Tailtean Plains, Imperial Year 91
(Soldiers run across a battlefield. Pegasus knights charge. An army clashes with their enemy.)
Mounted Knight: Huh?
(A sword falls from the sky and lands in the center of the battlefield. An explosion destroys the army. Nemesis lands on the ground in the center of the chaos. The soldiers charge as he lifts his weapon. Seiros stands waiting to meet Nemesis. A soldier jumps in front to protect her from Nemesis's attack but is struck down.)
Soldier: Lady Seiros!
(Seiros and Nemesis face each other and Nemesis attacks. The army is destroyed. Seiros draws her weapon and attacks Nemesis. They battle until Seiros gains the upper hand by disarming him by pulling his sword out of hand with her sword, and then punches and kicks him down. Seiros then puts a knife to Nemesis's throat.)
Seiros: Tell me, Nemesis, do you recall the Red Canyon?
(She starts stabbing him repeatedly.)
Seiros: You'll die for that! Die, die! You took...everything... that I loved!
(She stabs him a final time as she says it. The remaining members of Seiros's army cheers as she lifts Nemesis's weapon and embraces it, putting blood on her face.)
Seiros: He's gone now, Mother...
(A vortex flashes through time and space and stops on a blackened screen. From the blackness, the Galaxy Rangers, Wild Force Rangers, B-Squad Rangers, Mystic Rangers, Overdrive Rangers, Ranger Operators, Mega Rangers, Dino Charge Rangers, Grid Battleforce Rangers, and new Dino Fury Rangers are seen along with Tarrick and Sentinel Knight. Out of the darkness a throne with a sleeping green-haired girl, named Sothis, emerges. She wakes and yawns and looks at this group of 60+ warriors.)
Sothis: Oh my. What could have brought you here? I wonder how you got in here… It is most rude to interrupt a moment of repose. Very rude indeed. Now come to me. I wish to have a look at you. Hmm... I have not seen the likes of you before. Who are you, anyway?
Leo: I am Leo Corbett, and we are the Galaxy Rangers of Terra Venture.
Cole: Cole Evans, leader of the Rangers of the Animarium-the Wild Force.
Jack: Cadet Jack Landors, ma'am. With me are Cadets Sky Tate, Bridge Carson, Syd Drew, and friend of mine Z Delgado, along with Sam. We are S.P.D-Space Patrol Delta.
Nick: I'm Bowen-Nick to my friends, and we are the Mystic Force.
Mack: Mack Hartford, and we are the Overdrive Rangers.
Scott: Scott Truman, head of the Ranger Operators.
Troy: Troy Burrows, leader of the Mega Rangers.
Tyler: I'm Tyler, this is my dad, and we're the Dino Charge Rangers.
Devon: Devon Daniels, Red Ranger of the Grid Battleforce team.
Zayto: And I am Zayto of Rafkon, Dino Fury team leader.
Sothis: Huh. I shall not ever grow accustomed to the sound of human names. How strange! Hmm. It all feels so...familiar. I think it may be time for yet another nap... It is almost...time to...begin...
Jeralt: Hey. Time to wake up. Were you having that dream again?
Troy: We were dreaming about a war...
Jake: Funny, you did the same thing.
Jeralt: Massive armies clashing on a vast field, right? There hasn't been a battle like that in over three centuries… In any case, just put that out of your mind for now. The battlefield is no place for idle thoughts. Risking your life is part of the job for mercenaries like us. Letting your mind wander is a sure way to get yourself killed.
Ivan: Indeed.
Jeralt: OK, time to get moving. Our next job is in the Kingdom. I told you before. It's far from here, so we'll need to leave at dawn.
Rangers: Of course. You got it, sir. Righty-o.
Jeralt: Hm? Good grief. Everyone is already waiting for us outside.
(Mercenary enters.)
Mercenary: Jeralt! Sir! Sorry to barge in, but your presence is needed.
Jeralt: What's happened?
(The scene fades to exterior where Edelgard, Dimitri and Claude are waiting.)
Dimitri: Please forgive our intrusion. We wouldn't bother you were the situation not dire.
Jeralt: What do a bunch of kids like you want at this hour?
Dimitri: We're being pursued by a group of bandits. I can only hope that you will be so kind as to lend your support.
Jeralt: Bandits? Here?
Edelgard: It's true. They attacked us while we were at rest in our camp.
Claude: We've been separated from our companions, and we're outnumbered. They're after our lives…not to mention our gold.
Zayto(thinking): Wow, now that is a woman.
Maya(thinking): I think I've found my Prince Charming.
Kendall(thinking): Well, hello super-genius.
Jeralt: I'm impressed you're staying so calm considering the situation. I… Wait. That uniform…
Mercenary: Bandits spotted just outside the village! Damn… There are a lot of them.
Jeralt: I guess they followed you all the way here. We can't abandon this village now. Come on, let's move. Hope you're ready.
Cole: You guys ready?
Devon, Troy, and Zayto: It's Morphin' Time!
Dino Fury Rangers: Dino Fury Key activate! Link to Morphin' Grid!
Grid Battleforce Rangers: Activate Beast Power! Ha! Unleash the Beast!
Mega Rangers: Go Go Megaforce!
Orion: Super Mega Mode!
Ranger Operators: RPM, Get in Gear!
Overdrive Rangers: Overdrive Accelerate!
Mystic Rangers: Magical Source, Mystic Force!
B-Squad Rangers: S.P.D. Emergency!
Wild Force Rangers: Wild Access!
Galaxy Rangers: Go Galactic!
Mike: Magna Power!
Kostas: Huh? Who in the world are you people?
Leo: We're the Power Rangers, and you're going down!
Claude, Dimitri, and Edelgard: Power Rangers?
Jeralt: Let's take care of those thieves before they overrun the village. Take down the enemies in front first. That should take the wind out of their sails.
Edelgard: Hey. You have a strange aura about you… You say you're a Power Ranger, so show me what you can do.
Zayto: Acknowledged!
Dimitri: Thank you. We are in your debt. It wouldn't do for us to fall in a place like this. Please, lend us your strength. Let's work together to drive out these thieves!
Maya: You got it.
Claude: It's because of you guys that I'm not dead right now. Thanks for that! I didn't expect to run into mercenaries like you in some remote village. The gods of fortune must be smiling on me!(Kendall chuckles)
Scott: Street Saber!
Jeralt: We'll advance while protecting ourselves from the enemy. Take up position inside the forest.
Rangers: Sir, yes sir!
Jeralt: Yes, good. If we're in the forest, we can sustain their attacks without losing the advantage. Okay, this is a fine opportunity. Use the combat arts I taught you!
Damon: Trans Blaster!
Ronny: Drive Claws!
Noah: Shark Bowgun!
Jeralt: Attack when an ally is nearby, and the enemy will be intimidated, making them easier to hit.
Jake: Mega Blaster!
Kostas: Darn. Why are there mercenaries in the village? Guess we'll have to deal with them too.
Danny: You're one to talk, buster! Can't even think about what your actions might do to these villagers?
Kostas: Actually, I don't even bother to!
Cole: Fine then. Jungle Sword, Savage Slash!
(Kostas lies on the ground. He jumps to his feet and attacks Edelgard. Zayto jumps in front and pushes Edelgard aside.)
Kostas: You'll die!
(The scene freezes and goes into inverted colors as Zayto is about to be hit with Kostas's axe. The scene shatters and Zayto is shown in a black void. The Rafkonian Ranger opens his eyes and looks around.)
Sothis: Honestly! What are you accomplishing with that little stunt?! It's like you're trying to get me killed, you fool!
(Zayto sees Sothis on her throne.)
Sothis: Well, it's fine. After all, if you don't know the value of your own life, you're not going to protect it very well, are you? Course not. (Stands up.) Well then, I guess it's up to me to guide you from now on, right? You can call me Sothis…but I'm also known as "The Beginning". Hmm… Sothis… Yes, that is it. My name is Sothis. And I am also called…The Beginning. But who once called me that?
Zayto: Sothis?
Sothis: I was not able to recall my name…until just now. And just like that, it came to me. How odd. That look upon your face… Did you think me a child? A mere child who forgot her own name?! Phooey! That "child" just saved your life! And what does that make you?
Zayto: I'm less than a child?
Sothis: Correct! You understand. You threw yourself before an axe to save just one young girl. Yet all is well, as I have stalled the flow of time for now. You would have died had I not intervened.
Zayto: Thank you.
Sothis: There now. Is gratitude so much to ask? I did deem you worth saving, after all. Though it is only momentary, time has stopped. However did I manage that...
Zayto: One can ponder that truthfully. So, what now?
Sothis: When time begins again, the axe will tear into your flesh, and you will surely meet your end. How rude of you to drag me into this! Now what to do…
Zayto: I cannot die without first completing the mission me and Aiyon traveled to Earth to complete! Turn back the hands of time, that is all I can ask of you at this very moment.
Sothis: Of course! I must turn back the hands of time! Yes... I do believe it can be done. You and your friends really are quite troublesome. I cannot wind back time too far, but all is well. You are aware of what's to come, which means you can protect yourself this time. Now, go… Yes, you who carries the flames of destiny within. Drift through the flow of time to find the answers that you seek…
(Zayto disappears into a vortex of time and returns to the moment before Kostas jumps to his feet. The scene repeats, but this time...)
Zayto: How dare you attempt to harm an innocent Princess! T-Rex Fury Strike!
(His attack is enough to send Kostas flying.)
Claude: Hey–over here!
(Claude, Dimitri, and the other Rangers join Zayto and Edelgard.)
Jeralt: Hey... Did you just...
(Knights of Seiros enter the battleground.)
Alois: The Knights of Seiros are here! We'll cut you down for terrorizing our students. Hey, the thieves are running away! Go after them! The students seem to be unharmed. And... who's this?
Jeralt: Ugh... Why him?
Alois: Captain Jeralt?! It is you! Goodness, it's been ages. Don't you recognize me? It's Alois! Your old right-hand man! Well, that's how I always thought of myself anyway. It must have been 20 years ago that you went missing without a trace. I always knew you were still alive!
Jeralt: You haven't changed a bit, Alois. Just as loud as ever. And drop that "captain" nonsense. I'm not your captain anymore. These days I'm just a wandering mercenary. One who has work to do. Good-bye, old friend.
Alois: Right... Good-bye, Captain. Wait! That isn't how this ends. I insist that you return to the monastery with me!
Jeralt: Garreg Mach Monastery... I suppose this was inevitable.
Alois: And how about you, kid? Are you the captain's child?
Jack: Actually, we're the Power Rangers.
Alois: Power Rangers? Well, that's a name I've never heard of here. Nonetheless, I'd love for you to see the monastery too. You will join me, won't you?
(The Rangers nod. Jeralt sighs)
Alois: What's troubling you, Captain? You aren't about to run off again, are you?
Jeralt: Even I wouldn't dare run from the Knights of Seiros.
(Alois and Jeralt leave.)
Sothis: The Knights of Seiros... They do seem rather skilled.
(Zayto startles.)
Sothis: Ah. It seems your presence is required. Get going!
Edelgard: I appreciate your help back there. Your skill is beyond question. You're clearly an experienced mercenary. And your teacher...that would be Jeralt, the Blade Breaker? Former captain of the Knights of Seiros. Oft praised as the strongest knight to ever live. Have I missed anything?
Zayto: I didn't know he was a captain.
Edelgard: How curious. I'd wager the explanation for that is fascinating indeed.
Claude: Hey! You are coming with us to the monastery, right? Of course you are. I'd love to bend your ear as we travel. Oh, I should mention that the three of us are students of the Officers Academy at Garreg Mach Monastery. We were doing some training exercises when those bandits attacked. I definitely got the worst of it.
Edelgard: That would be because you ran off.
Claude: Too true! I was the first to make a strategic retreat. Everything would have worked out if these two hadn't followed me and ruined everything. Because of them, every single one of those bandits chased after us. Utterly ridiculous.
Dimitri: Ah, so that's what you were thinking, Claude. And here I thought you were acting as a decoy for the sake of us all.
Edelgard: His intentions were as clear as day. You will prove a lacking ruler if you cannot see the truth behind a person's words.
Dimitri: Hm. You will prove a lacking ruler if you look for deceit behind every word and fail to trust those whom you rely on.
Claude: Oh, joy. A royal debate between Their Highnesses. I wonder how being completely predictable affects one's ability to wield power. Personally, as the embodiment of distrust, I'd say your little exchange smacks of naiveté.
Edelgard: Me? Naïve? Tell me, are you actually incapable of keeping quiet, or is your lack of self-awareness a condition of some sort?
Dimitri: In any case, forgive our digression. I must speak with you, if you can spare a moment. The way you held your ground against the bandits' leader was captivating! You never lost control of the situation. It showed me I still have much to learn.
Edelgard: Your skill is precisely why I must ask you to consider lending your services to the Empire. I might as well tell you now. I am no mere student. I am also the Adrestian Empire's–
Dimitri: Halt, Edelgard. Please allow me to finish my own proposition. The Holy Kingdom of Faerghus is in dire need of exceptional individuals such as yourself. Please, do consider returning to the Kingdom with me.
Claude: Whoa, there! You two sure are hasty. Trying to recruit someone you just met. Tactless, really. I was personally planning to develop a deep and lasting friendship on our journey back to the monastery before begging for favors. But it seems there's no time for niceties in this world. So, capable stranger, let's get right to it. Where does your allegiance lie?
Sothis: Hmm. It seems one's place of birth is quite significant to them. Yet they are so impressed by you, that you may take your pick. Well?
Zayto: For me, it would be the Adrestian Empire: Land of Ancient History.(Devon and Scott agree)
Edelgard: A wise choice. Though the Empire has fallen from its former glory, the other regions are merely offshoots that pale in comparison.
Maya: I'd go to the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus: Land of Noble Knights.(Taylor and Z nod)
Dimitri: Understood. Faerghus is a noble and distinguished kingdom that has always valued chivalry.
Kendall: My hat would go to the Leicester Alliance: Burgeoning League of Nobles.(Daggeron and Tyzonn agree)
Claude: Is that right? Well, that's a win for the Alliance, so I suppose I'm obligated to be happy.
Alois: All right, that's enough with the small talk. It's time to head back to the monastery.
Claude: Looks like we'll have to pick this up another time.(Edelgard, Dimitri and Claude leave.)
Sothis: My, my. They are in such a hurry. You know... Each of the three is most unique.
Zayto: Yeah. Edelgard is a refined young woman… But I feel as though she is always evaluating me…
Maya: Dimitri seems quite sincere… But I sense darkness lurking beneath…
Kendall: Really? Well, Claude's easy smile is striking… But that smile doesn't reach his eyes…
Ivan: Friends, I do believe this world brought us here for a reason. The only question that now remains is this... Why? Why were we called here?
Robo Knight: The answers will come when the time presents itself. But for now, I do believe we must follow the children to the monastery.