The five schoolgirls returned to their school group, much to the relief of their teacher. As the school was over, the girls couldn't help but reflect on what has transpired. "Girls, what do you think is happening here?" Usagi turned to her team. "That monster was unlike anything we've ever faced." Ami thought out. "And those new fellows called the "Power Rangers" just showed up unexpectedly. Where did they come from?" Makoto continued. "Why were those two had come back?" Minako cut in, referring to the twins Xenotime and Zeolite. "And how have we become weaker than before?" Rei closed off. As the girls were about to depart after school, they turn to find the six foreign students guided by their teacher, Mr. Caplan. "You guys!" They hollered to them. The guests sighted the schoolgirls and expresses their ease. "We're so glad you're okay." Usagi soothed. "Sorry we worried you." Tommy humbled. "That was crazy back there. I hope everyone else is safe." said Zack. "Yeah, we're alright here. Don't sweat it." Minako reaffirmed. "So, where are you all headed now?" Ami asked. Jason explained briefly, "Well, we're currently looking for somewhere to stay the nights since we're still recuperating from that whole shakedown earlier." Mr. Caplan brings out a map for the classmates to examine. "We're, uh... currently having trouble reading out the languages on the spots sorted out for us. But all we know is that we need to set down on this area here." he points at the far north section of the map. "Oh! That's Nagakawa Inn! It's right across from where we are!" Makoto chimed in.
"Yeah, looks like you're heading to Akihabara. You need to take the train north of here." Ami advised. Kimberly lets out a huge sigh of comfort, "Oooh, thank you so much! We've been at this for half an hour, and I don't know what we could've done if you hadn't come." Usagi laughed at her slight trouble. "Not a problem. Can we at least see you off?" she requested. "Of course! We still have some time to chat with you guys before we get on." Trini delighted. Usagi lets out an excited shout, "Yay! Let's get moving!" With Mr. Caplan leading them to the nearest station. Back at the fortress, the two witches are currently debating over their agendas. "What were you doing!? We nearly had the upper hand, but you decided to run!?" Rita ranted. "We had no choice. The Sailor Guardians had more strength than I expected. I won't let that be my downfall a second time." Zirconia calculated. "How can you be so sure? My monster easily made quick work of your foes." Rita retorted. "That was because you had my help. If I hadn't enhanced your minion with a powerful magic, they would've destroyed it. But now, thanks to your knowledge you shared with me about your arts, I have found an opportunity." She presents Rita the black lantern that Xenotime and Zeolite brought. "This lantern here contains most of the Guardians' power. With this in my possession, they are only at a fraction of their full potential. And we dispense this energy onto our forces, overpowering them inevitably!" she clarified. Rita starts to remember a similar scheme like this before, and come to the conclusion that she will try it again. "That lantern is able to drain someone's power, correct?" Rita piqued. "It certainly does." Zirconia replied, much to Rita's intent. "Then I shall gladly use it on those Power Rangers and turn their own strength against them!" Rita proposed. "By all means, those Rangers have proven to be an interesting obstacle. The sooner you dispose of them, the better!" The sorcerers began their work on their next diabolical step...