~Shiba House~
The Rangers were outside, sitting in front of their easels, practicing their Kanji Power. Isabella was walking behind them, inspecting their work. She stopped at Josh first. He drew the Kanji for Sun, and warm orange sunlight brightened up the area for a minute. "Well done." She complimented. Hannah was next, drawing the Kanji for Moon. A deep silver aura illuminated the area, and Hannah grinned. "Very pretty." Isabella said. Next up was Jessica, who drew the Kanji for Water. A splash of water erupted from the paper, spraying the Water Samurai in the face. Haley, who was watching the Rangers, laughed loudly.
Abigail drew the Kanji for Heaven, and pink air cooled the Rangers. As the Rangers continued practicing their Kanji Power, at the city limits of Star Cove, two men got out of a limo. "Do you think she's here?" The more obtuse man asked. The tall, lanky man nodded. "Her note said she was in Star Cove." He replied. "We have to find her, Bulk." The lanky man said. "Don't worry, we'll find her Skull." Bulk replied. "It's Sophia, that's exactly what I'm worried about." He grumbled. After their Kanji Power practice, they were training with the sword. Sophia and Jessica were working together, sparring for a little bit. Josh and Hannah were practicing with their daggers and whip, respectively.
Abigail and Fae were practicing on the training dummies. Isabella ran up to Shiori, who was observing the practice. Isabella whispered something in Shiori's ear, and the Japanese girl's eyes widened in shock, as Bulk and Skull barged in. "Sophia Skullovich, you are coming back to Angel Grove with me this instant!" Skull yelled. Shiori glared at him. "Just who do you think you are, ordering my friend around?" The 18th Fire Samurai demanded angrily. Skull glared at her, his brown eyes boring right through her. "Do you know who I am?" He asked in response. "Should I?" Shiori replied. "Guys, this is my father, Eugene Skullovich. My father." Sophia said, shocking all the Rangers.
Shiori just frowned in response. "Be that as it may, you cannot just barge into my ancestral home like this." She snapped. "Why are you here?" She asked, trying to reign in her temper. "I'm here to take Sophia home. She doesn't belong here." Skull snapped in response. Sophia's lip trembled. "Why bother?! You never wanted me in the first place! You wanted me to be a boy!" She screamed at him, her green eyes filling with tears. "Admit it!" She demanded. "Yes, it's true." Skull responded, and Bulk looked shocked. Sophia looked heartbroken.
"You can't be a Ranger, I forbid it! It's too dangerous!" Skull declared. "How do you know?" She retorted angrily, and all of the Rangers, and Haley, backed away from the family spat. "Because, every time we watched the original Power Rangers battle one of Rita's monsters, do you know how much destruction there was? Your godfather and I were always lucky to survive!" He responded. "Skull, enough. She's old enough to make her own decisions." Bulk intervened. Skull shook his head. "No. You're coming back to Angel Grove, and that's final." He declared.
~The Netherworld~
As the family argument was taking place, the Gedoushu were plotting. "Shitari, have you figured out a way to break this damn sealing Kanji?" Dokoku asked. "No, it appears to be impossible to break." The sorcerer responded. Dayu just plucked her shamisen, thinking of someone very important to her. "Rokuroneri, come forth!" Dokoku yelled, and a green Ayakashi showed up, dripping with Sanzu water. "How may I serve you, my masters?" The green demon asked, bowing. "Go to the human world, and cause as much death and destruction as you can. Fill the human world with the water of the Sanzu River!" Dokoku ordered. Rokuroneri nodded, and jumped back in the Sanzu River.
"Master, how will you ever get out of here?" Dayu asked, continuing to strum her shamisen. "I don't know. But, when I do, I promise you, those Samurai Rangers will pay, especially that Fire Samurai. Good thing I killed her mother." He replied, growling at the thought of the 17th Fire Samurai. "There is something I found. The 18th Fire Samurai may be able to learn the sealing Kanji, and put us all away for good." Shitari revealed. "WHAT?!" Dokoku roared angrily. Shitari nodded gravely. "We must find a way to kill her at any cost, before she seals us down here forever." Dokoku growled. "Yes, master." Shitari replied. Dayu just nodded. "Dayu, what are you thinking about?" Dokoku asked, unusually concerned. "I'm thinking about...him." She replied. Dokoku just nodded.
~Shiba House~
Back in the human world, Sophia was arguing with Skull. Before they could continue, the Gap Sensor blared loudly, as the Shiba Crest started flashing red. "Shiori, let me take on this Ayakashi by myself." Sophia requested. Shiori frowned, but nodded. "Alright, but we're on standby if you need us." She replied. Sophia nodded. "Dad, here's my chance to show you I'm not a disappointment." Sophia snapped at her father. She took out her Shodophone. "Ippitsu Soujou!" She yelled, Morphing in a flash of green light. Skull just crossed his arms. "Kanji Power: Horse!" Sophia yelled, and a horse appeared in a flash of green light. She took off towards the battle. "Why are you so dead set against her being a Ranger?" Shiori asked. "She's not responsible enough. Nor is she brave enough." Skull responded simply. Shiori shook her head, her brown hair falling in waves. "You're wrong. She's definitely brave enough for the job." Shiori said. "It's too dangerous for her." Skull said, sighing.
At the site, Sophia dismounted, and her horse vanished. "Stop right there, Ayakashi!" Sophia yelled. Rokuroneri turned around. She charged him, and swung at him with her Spin Sword. "You're through here, Ayakashi." Sophia snapped. She continued trying to hurt him, but he just knocked her back with one of his fists. She screamed in pain. "Infinity Fists!" The green demon yelled, punching a fist through ground, and stretching it. Sophia paused, and looked around. It came up right underneath her, sending her flying. After a few minutes of getting knocked around, she growled angrily. She jumped on top of a nearby building.
"You won't be able to hide up there for long." Rokuroneri warned. Sophia frowned under her helmet. Sure enough, a green fist traveled underground, and blasted her off of the building. "I may be down, but I'm not out!" Sophia declared. Before anyone could respond, Shiori jumped in, Morphed. "You've worn out your welcome!" She yelled, attacking him with each word. "Infinity Fists!" He yelled, and Shiori frowned under her helmet. "What?" She questioned, before she too, was knocked around by the attack. "Shiori!" Sophia screamed, worried for her friend. "Not even the Fire Samurai can see what's happening underground." The Ayakashi taunted. The other Rangers ran in, Morphed. "Are you guys OK?" Abigail asked. "Yeah." The Green and Red Rangers responded together. Just then, the Ayakashi doubled over in pain, his green skin turning gray, and cracking. "Damn it, I'm drying out. Tomorrow, I'll be back, and you'll regret having ever crossed my path." Rokuroneri stated. He vanished through a red gap in the ground.
Back at the Shiba House, Bulk, Skull, and Isabella were watching the battle on Isabella's laptop. Skull crossed his arms. "What did I tell you?" He asked sarcastically. The Rangers walked in the house, and Sophia grimaced in pain. "Here, let me check out those wounds." Abigail said. Sophia nodded gratefully. "Red, can I talk to you?" Skull asked Shiori. "My name is Shiori, and yes, you may." The Japanese woman said, motioning to her private quarters. The two walked in, and sat down at a desk. "Sophia can't be the Green Ranger." Skull stated. "And why is that?" Shiori responded, raising her eyebrow. Skull sighed. "She's clumsy. She's failed gym three times. She's just not cut out for being a Ranger." Skull said. Unbeknownst to the two, Sophia had her ear pressed up against the door, eavesdropping. Her eyes filled with tears.
"Can't you find a loophole or something?" Skull requested. Shiori shook her head. "No. The Bear Origami Zord picked Sophia for a reason. That decision can't be reversed." Shiori replied. Sophia smiled softly at hearing that. "It's too dangerous for her. Look, I don't know what you've been through, but back in Angel Grove, with Rita Repulsa attacking every week, I was sure we were going to die. Especially when Astronema nearly conquered the universe. Sophia can't be a Ranger." Skull stated. Shiori nodded. "I get that you're worried, Mr. Skullovitch, but we need her. She's the only one who can access the Green Samurai powers. We need her." Shiori replied. Skull slammed his hands on the desk, angrily. "I forbid it. She'll only hold you back." He exclaimed. Sophia pushed the door open. "So that's what you really think about me?" She asked. Skull just frowned. "I'm sorry I'm such a failure!" She screamed. She ran off, out of the house.
Sophia soon found herself at the park. She sat down in front of a tree, and pulled her knees to her chest, sobbing. Memories flashed through her mind. Teachers calling her a 'special case'. Her classmates calling her lazy, or idiotic. The three times she failed gym. She sobbed harder. Just then, she noticed the Lion Origami Zord. It pawed at her lightly. Shiori knelt down in front of her. "May I?" She asked, gesturing next to the Green Samurai. Sophia nodded. "Why did you choose me? According to daddy, I'm worthless." Sophia asked. "You are not worthless. But, as a parent, I can understand why he's worried." Shiori rebuked. "What do you mean?" Sophia asked. "Being a Power Ranger is dangerous. What I'm about to tell you, you can't tell the others." Shiori said. Sophia nodded. "My mother died in the line of duty. She died sealing the Gedoushu away." Shiori revealed. Sophia gasped. "I'm so sorry." Sophia murmured.
Shiori just smiled sadly. "It's OK. But, out of everyone in the world, the Bear Origami Zord chose you, specifically. The original Samurai Rangers passed down their heroic spirits throughout the generations, and it's the way the Shiba Clan has been for generations. The seventeenth generation of Rangers, my mother's team, built the Origami Zords, and imbued them with the ability to find warriors they thought were worthy. The Bear Origami Zord saw something in you that you might not even see. You are worthy of being a Ranger, never doubt that." Shiori explained. Sophia smiled, wiping her eyes. "I have a plan for when that Ayakashi comes back, but I need your help." Shiori added. "I'm in." Sophia stated.
~The Netherworld~
In the Netherworld, Rokuroneri was recuperating. "If I'd had a quart more of that evil water, those Rangers would have been dead." He growled angrily, the gray on his skin vanishing. "When you're done, go back, and make the river rise more." Dokoku ordered. "Yes, master. "He replied, and vanished through another gap. Shitari flicked through an ancient scroll. "What are you reading, old friend?" Dayu asked. "Something that may turn the tide of this war." Shitari responded.
~Earth~
Rokuroneri reappeared in the human world, starting to cause chaos. "Believe me, you're better off dealing with me, than Master Dokoku." He snarked, wrapping a group of humans in his fists, as the Nanashi terrorized innocent civilians. "Hold it!" Jessica yelled, as she and the other Rangers, except for Shiori and Sophia, arrived on the scene. The Ayakashi sighed, and turned around. "Where are the Wood and Fire Samurai? I want to kill them alongside you." He growled. Before the Rangers could respond, Shiori and Sophia ran in from behind, flipping over their comrades. "You know, it's nice to know that we're appreciated." Sophia said, grinning. "You wanted us, you got us." Shiori added. "Ippitsu Soujou!" Both yelled, Morphing into the Wood and Fire suits, respectively. "Remember the plan?" Shiori asked Sophia. "You know it." She responded.
"Nanashi, kill them." The Ayakashi yelled. The Nanashi charged Sophia. She easily took down several of them. "Are you crazy, taking them all alone?" Jessica yelled. "Don't worry, I got this." Sophia replied. "Let's help her." Shiori stated. They split up, and took on their own group of Nanashi. "Spin Sword: Blazing Fury!" Shiori yelled, spinning the Lion Disc, as flames enveloped her sword, and she wiped out her group of Nanashi with one blow. "Spin Sword: Dragon's Rage!" Jessica ordered, spinning the Dragon Disc, and she swung her sword, sending a wall of water at her opponents. The Nanashi were completely wiped out. "Spin Sword: Furious Winds!" Abigail commanded. The pink energy wave slammed into her group of Nanashi, and destroyed them. "Spin Sword: Earth Blast!" Fae called, and the powerful yellow energy wave wiped out his group. "Spin Sword: Blinding Light!" Josh yelled, firing an orange energy beam from his sword, and obliterating his group. "Spin Sword: Lunar Bullets!" Hannah ordered, and, firing silver bullets towards her opponents.
Shiori took out a new blue and silver disc from her buckle. She put it on her Spin Sword, and spun it. "Spin Sword: Electric Shock!" The 18th Fire Samurai yelled, and blue and silver lightning surrounded her sword, and blasted the Nanashi. Nearby, the Ayakashi was fighting Sophia, who was struggling. She screamed in pain as he knocked her back. "Bring it on, freak!" Sophia yelled. "You'll regret that. Infinity Fists!" Rokuroneri yelled. Sophia took a runner's position. She closed her eyes, and thought back to her and Shiori's plan. Anticipate his next move. She thought. "Now!" She yelled, bolting. "You can't catch me. Nah nah nah nah." Sophia mocked. "That's your big plan? Running away? That won't work." The Ayakashi commented. Sophia continued running, nearly getting run over by a car, as Rokuroneri's fist knocked her over the car.
She got back up. She ran through pillars, smirking underneath her helmet. The Ayakashi growled, and continued chasing her. "Keep running. It'll only be more satisfying when I kill you." Rokuroneri yelled. Sophia jumped off the building, and onto a green pad. She dodged and weaved through support pillars. "Yeah, I'm so scared!" Sophia taunted. She stopped nearby, grinning. "Did you miss me?" She asked, holding her Spin Sword on her shoulder. "You little bitch!" He seethed. He sent his fists forward again, but Shiori appeared in a burst of speed. "I got it!" Shiori yelled, blocking the fist with her Spin Sword. "Did you idiots forget I have two arms?!" Rokuroneri yelled, firing his other fist, and knocking Shiori against a support pillar. Sophia yelped in shock as she was knocked to the ground. "Shiori, are you alright?" She asked. The Red Ranger nodded. "I'll take him out." Sophia declared. She ran up to the green monster, and flipped behind him, as his own fists hit him. "You'll pay for that!" He growled. "Once I can get my arms back, I'll kill you. Hey, why isn't it working?" The Ayakashi said, before his voice changed to confusion. "Time to end this! Spin Sword: Wood Cyclone!" Sophia yelled, spinning the Bear Disc, and charging her sword with green energy.
She slammed her sword into the Ayakashi, killing his first life. The Rangers regrouped. "That was awesome!" Fae grinned, giving Sophia a high five. "Pretty creative, I must say." Josh added. "Next time, don't be such a reckless idiot." Jessica snapped, crossing her arms. Sophia frowned, and tapped the flat of her sword against the Water Samurai's back. "Give her some props. She did win." Abigail commented. "Thanks." Sophia said. Shiori walked back over to them. "Cut the chatter. It's time for round two." She stated. Sure enough, Rokuroneri was towering over the city. "Let me take care of him by myself." Sophia said. She placed the square shaped Bear Origami Zord on the ground, as hundreds of green Kanji surrounded her. A second later, the Bear Origami Zord was ready for battle. "Sophia, I have a present for you. Draw the Kanji for Mega, and call on Mega Mode Power." Isabella said in her ear.
"Got it," Sophia replied. "Mega Mode Power!" She yelled, as green armor formed on her. "I feel more powerful." She realized. "I designed Mega Mode Power to be used only in the Zords. Be careful, and good luck." Isabella replied. Sophia nodded. "Let's do this!" She yelled. "Your stupid animal isn't worth my spit!" The monster yelled, firing orange brown explosive spit from his mouth. Sophia cried out in shock. "That's disgusting!" She exclaimed. "Mauling Mode!" She ordered, and the Bear Origami Zord stood up on its hind legs, and scratched the monster repeatedly. "She needs help. She can't do this by herself." Jessica stated. She and the others Morphed into Mega Mode, and jumped into their Zords. Sophia screamed in shock, as Rokuroneri kicked her back. The Origami Zords caught the Bear Zord. "Thanks for the assist. I've done this on my own, but I need my friends. Will you help me?" Sophia requested. "Always." Shiori responded. "Zords, Combine!" Shiori yelled. "Samurai Megazord, we are united!" The Rangers declared proudly.
Rokuroneri fired his explosive spit, but the Rangers blocked it with their shield. "Infinity Fists!" He yelled, and all the Rangers frowned in confusion. Shiori put the shield away, and held the katana at the ready. "Shiori, we're not gonna wait, are we?" Sophia asked. "Use your instincts to sense his moves." She said. "Really?" Sophia questioned. "Yes, we just have to focus." Shiori replied. The Rangers focused, and the glowing blue eyes of the Megazord went dim. "Focus." Shiori said. The katana was at the ready. "Wait for it." She murmured. "NOW!" The 18th Fire and Wood Samurai yelled together, and the Samurai Megazord flipped out of the way, tangling the demon's arms again. "You'll pay for that, if it's the last thing I do!" The Ayakashi roared furiously. The Samurai Megazord cut off the demon's arms, and he screamed in pain. The Rangers pulled their Console Swords free, and opened them. "Katana Power, Finishing Move: Transcending Samurai Slash!" The Power Rangers yelled, destroying the Ayakashi with one swing of their mighty sword.
~Shiba House~
Skull watched his daughter with her friends. "I may have taken down one arm, but Shiori got the other. I wouldn't have been able to if it wasn't for her." Sophia stated. She turned to her father. "Are you impressed now?" She asked. "Yes, and I couldn't be more proud of you." He said, hugging her tightly. "Now, I have to get back to work." He added. "Work?" Fae asked. "Yeah, I'm the owner of Skulltech Industries." Skull said, casually. Fae gasped. "The video game company?" Fae asked again. "The very same." Skull said, grinning at the African-Irish man. "Now, about your schooling, Bulk is gonna be staying here, and homeschooling you." Skull revealed. "Yeah. I have my degree from Angel Grove University." He commented, pulling out a teacher's license. "Okay." Shiori nodded. "Also, Isabella. The Mega Mode, and the Lightning Disc worked like a charm." Shiori complimented her girlfriend. "Come on guys, let's do it." Shiori said, grinning. The 18th generation of Samurai Rangers put their fists in a circle. "Rangers together, Samurai forever!" The Rangers yelled.