Chapter 113 - Saga II - Changing of the Guard
Episode 13 - Relieving the Guard
by Brian Friedlander (jadeitesan@crystal-tokyo.com)
Disclaimer: Saban owns the Power Rangers and all related items. Toei Animation, Noako Takeuchi, and Kodansha own the Sailor Senshi.
Note: With Eternal Sailor Moon and Sailor Chibi-moon, I'll refer to the former as Eternal Moon and the latter as Sailor
Moon.
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Past events:
- The Senshi traveled to Friea to aid Ail and Ann's home and save the Tree of Life.
- Meanwhile, the Rangers survive two major crisis presented by Divatox: being shrunk and
her "get rid of the leader" plan. The Rangers complete their last Ultimate mission successfully.
- TJ, Carlos, Ashley, and Cassie are chosen as the replacements.
- The Senshi return from Friea in time to say good-bye to the old rangers and get to know
the new ones.
Now on with the story. . .
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Power Team Turbo, Go!
Power Team Turbo, Go!
Shift into high gear,
Put the metal to the floor!
Let's show the forces of evil
that love and justice conquer all!
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The Secret Chamber. . .
The newest Rangers and Justin stand proudly up on the display, with their helmets off, basking in their colored light. The four old Rangers, down on the ground look up in admiration.
"I hope they'll be okay, Tommy," says Katherine.
"I'm sure they will be, Kat," replies Tommy. "They proved themselves today, and the power will protect them."
"Yeah, they'll be alright," says Adam as he hugs Tanya, happy they may have some time for a real social life now.
"Hey, what's going on HERE!?!" shrieks a voice.
The four old Rangers turn around to see Eternal Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon, and the Sailor Senshi standing behind them, hands on hips, stern looks on their faces, and sweatdrops galore.
"You're back!" says Justin as he drops his helmet and runs over toward Sailor Moon and hugs her.
"Justin, what is this about?" she asks, startled.
Justin just sweatdrops. "Er, um, I just missed you, that's all."
Sailor Mars senses what he is thinking, but keeps it to herself. She does say, though, "Sure, Justin."
Everybody laughs as Justin and Sailor Moon sweatdrop profusely. "Uuuum, I meant them and them..." Sailor Moon points toward the old Rangers and the new ones. The new Rangers and Alpha 5 move down to join the others.
Katherine introduces the Senshi to the new Rangers.
"TJ, Cassie, Carlos, Ashley, these are the Sailor Senshi. They're our, and hopefully will be your, friends."
Eternal Moon steps forward. "Hello, you four. I hope we'll be able to be good friends." She extends her hand to TJ, who shakes it.
Sailor Jupiter steps forward. "I'm Makoto Kino, the soldier of responsibility, the thunder wielder, Sailor Jupiter."
Sailor Venus steps forward. "I'm Minako Aino, the goddess of love, Sailor Venus, also known as Sailor V in England. I'm sure you've of me. Moon Power!"
The new rangers stare at her and begin to wonder what they're getting into.
Sailor Mars notices their discomfort. "I'm Sailor Mars, the warrior of fire," replies Rei, "aka Hino Rei, a Shinto priestess. You'll have to forgive my friend Venus," Mars grabs Venus into a bear grip. "She tends to be a bit on the hyper side."
"No, I don't, Rei. I'm just a perky girl."
"To my friends, I'm Mizuno Ami, a level-headed, intellectual girl..."
"Whose nose is always stuck in a buck!" exclaims Minako while the other Sailors sweatdrop.
"But to my enemies, I am Sailor Mercury, the wielder of water and ice." Mercury pulls a mallet of hammerspace, and without even looking, smacks Sailor Venus on the head, to the sweatdropping of everybody else.
"I'm scared," Jupiter whispers to Mars. "Ami's never done that before..."
Before Rei can reply, Sailor Moon speaks. "Forgive my friends. We're all just a little tired after our trip outside of the solar system. And then we return to find that our friends were going to leave without saying goodbye to us. Oh, I'm being rude. I'm Tsukino Usagi, or Chibiusa, which is what the other Sailors call me, or Small Lady, which is the name my parents call me by, and I am the future Princess of the future Crystal Tokyo, and heir apparent to its throne. As a Sailor Soldier, I am Sailor Moon, fighter of love and justice."
Finally, Eternal Sailor Moon steps forward. "I am Tsukino Usagi, 17 years old, Eternal Sailor Moon, Princess Serenity of the late Moon Kingdom of Silver Millenium and in the present, and will be Neo-Queen Serenity, and future mother of Chibiusa here."
At this Carlos gags a bit, as if he can't understand what he is hearing. Cassie, Ashley, and TJ just sweatdrop.
"I guess this is going to take some explaning," says Chibiusa.
"Hey, we could go to the Juice Bar," suggests Adam.
"Wait, Power Rangers," says Zordon, who had been watching the changing of the guards.
The new Rangers demorph and turn around.
"Yes, Zordon?" asks TJ, the new Red Ranger and leader of the Power Team.
"There is something you must be given. Alpha 5, if you would please?"
"Yes, Zordon." He walks by Alpha 6, snickering. Alpha 6 just snickers back.
"Here, Rangers." He hands each of them a computer chip.
"What are these, Zordon?" asks Ashley.
"They are data chips I have been putting together on Eltar. They chronicle the events that have transpired since the Terran Power Rangers legacy started back in the Wild West era, give a brief overview of history between that time and the time when five overbearing, emotional teenagers wer made into the modern Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, and goes up to this very day, when the newest set of Rangers, the Power Rangers Turbo, begin their mission to protect the Earth. There are files that will help you assimilate the work of being a Power Ranger with all that you do as ordinary teenagers. It is essential for all Rangers to know this material. You can access the chips using your Turbo Navigators. Please share this information with your allies, the Sailor Senshi.
"Thank you, Zordon." The new Rangers pocket their chips.
"I and Alpha 5 must now take our leave of you. Good luck, departing Rangers, and may you be successful in all your future endeavours. I couldn't be prouder of you. Know that the Power will always protect you. You are all like my own children to me. New Rangers and the returning Sailor Soldiers, I know you will do well in your efforts to protect the Earth, and the Power will protect you. Listen to Dimitria and Alpha 6. They know what they are doing. Goodbye." And with that, he and Alpha 5 teleport out.
"Goodbye," sniffles Kat as she, Tanya, and Usagi cry a bit.
"Have a safe journey," says Tommy as he stands there sorrowly.
"We hope to see you again," replies Adam.
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Angel Grove Youth Center. . .
The Power Teens are gathered around three tables. Each teen has a fruit smoothie, varying in such flavors from orange for Minako to Strawberry for TJ to pink lemonade for Usagi.
"So were you to going to leave without waiting for us to return and say goodbye?" Usagi accuses Tommy.
Tommy sweatdrops. "Well, we didn't know when you were returning, Usagi-chan. We had to give up our powers before time ran out and go on with our lives."
"We forgive you, Tommy," says Makoto.
"Thank you, Senshi," says Katherine.
"So, Kat, I hear you're going to England," says Ami.
"That's right, Ami-chan," says Kat. "I'm going to the Royal Academy to further my ballet career."
"Maybe I should try to enroll," says Usagi. "I am a princess after all."
"You've tried that before, Odango Atama," retorts Rei. "And it didn't work then, either."
"Wwwaaahhh!!! Stop being so mean to me, Rei-chan. You probably won't respect me until I'm gone."
"Is she always like this?" Ashley quietly asks Minako.
Minako sweatdrops. "You think this is bad, wait til you see them in a tongue war."
Truer words were never spoken, for at that moment, that was what was about to happen.
"Don't say that, Odango Atama. You know I respect someone who could beat Beryl, rescue Chibiusa from Wiseman's influence, defeat Death Phantom, release Hotaru from Mistress Nine's grasp, and stand up to Pharoah Ninety, Neherenia, Sailor Galaxia, and Chaos single-handedly."
"Technically," corrects Ami, "Usagi had help from we Inner Senshi in beating Beryl, she *AND* Small Lady together with dual silver crystal power and our donation of energy beat the Death Phantom, Sailor Saturn was the one who defeated Pharoah Ninety. We all had a hand in healing Nehelenia, and Chibi-Chibi aided Sailor Moon in healing Sailor Galaxia and sealing away Chaos."
Usagi facefaults and replies sarcastically, "Gee, thanks a lot, Ami. Anyway, yeah, Rei! Phpbt!" Usagi sticks her tongue out at Rei.
"Oh yeah? Phbpt!" retorts Rei.
A tongue war ensues. Then Rei throws her smoothie at Usagi, which hits her in the face. Usagi takes her drink and throws it, but instead of hitting Rei, who ducks, it hits Jerome Stone, the owner of the Juice Bar. The liquid oozes down onto his face. He starts to get steaming mad.
He points at Usagi and Rei, who have by this point gotten the attention of all the patrons of the Juice Bar. The other Power Teens are sweatdropping and are trying to make themselves disappear.
"Get out! Get out! You two are worst than Bulk and Skull, wherever they are!" Jerome yells.
Makoto walks up to Jerome and turns on her charm. "You remind me of my old boyfriend. Please don't kick my friends out." She gives him a sly smile. "I would really appreciate it if you would reconsider. They aren't usually this bad."
"Well, madam, if they promise to keep better control of themselves in the future, I'll do it."
"Usagi-chan, Rei-chan, do you promise?" asks Minako.
Usagi and Rei just stand there sullen-faced.
"Well, do you?" asks Makoto, who looks like she is about to henshin and throw lightning at them.
"Yes," they both mumble.
"Louder, and in English for our host," says Makoto.
"And apologize," adds Ami.
"Yes. We're sorry."
"It's all forgotten. Just don't do it again." He walks off to another table and everybody goes back to their business.
"You two are a sure show stopper," comments TJ. Everybody laughs.
"That was great, Mako-chan," says Tanya.
"Thank you, Mako-chan," says Usagi.
"Yeah, ditto,' agrees Rei.
"You're welcome. Just don't do it again," says Makoto.
"Well, we've got to be going," says Kat.
"Why, can't you stay a little longer?" asks Usagi.
"My flight to England leaves in a little while. Tommy promised to drive me there before he returns to the race track."
"What about you two, Tanya, Adam?" asks Cassie.
"Well, I was offered a recording job last year. I had to give it up because of you know what. But the people said I was so great, and not worth losing, that they told me anytime I was ready, to give them a call. So that's what I'm up to. What about you, Adam?"
Adam just sits there blankly. Tany shakes him.
"Oh, um, where were we?"
"Something wrong, Adam?" asks Carlos.
"No. What was the question?"
"What are you going to do?" says Rei.
"Well, er, um, I can't say exactly."
"Why not?" asks Justin.
In an uncharacteristic manner, Adam yells, "'Sore wa himitsu desu.' It's a secret. I just can't tell you. Let's leave it at that, okay?"
"Calm down, dear," cooes Tanya.
Adam sweatdrops and returns to normal. "Um, sorry."
"That's okay, Adam," remarks Carlos.
Jerome comes out of the kitchen carrying a huge cake with white frosting and multicolored writing that read "Good luck, guys, in all your future endeavours".
"Where did this come from?" asks Kat.
"A little suprise we had whipped up," says TJ.
"In honor of all the hard work you guys have done for Angel Grove, both as civilians and otherwise," says Usagi.
"Gee, thanks, you guys," says Tanya.
Suddenly, there is a bright flash and everybody is temporarily blinded. When everybody is able to see again a few moments later, they see Minako holding a camera in her left hand and holding her right arm behind her head. She is blushing and sweatdropping.
"Um, gee, sorry," she eeks as Usagi, Rei, and Small Lady start to chase after her out of the Youth Center. Ami and Makoto just sigh and sweatdrops at her friends' embarrassing behavior.
"Lt. Stone, just cut us two pieces of cake and wrap them up for us," says Kat. "If we don't leave soon, I'll be late."
A familiar musical tone is heard. Tommy unconsciously places his right hand over the spot where his communicator use to be. TJ looks at the other Rangers and the two Senshi. They get up and head out of the room. On the way out, TJ tells Lt. Stone to save them some cake. They run after their Senshi friends.
"How do you guys ever get used this interruption?" asks Carlos.
"We just grin and bear it," replies Makoto.
The End
Next time: The Power Teens attempt to enjoy a peaceful picnic. Unfortunately, Divatox sees fit to disrupt their plans with another 'ant'angonistic monster attack.
Sailor Says:
Usagi: It's so nice to have fresh blood in the episodes.
Small Lady: Yeah, it means they'll get beaten up more than us.
Author: Don't count on it.
Usagi and Small Lady: D'OH!
Bloopers: The new Rangers stumble as the walk down the stairs from the stage. Alpha 5 and Alpha 6 bump into each
other and get into a fist fight, or as much of one as two pudgey robots could possibly get into. Ashley just jerks around.