing larger than his head in the process.
KOJI-
RISE AND SHINE!
Pressing the blue button on his SOL-PHONE completes the preparations for his morph. The red symbol explodes and engulfs KOJI. Finally appearing from the colorful burst of light is the RED RANGER [REFERENCE] fully armored. As the crowd of human onlookers stares in his direction in disbelief, the RED RANGER draws a “GENERIC†SOL-SPINNER [REFERENCE] from his belt and attaches it to his SAMURAI STRIKER [REFERENCE] which he then draws and holds it out for a moment before rushing in to the crowd of PYRO-KAI to fight.
FELIX-
Woah! He turned into a— A—!!
SARA-
A Power Ranger! Awesome!
RYUUJIN-
A What-Ranger?
FELIX-
Yeah, you know, superheroes in skin-tight battle armor, what do you call them where you come from?
RYUUJIN-
That is merely his Recoil Offensive Battle Extradermis, or R.O.B.E. suit for short. The Makai people’s most advanced form of body armor that can be called at a moment’s notice to deflect any attack, it’s the only armor a Shining Samurai should ever need.
As RYUUJIN converses with the others, the RED RANGER enters the fray. In a fight closely resembling this footage [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjNlWcnmwm4&feature=channel][REFERENCE][/ame] he uses his SAMURAI STRIKER to dispatch all of the PYRO-KAI which continue to appear from all sides. Finally he pulls his LION SPINNER from his belt and flicks it into the air. Catching it on the hilt of his blade, he spins the red disk to create a small vortex of fire around his SAMURAI STRIKER. With several key slashes he destroys the rest of the grunts in a fiery explosion.
FELIX-
And if we agree to be Shiny Samurai or whatever, we can get cool get-ups like that?
RYUUJIN-
That is usually how it goes.
SARA-
Wow, where do I sign up?
ROGER-
Nuh-uh not me, those things look like they give unholy wedgies.
The RED RANGER draws his GENERIC SPINNER again. Spinning it on his SAMURAI STRIKER transforms it into a huge red sword [REFERENCE].
KOJI-
Nova Blade!
He draws his LION SPINNER as well and docks it on the side of the huge cleaving blade. He leans the tall sword on his shoulder as MAXI-MUG saunters over confidently.
MAXI-MUG-
Nice Ginsu, but can it julienne fries?
KOJI-
No, but it can slice and dice, but you’ll find that out first hand! (He charges) Hyaaaaah!
As the RED RANGER charges in to fight MAXI-MUG the screen fades to black.
TO BE CONTINUED…
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