Chapter 6- Wild Card vs. Wild Card
Author's note: Banba Soukichi aka Big One is viewed by many fans as the official Sentai mascot. In Power Rangers, Tommy Oliver became its official mascot when he became the white ranger of the series. What's pretty interesting is that both of them happen to be white rangers who replaced the red rangers of the show as the leader for the rest of the season. The events below are an altered version of the events of JAKQ vs. Goranger, two seasons that were not counted part of Super Sentai until Ohranger.
Well the Gorangers were in the last episode, now it's time for JAKQ. Tommy Oliver was in his room, having another dream. He was seeing Banba Soukichi, who he felt, an older version of him would join them on the ship.
"Tommy the time for the legendary battles have come." said Banba Soukichi "Your universe and mine are going to collide soon. See you soon in 1977 Tommy Oliver-san."
"Wait!" shouted Tommy Oliver as he saw the vision fade away. Banba Soukichi bade him farewell in the dream.
Tommy Oliver woke up after he had the visions of the JAKQ team. He got up to drink a glass of milk for their early breakfast.
I don't think my dreams are just dreams. I could be wrong then. said Tommy Oliver pondering on the visions becoming a reality.
Bulk and Skull were serving breakfast, fortunately they weren't as clumsy as they were before.
"Good morning crew. It's time to get some breakfast." said Bulk.
I wonder what's really going on now? said Tommy Oliver as he had just finished his training and shower. He was all freshened up.
He then was met by Kimberly Hart who was also having visions of their mission.
"Kimberly, I'm having too many dreams right now." said Tommy Oliver.
"I guess these are not just dreams, they're messages. I got my dream from a woman who had a bow and arrow, and another from a musician who was playing the flute. I even had to see myself fighting against a bunch of robots." said Kimberly Hart.
"In my dream though, there was a man in white who said that I will see him in my mission. What a weird dream. I wonder for what purpose are we Power Rangers sent to this world?" said Tommy Oliver.
"I believe we are needed to help destroy the United Alliance of Evil, a task that Sentai warriors cannot do without us and we can't do without them." said Kimberly Hart.
"Then we'll fight Kim." said Tommy Oliver "Just like old times."
Kimberly Hart affirmed Tommy Oliver's statement with a smile.
"Then if that's what we're called to do then let's fight." said Kimberly Hart.
Supreme Commander Ryu Tendo then ran into Tommy Oliver and said, "Congratulations Tommy, you've been chosen next to lead in the missions."
"Me?" said Tommy Oliver in surprise.
"Don't be too surprised about it." said Supreme Commander Ryu Tendo "Director Aya Odagiri knows what she's doing. There will be your teammates for the next mission. You will get to lead them as the Big One of the team."
"Big One? Don't you mean that was Banba?" asked Tommy Oliver.
"That was him." said Supreme Commander Ryu Tendo.
Satoru Akashi, Sakura Nishihori, Sen Enari and Hoji Tomasu were on the same table eating their breakfast. Tommy Oliver sat down with them to get along with them.
"Well this is something new where the latest member gets to replace the red ranger." said Satoru Akashi.
"But not on my watch. I replaced the red ranger as the white ranger back in my younger days." said Tommy Oliver.
"Where there's crime, there's SPD during our days. But I was still a little brat by then who wanted nothing to do with becoming a ranger while my dad was a blue ranger by heart. He died in battle before I took over him shortly. In fact, I learned my tricks from him." said Hoji Tomasu.
"That's right. We caught criminals across the universe." said Sen Enari.
Meanwhile at the United Alliance of Evil headquarters, their emperor Radiguet was still thinking of his next course of action to cause trouble. The next target was that of JAKQ's time. He felt like he might have been missing something in the past.
"Abrella, I hope you do a better job than Gaja. What you need to do is to negotiate a deal with Iron Claw." said Radiguet "You must meet the Crime Big Four- Captain UFO, Baron Iron Mask, General Sahara and Hell Boxer to fulfill your plans that you told me. They will help get rid of JAKQ in the past or so you said."
"They were well paying clients of mine emperor." said Abrella "I don't see that would be a problem. Now it's time for me to take the Vylock with my army of Igaroids and Batsuroids to the past."
Abrella departed for the past.
Long then said, "Sire are you sure that Big Four will succeed? That guy Iron Claw is just a joke but not as much as a joke as Flurious is."
"I know." said Radiguet "But if we can set the cards right, we can dominate the past." said Radiguet who then blasted out a target board representing the JAKQ team.
"Isn't that Big One during the time Rakusha appeared?" said Long.
"Yes he is." said Radiguet "If he's gone, there won't be a Gaoranger dream team."
Well Radiguet, hope you enjoy your time as emperor because I'm going to overthrow you again and again for all I care. said Tranza in his mind.
In the Sentai Year 1977 we have Tommy Oliver, Satoru Akashi, Hoji Tomasu, Sen Enari and Sakura Nishihori sent to the mission field.
This is a pretty odd combination. I feel weird now that I have my first two powers back. said Tommy Oliver.
"When we see the United Alliance of Evil, we attack." said Satoru Akashi.
Same old chief… said Sakura Nishihori who was oblivious to the fact that he loved her too.
"I think of old movies now." said Hoji Tomasu "I wonder how Crime's mafia lord was."
"Criminals back then weren't as dangerous as Abrella is." said Sen Enari.
"However, we have to careful not to underestimate our foes." said Tommy Oliver.
Meanwhile, another portal opened. It was still from the Power Rangers year 2005. A strange light entered and it was Adam Park from South Korea.
"Where am I? Huh… what the? Tokyo? This doesn't look like 2005 to me." said Adam Park who was suddenly nervous.
Now it's time for a flashback.
Adam Park was watching Power Rangers Treasure Force. Unknown to him, it was actually a message from the future.
Author's note: Adam came from 2005, Boukenger was in 2006. Remember that the Super Sentai characters do not exist in the Power Rangers universe and vice versa.
"Hey this is pretty cool. Korean Power Rangers? This I've got to see." said Adam Park who placed the DVD into his player.
He believed that the show was merely an interpretation or a fiction based on Power Rangers. It was delivered to him as a present from Tommy Oliver way before Tommy Oliver was brought into the Super Sentai universe.
He was simply enjoying the show. He was seeing the first episode and thought of the events as cool. He did have a time travel experience in "Once A Ranger".
These guys are way more interesting than my last adventure. said Adam Park.
"Hey what gives?" said Adam Park as he was absorbed into a strange new world.
Somehow, the DVD that was given to Adam Park was actually a catalyst into another world. The DVD inside the player finally dissolved into thin air as well.
Crud… I don't have any contacts here. What's funny is that I'm speaking Japanese now. said Adam Park.
End of flashback.
Tommy Oliver was with Satoru Akashi, Sakura Nishihori, Sen Enari and Hoji Tomasu. He then gave instructions.
"Satoru, take command over from here. I must find Banba Soukichi." said Tommy Oliver.
"Yes sir." said Satoru Akashi.
"It's important that I find him, I believe he's a key to much greater power." said Tommy Oliver.
Tommy Oliver who was now dressed in white decided to try and find Banba Soukichi otherwise Big One.
Satoru Akashi, Sakura Nishihori, Sen Enari and Hoji Tomasu were patrolling the city looking for possible signs of the United Alliance of Evil. As they were travelling, they find Adam Park who is surrounded by Crimers.
"Let that man go you bullies." said Satoru Akashi "Okay guys, let's henshin."
The Crimers were then dealt with by Bouken Red, Bouken Pink, Deka Blue and Deka Green.
"Don't tell me I'm inside my DVD set. I have to find this pretty crazy. I wonder how details of another dimension just get leaked out." said Adam Park as he witnessed the events unfold before him.
It was a pretty short fight. Deka Blue knocked down the last of the Crimers and said, "I can't believe that Crime was all but a joke compared to Abrella."
"Thanks guys whoever you are. You're Satoru aren't you?" said Adam Park surprised.
"I am." said Satoru Akashi "Huh how would anybody know me that easily from this time?"
"Well long story." said Adam Park "I was just watching my DVD and suddenly a strange light enveloped around me. I just thought you could be that guy based on the guidebook called as the Introduction to Super Sentai. Here's the manual."
"That's weird. How did you get hold of it?" asked Satoru Akashi "Wait, this is Aka Red's manual."
"Who's Aka Red?" asked Adam Park.
"He's the dream born of the red rangers, 30 of them. He can activate their powers for different situations. He must have ended up in your world." said Satoru Akashi.
"Kinda believable if he's an extraterrestrial." said Sakura Nishihori "I've experienced that once with a glass slipper. But did Aka Red really escape to another world to look for help?"
"Looks like we can trust you." said Hoji Tomasu "But first, I'll have to do a little scanning with my badge if that's okay?"
"Sure." said Adam Park "Oh you're Hoji aren't you?"
This is just too funny… said Hoji Tomasu We don't exist in the Power Rangers' universe yet this guy knows who some of us are. He's not an Alienizer or anything I suppose. Maybe just some weirdo guy with psychic abilities. But he's definitely not weirder than most cases I've met.
Adam Park began to think that what if the DVD sent to him was actually some message.
Meanwhile, at the Crime headquarters, Iron Claw was angry and he threw a box across his office.
"What? There are more spandex fighters? What's going on?" asked Iron Claw to one of his troopers.
"We don't know what's going on boss." said one of the troopers.
"Do everything to find out what's happening." said Iron Claw.
Just then, Abrella entered into the scene to make a deal.
"What the?" said Iron Claw "Aren't you the intergalactic trader? Do I owe you anything? Promise I'll pay you in full when JAKQ is gotten rid of."
"No need for that." said Abrella "Actually, you're seeing me from the future. Allow me to introduce to you four of my most highly paying clients in this era. Behold Captain UFO the leader and his subordinates are Baron Iron Mask, General Sahara and Hell Boxer. They are the Crime Big Four. They will help you defeat JAKQ."
These guys look promising. said Iron Claw. He laughed at the thought of killing them all including his rival Big One. He decided to pay up.
"Here's some guarantee to this scheme." said Iron Claw.
Good… the sucker has paid up. said Abrella.
Meanwhile the JAKQ team was taking a short break at the Snack Gon. The Gorangers are kind of retired from Super Sentai duty or is it? Anyway, we have Gorou Sakurai, Karen Mizuki, Ryu Higashi and Bunta Daichi in it.
"Fighting Crime really makes me hungry." said Ryu Higashi.
"There's no doubt to it. I wonder where Iron Claw could be now?" said Gorou Sakurai.
Just as they spoke, the Crime Big Four attacked the city.
"What the? New agents of Crime?" said Karen Mizuki.
The Crime Big Four began to introduce themselves one by one.
"We will crush you down." said Captain UFO "JAKQ is going down right now."
"We've got to retreat to our ship." said Gorou Sakurai.
Unfortunately they didn't have enough time. Fortunately for them, Banba Soukichi and Tommy Oliver showed up.
"Guys get out of the way." said Banba Soukichi who transformed into Big One. Tommy Oliver transformed into White Ranger.
"Well looks like JAKQ has another clown to send!" said General Sahara.
"Big Four attack!" They rammed into White Ranger and Big One.
White Ranger was getting a message from Saba.
"Master Tommy, looks like we must retreat." said Saba.
"I can't agree with you more." said Tommy Oliver.
However the JAKQ team was able to appear in time. Spade Ace, Clover King, Dia Jack and Heart Queen showed up.
Who are these guys? Wait… are these the JAKQ I'm told about. Did they have to hide their identities before they morphed? Tommy Oliver asked himself.
Big One and the JAKQ members formed the Big Bomber in hopes they will destroy the Big Four but it didn't work.
"We'll have to retreat for now." said Big One who threw a smokescreen.
"Where did they go?" said General Sahara.
"We'll find them somehow." said Captain UFO.
The JAKQ team escaped narrowly. They ran into Satoru Akashi, Sakura Nishihori, Hoji Tomasu and Sen Enari.
"Tommy, your skills are just impressive." said Satoru Akashi "It's just one thing that you were able to counter the threat of a new enemy."
"Yet they are that strong." said Tommy Oliver "I don't know though, I feel like that the JAKQ team needs some help."
"That's what we are here for." said Satoru Akashi "We're some sort of JAKQ team right now."
"However, I fear that we're not enough." said Hoji Tomasu "You might need the help of a previous Super Sentai force."
"Actually, these guys are from the future." said Banba Soukichi "Believe it or not."
"I don't know if we can buy the story but we don't have much of a choice." said Joker "Be on patrol duty. JAKQ use the Sky Ace."
"We'll go with the Sky Ace." said Satoru Akashi.
"But me and Banba will prepare a back-up plan." said Tommy Oliver "The rest of you go ahead. Remember, keep an eye for UAOE officers."
Back to the Big Four, Iron Claw was angry. Abrella was there to mediate.
"Well you should try to pursue them." said Iron Claw angrily.
"Be still Iron Claw." said Abrella "We can't rush victory. We are to think of a plan to bait them. This would be fun to watch."
"That's right." said Captain UFO "Rushing our plans will only lead to our demise."
"He's right." said Abrella "You were known for being rush which led to your defeats."
Meanwhile the Gorangers were aware of the threat of a new enemy which they believe could be remains of the Black Cross Army. The Gorangers are seen in their suits. They were faced by the Crime Big Four.
"What the? You're not from Black Cross are you?" said Aka Ranger.
"Black Cross? Ha. Don't compare us to that joke of an organization." said Captain UFO "We are the Crime Big Four and we will spell your doom."
Ki Ranger I is seen trying to attack Hell Boxer but to no success. General Sahara and Baron Iron Mask were making the situation worse.
"What the? These guys are so strong." said Ki Ranger I.
"That's right. We are more powerful than you can imagine." said General Sahara.
Ao Ranger's arrows could not hit through Baron Iron Mask.
"This is bad. Very bad." said Ao Ranger.
"I am not called Baron Iron Mask for nothing. Ha ha ha ha ha." said Baron Iron Mask.
"You will face the full fury of the Big Four." said Captain UFO.
Meanwhile, the JAKQ team were inside the Sky Ace. Satoru Akashi was kind of perplexed to learn about the capsule henshin process. Adam Park was with them who had a conversation with Tommy Oliver.
"Well Adam, you're here with us." said Tommy Oliver.
"Yes Tommy." said Adam Park "By the way, I can't believe that DVD set I got was really a catalyst. No wonder the title turned out not to be in any database."
"I think Aka Red had something to do with it. I think he's got a purpose in sending you here." said Tommy Oliver "Or perhaps, he needed some medium to enter."
"But why in South Korea?" asked Adam Park.
"Perhaps it's trial and error." said Tommy Oliver "Or there is a real reason behind it."
Just then they finally saw the henshin capsules of the JAKQ team.
How inconvenient. said Adam Park to himself.
"We have to aid the Gorangers." said Gorou Sakurai.
"Adam, just stay here and keep watch. You don't have any of your powers right now." said Satoru Akashi.
"I understand." said Adam Park.
The JAKQ team went into their respective capsules to morph in a flash. They got out of the capsules to aid the Gorangers.
"What the?" said the Gorangers.
"Gorangers." said Spade Ace "We're here to help."
"Is it possible?" said Aka Ranger "Looks like it. I've only heard of them while we were inactive but they're here interacting with us."
"Well believe it or not, Gonpachi is a friend of our commander Joker." said Aka Ranger "We've got to join forces."
The Gorangers decided to team up with a Sentai team they only had heard of as they had no other choice. They did an explosive role call beating off the Crimers on the spot. Satoru Akashi, Sakura Nishihori, Sen Enari and Hoji Tomasu jumped in the fray to battle the army of Anaroids.
The Gorangers and the JAKQ team showed their combined strength against the Big Four. However Abrella had a trick on his sleeve.
"Well, well Gorangers… JAKQ. It looks like you haven't faced one more trick on their sleeve." said Abrella "Before I leave, now it's time for them to combine."
"What the? What's going on?" said Captain UFO.
"What did he mean by combine?" said General Sahara.
"I don't like the sound of it." said Hell Boxer "I'm getting the goosebumps."
"Maybe we should." said Baron Iron Mask.
"Fools! You don't get it do you? While I got you together, I placed a bio-dimensional bug in your bodies. Now it's time they combine into the ultimate force of fury." said Abrella.
In an instant, the Crime Big Four who had suffered massive damage were pulled together. A mechanical device was in the bugs as planned. They formed the Big Four Robo as Radiguet planned. It was a giant tank-headed robot and it kept firing projectile shots.
"I think we need a giant robot now." said Bouken Red "Too bad, we don't have the resources. However it's not that big. We have to think of a way to beat it somehow"
"We are not going anywhere." said Deka Blue who tried to shoot it down but failed.
Just as they were desperate to win, White Ranger and Big One showed up.
"I know what to do now." said Big One "The Gorangers should do the Hurricane Storm Ball filling it with energy and we'll load it into the Big Bomber."
"Will that idea work?" asked Aka Ranger.
"We don't have a choice." said Spade Ace "We did our attacks individually, it failed. None of us could take the monster taking turns in doing the attack."
"Well everybody must cooperate. Pass the Hurricane Storm ball around even to the JAKQ team to defeat the monster." said White Ranger as he passed the ball.
"Let's try the combination attacks." said Big One.
"Roger." said both the JAKQ and Goranger teams as they began to pass the ball around.
"Let's stall the monster while they prepare." said White Ranger "Bouken Red, Bouken Pink, Deka Blue, Deka Green let's distract it so they can complete the process."
"We've got you. Attack." said Bouken Red snapping his fingers.
Bouken Red prepared the Drill Crusher. Deka Blue and Deka Green underwent SWAT mode and Bouken Pink prepared her Hydro Shooter. White Ranger was trying to distract it while the Gorangers and JAKQ prepared for the ultimate technique between them both.
After shooting some distractions, the Gorangers completed the Hurricane Storm ball and loaded it into the Big Bomber.
"Well, we're ready to fire now." said Big One.
"We'll assist you in destroying it." said White Ranger.
"You can use the Drill Crusher." said Bouken Red preparing the Drill Crusher for White Ranger to use.
"Woah!" said White Ranger "Are you sure with this?"
"It may be our only chance." said Bouken Red "Tommy,you're our Big One."
"Well, we're with you." said Big One.
White Ranger was allowed to use the Drill Crusher while Bouken Red, Deka Green, Deka Blue and Bouken Pink assisted him. A powerful attack was created killing the giant machine sending the Big Four into Hell. Their faces can be seen as the gestalt of evil was destroyed.
"It's not over yet." said Abrella who left with a teleportation.
The heroes began to de-morph and they introduced each other. Edogawa Gonpachi and Joker are seen eating curry rice. The Gorangers and the JAKQ team are seen at the park playing football with one another. It was now time to go.
"Sorry we've got to go now." said Tommy Oliver.
"We understand." said Joker "Gonpachi seems to talk of people from the future back in 1975. I wonder who they are."
"Well, maybe it's best we don't find out." said Edogawa Gonpachi.
"I respect your decision then." said Joker.
Tommy Oliver and Banba Soukichi had one more conversation.
"Tommy, you realize now that this is just the beginning of the battles against the United Alliance of Evil. I got visions from the future that you yourself will play a supporting part that will bring other heroes together. And another, will also come to help you as well." said Banba Soukichi.
"Thanks." said Tommy Oliver.
On the other hand Tommy Oliver kept hearing the roar of a lion in his dreams hinting the coming of Aka Red's chosen hero for the Power Rangers.
Back at the Crime headquarters, Iron Claw was really angry with the results.
"Damn that Abrella, double crosser!" said Iron Claw "I want my money back! Argh! Those Big Four aren't anything as it turns out to be as he promised."
He then resumed back to his work.
Meanwhile Tommy Oliver and his so-called JAKQ team left for the Sentai Year 2011. They entered the Search Guard Time Train to finally depart for the New Skybase.
"It was nice to try my leadership skills in battle. Oh I think the coolest part is getting to meet Banba Souikichi in actual battle." said Tommy Oliver.
"So you met him in a dream. That's pretty interesting." said Satoru Akashi.
"And I believe that was an awesome crossover too." said Sakura Nishihori.
"Yeah, but I'm just thinking about it that there hasn't been any giant robot yet." said Tommy Oliver.
"That's because those eras Goranger and JAKQ had no giant robots." said Sen Enari.
At the United Alliance of Evil headquarters, Abrella was getting punished. He was receiving another nasty electric shock.
"And you said your quartet was that powerful? What's really going on?" said Radiguet.
"Sire… I never realized that even enemies in the past are that strong." said Abrella.
"Enough!" said Radiguet "Now think of better plans before I torture you some more."
Radiguet is seen holding to his glass of wine, revealing the image of Raguem out of his anger.
Just watch out, you Sentai warriors and Power Rangers will all perish one way or another. said Radiguet.
His fangs were bearing and his rage was unquenched.
At the New Skybase, the heroes finally made their return. Jason Lee Scott came to congratulate Tommy Oliver on his success.
"So the battles will get tougher." said Tommy Oliver.
"That's right." said Jason Lee Scott "And we who come from another world are involved in it. It'd be scary if this new United Alliance of Evil crushes where we come from too."
"But the vision I got… said that a hero will appear from our world." said Tommy Oliver.
"I just wonder who is he?" asked Jason Lee Scott.
Meanwhile Satoru Akashi, Sakura Nishihori, Hoji Tomasu and Sen Enari are seen playing poker to honor the JAKQ team.
"Not another loss." said Satoru Akashi.
"I win again." said Hoji Tomasu.
Sakura Nishihori prepared her next move, defeating Hoji Tomasu.
"WOAH!" said Hoji Tomasu.
"I beat you." said Sakura Nishihori with her smile.
Sometimes I'll never understand this woman even with my upside down pose. No wonder she and Jasmine are now close friends. said Sen Enari.
The scene ends with Satoru Akashi still looking at Sakura Nishihori but too hesitant to say his real feelings. On the other hand, a rival for her hand was coming as well.
