DAISUKE

Daisuke - Grant McFarland

Daisuke is the elder guardian of the Tengen Gate.  For centuries, it has protected the Black Box, a magic talisman created by the first Red Ranger.  The Tengen Gate is also the symbol of Nighlok defeat.  Due to the Sanzu River seeping into Panorama City, Mentor Ji had informed Daisuke that Jayden, Mike, Kevin, Emily, and Mia were coming to get the Black Box.  Daisuke found the teens in the garden, admiring an monument dedicated to the first Samurai Rangers battle against the Nighlok.  Daisuke overheard Mike ask what happened?  Kevin:  "The Rangers defeated them because they never gave up and took their training seriously."  Daisuke:  "We certainly did.  Although legends tell us that the Green Ranger was a bit of a prankster."  Mike:  "No way."  Daisuke:  "Apparently he drove the Blue Ranger crazy, but they were still the best of friends.  I am Daisuke.  The elder guardian." Daisuke gave a small bow, which Jayden, Emily, Mike, Kevin, and Mia returned.  Daisuke:  "Welcome to the Tengen Gate.  Your mentor advised us that you were coming.  Please."  Daisuke indicated that they should follow another guardian into the building.  Mia, Emily, Mike, and Kevin followed the guardian.  Jayden stayed behind and stared at the monument.  Daisuke:  "A penny for your thoughts Jayden."  Jayden:  "It's nothing Daisuke."  Daisuke knew what was bothering Jayden.  Daisuke:  "You haven't told them your secret have you?"  Jayden:  "Their my friends Daisuke.  I don't like lying to them, but..." Jayden goes back to staring at the monument.  Daisuke places his hand on Jayden's shoulder.  Daisuke:  "I am sorry Jayden, but it's your responsibility to be the Red Ranger."  Jayden:  "I know.  I won't fail them."  Jayden followed Daisuke into the room.  Mia and Kevin were examining a tapestry hanging on the wall.  Daisuke:  "It's an old folk tale.  A young woman made a deal with a Nighlok king to save the life of her beloved.  But the king tricked her and turned them both into Nighlok."  Kevin:  "Sure sounds like something a Nighlok would do."  Mike and Emily walked over to join in.  Daisuke:  "The king took away the man's memory and cursed him to wander the Earth alone forever."  Mia gently places her fingers over the tragic figures.  Mia:  "It's strange.  It's almost as if I met this woman before."  Moments later, Daisuke and the teens sat in a circle on the floor.  Daisuke placed the Black Box in the center.  Daisuke:  "The Black Box.  The move powerful Samurai weapon ever conceived."  Jayden picks up the Black Box and gazes at it in reverence.  Daisuke:  "Few even know of it's existence."  Jayden:  "Thank you Daisuke.  I shall protect it with my life."  Behind them another guardian pours tea into cups.  None of them noticed that earlier, Octoroo's arm had stretched through the gap and his hand covered the cups momentarily.  Daisuke:  "I hope your friend can program it.  With each passing day the Nighlok presence grows stronger.  I fear that soon even this sacred place will be corrupted by their evil."  The young guardian carried the tray of tea and placed it closed to Daisuke.  The teens reached for the cups.  Jayden passed a cup to Daisuke.  Daisuke:  "Now, let us drink tea together."  They all held out their cups in a toast.  Daisuke:  "To honor the ancient Rangers and for good fortune in battle."  Jayden was the first to drink and he suddenly drops his cup, drops onto his back, and clutches his throat.  Mia:  "Jayden!"  Jayden:  "The drink...it's poisoned."  A guardian runs into the room.  Guardian:  "Daisuke!  There are Nighlok in the garden!"  Kevin quickly stood up.  Kevin:  "Nighlok!"  Mia was kneeling by Jayden.  Mia:  "But we can't leave Jayden."  Jayden:  "Don't worry about me.  Go!  Hurry!"  Emily, Mike, Mia, and Kevin hurried out.  As they battled the Moogers, the young guardian carried a tray of medicine.  Daisuke propped up Jayden's head to help him drink.  Octoroo:  "What a joke.  Seriously?  you're going to fight my black magic potion with dried mushrooms?  The young guardian stood up and went towards Octoroo.  Octoroo blasted him off his feet.  Daisuke got up and faced Octoroo.  Daisuke:  "Foolish Nighlok.  Your forces were defeated here once before and they shall be again."  Octoroo:  "Ooh, ah, ooh!  You want a piece of me too?"  Jayden:  "Wait!  It's me you want.  Let the guardians go!"  Octoroo:  "Fine by me.  I just need one thing from you.  You're going to show me the symbol you Red Rangers use to seal away Master Xandred."  Instead, Jayden managed to crawl into the garden, followed by Octoroo.  Antonio arrived and morphed into Gold Ranger and battled Octoroo. Jayden passed out.   As they battled, Deker came out of his hiding place and took Jayden away for a duel.

The Tengen Gate