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Tyler T. explains to our rangers how they got their powers, and of their battles with Deathstroke.
Jackie: wait did you say Deathstroke?
Zack: yeah why?
Greg: big guy, black armor with spikes, two swords strapped to his back?
Nathan: you know him?
Brandon: never seen him before in my life.
Kate then punches Brandon in the shoulder.
Kate: don't lie. Yes we know him. In fact he's my father.
The flame rangers are shocked by this information.
Susan: you're kidding right?
Brandon: (rubbing arm) no she's not. In fact she's related to Omegor's entire command structure.
The flame rangers are taken aback by this.
Tyler T.: and you let her join your team? Are you crazy?
Ny: she was our mentor. She gave us our morphers
Jackie: besides we only found this out recently.
Tyler M.: (mumbling) some team
Laura: something to say Tyler?
Tyler is surprised but says nothing.
Laura: that's what I thought.
Just then Brian arrives on the scene.
Brian: okay everyone calm down
John: who are you?
Brian: the head of the Dragon Guardians. My name is Brian Anderson.
Brandon: what do you want?
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Brian: to make sure this planet's guardians don't destroy each other.
Kate: don't worry Brian we weren't going to destroy each other.
Zack: speak for yourself Kate.
Ashley: okay can someone explain who those rangers were?
Kate and the others explain about the shadow dragons and Pandora 's Box.
Brian: so the shadow dragons have been released then?
Laura: correct
Brian: fuck!
Brandon: look with a new threat facing us, we could use all the help we can get.
The other dragon rangers nod in agreement.
Brandon: will you join us?
Tyler T.: sure why not?
They shake hands
Kate: welcome to the team.
Rebel Base:
The scene shifts back to the rebel base. It appears the battle is over. People are walking around, tending to the wounded. Keeper calls a meeting with the former rangers.
Greg: what's up Keeper?
Keeper: after watching you all fight I see you all lack something.
Laura: what's that?
Keeper: the power to defeat this new threat.
He raises his staff and the ranger's morphers disappear.
Greg: what the?
Keeper: do not fear. I am going to give you new powers. Greg, Jackie the two of you will lead these teams of nine. Choose your teammates wisely.
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The scene shifts to a room with a table. At it we see Greg and Jackie sitting. Each one has 2 pieces of paper in front of them. A closer look shows one is a list of names. The other is blank. There is nobody else in the room at the moment.
Greg: (looking over list) well I want Nathan that's for sure. He was a good fighter.
Jackie: I'll take John M.
This continues for some time. Eventually they both have a list of eight additional names apiece.
Jackie: (checking list) I'm happy with my team
Greg: as am I.
Jackie: let's go break the news.
They get up to go. Just then the door opens and Keeper enters the room. We see he is carrying two boxes.
Keeper: ah I see you've made your decisions.
He hands each of them a box.
Keeper: these are your new morphers. Greg your team will be the Delta Rangers. Jackie you will lead the Thunder Rangers.
Both: thanks Keeper.
Keeper: your welcome.
They exit the room and go to, what looks like, the cafeteria. We see a lot of people waiting. The two go up to the front, where there is a podium waiting. The room goes silent.
Greg: thank you all for coming. As you know Jackie and I have been tasked with forming two new ranger teams.
Jackie: if we call your name please come up to accept your morpher.
Greg: Nathan Hubert
Jackie: John Matos
Greg: Zack
Jackie: Tyler Tatro
Greg: Michaela
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Jackie: Susan
Greg: Presley
Jackie: Ashlynn
Greg: Tyler Morin
Jackie: Logan
Greg: Brandon S.
Jackie: Matt
Greg: Laura of course
Jackie: Jillian
Greg: last, but not least, Sarah Hackett
Jackie: last for my team is Justin
As each name is called a person goes up to retrieve their morpher.
Greg: these are your new power rangers. If you ever need something come find one of us.
Present Day: Power Chamber:
The scene shifts back to the Power Chamber. The rangers, minus Kate, are in the main chamber. Suddenly we hear Kate's voice.
Kate: fuck!
She enters the room a second later.
Jillian: is something wrong Kate?
Kate: that monster took it.
John: took what?
Alpha: what is it that he took?
Kate: my dragon crystal.
Brandon: your what?
Kate: my dragon crystal.
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Greg: what's that?
Kate: each of us got one when we bonded with our spirits. It grants us special powers. In fact I notice each of you is wearing yours.
The rangers all look confused. Kate notices this and points to her neck. They each then pull out what looks like a necklace with a crystal shard connected to it.
Brandon: this?
Kate: yes. Those are your dragon crystals.
John: and yours was stolen?
Kate: yes
Jackie: so our enemy can now use your special power?
Suddenly we hear laughing. The rangers jump, looking around.
Tyler M.: where's that coming from?
?: right here.
Suddenly the mysterious pink ranger appears out of nowhere.
Pink: that would be me.
We see she is wearing a white-colored crystal around her neck.
Jackie: you!
Pink: (laughing) me
She then disappears once more.
Ny: (to Kate) your special power I'm assuming?
Kate: yes
All the rangers seem tense as they look around.
Zack: is she gone?
Ashley: I think so.
Just then the alarm begins going off.
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Tyler T.: what is it?
They look at the viewing globe.
Nathan: well fuck.
A look at the viewing globe shows two separate attacks. The first is the mysterious rangers and the second is Chaos, Illuminator, Granitor, Gridlock, Pyrax and Ventrus.
Kate: looks like we'll need to split up.
Brandon: right. Tyler you guys handle the six elementals. We'll handle the rangers.
Tyler T.: right
Brandon: ready?
Others: ready
Dragon Rangers: dragon thunder power up hah
Kate: white ranger dragon power
Tiffany: emerald ranger dragon power
Flame Rangers: flame ranger power
They then teleport away
Elemental Sibling Battle:
The flame rangers arrive to find the six siblings waiting for them.
Pyrax: who are you supposed to be?
Nathan: the flame rangers
Ventrus: where are the dragon rangers?
Tyler M.: (confused) (whispering) don't they know the other rangers are attacking?
Ashley: no idea.
Chaos: regardless you're still going down
All six: drazors attack
crimson colored drazors appear and charge at the flame rangers.
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Zack: let's do this.
They draw their swords and charge in to meet the drazors head on. Five of the siblings laugh as they watch the rangers struggle. However, Illuminator just stands there it appears that she is concerned. Eventually the flame rangers defeat the drazors and turn to confront the e-siblings.
Sarah: (pointing sword) okay now it's your turn.
Pyrax: bring it on
All six of them draw, or summon, their weapons and charge in. Tyler M. and Susan take on Pyrax, Nathan takes on Granitor, Ashley and Jillian take on Ventrus, Nick and Zack take on Gridlock,, Tyler T. takes on Chaos and Sarah takes on Illuminator.
Pyrax: you humans are pretty good.
Tyler M.: thanks
Susan: so are you
Ventrus: but how long can you keep this up for?
Jillian: as long as we need to.
The battle continues for some time. However Zack makes a slip up, leaving himself wide open. Gridlock takes advantage of this and goes for the kill.
Nick: (seeing this) NO!
Right before the attack hits, a blast of energy hits Gridlock, throwing him off balance. A look shows Illuminator with her staff raised.
Gridlock: Illuminator? What the fuck do you think you're doing?
Illuminator: helping a friend.
She then blasts her other siblings as well.
Tyler T.: what the fuck?
Chaos: you realize you will now be charged for treason and can never return home right?
Illuminator: I have no regrets.
Chaos: Gridlock finish her off. The rest of you return to the ship.
The remaining four teleport away.
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Gridlock: it's just you and me now sis.
Illuminator: let's do this
The two siblings begin to fight leaving the flame rangers confused.
Zack: what the hell?
Ashley: (chuckles) they're fighting
Nick: aren't they on the same team?
Tyler M.: not any more.
The battle continues and it appears both of them are pretty evenly matched.
Gridlock: you shouldn't have betrayed us Illuminator.
Illuminator: no regrets.
The two continue to fight and neither shows signs of backing down. All of a sudden a red beam of light shoots down from the sky and hits the ground. When it disappears a cloaked figure is standing there.
?: (demonic voice) Illuminator
Gridlock kneels in respect, however Illuminator does not.
Illuminator: you! What are you doing here?
?: (ignoring question) destroy them
He points at the rangers.
?: and all will be forgiven.
Illuminator: no!
?: so be it. Gridlock destroy her.
Another red beam comes down and hits Gridlock. He grows into a super monster.
?: my work here is done.
He then teleports away.
Gridlock: let's end this.
Tyler T. steps forward
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Illuminator: no this is my battle not yours
She then also grows into a super monster as well. They then both draw their weapons and the battle begins once more.
Tyler T.: okay what the fuck is going on around here?
Nathan: no idea.
They all retreat to a safe distance so they don't get crushed.
Illuminator: (swinging staff) you can't win. Just give up
Gridlock: never
Both appear to be evenly matched, and neither shows signs of tiring out.
Zack: we should help her
Ashley: why she's our enemy.
Zack: she saved my life.
Tyler T.: she was probably aiming for you.
Zack: I need flame zord power now
The green zord appears and Zack jumps into it.
Tyler T.: Zack stand down
Zack: battle mode
The green zord becomes a robot. He steps in and blocks Gridlock's latest attack.
Gridlock: what?
Zack: surprise!
Illuminator: thank you human. Let's finish this.
Zack runs the zord's hand along his sword and Illuminator starts chanting.
Both: final strike
Zack swings his sword and Illuminator her staff. Energy flies out of both and hits Gridlock, causing him to explode. Both return to the ground. The other rangers approach pointing their blasters at Illuminator. Zack steps between them and her.
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Zack: stand down rangers.
Tyler T: no you down Zack that's an order.
Brian: (teleporting in) alright everyone calm down.
Ashley: Brian this isn't a good place for you
Brian: I beg to differ.
Mysterious Rangers battle:
The dragon rangers arrive on the scene to find the strange rangers standing there.
Gold: (laughing) so good of you to join us.
Purple: it's good to see you
Silver: now prepare to die.
They draw their swords and charge the rangers.
Tiffany: let's do this.
The dragon rangers draw their swords and meet their evil counterparts head on. Tiffany joins Jackie in her battle. A look nearby shows Reckor, Patricor and Psyclone standing there.
Reckor: this should be good.
?: I agree
The three of them jump and turn around. Standing there is a black and emerald ranger.
Patricor: who are you?
The ranger ignores the question and continues watching the battle.
Psyclone: (drawing sword) hello? He asked you a question.
She places her sword to the ranger's throat.
?: (moving sword) I heard him.
The ranger then turns around and walks away
Reckor: where do you think you're going?
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The ranger just keeps walking away. Their ranger armor disappears and we see it is a woman but nothing else. The scene shifts back to the battle. It appears that the evil rangers have the upper hand.
Red: hah! pathetic rangers
All nine knock the rangers to the ground.
Blue: now look upon the faces of your doom.
All: power down
Their ranger armor disappears and our rangers, except for Tiffany, gasp. We see Tyler O., Michaela and Kelsey are the red, silver and purple rangers respectively.
John: woah!
Jackie: didn't see that coming
Kate: Tyler, Matt, Kyle, Presley, Ashlynn, Alex, Michaela, Kelsey, Kyle snap out of it. You're being controlled.
Tyler O.: (laughing) give it up they can't hear you
Ny: let them go.
Their armor reappears. The evil rangers laugh and raise their swords ready to strike. Suddenly blaster bolts strike them from behind. They turn around to see the flame rangers standing there, blasters raised.
Tyler T.: not so fast
Matt: red it's time we retreated
Tyler O.: yes I agree
The nine of them teleport away. The flame rangers go over and help our rangers to their feet.
All: power down
Ashley: are you guys okay?
Brandon: yeah
They tell the Flame Rangers the identities of the evil rangers. This information surprises the flame rangers. Ashley seems upset by this information.
Ny: (to Kate) wait how could Kelsey be possessed by a shadow spirit? She's bonded with a light spirit.
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Kate: no idea but I intend to find out.
Trucchis: Several Days Later:
Brandon enters the store and punches in. He then goes to collect a draw at the booth and goes to the front. We see Bob standing at the podium with three woman. One of them, we see, is Tiffany but we don't recognize the other two. Brandon approaches the podium to check the schedule.
Brandon: hey boss
All four of them turn around and Brandon is surprised.
Brandon: Sarah?!
Sarah: hey Brandon
Bob: oh you two know each other?
Sarah: we've been friends since high school.
Bob: cool. Brandon you are on (checking planner) register four. Eileen why don't you go watch Tyler bag for a bit.
Eileen: okay.
Brandon goes and replaces Zack on register four. Eileen stands next to Tyler T. and watches him bag.
Brandon: (to customer) have a good night
Customer: you as well
After checking around himself, to check for any non-rangers, Brandon turns to Eileen.
Brandon: okay what's your game?
Eileen: what are you talking about?
Brandon: don't play dumb. You're seriously outnumbered right now.
Eileen: is it really that obvious?
Tyler T.: listen Brandon it's….
Brandon: (cutting Tyler off) don't interrupt (to Eileen) you're Illuminator. One of the E-Siblings.
Illuminator: listen I saved your friend's life the other day human. I have no home to go back to. I am a traitor in my father's eyes.
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Brandon is shocked by this
Brandon: (to Tyler) is this true?
Tyler T: yes Brandon. Gridlock almost killed Zack and she saved him
Brandon: (to "Eileen") why?
Illuminator: because your teammates saved my life.
Brandon: when was….?
He then has a flashback of his last battle with Illuminator. As he was bringing his sword down on Illuminator Jackie and Laura block his attack.
Illuminator: you remember I see. I am a being of honor. I repay all my debts.
Tyler T.: but yet you still won't answer my questions.
Illuminator: I told you my honor only goes so far. I am not obligated to tell you anything.
Just then Kate walks over to the three of them. She doesn't appear happy.
Kate: hey could you guys keep it down? I don't want everyone knowing our secret.
They all look to see people looking at them.
All 3: sorry
Brandon: (to Eileen) this conversation isn't over.
Illuminator: no I suspect it isn't
The three of them go back to work. The rest of the night goes by without incident. After closing, all of the rangers, and "Eileen" meet outside the store. Illuminator returns to her true form.
Illuminator: okay what's this about?
Kate: we want some answers.
Greg: and we won't take no for an answer.
Illuminator: very well what do you wish to know?
Ashley: that guy that interrupted your fight who was he?
Illuminator: he's the real enemy of this planet. He is the source of all evil in the galaxy.
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Tyler M.: she meant his name
Illuminator: uh… well that's a problem
Nathan: why is that?
Illuminator: I've only heard him referred to as either my lord or father. I don't actually know his real name.
John: bullshit
Illuminator: I'm not lying
Tiffany: why should we trust you?
Illuminator: I saved Zack's life and destroyed my own brother. What else do you want from me?
Kate: (stepping forward) an oath
Illuminator: very well
Kate pulls out a stone from her pocket. She holds it out and starts chanting. The stone starts to glow and Illuminator places her hand on it.
Illuminator: I Illuminator swear to defend this planet from any and all threats. And to defend my teammates in times of need. So help me god.
A beam of light shoots up from the stone. After a second it disappears.
Kate: it is done
She then turns to the Flame Rangers.
Kate: she's your responsibility now
Tyler T.: very well Kate
He takes the "oath stone" from Kate and places it in his pocket. All the rangers then teleport away.
Several Days Later: Power Chamber:
The scene shifts to the power chamber. The rangers teleport in. they all look pretty beaten up Kate, however, appears to be worse.
Greg: what happened back there Kate?
Kate: no idea. My powers just failed suddenly.
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Tiffany: how is that possible?
Kate: It shouldn't be
Suddenly a white, translucent, dragon appears. The rangers kneel in respect.
Alphor: Kate our bond is growing weaker.
Kate: I know
Alphor: you must travel to Dragon's Peak immediately.
Kate: understood Alphor.
Alphor then disappears.
Kate: it appears I must leave you for a time rangers
John: why?
Kate: I must travel to the peak of Draconia to re-bond with Alphor
Tiffany: what about us?
Brian suddenly teleports into the power chamber.
Brian: I will look after you while Kate is gone.
He then removes, what appears to be, a morpher from his pocket. He then hands it to Brandon.
Brian: this will replicate Kate's powers exactly. Choose someone to take her place while she is gone.
We notice Kate is gone. She then re-enters the room dressed for cold weather, and carrying a backpack.
Kate: okay rangers I'm off.
The rangers wish Kate luck and she teleports away.
?:
The scene shifts to an unknown area. We see both the Delta and Thunder rangers standing.
Laura: that might be a problem
Jackie: how are we possibly going to fight that?
The camera turns around to show a massive army of monsters marching toward them.
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?: (behind) looks like you could use some help
The rangers turn around to see a massive group of humans, and several aliens, standing there.
Zack: who are you?
Greg: power rangers!
Tommy Oliver then steps forward.
Tommy: yes. We're here to help you end this.
Greg: right ready?
All Rangers: ready!
Team one: it's morphin time. Mastodon, Pterodactyl, Triceratops, Saber Tooth Tiger, Tyrannosaurus
Team Two: it's morphin time. Red Aquitar ranger power, White Aquitar Ranger power, Blue Aquitar Ranger Power, Black Aquitar Ranger Power, Yellow Aquitar Ranger power.
Team Three: power rangers Zeo. Zeo ranger one pink, Zeo ranger two yellow, Zeo ranger three blue, Zeo ranger four green, Gold ranger power
Team Four: shift into Turbo. Mountain Blaster turbo power
Team five: let's rocket. (morpher) three, three, five
This continues for every single team until only the Delta and Thunder rangers remain.
Delta Rangers: SPD emergency
Thunder Rangers: thunder storm, ranger form hah
All the rangers draw their swords and charge into the oncoming army.
?: hahaha perfect all the rangers in one place. Get them.
The monsters then draw their weapons and charge to meet the rangers head on.
?:
The scene shifts to a bedroom. Suddenly Brandon sits up. He looks around then lies back down rubbing his eyes.
Brandon: woah that was too real.
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Brandon gets up and walks over to his table. He grabs a piece of paper and writes down everything he can remember about the dream. This includes: all the names of the teams, a description of the leader, and the members of the Delta and Thunder rangers.
Brandon: (thinking for a moment) I think that's everything
He goes back to bed. The rest of his dreams are normal. But he intends to tell Brian about it in the morning.
?:
The scene shifts to a valley. We see Kate walking through it. In the distance we see a tall mountain. Kate stops and takes a sip from her canteen.
Kate: almost there. Just a little further.
She puts her canteen away and continues on. she turns a corner and standing there is Psyclone.
Kate: (surprised) Psyclone!
She draws a sword, strapped to her waist, and swings it at Psyclone, who disappears.
Kate: (looking around) she was just a mirage
Despite this realization, Kate continues on carefully, looking for any danger.
Trucchis: the next day:
The scene shifts back to Trucchis. Brandon approaches the lot attendant, female, before he goes and punches in.
Brandon: hey Taylor
Taylor: hey Brandon
Brandon: can I talk to you privately?
Taylor: sure
They go around the side of the store to talk
Taylor: what's up?
Brandon explains to Taylor about the situation with Omegor. And about the vacant spot on the team.
Taylor: so what does that….? Oh!
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Brandon takes the morpher out of his pocket.
Brandon: do you accept?
Before Taylor can answer a blaster bolt hits the wall next to them.
Taylor: what the?
A look shows Tyler O.'s team approaching.
Taylor: who are they?
Brandon: the phantom rangers. (into communicator) rangers code red (to Taylor) take this
Taylor takes the morpher and places it on her wrist.
Brandon: ready?
Taylor: ready
Brandon: dragon thunder power up hah
Taylor: white ranger dragon power
Tyler O.: the rest of you stay back
Kyle D.: they're ours
All four rangers draw their swords and charge at each other.
Brandon: be careful Taylor they're strong.
Taylor: you just worry about yourself
Both sides meet in a clash of swords.
Silver: what about us?
Brielle: right here Phantoms
They turn around to see our rangers standing there.
Blue: (laughing) let's do this
They draw their swords and soon all nine dragon rangers are fighting. Tiffany goes to join when suddenly the emerald ranger appears.
Emerald: not so fast.
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Tiffany: who are you?
Emerald: your doom
She draws her sword and swings at Tiffany. She barely manages to dodge in time.
Tiffany: (drawing sword) fine have it your way then
The two emerald rangers then begin fighting. To the side we see several employees, including Bob, as well as Brian watching.
Brian: well that might be a problem.
Bob: why?
Brian: (pointing) that's not Kate.
Bob: (confused) what?
Brian: Kate went on a spiritual journey to re-bond her spirit.
Adam: then who's that?
Bob goes over to the podium and checks the planner.
Bob: (to himself) Taylor
A look at the battle shows that everyone, including Taylor, is doing well.
Kyle D.: you're doing good. For a new ranger at least.
Taylor: is it that obvious?
Kyle D.: I know the real white ranger. You're not her.
Taylor: sorry to disappoint you
Tyler O.: this time we end this red ranger.
Brandon: I agree
Both: battle mode
Both of their battle armor appears.
Both: battle weapon
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Both red rangers gain a second sword and the fight begins again. A look around the battlefield shows everyone, except the emerald rangers, have gone battle mode.
Brian: (over communicator) Tiffany use battle mode
Tiffany: I've got this Brian
Nearby we see several of the Flame Rangers, and Eileen watching.
Nathan: wow they're doing better this time around.
Eileen: agreed
All of a sudden their communicators go off. They look around then Nathan responds.
Nathan: go ahead Alpha
Alpha: rangers there are a group of monsters on approach to your location.
The flame rangers nod.
Eileen: call the others
Alpha: I'm on it Eileen.
They rush outside and immediately see several monsters approaching. We notice they all look like several monsters in Brandon's dream. We also see crimson colored drazors with them.
Eileen: great he would send them.
Nathan: (confused) what?
Eileen: those are some of my father's strongest monsters.
She points to each monster one at a time.
Eileen: Drakhor, Lucithor, Rankor and finally Impactor
Susan: why would he send four of his more powerful monsters?
Sir Loin: (behind) simple. To destroy our friend here.
Tyler T.: she is a traitor after all
Eileen: exactly
