Han: Millenia ago, an ancient steel crashed down and laid its power upon the world. The animals of the Zodiac gathered around this power, never knowing it would change them forever.
Shen: But how did they access this power? Surely someone had to be there to unleash it in a mighty form.
Han: And there was. In fact, he was the first to wield the power of the Dragon. But to unleash it, he made the steel into twelve great blades!
Wen: Twelve blades, twelve noble animals. So was born the Beast Blades.
Han: Exactly! But everyone knew that these weapons would soon be tested, and prepared for the worst!
Cho: But what was approaching?
Han: A force unlike any the world had ever seen, Wicked Chi!
Rin: Wicked Chi?
Han: Yes. But when the blacksmith finished his work, he and his eleven friends beat back this evil energy, but could not destroy it.
Jin: Gimme a break. With all due respect, we haven't seen a trace of Wicked Chi for ages now!
Han: That's true, but we must stay prepared.
(Later that afternoon, Jin, Rin, and the other three are in the dojo training)
Shen: Hey, anybody heard about Zhou Akashi?
Wen: I did, I just don't know who'll replace him.
Cho(pointing at Rin): I think somebody knows, but she's nothing short of hero, and every bit overconfident!
Rin: Hiyah!
Jin: Whoa, guess you're still mad I beat you at Dojo Raider 3 last night.
Rin: You may win when it's video games, but I win when it's for real!
Jin: Dear sister, the day has not yet passed.
Han: 足够!(Enough!)
Jin: 没关系,森西此外,她总是鲁莽的。(It's okay, Sensei. Besides, she was always the reckless one.)
Han: You comprehend the situation like it means nothing, but it soon will mean everything...
(Meanwhile, Wicked Chi warriors have broken into the Snake temple, unaware that its Guardian, known as Sean, is on to them)
Sean: You have violated the Snake temple, fiendish warriors. I am Sean, Guardian of this sanctum and the power it hides! I ask you to leave now, or I'll be forced to strike! Forged in steel, Zodiac Beast revealed!(transforms into Venom-Fang)
Venom-Fang: Ssssorry boysss, but you sssure picked a bad time to messss with me!
Varu Khan: Oh, have we now? Well, I suppose that's what life does to mortals.
Venom-Fang: Varu Khan? How can thissss be?(Runs toward the Skyward Dojo, just as Wen, Cho, and Shen continue training)
Sean: Where's Sensei?
Cho: Looking for Rin. Apparently, she's at the bar again.
Sean: But Varu Khan is on his way here!
(Meanwhile)
Barhop: Yo, you want a Bubonic Vodka?
Rin: Lay it on me.
(The Vodka ends up in the hands of a man who ordered a Pharaonic Moonshine, who accidently pours it in. The same goes for a Cackling Cascade, and a Shrieking Servo, turning it green. A window opens up, and a sudden gust fills the room, then a bolt of thunder strikes against the drink, making it fizz as it returns to Rin)
Waitress: Mummy dust to make thee look old. To shroud thine clothes, the Black of Night. To change thine voice, an Old Hag's Cackle. To whiten thine hair, a Shriek of Fright. A blast of wind... To fan thine hate! A thunderbolt... To mix it well. So tell me, when will you begin thy magic spell?(She gives Rin a to-go bottle, as Han arrives to take her back to the dojo, where Rin contemplates whether or not she should take the chance to drink)
Rin: To be, or not to be? That is the question—and right now, it's the only one I'm pondering. Besides, that waitress knew that I'm jealous of my brother...
(Meanwhile, Han, Jin, and Sean are inside the Altar of the Beast, just as Rin finishes contemplating the situation)
Han: 这是一个艰难的决定,老朋友。但我终于选择了谁将携带你强大的武器。(It has been a tough decision, old friend. But I have finally chosen who shall carry your mighty weapon.)Concealed within the twelve shrines, there sleeps a Beast Blade. I'm sure you've already met Sean, who guards the Snake temple.
Jin: Yeah, the guy didn't even bother to knock!
Sean: You'd better watch your tongue, newbie! The struggle against the powers of Wicked Chi has been and always will be like a clash between the darkest Yin and the brightest Yang, and even today the battle continues.
Han: And now the power of the Dragon must be bonded to the descendant of Zhou.
Rin(thinking): And it's gonna be me!
Jin(thinking): I couldn't care less if I get it or not.
Rin: I am ready Sensei.
Han: No, my child. It is not your destiny.
Rin: What are you saying? I've proven I'm the best fighter.
Han(as Jin is having a mocha latte): You are, but your brother Jin is the chosen one.
Jin(spit take): Wha-(shocked)
Sean: But Sensei, you mean to tell me that this coffee drinking hang-man is the next Dragon Blade Guardian?
Han: 足够!(Enough!)
Varu Khan: Enough is never enough, old friend! And besides, I was hoping to snag two for the price of one.
Kai(engaging Jin): Time to rumble, rubble boy!
Kira(engaging Rin): Sounds like you've had a rough day.
Sean: Frankly Varu Khan, I was hoping you'd catch up with me.
Varu Khan: Likewise.(Noticing Rin)That beauty, that power...
Kira(getting the picture): Looks like somebody's got his eyes on you.
Rin(thinking): Now hold on. Me? Me, the wife of that boorish, brainless... Like that's ever gonna happen. But wait, even that entails what that waitress said...
Kira: Distracted?
Jin: Don't touch my sister!(Knocks out both Kai and Kira)You ready?
Sean: I thought you'd never ask!
Jin and Sean: Forged in steel, Zodiac Beast revealed!(Sean transforms into Venom-Fang, while Jin transforms into Drake-Long)
Rin: Jin?
Kai, Kira, and Varu Khan: No!
Venom-Fang: Looksss like sssomeone'sss in trouble now!
Drake-Long: Yeah, what he said!
Varu Khan: Okay Drake-Long, let's see how good you can fight!
Drake-Long: Careful what you wish for.
(Though inexperienced, Varu Khan soon finds out just what kind of warrior he is dealing with. Even his Wicked Chi warriors are no match for him)
Varu Khan: Well, I've underestimated a warrior such as yourself. But next time, all of the Beast Blades shall fall to me!
Drake-Long: If there even is a next time!
Venom-Fang: Ssspoken like a truly ssspecial warrior.
(Afterwards)
Sean: You know kid, I wasn't even lying. What you did back there was pretty amazing, you know that?
Jin: Yeah, I guess so.
Sean: Now if only we could find the other Guardians...
Jin: Then we'd easily wipe the floor with Varu Khan!
Sean: Yeah.(To himself)Though I'm not so sure if Varu Khan is as big a threat as we've seen him as so far, cause there's always another to pick up the slack.
(Rin takes out the drink she still has)
Rin: Look, you two may have saved the Dojo, but don't think that means a thing! Even if I have to play even harder, I WILL have that Blade!(To herself as she looks at her drink)I just hope I don't need to resort to desperate measures to do so.
