The five schoolgirls and the six visitors returned to their respective school group, much to the relief of their teachers. 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...
Throughout the evening, the students shared fun experiences about each others' school life in their respective countries. "And after school, we head down to the juice bar to wind down after a long study." Kimberly elaborated, referring to the daily routines of her school weekdays with her friends back in Angel Grove. "That sounds relaxing. I think we did a similar thing like that." Usagi compared. "Yeah, we go to this place, "Fruits Parlor Crown" all the time!" Minako regarded. "Oh! What's that like?" Zack curiously inquired. "You'll love it when you take a step in there! They've got all sorts of tasty stuff you wouldn't believe! There's an arcade next to it too!" Makoto chimed. Zack was quickly impressed by the exotic description of these attractions. "That's awesome! I'd definitely wanna try that out!" he exclaimed. Kimberly followed suit, "Yeah, me too!" The girls feel excited for the suggestion and makes a proposal. "It's settled! We are all gonna meet at the parlor and have a fun time together!" Usagi cheered. The students make a promise to each other that one day, they would meet up at the Fruits Parlor Crown to commemorate their gathering. "It's a promise." Jason concluded.
Soon enough, they reach the train station leading to Akihabara, where the see the train coming up ahead. The train reaches to halt for the foreign students to board. Jason and his school group turn to the schoolgirls before they depart. "It was real nice of you to accompany us today. Thank you ladies." Mr. Caplan appreciated. "You're most welcome." Ami replied. "We'll be sure to see you guys again. It wouldn't be fun without you." said Tommy. "We'll definitely run into you guys soon. It's been real nice having a good talk with new people." Makoto acclaimed. The students waved as the visitors entered the train. "Goodbye! See you all later!" they all hollered. The train begins its northward speed and pans out promptly. Usagi and her friends were left to separate back to their homes. As they are about to leave, a purple cat approaches before them with sudden news. "Luna!" Usagi yelled. "Sailor Guardians. I have a lot to tell about your recent events." Luna uttered. The conversation ensues as the girls make their way home. "It appears that the sorceress Zirconia, servant of the Dead Moon Queen Nehelenia, has escaped from us back time when we defeated her." Luna explained. "What!? Are you certain?" Rei blurted. "I'm positive. I was surveilling everything outside the school when the festival was being set up. I see a weird eyeball floating in the sky. It seemed like someone was spying on you." Luna resumed. "That would explain those two had come back even though I beat them last time." Minako figured. Luna adds up another discovery. "There's even more than what I just said. It's likely she had help from some other witch just as capable as her. The monster you have fought wasn't of Zirconia's creation. Nothing comes up in the database I've stored." The five girls were in shock of this revelation. "Oh no! They have joined forces and are now coming for us?" Usagi fretted. "Luna, there's also something else we have to tell you." Ami interrupted. "We've lost our Eternal power. Whatever those two did to us, we can't fight as well as we used to." Minako then confirmed Ami's words. "Yeah, those two guys caught us and used something to take most of our strength away." Luna was stuttering in thought. "It must be the work of the new enemy Zirconia worked with. She never had such a magic to pull that off." Makoto had another mystery coming to mind. "Luna, do you know anything about the Power Rangers?" she asked. Luna expresses a look of confusion. "Huh? Power Rangers? What are you talking about?" Rei spoke up, "We were saved by these people in full colored suits. They were unlike any force we've ever seen before. They were fighting spectacularly, showing a better display of skill than we did. And they vanished without a trace." Luna pondered on this statement. "Hmmm... I've never heard of them before. Maybe you shouldn't be too trusting of them. I should do some more investigating in case anything like this happens." she claimed. Usagi feels a slight swell of doubt within herself. "Are the Power Rangers dangerous? No. That's not possible. They helped us, didn't they?" she thought.
The train arrives in Akihabara and makes a quick stop. Mr. Caplan's students exit the train and began their walk to find their resting place. Trini found the exact spot on the map and they reach Nagakawa Inn. The rooms inside the building was akin to the traditional interiors of old Japan, with an added touch of modern furniture and technology. Mr. Caplan and his students arrange separate rooms for two people to share. The order was Jason and Tommy, Billy and Zack, Trini and Kimberly. And of course, Bulk and Skull. Mr. Caplan was worried the two bullies would make noise, thus he arranged them to the farthest corners. After the accommodations, the pairs of two set up their rooms to bunker down for the night. Inside one of the rooms, Jason and Tommy began a quick conversation. "So, Rita's up to no good again." Tommy agreed. "Yeah, and it had to be on our field trip of all times." Jason collected his thoughts and expresses them out loud. "But what were those two new enemies that helped out Rita's monster?" Tommy added up. "And it looks like Japan has their own team of protectors too. One of the names I caught was like, "Sailor Moon" or something." He quickly slumps on his bed. "Well, we need to worry about that for tomorrow, we're tuckered out from that fight as it is." Jason slightly concurred. "Yeah, you're right. Night, Tommy." The moonlit night looms onto the world, giving our two distinct team of heroes a much needed rest...