ERNIE

ERNIE

Page Three

Ernie was aware that Trini, Kimberly, Billy, Jason, and Zack had been in the park, burying a time capsule. Ernie fixes a tray of drinks and popcorn for the teens and carries it over to them. He tells them, five cold sodas after a hard day's work. Zack thanks him as they all reach for their drinks and popcorn. Ernie walks away.

Ernie served a milkshake to Skull. A few moments later, it ended up all over Bulk. Later, Ernie is cleaning up the counter when an envelope suddenly appears. Ernie is puzzled, he didn't see the envelope before. After a few moments, he calls out to Trini and tells her someone left a note for you. With a smile, Trini walks over to the counter and thanks Ernie as she takes the note. Trini reads it, comments that she's got to go, places the note back on the counter and takes off. A few moments later, Zack, Kimberly, Jason, and Billy look around the Youth Center for Trini, but can't find her. Zack calls out to Ernie and asks, where's Trini. Ernie picks up the envelope and tells them, she got this note and left. Kimberly, Jason, Billy, and Zack hurry over to the counter. Kimberly picks up the note and reads it to the guys. Trini, meet me at the quarry for some special training. Master Li. The note seems suspicious to them. Jason tells them, we should check this out. The four teens hurry out of the Youth Center. The teens were right, the note was lure by Mantis. Eventually Mantis is destroyed by Megazord.

Angel Grove High School was hosting Parents Day at the Youth Center. Ernie had decorated the place and provided lots of food. The place was packed with parents, students, and teachers. Everyone was having a good time. Suddenly the back wall is hit hard and shakes the building. Ernie is holding a tray of food and is grateful that he landed on the table safely without spilling anything. The table cracks and Ernie goes down as the cake on the other end flies through the air. Bulk enters the Youth Center with his parents and the cake hits all three of them. Moments later, the Youth Center shakes as Dramole is now underneath the place. (Rita had sent Dramole down to kidnap everyone inside the Youth Center.) People begin to panic as gas fills the room. Ernie clings to a pole. Mr. Scott wants to know what is going on? Mrs. Hart frantically searches and calls out for Kimberly. Mrs. Skullovitch wrinkles her nose and comments on the awful smell. Ernie, along with everyone else inside the Youth Center, is teleported to the dark dimension. Ernie and the rest wander aimlessly around.

The Power Rangers destroyed Dramole. With the destruction of Dramole, Ernie, and everyone else in the dark dimension was transported back to the Youth Center with no memories of what happened. The celebration continued.

Ernie is working behind the counter. Kimberly, Trini, Billy, Zack are sitting at the counter, enjoying Ernie's new exotic drinks. Jason and Tommy has just joined them after volunteering to teach a self-defense class, which is being held at the Youth Center. Ernie tells them, they are my new exotic fruit shakes. I've got some pineapple, a little guava, some papaya, and a whole bunch of stuff. Ernie walks away. After awhile, Tommy returns to the Youth Center and walks up to the counter to talk to Ernie. Ernie greets Tommy. Tommy tells him, he needs Ernie to do him a favor. Ernie responds, what can I do for you? Tommy asks, do you have any pamango fruits? Ernie replies, I've got one left, but it's for my exotic fruit drinks. What do you need it for? Tommy tells him, I bought Kimberly this cute, little parrot. Ernie thinks Tommy's gesture is romantic. Tommy continues, the vet said the best thing for it's diet is pamango fruit. I just can't find any. Ernie tells him, they are hard to find. But, here you go. Ernie hands over his last pamango fruit to Tommy and adds, it's for a good cause. Tommy tells Ernie, he owes him one and heads out. (Actually Tommy needed the pamango fruit to distract Two Headed Parrot, which the Rangers eventually destroyed with Ultrazord.) The following day, Trini, Billy, Zack, and Kimberly are sitting at the counter as Jason and Tommy continue teaching the self-defense class. Ernie is working behind the counter and he asks Kimberly, how do you like the parrot? Kimberly is very confused. Ernie continues, Tommy says he's been a finicky eater. Kimberly continues to be puzzled and replies, he did? Ernie passes a pamango fruit to Kimberly and tells her to give him another one of these. Kimberly thanks Ernie, even though she has no idea what he is talking about.

Zack had performed a magic act for a group of kids Angela was watching. When Bulk and Skull tried to wreck his act, Zack turned the tables on them. Angela was very impressed and even gave Zack a kiss on the check. Later, Angela was sitting at the counter and soon Zack joined her. Ernie is working behind the counter, but he can hear their conversation. Angela asks Zack, how come you didn't tell me you were so good with kids? Zack replies, you know me. I hate to brag. Ernie chokes on his drink when he hears Zack's reply. Ernie apologizes. Something must have got stuck in my throat. It's also affecting my hearing. Ernie moves further down the counter and watches the TV. Moments later, he tries to draw Zack's attention to the set. Zack doesn't even look at the TV and tells Ernie, not now. Zack eagerly looks at Angela, you were saying? Angela had glance at the TV and is surprised by what she sees. She stands up and points to the TV, stating, look! The TV screen is showing images of Peckster attacking the city. The kids have gathered around the counter, watching the TV. Zack tells them, it's alright. Everything will be okay. Angela adds, stay cool. One little girl isn't worried. I know the Power Rangers will save us. Zack suggests to Angela that he do some magic tricks to keep the kids calm. Angela agrees to the idea. Zack and Angela guide the kids to where Zack had performed magic earlier. Later, Angela and the kids are gathered at the counter when Ernie walks up. They are all cheering when the TV announcer states the Peckster was defeated by the Power Rangers. Mikey turns around and tells Angela, that was the coolest. Did you see the Black Ranger trick the Peckster with the balloons? He used his brain before using his fist, just like Zack.

Ernie is standing at the counter, surrounded by young boys crowding around him. Jason and Zack are sitting at a table close by, amused they watch Ernie with the kids. Ernie tells the kids, no one looks until I'm ready. Ernie holds a sheet of paper up in the air and makes his way to the bulletin board, closely followed by the kids. When he reaches the bulletin board, Ernie announces he's ready and pins the paper up. Ernie continues, the junior soccer team tryouts results. Jason greets Ernie and he stops at their table. All the boys, except one, excitedly leave the bulletin board and head out. Jason asks Ernie, who's that? He looks kind of bummed out. Zack adds, he sure does. Ernie glances over and answers, that's Roger and I know just how he feels. Ernie tells the guys, I hate choosing teams. Roger slowly walks over to Ernie. He tells Ernie, I love soccer, but I guess I'm not any good at it. Ernie tells him, I'm really sorry about all this. Everyone tried so hard. Jason asks Ernie, why don't you give the kids a second chance? Ernie replies, if it was up to me, I'll give everybody who didn't make the team a second chance. The kids deserve it. Zack points out, isn't it up to you? Ernie realizes it is. He announces, that's it then! We're going to have a second tryout! Roger is very excited and is confident that this time, I'm going to make it. The next day, Trini, Kimberly, and Billy are sitting at a table at the Youth Center. Ernie brings over drinks for them. Trini asks Ernie if he is ready for the tryouts? Ernie replies, it was such a strain to make a choice the first time, I don't know how I'm going to do it again. Suddenly the teens' communicators goes off. Ernie looks around, asking what is that? Kimberly asks, what is what? Ernie dismisses it. I'm so concern over these tryouts, I'm hearing things. Ernie walks over to another table as Trini, Kimberly, and Billy hurry over to the locker area. Billy contacts the Command Center. Zordon? Alpha 5 informs the teens, Jason and Zack are under attack by Putties in the park. Roger is with them. I've arranged to teleport you there to a spot hidden from view. Kimberly glances around as Billy tells Alpha 5 they are ready. Trini, Billy, and Kimberly are teleported out of the Youth Center. The teens would not only end up battling the Putties, but Soccadillo as well. Eventually Soccadillo is destroyed by Megazord and Dragonzord. After the battle, the teens enter the Youth Center. Zack points to the crowd of boys gathered around the sign-up sheet posted on the corkboard. Kimberly and Trini crossed their fingers in hopes that Roger made the team. Gradually the boys happily walk away from the sign-up sheet once they find out they made the team. As they pass the teens, Kimberly, Trini, and Tommy give them high fives. Jason congratulates them. The only two left at the sign-up sheet is Roger and Ernie. The teens exchange looks of concern. Roger slowly turns around and when he sees the teens, he runs up to them. Ernie follows Roger over to the teens. Roger excitedly tells them, I made it! I made it! Ernie adds, the kids did so well, I added a second team. The teens are very happy for Roger. Bulk and Skull enter and plow their way through the teens. Skull is struggling to remove goo from his hands. Bulk and Skull stop when they see Ernie and Roger. Bulk states, what did I tell everybody? You see kid, you didn't have to work after all. Roger replies, yes I did. Bulk asks him, how do you figure? Skull repeats, yeah, how do you figure? Roger gloats, if I hadn't practiced, I wouldn't be captain of the team. The teens laugh and Trini claps. Bulk doesn't buy it. I still say you don't have to practice to be good at something. Bulk gets an idea. Take Skull here for instance. Never practice anything in his life. Bulk asks Roger to toss the ball. Roger does so and Bulk catches the ball. He gives the ball to Skull and tells him to show them what you got. Skull finally breaks his hands apart and takes the ball. The goo from his hands is sticking to ball and Skull struggles to free his hand from the ball. Eventually Skull just tosses the ball. Skull notices that the goo hasn't broken free from the ball and the ball snaps back and hits Skull. Skull bumps into Bulk. They both slowly slide down, knocking a tray of drinks onto them as they hit the floor. Ernie, Roger, and the teens laugh.

Trini, Jason, Zack, and Billy enter the Youth Center. Ernie approaches them with a clipboard in his hands. He tells them he is glad to see them. Jason asks, what's up Ernie? Ernie replies, I need someone to run downtown and pick up some supplies I ordered. The delivery truck broke down. Jason takes the clipboard and replies, I'll go. Ernie thanks Jason and tells him he owes him one. Ernie walks away and Jason heads out.

The Youth Center is busy and there is excitement over the football tryouts for Angel Grove High School. Tommy dejectedly sits at the counter at the Youth Center, staring at the football tryouts banner. Kimberly and Trini enter and head straight over to Tommy. They immediately notice his expression. Trini asks, what's wrong? You seem so worried. Tommy replies, well I guess I am. I just can't help thinking about the tryouts. Kimberly tells Tommy, he is a natural athlete. Tommy is not so sure. I've never played. I've spent most of my life training in karate. Trini tells him, that's quite an accomplishment on it's own. Kimberly nods her head in agreement. Ernie, overhearing their conversation, offers to help. Tommy, you're not going to believe this. I was an all star full backer in my college days. Tommy is surprised. No kidding! Wow Ernie. Would you be interested in helping me train? Ernie is more than happy to help. Skull walks in with an open book, shouting at Bulk to come along. Bulk reluctantly enters, wearing a tutu over his shorts. Bulk grumbles I can't do this. Skull points out that the book says, many pro football players study ballet for grace and agility. Ernie adds, he's right Bulk. It makes you light on your feet. Skull nods his head in agreement as Bulk takes the book to see for himself. Skull points to the page. Bulk shuts the book and comments, well, maybe so. But if I hear one twinkle toe remark, I'm going to cream you. Skull backs away from Bulk. Trini, Tommy, and Kimberly laugh. Kimberly tells Tommy they are going to the park to play a little flag football with the guys. Trini invites Tommy to come along. It should be good practice for you. Tommy turns down the invite. I'm going to stay here and get some pointers from Ernie. Trini tells him, okay, I'll see you later and heads out. Kimberly wishes Tommy good luck before heading out. Once the Youth Center is close, Ernie begins training Tommy. Tommy does several pushups. When he is done, Ernie shows him a good exercise for agility. Ernie demonstrates the exercise. Tommy tries but inadvertently goes into a karate stance at the end. Tommy becomes a bit embarrassed. I feel like I got two left feet. Ernie isn't too fazed. Give it time Tommy. Try it again. Tommy practices the exercise again. After awhile, Ernie sets up a dummy for Tommy to practice on. Ernie instructs Tommy to just concentrate. Keep your eye on the target and go for it. Get a foothold and don't waver. A bit nervous, Tommy charges towards the dummy. At the last moment, Tommy lands a karate kick on the dummy. Ernie is a bit puzzled and Tommy is embarrassed. Tommy walks back to the starting point and tries again. This time Tommy hits the dummy hard, but bounces off and lands on his back. Tommy confesses that he doesn't know if he can do this. Ernie tells him, it's not karate, but don't give up Tommy. You got it in you. Believe me. Ernie helps Tommy back up and they continue with the training. Next, Ernie has Tommy working out on a cycle machine he keeps time. Ernie is impressed. Excellent! You got good endurance Tommy. An employee calls out to Ernie that he has a phone call. Ernie tells Tommy to take a break and they will start again later. Tommy replies, whatever you say Ernie and thanks him as he gets off the machine. The next day, Mr. Caplan has the crowd settle down at the Youth Center. As he walks over to the cardboard cutout of the school's mascot, he doesn't notice he has dropped one of his papers on the floor. Mr. Caplan prepares to announce the football team as Ernie adjusts the lights. Kimberly has two sets of fingers crossed as she and Trini anxiously wait for the names of the football team. As Mr. Caplan calls their names, each member of the football jumps through the streamers, placed inside the cardboard mouth of their mascot. Jason! Billy! Zack! Bob! Matthew! Ryan! Michael! Thomas! And Paul! The crowd, including Trini and Kimberly, had cheered as each name was announced. Mr. Caplan concludes, that's it ladies and gentlemen. Congratulations to our new team! The smiles leave Trini and Kimberly's faces as Kimberly notes, oh no. Poor Tommy. He didn't make the team. Trini and Kimberly exchange concerned glances. Zack notices a piece of paper on the floor. He picks it up as he tells Mr. Caplan, it looks like you dropped something. Zack gives the paper to Mr. Caplan. Mr. Caplan apologies. I'm sorry. I seem to have made an error here. There are more names. Kimberly clutches Trini's hands. Mr. Caplan continues, well, well, well, well. I'm pleasantly surprised. So, let's introduce....Bulk! There is smattering of claps. Although disappointed, Kimberly and Trini cheer for Bulk. Bulk leaps through the streamers, still wearing his tutu. He does a spin and falls onto the floor. Skull helps him up as he tells Mr. Caplan, they are still working on the agility part. Mr. Caplan gives them a look and Bulk and Skull walk away. Mr. Caplan continues, last but not least, I would like to introduce to you our new star quarterback.....Tommy! Kimberly jumps up and down as she and Trini cheer and clap, along with the rest of the crowd. Tommy leaps through the streamers with a big smile. Mr. Caplan asks for a round of applause for our new team. Everyone cheers.

Reign Of The Jellyfish/Plaque Of The Mantis