ZACK TAYLOR

ZACK

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Zack's communicator goes off and Zack replies, let me guess Zordon. Rita has hatched another bird brain beast. Zordon informs Zack the creature you are referring to is called the Peckster. And he's on a deadly mission to destroy every building in Angel Grove. You must stop him before he causes any more damage. Zack asks, where are the other Rangers? Zordon replies, they are fighting the Putties and will join you soon. Zack morphs and teleports out. Black Ranger arrives in the city and immediately encounters several Putties. Black Ranger fights the Putties. Soon Black Ranger is battling Peckster. Black Ranger has a difficult time. Peckster knocks Black Ranger against the wall and he falls to the ground. Peckster gloats, is that the best you can do? Black Ranger gets up and faces Peckster. Peckster taunts Black Ranger. You don't stand a chance against me, but try if you want to! Black Ranger pulls out his Power Ax. Black Ranger fights Peckster with the Power Ax. Peckster strikes the Power Ax hard, causing it some damage. Peckster flies up to the top of a building as he tells Black Ranger, see you later loser! Black Ranger shouts, you haven't seen the last of me Peckster! Black Ranger searches for the rest of the Rangers in the park when he is contacted by Zordon. Black Ranger responds, come in Zordon. I can't find the others. Zordon informs him, your friends can handle the Putties themselves. You must go back to the Youth Center. The children need you. You don't want to arouse suspicious by being away too long. Black Ranger agrees and teleports back inside the booth. Bulk accidentally says Zack and slowly walks over to the booth, followed by Skull, Angela, and the kids. Bulk draws back the curtains, and Zack is standing in the booth. The kids cheer as Zack steps out. Zack thanks Bulk. Ernie shouts, hey everyone! Another live report! Zack, Angela, and the kids, except Mikey, gathered at the counter. Bulk and Skull are still trying to figure out what happened. The TV announcer states, we now know the Power Rangers are battling with a beastly bird in it's attempts to peck away the very core of Angel Grove city. Zack tells the kids, it's going to be okay. Angela offers reassuring words as well. The TV announcer continues, it appears the Power Rangers, as of yet, have not gotten the upper hand. Zack notices Mikey standing a distance away and walks over to him. He asks him, how are you holding up buddy? Mikey replies, I know the Power Rangers will come up with something awesome. Zack agrees as he takes the ball from Mikey. Zack bounces the ball as he glances over at the balloons. Zack suddenly comes up with an idea. Black Ranger, Blue Ranger, Pink Ranger, and Yellow Ranger are battling Peckster when Black Ranger leaps into battle and kicks Peckster hard, sending him flying. The rest of the Rangers gathered around Black Ranger. Blue Ranger notices Black Ranger holding a handful of balloons and asks, don't you think this is a bad time for a party? Black Ranger replies, not if this idea works. Black Ranger challenges Peckster. Bet you can't pop these? Peckster is eager to prove Black Ranger wrong. Peckster leaps into the air and towards Black Ranger. Peckster quickly pops all the balloons, except the black one. Peckster's beck is stuck inside the rubber ball, which Black Ranger had disguised as a balloon. Peckster rolls onto the ground, trying to remove the ball. Black Ranger taunts, what's the matter bird breath? Cat got your tongue? Or does the ball got your beak? Red Ranger tells Black Ranger great job. Black Ranger thanks him. It doesn't take much thought to beat a bird brain. Peckster can't remove the ball and charges towards the Rangers. Black Ranger states, I think it's time to make a feather duster out of you. Black Ranger pulls out his Blade Blaster and fires at Peckster. Peckster is hit and knocked to the ground. Within moments, Peckster grows to giant size. Black Ranger, Red Ranger, Blue Ranger, Yellow Ranger, and Pink Ranger summon their zords. Once the zords arrive, the Rangers leap into them quickly and form the Megazord. Peckster leaps towards the Megazord and pecks at it. Megazord steps backwards several feet. Black Ranger shouts, let's get him! Red Ranger calls on the mammoth shield. Peckster charges towards Megazord once more. Red Ranger taunts Peckster, let's see you peck through this! Megazord takes several steps towards Peckster. Peckster attempts to peck Megazord, but is blocked by mammoth shield. Megazord punches Peckster. Peckster goes flying and hits the ground hard. Laughing, Peckster gets back up. Peckster tells them, I haven't even begun to fight. How about a whiff of my toxic tornado you teenage twerps. Peckster flaps his wings. Megazord struggles against the tornado. Peckster shoots several darts at Megazord. Megazord is hit and falls to the ground. Black Ranger tells his friends, come on guys! We can't give up - we're the Power Rangers! It's high time we started using our heads! Black Ranger uses the cranial laser. Peckster charges towards the fallen Megazord but is suddenly hit by the laser. Peckster is knocked to the ground as Megazord gets back up. Red Ranger tells Black Ranger, great work! Okay Rangers, let's finish this bird brain off! Red Ranger calls on the power sword. Peckster gets back up. Megazord strikes Peckster with the power sword and destroys him. After the battle, a sharp dressed Zack walks into the Youth Center. Zack's friends are already there and sitting at a table. Kimberly and Trini teased Zack, with Trini telling Kimberly, hold me back. Jason asks, you got a hot date? Grinning, Zack tells his friends he's taking Angela out for a big night on the town. Billy asks, what's on the itinerary? Zack replies, I thought we would start off with a little candlelight dinner at La Petite Bistro. Billy, Jason, Kimberly, and Trini are impressed. Zack continues, and then maybe a little slow dancing at Cafe DeBlouee. Still giggling, Kimberly comments to Trini, Romeo. Zack concludes, and then who knows, maybe a candlelight party for two. Facing his friends, Zack doesn't see Angela walk in with the group of kids. Angela greets Zack and he turns around, surprised to see the kids with Angela. Angela asks, why are you so dressed up? We're only taking the kids to the cartoon festival. Zack tries to take in the fact that he will not be having a romantic date with Angela. Angela asks him, wait, did you think this was a date? Zack quickly replies, me, no. Trying to help out her friend, Kimberly tells Angela, Zack always dresses like that when he goes to the movies. Perhaps not believing Zack or Kimberly, she tells Zack, you are so good with kids, I just assumed....Zack tells her, no sweat. Angela tells him, we better be going. The kids walk in front of them as they head out. Downfallen, Zack tells his friends later as they head out. Zack asks Angela, what cartoon festival are we going to see? Angela replies, my favorite. A five hour retrospective of Woody the Woodpecker. Billy, Jason, Kimberly, and Trini cringe as Zack smacks his face.

Kimberly and Skull had been selected to be contestants on the game show, Trick or Treat. Saturday arrives and the crew at Trick or Treat get everything set up for another game. The audience is very excited and everyone is dressed in a costume. Zack, Jason, Trini, Kimberly, and Billy are sitting in the audience. Jason comments to Zack, it's pretty wild here. Zack agrees. The show starts and the announcer states, okay everyone, it's time to play! The audience shouts trick or treat! The audience applauds and hollers as the excitement builds. The host, Monty, steps in front of the audience, still combing his hair. He tells the audience, good to see you, before going to stand behind a podium. Monty starts the game by welcoming their two contestants. First, the lovely and beautiful princess Kimberly Hart! Kimberly excitedly gets up and goes over to a podium set up for the contestants. The audience cheers and clap. Zack and Trini hold up signs cheering her on. Monty continues, and secondly, recently escaped from detention, Eugene Skullovitch! Skull quickly gets up and goes to the podium next to Kimberly. Bulk gets up and excitedly claps and cheers for his friend. He looks around and realizes no one else is cheering for Skull and stops. Excited, Skull says hi mom to the camera. Monty explains the rules of the game, all the while flossing his teeth. Each of you takes turns asking me trick questions. If you manage to trick me, you will be awarded pumpkin points. The player with the most pumpkin points at the end of the game wins. And today's fabulous prize is a brand new car. Kimberly jumps up and down and Skull screams in excitement. Monty starts the game. Mr. Skullovitch, you won the coin toss so you get to ask me the first question. Skull is surprised and without thinking replies, I do? The buzzer sounds and Monty gleefully answers, yes you do! Monty laughs as Skull realizes how easily he has been tricked. Monty tells him I got you, no pumpkin points for you. Monty states, and now we move on to Kimberly. Kimberly asks, can you tell me the identities of the Power Rangers? Monty is stumped. Zack and Jason grin as Billy and Trini exchange amused glances. Monty tries to think of an answer. Skull is not happy and he glances over at Kimberly. The announcer states Kimberly gets a pumpkin point. Kimberly is very excited. The audience and Kimberly's friends cheer and applaud. Monty is a bit disgruntled. So big deal. You got me and you got a pumpkin point. Kimberly gives Skull a mocking look and he glares back at her. Monty states, now let's see if you can pick up three more points by playing our Wicked Wheel of Misfortune game. Kimberly walks over to the Wheel of Misfortune. Monty and his assistant strap Kimberly onto the wheel. Kimberly is excited and a bit nervous. The crowd, except Bulk, cheers her on. Monty spins the wheel and Kimberly screams. Kimberly wins the game and gains three more pumpkin points. Monty tells Skull it's now his turn to try and trick him. Glancing at Bulk several times, Skull asks Monty what is my best friend's scam? Skull quickly changes scam to name. Monty is surprised that Skull has a friend, which allows Skull to gain a pumpkin point. Monty announces that Skull gets to play Wicked Web of Disaster game. Skull laughs with delight as the audience cheers. Skull is standing in front of the Wicked Web of Disaster with Monty and his assistant. Skull is feeling very confident. Monty explains the rules. The object of this game is to collect three bugs in ten seconds. In the audience, Zack can't help but to mutter yuck, bugs. Monty continues, if you can also manage to get out of the web before the spider gets you. Skull leaps into the web and quickly climbs up. Skull grabs two bugs before the spider sprays him with white goo. Skull screams in frustration as the audience laughs. Monty exclaims, now we're having fun! Monty asks Kimberly if she really thinks she can trick him again? Kimberly grins until she glances over at her friends. They are pointing to their communicators. Kimberly understands and immediately comes up with an idea. Skull is puzzled when Kimberly wanders onto the stage. Kimberly spins around and then dramatically announces, I don't feel so good. Kimberly "faints". Zack, Jason, Billy, and Trini run onto the stage and surround their friend. Kimberly lifts her head briefly and gives them a wink. Billy tells Monty that the stage lights were too much for her. Zack, Jason, Billy, and Trini help Kimberly up and guide her off the stage. Zack, Jason, Kimberly, Trini, and Billy manage to get backstage as Kimberly grumpily tells them, I can't believe I lost the car to that bonehead! Jason replies, sorry Kimberly. Zordon needs us. The five teens teleport out. Alpha 5 is very worried when Zack, Jason, Trini, Billy, and Kimberly teleport in. Zordon informs them that they have a dangerous mission ahead of them. Behold the viewing globe. Zack, Jason, Kimberly, Billy, and Trini turn around and face the viewing globe which is showing images of a pumpkin patch. Zack doesn't get it, it's just a bunch of pumpkins. Zordon tells him, no Zack. They are Rita's evil doings. These pumpkins can attach themselves to your head. Making it impossible for you to see or breathe. Kimberly becomes alarmed and places her own hand close to her neck. Zordon continues, when the biggest of them ripens, it will turn into Rita's newest creation, Pumpkin Rapper. Trini asks, what can this monster do? Zordon replies, it will try to distract you with it's clever raps and rhymes. It will wrap it's mind around you and destroy you. The viewing globe now shows images of Pumpkin Rapper. Jason comments, Rita's got some evil tricks going on this time. Zordon informs them, they have to find this monster before he ripens. Billy asks about Tommy. Zordon replies, Alpha will contact him if you need him. Remember Rangers, Tommy must conserve his powers. Jason is ready to tackle the monster. Zack, Jason, Trini, Billy, and Kimberly morph and teleport out. The Rangers arrive at the pumpkin patch. Red Ranger tells them to spread out. Pink Ranger decides to check behind the bushes while the rest of the Rangers investigate the pumpkin patch. Black Ranger and Yellow Ranger each pick up a pumpkin. Yellow Ranger can't stand the smell. Black Ranger notes that they don't look dangerous. Blue Ranger had picked up a pumpkin as well and taps it. Blue Ranger states, it sounds like they are devoid of any internal substance. Blue Ranger places his helmet next to the pumpkin to hear better. Red Ranger picks up a pumpkin. Well, there's got to be something to them or Zordon wouldn't have sent us out here. Suddenly the pumpkin glows. Red Ranger struggles against it, but it is too late. Red Ranger's helmet is encased in the pumpkin. Black Ranger, Blue Ranger, and Yellow Ranger have the same problem and they stagger around trying to remove the pumpkins. Pink Ranger glances over and sees her friends in trouble. She races over to her friends. Pink Ranger pulls out her Blade Blaster and slices it through the pumpkin on Red Ranger's head. It works and Red Ranger is relieved that he can breath again. The rest of the pumpkins automatically burst open. Black Ranger wonders what happened? Red Ranger informs him that they all came off once Pink Ranger cut his off. They must be connected somehow. Blue Ranger points out that all the pumpkins are moving. Pink Ranger notes, that's not good guys. I have a feeling something bad is about to happen. The pumpkins begin to float into the air and then transform into Putties with pumpkins for heads. Red Ranger tells his team, let's get them! The Rangers fight the pumpkin Putties. As the Putties get defeated they revert back to being a pumpkin. But every time the Rangers knock the pumpkin Putties down, more pop up. Black Ranger notes, these pumpkin heads keep coming. Blue Ranger points out the very large pumpkin. Red Ranger is confident that is the Rapper's pumpkin. Let's check it out. The Rangers leap over to the large pumpkin. The Rangers surround the pumpkin and are eager to wake it up. The Rangers rap as they stare at the pumpkin. The Rangers laugh and the large pumpkin begins to shake. The large pumpkin rolls away from them and then transforms into Pumpkin Rapper. Pumpkin Rapper is mad at the Rangers for waking him up with a rap that bad. Pumpkin Rapper has the pumpkin Putties attack the Rangers. The Rangers fight the pumpkin Putties with their Blade Blasters. The pumpkin Putties are defeated. The Rangers faced down Pumpkin Rapper with their Blade Blasters. Using his vines, Pumpkin Rapper knocks the Blade Blasters out of the Rangers' hands. Pumpkin Rapper then shoots his vines out at the Rangers, encasing them. The Rangers struggle to free themselves from the vines. Pumpkin Rapper uses his vines to blast the Rangers. The Rangers are hit hard and fall to the ground in a pile. Suddenly, Green Ranger leaps in with his Dragon Dagger and slices the vines. The force knocks Pumpkin Rapper off his feet. Green Ranger joins the rest of the Rangers as Pumpkin Rapper gets back up on his feet. Green Ranger tells the rest of the Rangers to get their weapons ready. Green Ranger charges towards Pumpkin Rapper with his Dragon Dagger drawn. Pumpkin Rapper fires at Green Ranger several times, but misses. Green Ranger leaps into the air once more and strikes Pumpkin Rapper with his Dragon Dagger. Green Ranger grabs a hold of Pumpkin Rapper as the rest of the Rangers put together the Power Blaster. Green Ranger kicks Pumpkin Rapper away. Pumpkin Rapper falls to the ground, but gets back up on his feet. The rest of the Rangers fire the Power Blaster, hitting and destroying Pumpkin Rapper.

Ernie is standing at the counter, surrounded by young boys crowding around him. Zack and Jason 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, Zack is at Angel Grove High School with his friends. Laughing, Bulk and Skull are walking down the hall towards their lockers. Tommy's locker is close by them and he glances over at them before walking over to his friends. Tommy greets Jason. I heard you and Zack got Ernie to give Roger another tryout on the junior soccer team. Jason replies, Ernie is great. He is giving all the runner ups a second chance. Trini is excited. Wow! Do you think Roger will make it this time? Zack answers, training with the Jaseman and me. He'll ace it. Zack has a soccer ball and he walks a little a ways from his friends as he bounces the ball on his knees. He has no idea Bulk and Skull are behind him until Bulk grabs the ball. Bulk asks Zack, don't you think someone who knows soccer aught to train the kid? Billy asks, and that would be? Bulk replies, obviously you have never seen me on the practice field. Laughing, Kimberly responds, I don't think anyone has. Bulk gets offended at the remark and states, that's because I don't need practice. Zack tries to take the ball, but Bulk refuses to let go. Bulk gets ready to give a demonstration of his skills. Jason warns his friends to be careful. Trini warns Bulk, that you shouldn't be doing this in the hallway. Miss Appleby walks around the corner just as Bulk kicks the soccer ball. Zack, Jason, Tommy, Billy, Trini, and Kimberly all duck out of the way. The ball flies past Miss Appleby, startling her, and causing her to drop her papers. The ball hits a wall, knocks down an award and then heads straight down the hall again. Tommy leaps out of the way, slamming his hand and communicator against the wall. Zack, Jason, Billy, Trini, and Kimberly back up against the lockers. The ball hits Bulk in the chest and then bounces into Zack's hands. Bulk slides to the floor as Zack tells him, someone could have gotten hurt. Zack, Jason, Kimberly, Trini, and Billy walk over to help Miss Appleby. Tommy checks his communicator. Bulk yanks Skull out of the locker and yells at him, you were suppose to catch it. Miss Appleby tells them they both have detention after school. Kimberly notices Tommy's look of concern and asks if he is alright? Tommy replies, I'm fine. Bulk struggles to get up and then yanks Skull to his feet. They both stumble towards Miss Appleby's classroom. Zack and the rest of his friends head off to their class. After school, Zack and Jason are at the park with Roger. They have the area set up for soccer practice. Zack kicks a ball towards Roger. Roger tries to stop the ball, but completely misses. Zack and Jason exchange looks of concern. Jason suggests try trapping the ball with your foot. Jason exchanges a worried glance with Zack and then tosses the ball out to Roger. Roger manages to trap the ball, although not very gracefully. Zack comments, not bad. Jason tosses the ball out once more. Roger tries again, but this time falls. Discouraged, Roger gets up and walks over to Zack and Jason. He tells them, I'm just not any good at this. You guys are wasting your time. Jason replies, no we're not. It takes time to be good at anything. You just have to be patience. Suddenly, several Putties appear in the park. Zack and Jason immediately spot them. Jason tells Roger to stay back as Zack and Jason race towards the Putties. Roger hides behind a tree. Zack and Jason paused. Zack asks, what are they waiting for? Jason doesn't have an answer. The Putties wiggle around but don't move any closer to Zack and Jason. The Putties stand around until Soccadillo (in a ball shape) arrives in the park. Soccadillo rolls down towards them and the Putties chase the ball around. Zack asks Jason, do you see what I see? The Putties begin to kick around the ball. Jason replies, I'm seeing it. I'm just not believing it. Putties play soccer? Zack and Jason chuckle. A Putty kicks the ball towards them and they leap out of the way. The ball reverses it's direction and rolls towards them again. Zack and Jason jump out of the way. Zack notes, man this thing's got a mind of it's own. Jason notes, it's coming this way! Zack and Jason flip over the ball shaped Soccadillo. Roger is watching from behind the tree. The Putties are afraid of the ball as it floats towards them. As the ball comes towards Jason, Jason strikes the ball away. It flies towards Zack. Zack powerfully kicks it away. Trini, Billy, and Kimberly arrive at the park. Trini tells her friends she will stay with Roger. Billy and Kimberly join Zack and Jason. Zack tells them, man we are glad to see you guys. Zack, Jason, Billy, and Kimberly run towards ball shaped Soccadillo. Trini stays with Roger by the tree and they both watch the teens and the Putties. Trini calls out a warning to Kimberly. Kimberly quickly does a split onto the grass, avoiding being hit by the ball. The ball then bounces off a tree Billy is by. Two Putties appear behind the tree and Billy fights them. Kimberly does several flips and then fights a batch of Putties. Landing several powerful kicks to the Putties. Zack flips towards another group of Putties. Zack fights a group of Putties. During the fight, he manages to land on the shoulders of one of the Putties. Using the Putty as leverage, Zack kicks several Putties to the ground. Jason fights yet another batch of Putties. Jason lands several kicks on the Putties and defeats them. The ball flies towards Jason, but he ducks down in time. The ball goes after Zack next, but Zack ducks down in time as well. Zack goes back to fighting yet more Putties and defeating them. The ball rolls onto the ground and then vanishes. The remaining Putties gather together and vanish as well. Zack takes a cautious look around. Jason cautiously looks around as well. Trini and Roger run up to Jason. Moments later, Billy and Kimberly join them as Roger tells them, you guys were great. Zack joins his friends as well. After making sure Roger was safe, Zack and his friends teleport to the Command Center. Zack, Jason, Kimberly, Billy, and Trini are looking at the viewing globe. Kimberly asks, what is that thing? Zordon replies, behold the Soccadillo. Billy is impressed. Trini points out this isn't the same creature we saw at the park. (Soccadillo is now in monster form). Zordon informs them that Rita is feeding him energy to enable it to change form and increase it's power. In less than an hour, it may be invincible. Alpha 5 adds, I've been trying for some time to contact Tommy. Jason asks, any luck? Alpha 5 replies no. Nothing. Zordon tells them, without the Green Ranger, you can not defeat the Soccadillo. The teens exchange concern looks. After awhile, Zordon informs Zack, Jason, Trini, Billy, and Kimberly that Soccadillo has just appeared, just outside of Angel Grove. Kimberly tells Zordon, we still can't reach Tommy. Jason decides they can't wait any longer. With or without Tommy. The five teens morph and teleport out. Black Ranger, Red Ranger, Pink Ranger, Blue Ranger, and Yellow Ranger arrive and face down Soccadillo. Soccadillo warns them that their puny weapons are no match for his armor. Soccadillo gears up to fight the five Rangers. The Rangers have their Blade Blasters ready as Red Ranger shouts, let's get him guys! Soccadillo charges towards the Rangers. The five Rangers charge towards Soccadillo with their Blade Blasters. The Rangers fight Soccadillo with their Blade Blasters. Soccadillo has an easy time with the Rangers, knocking them down with ease. Soon it's just Red Ranger fighting Soccadillo with his Blade Blaster. Soccadillo lands a powerful strike that knocks Red Ranger to the ground. The rest of the Rangers gather around Red Ranger. Soccadillo crosses his arms and fires at the Rangers from his wrists. The Rangers are knocked off their feet. Soccadillo taunts the Rangers. What's the matter chowder Rangers? Tired so soon?! Blue Ranger struggles to a sitting position as he keeps his Blade Blaster ready. Blue Ranger tells the rest of the team that Soccadillo is gaining strength rapidly. We've got to stop him! Red Ranger gets up and shouts, the game isn't over yet! Tower formation! The five Rangers quickly form the tower formation. Soccadillo becomes alarmed. The Rangers power up their Blade Blasters and fire at Soccadillo. Soccadillo quickly goes into his ball shape, which protects him from the blast. Yellow Ranger notes, it had no affect on him. Soccadillo laughs as he rolls towards the Rangers. He asks them if they would like to play a little ball as he knocks them off their feet. Soccadillo rolls away from the Rangers and goes back into his monster form. You're not very good at soccer, are you?! The Rangers gather together and face down Soccadillo once more. Soccadillo tells them he's going to bring some coaches for them. Several Putties arrive. Soccadillo commands the Putties to get them. Five Putties hold out several clay ball shapes. The five Putties kick the clay balls towards the Rangers. The Rangers are hit and knocked off their feet once more. Soccadillo laughs. Score five for our side! Soccadillo goes into ball shape. Two Putties race forwards and kick Soccadillo towards the Rangers. The Rangers are hit once more. Green Ranger arrives (Alpha 5 managed to get a hold of him.) Green Ranger gives a strong kick to the ball shape Soccadillo when he arrives. Soccadillo hits the ground and reverts to monster form. The rest of the Rangers gather around Green Ranger. Green Ranger comments, man, it looks like I'm just in time to get into this game. Let's kick this creep! Soccadillo goes back into ball form and flies through the air towards the Rangers. Red Ranger and Green Ranger punch the ball and it goes flying in the opposite direction. Once more, Soccadillo loses it's ball form and reverts back to monster form. Yellow Ranger and Pink Ranger leap into the air with their power weapons. Yellow Ranger strikes Soccadillo with her Power Daggers at the same time as Pink Ranger strikes Soccadillo with her Power Bow. Black Ranger and Blue Ranger leap into the air and strike Soccadillo with their Power Ax and Power Lance. Followed by Red Ranger and Green Ranger who strike Soccadillo with their Power Sword and Dragon Dagger. Soccadillo falls to the ground. As he scrambles back up, he vows he will fix those Rangers just as soon as he stops feeling dizzy. The Rangers gather together with their power weapons drawn. Soccadillo grows to giant size and is convince he is invincible. Black Ranger, Red Ranger, Blue Ranger, Pink Ranger, and Yellow Ranger quickly back up. The five Rangers summon their zords. The zords arrive and the five Rangers leap inside them. Megazord is quickly formed. Green Ranger uses his Dragon Dagger to summon Dragonzord. Megazord and Dragonzord walk towards each other and then face down Soccadillo. Soccadillo threatens to open them up like a couple of sardine cans as he charges towards them. Megazord and Dragonzord walk towards Soccadillo. Dragonzord strikes Soccadillo with it's tail. Megazord lands a punch on Soccadillo. Dragonzord tries to strike Soccadillo with it's tail once more, but misses. Soccadillo strikes a powerful blow against Megazord. Soccadillo lands several strikes against Dragonzord. Dragonzord tries to strike with it's tail, but Soccadillo rolls out of the way. Dragonzord charges towards Soccadillo and strikes it with it's tail. Soccadillo goes flying and lands on the ground. Soccadillo gets back up. Dragonzord fires at Soccadillo. Soccadillo quickly rolls into a ball and is protected against the blasts. Black Ranger notes, when it's in a ball, our best shots just bounce off him. Red Ranger asks if Black Ranger has any ideas? Black Ranger does. Wait till he unrolls and get him with the power sword. Soccadillo, in ball form, floats over to Megazord and Dragonzord. Soccadillo hits both the Megazord and Dragonzord. Black Ranger encourages the team to hang in there. He can't stay rolled up forever. Soccadillo floats past Megazord and Dragonzord again and strikes them both again. Soccadillo unrolls and faces them. Soccadillo gloats, and now to finish you! Megazord and Dragonzord walk towards Soccadillo. Soccadillo tells them, not so close and shoots beams out of it's eyes. Megazord and Dragonzord are hit. Red Ranger calls on the power sword. The power sword arrives and Megazord strikes Soccadillo with it. Soccadillo is destroyed. The Rangers cheer. After the battle, Zack and his friends 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. Zack, Jason, Ernie, Roger, Kimberly, Trini, and Billy laugh.

Tommy and Jason are teaching karate to a group of kids at the Youth Center. Tommy has Peter work on his kicks. Tommy is impressed with Peter's kicks. Way to go! Jason instructs the class to circle it up. Jason then has Melissa go first. Melissa steps forward and goes through her kata. Zack and Billy are standing close by, watching the class. Zack tells Billy, Jason and Tommy really make a great team. Billy agrees. It's truly inspiring to see them volunteer time to teach free classes. Zack adds, and martial arts is a great way to keep kids out of trouble. Melissa finishes her kata and Tommy tells her she did great. I can tell you have really been working hard. Jason adds, you're doing great. Keep it up. Jason gives a small bow and Melissa does the same before rejoining the rest of the class. Tommy reminds the class, martial arts should be used in self defense only. Jason adds, and only if you've done everything you can to solve it without fighting. You guys got it? The class replies yes and Tommy dismisses the class. But Tommy and Jason's friendship ends and the following day they are enemies and eager to take each other down. Bulk and Skull arrange a match between the two of them at the Youth Center. The crowd at the Youth Center gets very rowdy, as they are eager for the match to begin. Bulk and Skull try their best to hold them back. Skull yells at the crowd to be quiet. Bulk walks over to Tommy and Jason and tells them, the only rule is there are no rules. Last one standing wins. Go to your corners, come out fighting. Tommy and Jason go to their corners as Skull enthusiastically rings the bell to start the match. The crowd chants, fight as Jason and Tommy circle each other in fight positions. Zack, Trini, Kimberly, and Billy managed to get through the crowd and stand in front in disbelief. Trini tells them, guys, this is terrible. Billy adds, this confrontation could have disastrous results. Kimberly states, we got to do something. Zack steps into the middle of Tommy and Jason. Bulk and Skull quickly walk up to Zack, as Bulk asks him, what are you doing dweeb? Zack tells Tommy and Jason, this has gone way too far. Why don't you guys shake hands, and forget it ever happen, alright? Jason replies, no way Zack. I'm going to finish this now! Zack tries again. Remember what you always tell your students in class? Don't fight. Not unless it's the only way to work things out. Tommy tells Zack to get out of their way. It's time to take care of this once and for all. Bulk adds, you heard what they said. Either buy a ticket or hit the road. Zack reluctantly walks away and joins Kimberly, Billy, and Trini. Jason pushes Bulk out of the way, eager to take down Tommy. Bulk doesn't get mad. He cheers them on. Zack, Kimberly, Billy, and Trini watch the match in dismay. The crowd continues to chant fight as Tommy and Jason face each other. Bulk and Skull urge the two to fight as Trini shoots them a disapproving glance. Suddenly Zack's communicator goes off. Zack comments, saved by the beep. Zack gets between Tommy and Jason once more. He points to his communicator as he tells them, it's time to go. Neither Tommy or Jason moves. Zack yells, it's time to go! Jason states, this is going to have to wait. Tommy agrees, but we will finish this later. Zack pushes Tommy ahead of him and Jason follows his friends out. Bulk tries to stop them, but they ignore him. Alpha 5 is busy working when the teens teleport in. Jason and Tommy land in back of the group, but they push their way towards the front. Tommy pushes Alpha 5 out of the way. Alpha 5 tells him to slow down. There's plenty of room for everybody. No need to push. Zordon informs them, we're attempting to track Rita's latest monster. Behold the viewing globe. Zack, Kimberly, Billy, and Trini turn around and face the viewing globe. Jason and Tommy glare at each other before turning around and facing the viewing globe. The viewing globe is showing images of Rita's latest monster. Zordon continues, this is Rita's Slippery Shark. It's extremely elusive and hard to pin point with our equipment. Trini is impressed with it's speed. Wow, look at it go. Zordon adds, not only can it fly through the air at incredible velocity, but it's able to travel underground with it's exposed fin tearing into anything in it's path. Zack comments, man, talk about a nightmare for a dentist. Look at those teeth. Billy adds, I'm certainly glad I got over my fear of fish. Tommy tells Jason, you might as well forget it. This is too much for you to handle. Jason responds, man, why don't you give it up? You don't stand a chance because you're too slow. Tommy asks, who're you calling slow? Before Jason can respond, Zordon interrupts them. He tells them they must listen to him very carefully. Your anger is not real. Rita has used the shark's special powers to cast a spell on the two of you. Turning you against one another. Billy adds, of course. Now that Jason and Tommy are enemies, Rita is using that power struggle to destroy our team spirit. Kimberly asks if there is any way to break the spell? Zordon responds, there is only one way to reverse the effect of the shark's evil power. Jason and Tommy must put aside how they feel about each other right now and work together to capture this dangerous creature. Zack, Kimberly, Billy, and Trini exchange skeptical looks. Trini asks, isn't there anything the rest of us can do? Zordon replies, unfortunately no Trini. You and the other Rangers must stand by. This is not the answer Zack, Kimberly, Billy, and Trini wanted to hear. Zordon adds, ultimately it will take all of you to destroy this monster. Tommy tells Jason, I will take care of this part. Jason quickly replies, don't even think about it. Eager to prove who is better, Jason and Tommy morph and teleport out as their friends can only shake their heads. After numerous confrontations with Slippery Shark, Red Ranger and Green Ranger conclude that the only way to defeat it is to work together. They do so and trap Slippery Shark with a net. The viewing globe shows Green Ranger and Red Ranger giving each other a high five. Kimberly is very happy. Yes! They did it! Billy tells them, it appears Rita's spell has been broken. But soon Slippery Shark breaks free of the net, using it's weapon and battles Red Ranger and Green Ranger. Zack, Billy, Kimberly, and Trini have continued to watch the fight on the viewing globe. When Red Ranger comments, we're going to need some help here, they are ready. The four teens morph and teleport out. Black Ranger, Blue Ranger, Pink Ranger, and Yellow Ranger leap in with their Blade Blasters drawn. The four Rangers fight Slippery Shark with their Blade Blasters. Slippery Shark has an easy time battling the four Rangers. Eventually he knocks all four Rangers to the ground. Red Ranger and Green Ranger leap in and simultaneously land on Slippery Shark. Slippery Shark is knocked to the ground. Slippery Shark tells them, later losers and he slips beneath the ground. The Rangers gather together as Green Ranger cautions them to keep their eyes open. He's really fast. The Rangers keep a close eye on the ground. Blue Ranger is the first to notice Slippery Shark's fin heading towards them and calls out a warning. Slippery Shark's fin knocks each Ranger down as it goes past them. The Rangers gather together once more. Black Ranger pulls out his Power Ax and fires it. The blast forces Slippery Shark above ground. The Rangers stand up and face down Slippery Shark. The five Rangers assemble their Power Blaster. The five Rangers fire their Power Blaster just as Rita's wand hits Slippery Shark. Slippery Shark grows to giant size. He taunts, miss me! Black Ranger, Blue Ranger, Pink Ranger, Red Ranger, and Yellow Ranger summon their zords. The zords arrived and the Rangers quickly leap inside them. The crystals are powered up and Megazord is formed. Green Ranger summons Dragonzord with his Dragon Dagger. Megazord and Dragonzord face down Slippery Shark. Slippery Shark charges towards them with his weapon. Slippery Shark runs in circles around Megazord and Dragonzord. Slippery Shark strikes Megazord with it's weapon. Dragonzord tries to strike Slippery Shark with it's tail, but misses. Megazord and Dragonzord can't keep up with Slippery Shark. Red Ranger shouts, alright shark breath! You've had it! Red Ranger summons the power sword. Megazord tries to fight Slippery Shark with the power sword, but continues to miss striking Slippery Shark. Slippery Shark strikes a powerful blow against Megazord. Megazord knocks Slippery Shark aside. Slippery Shark gets in another strike against Megazord. Red Ranger notes Slippery Shark is too fast. Blue Ranger reminds him, teamwork, remember? Grab the fin and then let Dragonzord take him. Megazord blocks a blow from Slippery Shark. Megazord pushes Slippery Shark's weapon down, keeping Slippery Shark in place. Dragonzord strikes Slippery Shark with it's tail. Megazord pushes Slippery Shark to the ground. Slippery Shark gets back up. Megazord charges towards Slippery Shark with the power sword drawn. Megazord strikes Slippery Shark several times with the power sword. Slippery Shark threatens to cut Megazord up into fish bait. Megazord knocks Slippery Shark's weapon onto the ground. Megazord then destroys Slippery Shark with the power sword. After the battle, Tommy and Jason are teaching their karate class at the Youth Center. Standing close by the class are Zack, Kimberly, Trini, and Billy. Billy tells them it's really reassuring to see Tommy and Jason working together as a team. Now that Rita's spell has been broken. Zack comments, it was really weird seeing them go at each other that way. Kimberly and Trini agree. Jason dismisses the class for a break as Bulk and Skull stumble into the Youth Center and head straight for Jason and Tommy. Noticing the torn clothing, Tommy asks, what happened to you guys or is this your new style? Jason chuckles. Bulk replies, very funny. You owe us a fight. Jason tells them, sorry guys. Can't help you. Bulk tells them, maybe you didn't hear me. You're going to fight. And you're going to do it now! Skull has to prop up his arm to point at Jason and Tommy as he repeats, you're going to fight! And you're going to fight now! Bulk tells Skull to shut up. Bulk and Skull try to strike Jason and Tommy. Jason and Tommy simply lean back and avoid being hit. Instead Bulk and Skull's fists hit each other. They both cry out in pain and fall to the floor. The class, along with Zack, Billy, Kimberly, and Trini, laugh. Jason uses this example to point out to his class, that there is always a better way than fighting. The class applauds.

Zack, Trini, Jason, 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. Zack, Trini, and Billy walk over to where Tommy is standing. Kimberly is helping Kelly with her routine. (Kelly wants to join the Angel Grove Junior High cheerleading squad.) Trini asks Tommy, how's she doing? Tommy replies, pretty good. But that's not how Kelly feels. After a few drills, Kelly feels frustrated. She shakes her head and yells, forget it! I can't do it. Kimberly is feeling a little exasperated as well. Kelly continues, let's face it. I'm never going to be as good as you Kimberly. Why should I even bother trying out for the team! Kelly throws her pom poms to the floor and runs out of the Youth Center. Kimberly yells at Kelly to wait, but Kelly is already gone. Kimberly and Tommy leave to search for Kelly. Later, Kimberly and Tommy return and hurry over to Zack, Trini, and Billy sitting at the counter. Zack sees their expressions and asks, what's wrong? Kimberly answers, Squatt and Baboo took Kelly. We got to go to the Command Center. Zack, Trini, Billy, Kimberly, and Tommy, hurry out. Moments later, Jason arrives at the Command Center. Kimberly quickly tells Jason that Rita has taken Kelly. Jason looks over at Zordon as he informs him that she also released another monster. Zordon replies, yes I know. The Lizzinator. Jason continues, and he's super strong because I was way outmatched. Billy states, we'll have to combine our powers. Tommy tells them, count me in. The rest of the team is concerned. Zack points out, what about your limited power supply? Tommy replies, it's one of the times I got to use it. Zack reluctantly tells him, alright man. But you got to be careful. Zordon warns them, I'm afraid all six of you may not be able to destroy the Lizzinator. Trini is in disbelief. He's that powerful. Zordon informs them that Alpha will show you the computer analysis of this new creature. Alpha 5 gives the device to Billy, telling him to take a look at it. After pressing a few buttons on the device, Billy informs the team that apparently the Lizzinator's outer body is made of super metals from another galaxy. Virtually impossible to penetrate. Kimberly states, well we got to try. If we don't stop him, I'll never find Kelly. The alarm goes off. Trini quickly turns around to look at the viewing globe, telling her friends, guys, look. The viewing globe is showing images of Lizzinator on a rampage. Trini states, that creepy lizard is tearing another building apart. Alpha 5 becomes alarmed. He's going to destroy the world! Zack quickly responds, no way. Zordon, we're on it! Kimberly asks Alpha 5, could you try and find Kelly? Alpha 5 replies, I'll do my best. Zack, Jason, Kimberly, Billy, Tommy, and Trini morph and teleport out. Black Ranger and the rest of the Rangers arrive as Lizzinator pushes a car. Red Ranger shouts, hold it right there lizard breath! Lizzinator is happy the Power Rangers have arrived. Finally a suitable challenge. Lizzinator shoots red beams out of it's eyes towards the Black Ranger and the rest of the Rangers. The Rangers roll out of the way. Lizzinator summons the Putties and orders them to attack the Rangers. The Rangers are kept busy battling the Putties. Lizzinator goes back to pushing the car. Red Ranger leaves the fight with the Putties to battle Lizzinator. After awhile, Green Ranger joins Red Ranger in his fight against Lizzinator. Black Ranger, Pink Ranger, Yellow Ranger, and Blue Ranger defeat the Putties and race over to join Red Ranger and Green Ranger. Red Ranger tells them good work! Now we'll hit him with all of us together. Green Ranger agrees, you got it partner! Lizzinator gets back up on his feet and asks, you think you are through with me? You haven't seen anything yet chowder Rangers! Lizzinator grows to giant size. Green Ranger quickly summons Dragonzord with his Dragon Dagger. Dragonzord arrives and faces Lizzinator. Lizzinator charges towards Dragonzord. Dragonzord tries to strike Lizzinator with it's tail, but misses. Lizzinator lands several strikes against Dragonzord. Dragonzord tries once more to strike Lizzinator with it's tail and misses as Lizzinator rolls out of the way. Lizzinator grabs a hold of Dragonzord's tail. He lifts Dragonzord up in the air and spins him around. Red Ranger notes, Dragonzord is in trouble. Blue Ranger adds, we got to help. Lizzinator lets go of Dragonzord and it hits the ground. Black Ranger, Blue Ranger, Pink Ranger, Red Ranger, and Yellow Ranger summon their zords. The Rangers leap inside their zords. Megazord is formed. Megazord walks over to Dragonzord, who has gotten up. They stand side by side as they face Lizzinator. Lizzinator isn't scare. Two of you? Maybe when I'm through, I can make cars out of the spare parts. Lizzinator charges towards Megazord and Dragonzord. They both walk towards Lizzinator. Lizzinator strikes both of them. Dragonzord and Megazord take several steps back. Dragonzord tries to strike Lizzinator with it's tail. Lizzinator rolls out of the way. Lizzinator strikes Megazord and avoids being struck by Dragonzord's tail. Lizzinator strikes Dragonzord. Dragonzord stumbles back towards Megazord. Lizzinator states, let's see how you like my super stink breath. Dragonzord and Megazord began to spark and the Rangers are quite shaken. Dragonzord and Megazord took several steps backwards. Lizzinator stomps his feet. Lizzinator asks them if they smell it? It's the smell of defeat. And as Rita has commanded, I shall destroy you both. Red Ranger notes, our weapons can't penetrate that metal skin. Red Ranger summons Titanus. Titanus arrives. Lizzinator is confused. What is this? Hey! Wait! No fair! I was just about to win! Ultrazord is formed and the Rangers fire all weapons. Lizzinator is destroyed. Red Ranger reports, we got him Zordon! Pink Ranger reminds them they still have to find Kelly. Zordon informs them that Alpha has located her. Her coordinates are being transmitted to you now. Within moments, the Rangers teleport to a cave. Kelly is very excited to see them. Red Ranger tells her, good job Kelly. We knew you could do it. Later that day, the Angel Grove Junior High cheerleader tryouts are being held at the Youth Center. Kelly stands with Kimberly and her friends. Kimberly asks Kelly, how are you doing? Kelly replies, great, thanks to you. You made me realize I need to stop comparing myself to everyone else and I needed to start believing in myself. Thanks Kimberly. Kimberly gives Kelly a hug. Bulk and Skull enter the Youth Center and head straight for Zack, Kelly, Kimberly, Jason, Billy, Tommy, and Trini. Bulk comments, well, well, well. Looks like the wonder tot made it to the cheerleading tryouts after all. Too bad you won't make the team! Skull adds, yeah, too bad and laughs. Kelly responds by asking them why don't they pick on someone with their own IQ? Kimberly adds, yeah, I think the zoo might be down the street. Bulk gets angry. You think you're so smart. I bet you can't do this. Bulk goes through his version of a cheer routine, much to the amusement of everyone at the Youth Center and the embarrassment of Skull. During the routine, Bulk's pants rip, which creates a lot of laughter. Skull quickly comes to his aid, by covering the ripped pants with his hat. As discretely as possible, Bulk and Skull leave the Youth Center. The coach calls out, Kelly, you're next! Kelly comments, this is it. Kimberly tells her, you can do it Kelly. I know it. Kelly replies, yeah, I know it too. Kelly goes out to the floor and starts her routine. Kimberly is excited and nervous as she watches her cousin. Kelly does a great job and everyone cheers. Kelly is told she made the team. Zack, Kimberly, Trini, Billy, Jason, and Tommy run over to congratulate Kelly as the rest of the team also gathers around Kelly. Kimberly tells Kelly, I knew you could do it and they high five each other.

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