ERNIE

ERNIE

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The Youth Center is packed as several teens are decorating the place for an upcoming costume party. Ernie walks in and tells the teens to get a move on, there is a lot of work to do to get ready for the costume party. Bulk & Skull are there and when they hear the word work, they decide it is time to leave. Kimberly is standing on a ladder close by. Kimberly tells them hello and comments on their nice "costumes". Skull is flattered. Kimberly tells them it looks like they put a lot of thought into it. Ernie notices Bulk & Skull standing around and tosses them garland to hang. Bulk sarcastically tells Kimberly thanks a lot. Kimberly gives an evil grin. Later the costume party is in full swing with teens dancing and enjoying the party. Ernie is behind a table that is set up for music. Ernie is dressed like Count Dracula and tells Trini and Kimberly he wants to suck their blood. Kimberly replies I'll take a pass, Ernie. Ernie is surprised that they knew it was him. A few moments later, Ernie is walking with a tray of drinks. Frankenstein arrives at the party. Ernie is impressed with the "Frankenstein" costume. After awhile, the Youth Center's building starts to shake. The teens panic, and Ernie tries to keep them calm as he tells them it's just a small tremor. Eventually things calm down and the party resumes. Ernie is ready to announce the winner of the costume prize. Ernie walks over to Alpha 5 and awards him the prize - whoever he is.

The Team Ninja finals were being held at the Youth Center. The place is packed. Ernie announces that the finals are about to begin. Ernie asks the judges if they are ready and they nod their heads yes. Ernie wishes the competitors good luck. Tommy and Jason are up against Bulk's ninjas. The teams bow to each other and the competition begins. Jason is up first and he does really well. The crowd, along with Ernie, enjoys the match and there is a lot of cheers. Bulk & Skull are upset that their ninja is not doing so well and shout come on, come on! Round one ends and it's time for the competitors to switch places. Tommy enters the ring this time. Tommy also does really well against Bulk's other ninja. Tommy does get knock to the floor, but he quickly gets back up and continues to do well. Bulk shouts out what's wrong with you? Which Skull repeats. Round two ends. The third round has Jason and his competitor using a bo staff. Once more, Jason does really well. Tommy shouts out encouragement form his corner. Round three ends. Round four involves shinais. Tommy does really well with his shinai against his competitor. Round four ends. Round five has all four guys in the ring. They all use their shinais in the competition. Zack tosses Jason his. Jason and Tommy do really well against Bulk's ninjas. Soon it is announced the competition is over. The winners of the Team Ninja finals are Tommy and Jason. Ernie brings over the trophy and tells the congratulations.

Kimberly dejectedly enters the Youth Center and walks up to the counter. Ernie immediately notices something is wrong. Ernie asks her what is with the long face? This is not like you. Kimberly explains that she feels bad about her grandmother's antique spinning wheel. Ernie asks what happened? Kimberly doesn't know - it's stuck or something. Not only is this going to ruin the play, but I'll never be able to face my grandmother again. Ernie comments that's a tough break. Tommy walks up and asks Kimberly what is wrong? Ernie answers. She is worried about her grandmother's spinning wheel. Kimberly adds that it's just has always been very special to her. What am I going to do if it's really broken? Tommy tells Kimberly he bets he can fix it. Tommy suggests they take a look at it. Kimberly is very relieved and thanks Tommy. Tommy and Kimberly leave the Youth Center. The following evening, the Youth Center hosted the play Rumpelstiltskin. Ernie was helping backstage. The play went smoothly except for one mishap - Bulk ripping his pants.

A large electrical storm arrives. It is strong enough to shake the Youth Center building. The teens inside panic and race out of the building. Trini, Billy, Jason, Tommy, and Kimberly cling to each other. Trini shouts out what is going on? Kimberly is confident that it is Rita. Ernie shouts he hates when this happens as he races out. Later, the storm passes. The Youth Center is empty except for Ernie, Tommy and two of Tommy's students. Ernie is trying to repair a plate. Tommy asks Ernie if he could watch his students? Ernie tells him sure. Tommy tells the students to listen to Ernie and leaves.

The day of the dance contest arrives. The Youth Center is packed. Bulk is one of the contestants for the dance contest. He does his routine. The spectators are amused by Bulk's routine. When he finishes, Ernie walks up and tells the audience another fine effort from Bulk & Skull. Ernie then introduces Zack as the next contestant. Zack goes out onto the dance floor. Zack starts his dance routine and he is very impressive. The crowds bop along to Zack's dancing. Tommy, Jason, Billy, Kimberly, and Trini are having a great time watching Zack. Zack finishes his dance routine and he did great. The judges agree and Ernie announces Zack is the winner. Trini, Kimberly, Tommy, Billy, and Jason run onto the dance floor and congratulate Zack.

Jason, Zack, Kimberly, Trini, Billy, and Jeremy are at the Youth Center. The teens are sitting at a table as Jeremy, Jason's cousin, gives several karate demonstrations as he talks about his battle with a Putty and how a magic mirror blew it to bits. Jeremy almost hits another customer as he continues with his story and physical demonstration. Billy, Trini, Zack, Kimberly, and Jason are very entertained. Ernie overhears the conversation and is impressed that Jeremy meet the Power Rangers. Jeremy walks over to the counter. He tells Ernie that he sure did. There was also a rock monster, and a scorpion lady. Jeremy then returns to the teen's table.

Ernie is working behind the counter. Tommy, Kimberly, Trini, Billy, Jason, and Zack have gathered at the counter of the Youth Center. Ernie asks them how was the beach yesterday? Billy replies that it wasn't exactly relaxing, Ernie. The TV Announcer appears on the small TV set. He is giving a report on those amazing heroes, the Power Rangers. The Power Rangers have once again, successfully defeated another attack on Angel Grove by Rita Repulsa and her seeming endless hordes of monsters and thugs. The TV Announcer continues by stating while the city sustain some property damage, no harm befell any of the citizens, thanks to the incredible Power Rangers. The six teens are very flattered by this report. Ernie is impressed and tells the teens you got to love the Power Rangers. Kimberly asks Tommy when they are going to see his commercial? Bulk & Skull has walked in and head straight for the counter. Bulk has overheard Kimberly's question and replies he can hardy wait himself. I got the part. (Tommy and Bulk had audition for the same karate commercial.) Just then the commercial comes on. Bulk grins as he eagerly watches it, but the grin soon fades away. The commercial uses the footage of their audition and Bulk's as an example of what you could look like if you tried to learn karate on your own. Ernie is amused. The teens start to giggle and even Skull grins until Bulk gives him a look. The unflattering footage cuts away to Tommy's audition, with the announcement if you sign up for their classes, you can look like this. Skull laughs at the end of the commercial. Bulk yanks him by his jacket and tosses him aside. Bulk glares at Trini, Zack, Kimberly, Billy, Tommy, and Jason and then storms out. Bulk blames Skull - telling him you call yourself a manager! This is your fault. Ernie smiles as he watches them go. Tommy, Jason, Trini, Zack, Kimberly, and Billy all laugh.

Angel Grove's talent show was being held at the Youth Center. The place was packed with teens practicing for the talent show. Ernie stood with a clipboard by Trini, Zack, Billy, and Kimberly. Tommy and Jason came walking up. Jason asks them how's rehearsal going? Ernie replies it's going fine, except they are having a hard time keeping track of everyone's props. Trini is helping with the props and she adds they are still looking for a few things. The conversation reminds Tommy that he has forgotten to bring their belts. Jason isn't worried, they can just get them later. Tommy insists that they have to have them. Tommy tells them he will be right back as he heads out. Ernie asks Kimberly, Trini, Billy, and Zack if they can help him sort out the props. The four teens are more than happy to do so. Later, the talent show starts. Soon it is Tommy's and Jason's turn. Ernie becomes frantic trying to find them. He eventually finds them and asks them where they have been? They are next. Ernie goes up on stage and announces Jason and Tommy. Tommy and Jason walked down the middle aisle of the audience and jumped onto the stage. Jason and Tommy give a martial arts demonstration. The audience loves it and applauds as they leave the stage. Ernie announces Bulk and Skull are next. Bulk and Skull take the stage with their band. The audience does not enjoy the music they are playing. When they are done, only Kimberly gives a few claps.

The Youth Center is having a recycling drive. Trini, Jason, Zack, and Billy are all helping with the recycling drive. Kimberly directs Ernie on the placement of trash bins. Jason, Zack, Billy, and Trini join Kimberly. Ernie thanks them for helping him out with the recycling stuff. Trini replies, that's what the clean-up club is for. Trini suggests they go to the field near the park to pick up trash. Zack, Jason, Billy, Kimberly, and Trini leave. Bulk and Skull enter. Skull is filming Bulk, but wants to be part of the film, like Bulk has promised. Bulk spots Ernie and asks him. Ernie is amused by the idea of Bulk and Skull working out. Bulk passes the camera to Ernie. Ernie comments to himself, this ought to be fun. Later, Trini, Kimberly, Jason, Zack, and Billy return to the Youth Center. They sit at the counter and listen to the TV announcer talk about Angel Grove's latest attack by Rita. Once again, the amazing Power Rangers, have saved our city and the world from one of Rita Repulsa's monsters. After a lengthy battle, the Power Rangers and their zords were able to defeat the beast just before it attacked downtown Angel Grove. No people were reported injured. The teens are very pleased over the glowing news report. Ernie gets their attention by telling them there is more recycling to do. Billy, Kimberly, Trini, Zack, and Jason quickly get to work. Moments later, Billy stacks aluminum cans and announces that makes over five hundred. Kimberly and Trini work on the plastic bottles. Zack and Jason on the newspapers. Zack exclaims we just saved a redwood! Skull films Bulk as he walks into the Youth Center rolling a tire. Skull gives him direction, remember you want to help. Bulk snaps at Skull, telling him he knows his lines. Bulk states I always like to help out with the recycling drive. He rolls the tire and it knocks against Skull. Skull falls into the pile of newspapers and subsequently knocks over the pile of plastic bottles as well. Bulk laughs and walks forward, stepping into the tire and tripping himself. Bulk stumbles around and eventually falls into the pile of aluminum cans. Skull quickly scoots over and films Bulk. Bulk threatens to pound Skull. Skull points out he's still filming. Bulk tells the camera, I think, whenever possible, everything should be recycled. Bulk crushes the aluminum can he is holding and throws it at Skull. Bulk then falls back onto the floor.

Ernie was at Angel Grove park to attend Power Rangers Day. There was a huge crowd there. Ernie said hi to Billy, Kimberly, and Trini. Soon the whole crowd was watching Bulk and Skull on stage as they announced they were Angel Grove's newest superheroes, The Incredible Bulkster and Super Skull, Boy Wonderful. A couple of young boys asked them to show them their powers. Bulk and Skull did several super hero poses, much to the amusement of Ernie and the rest of the crowd. Suddenly Bulk and Skull vanished from the stage. It wasn't long before Ernie vanished as well. Rita was using an dimensional vortex beam to make everyone, except the Rangers, vanish from Angel Grove.

The Rangers were able to destroy Cyclopsis, which released the citizens of Angel Grove from the dimensional vortex beam. Ernie, Mr. Caplan, Mayor Carrington, Miss Appleby, Angela and the rest of the crowd were very excited to be back. Bulk and Skull reappear on the stage. They scream, we're back! They are so grateful to be back, they begin kissing the stage floor. Mayor Carrington walks up on the stage and shoos them away. Ernie very excitedly points out that the Power Rangers have arrived. Miss Appleby exclaims, my heroes! Mr. Caplan comes to the conclusion that they must have saved us The citizens begin to applaud and cheer. Mayor Carrington asks the crowd to clear the way for the Power Rangers. The Power Rangers walk through the crowd as they make their way towards the stage. Bulk and Skull are very disappointed over the crowds' reaction. Skull asks, what about us? The Power Rangers walk up on stage. Mayor Carrington tells the crowd, as the mayor of Angel Grove city, it is with great pride I stand here before you in the presence of true heroes. They have risked their lives countless times for the safety of our city and it's people. They are true examples of good triumphing over evil and now it is time to thank them. They are the Power Rangers. The Power Rangers step forward on stage and wave as Ernie, Mr. Caplan, Miss Appleby, Angela and the rest of the crowd erupts in cheers.

Ernie walks in with a carton of produce when he spots a pig. He places the carton on the counter and walks over to Bulk and Skull. He yells at them, what do you think you are doing? You guys can't bring this pig in here! Suddenly Norman, the pig, transforms into Pudgy Pig. Ernie and the patrons race out of the Youth Center. Later, the teens are able to transform Pudgy Pig back into Norman. Norman is then adopted by a farmer.

Jason, Zack, Trini, and Kimberly are hanging out at the Youth Center when Ernie and Billy walk in dressed in fishing gear. They walk over to Zack, Trini, Kimberly, and Jason's table. Billy excitedly asks them to look at what I caught as he holds up a sack cloth bag. Trini is very impressed. Kimberly tells Billy, you have really overcome your fear of fish. I'm very proud of you. Jason adds, maybe you'll come scuba diving with us next time. Billy replies, I'll like that Jason. I think I could learn to really enjoy that sport. Ernie tells the group that Billy was great. I'm going to cook up the catch in a few minutes and it's on the house. The teens are excited. Ernie walks away.

Ernie had been watching the news, when he heard of the alarming news. Ernie races over to the dining area and announces that they are in a tornado watch. Everyone, let's head for the basement. Ernie and the customers, except for Jason, Kimberly, Trini, and Billy, head for the basement. It turned out the alarming weather was due to Rita's monster, Goatan. The Rangers destroyed Goatan with their Megazord and the weather returned to normal.

Ernie put up a "Going Out of Business" sign inside the Youth Center. He was very upset about it, but his expenses outweigh his revenue. Kimberly, Trini, Zack, and Billy were already at the Youth Center when Jason came in, carrying a lost dog. After a few moments, Ernie brings over a bowl of water for the dog. Ernie tells the teens, I feel bad for the little guy. Being away from home and everything. My problems don't seem so terrible all of a sudden. Ernie walks away. After a few moments, Jason, carrying the dog, and Kimberly leave the Youth Center. Soon, Zack, Billy, and Trini leave as well. Later, the dog (alone) returns to the Juice Bar. Trini and Zack enter the Juice Bar and immediately spot the dog. Ernie is standing next to the dog as Trini and Zack walk up. The dog is eating out of a bowl. Trini asks Ernie, what is he doing here? Ernie replies, I guess he really loves my chili. You know, I wish I had more loyal customers like him. Ernie walks away. After a few moments, Trini and Zack leave again. After awhile, the teens return to the Juice Bar. Billy, Kimberly, Trini, Jason, and Zack gather around the dog and pet it as Ernie looks on. A woman enters the Juice Bar and is very happy to see her dog Pierre. The woman calls out to Pierre, calling him a naughty little thing. Pierre goes running towards her and she scoops the dog up, telling him, mommy was so worried. Jason asks, this is your dog? The woman replies, yes. Which one of you wonderful children found my little angel? Zack, Billy, Trini, Jason, and Kimberly all exchange glances with each other and they all know what they want to do. Kimberly replies, the person you should thank is Ernie. The woman approaches Ernie and gives him a check. Ernie looks at the check and responds, holy cow! This is a lot of money! The woman replies, it's the least I can do. I don't know what I would do without Pierre. Well, I got to be going, thanks again. The woman walks out with Pierre. The teens shout out byes. Zack and Trini walk over to the going out of business sign as Zack tells Ernie, it looks like you won't be needing this anymore. Trini takes down the sign with help from Zack. Ernie tells them, I don't know what to say. I mean, this is incredible. Trini tells him, good things happen to good people. Jason adds, and you're the best. Ernie asks them, how about some sodas and pizzas? It's on the house. Billy, Jason, Zack, Trini, and Kimberly are all excited about the idea.

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