Birds Of A Feather
November 19, 1993
Written by: Julianne Klemm
Directed by: Robert Hughes
Zack is teaching a karate class at the Youth Center. At the end of an exercise, Zack tells Cameron, he would like him to go through the new kata for them. Cameron is reluctant. He asks Zack if he isn't sure he wants Josh to do it? Zack has confidence in Cameron. He tells the class, trust your instinct and skills. That's what martial arts is all about. Zack offers to do the new kata with Cameron. They get into position and both start off doing really well. Towards the end of the kata, Cameron falls onto the mat. Zack helps Cameron up. He tells him with a little more concentration, he will do great in the competition this weekend. Bulk, Skull, and Biff have walked in and they all overhear the conversation. Bulk agrees that Cameron will do well, for giving out prizes for geeks. Skull laughs. Zack replies, I don't remember you being an expert in this field, Bulk. It involves self discipline, control, knowledge. Bulk remarks, I'll tell you what I know. My protégée Biff is going to crush your wimpy dude in the competition. Bulk has Biff demonstrate. Biff does some impressive karate moves, although Zack is not impressed.
Rita has been watching Angel Grove. Goldar is with her. Rita laughs. Rita is confident that now Finster has sent her Hatchasaurus down to Earth, the Power Rangers will be destroyed once and for all. Goldar adds once Hatchasaurus stops Dragonzord, the Rangers won't stand a chance. Rita is gleeful - they will be crushed!
Zack has the class go through one last exercise and then ends the class. As the students walk away, Zack calls Cameron over. Zack wants to talk to him. He tells Cameron to not let Biff psych him out, just because he's bigger. Cameron is concern that Biff will cheat. Zack reassures him that Biff will be disqualified. Cameron feels a lot better and tells him he couldn't have done it without him. Zack replies, yeah you could. You just wouldn't be able to do all the cool dance moves in between. Cameron laughs. Zack reassures him that he will be in his corner if he needs him. Cameron thanks him and they walk off.
The weekend arrives and the Junior Martial Arts competition is about to start. Trini, Billy, and Kimberly are in the audience. Zack and Cameron stand at one corner of the mat. Cameron tells Zack he really is not sure about those new moves. Zack reassures him once more, telling him to have confidence in his skills. Zack knows Cameron will make him proud. Cameron tells him, he will. Zack goes over and joins Billy, Kimberly, and Trini in the audience. Jason walks in and scans the crowds for his friends. He spots them and is about to walk over when his communicator goes off. Jason finds a quiet place and contacts Zordon.
Zordon tells him Rita has sent a monster to Earth. Teleport to the Command Center right away!
Jason tells him he will get the other Rangers. Jason walks over to his friends. He points to his communicator and whispers that there is trouble. We got to go. Zack becomes upset, why now? Jason, Trini, Billy, and Kimberly all feel bad for Zack and Cameron. Zack reluctantly walks over to Cameron, who is stretching. Zack tells Cameron, he's got to go. Cameron is surprised. Zack explains that it's an emergency. Cameron tells Zack he can't leave. It will ruin everything. I can't do it without you, Zack. Zack tells Cameron to believe in himself. You can do it. Zack walks away. Cameron sadly watches him go.
The teens teleport to the Command Center. Jason asks Zordon what's happening? Zordon informs them that Rita has buried a bird like monster named the Hatchasaurus in the ground near the power plant. Zordon instructs them to observe the viewing globe. It shows a very ugly monster.
