JAYDEN

JAYDEN

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Jayden, his friends, and Mentor Ji have gathered together, waiting for Antonio to arrive. Emily: He's so fast when he's the Gold Ranger, I'm surprised he's not here already. Kevin went to sit with his friends. He wasn't as impressed with Antonio as the rest. Kevin: Just because Antonio showed off when he beat that Nighlok, doesn't mean he's fast at everything. Mia: It's true. We really don't know much about him, but at least Jayden can vouch for him. Jayden turned his head away as he thought about his friend. Jayden: Yeah, we were friends from the moment we meet. His father owned the local fish market. The times we played together were really the only times I got to feel like a normal kid. But it did drive Mentor crazy because it distracted me from my training. That was before Antonio had to move away. Mia: So, if he moved away, how did he become the Gold Ranger? Kevin became agitated. Kevin: Wait! He's definitely got some skills, but he's not a true samurai. It doesn't run in his family and he hasn't had any formal training. Kevin gets up and walks a little away from his friends. With his back to them, Kevin continues. Kevin: Plus, we have no idea what this guy is up to. More time passed, but still no Antonio. Mentor Ji was impatient as he smack his stick repeatedly into the palm of his hand. Mentor Ji: Antonio is late. I can't say I'm surprised. Mike is sitting in a chair, playing a video game. Mentor Ji walks over to him. Mentor Ji: Did he say he was bringing the Octozord with him? Mike: I don't know. Why? Mentor Ji: Well, when Jayden was a boy, he gave it to Antonio, when I wasn't looking. Emily was working on a flower arrangement and was very surprised by this. Emily: What?! You gave him a zord! Jayden: Look, I was a little kid. I didn't know any better. Mentor Ji: By the time I found out, Antonio had moved away and I didn't think he'd actually figure out a way to activate it. Jayden threaten he'd quit being a samurai if I tried to get it back. Jayden: Like I said, I was a little kid. Mike went to stand next to Mentor Ji. Mike: Wow. Such a rebel. Mia: Sounds like you guys were really good friends. I bet you missed him when he moved away. Jayden: Yeah. There was a skidding sound and they turn and saw Antonio slide into the room. Antonio did some fancy poses with his fishing pole and then turned to face them. Antonio: Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce to you, the Sixth Samurai, the Gold Ranger, me - Antonio Garcia. Mike leans over to Mentor Ji. Mike: And you thought I was cocky. Mentor Ji just grunts in response. Antonio is unaware that the lure of his fishing pole has caught onto his pants. Antonio: Jayden, please allow me to join you and your team in the fight against the Nighlok. Antonio pulled on his fishing pole and the lure tore his pants. Antonio: Ohhh, that's not good. Jayden and his friends chuckled. Antonio: It's no big deal, really. It's happened before. Not a lot or anything. Jayden and his friends continue to laugh. Jayden: Will you guys help him? Jayden walked out of the room. Mentor Ji: I'll just be a moment. Mentor Ji walks out as well. Jayden was sitting outside when Mentor Ji joined him. Jayden: He hasn't changed a bit. Mentor Ji: He's as energetic as ever. He clearly still looks up to you. Jayden: He always wanted to be a samurai. I remember like it was yesterday. Jayden could see himself and Antonio as young boys, practicing to be samurais. Jayden: I don't know what to do Ji. Mentor Ji: You're too close to this. Let me handle it. Jayden gives a small nod and Mentor Ji walks back inside. After awhile, Jayden hears the gap sensor go off and he runs inside the house and spots Antonio on the floor. Mentor Ji informs them that it's on Benson street, the underpass. Jayden tells his team, let's go. They all hurry over to Jayden. Antonio calls out to wait! Antonio stands up and makes his remarks to Jayden. Jayden, I can come with you, right? Jayden is silent, not wanting to hurt his friend. Antonio continues, tell Ji how you made me a samurai. That I am suppose to fight by your side. Jayden replies, Ji is right. This isn't little kids stuff anymore. I'm so sorry, you're not really a samurai and we don't need a sixth Ranger. Jayden, Mia, Kevin, Emily, and Mike head out. Antonio is very hurt and mutters sorry too as he walks away. Steeleto is in the city, terrorizing the citizens. Suddenly Lion Folding Zord flies in and hits Steeleto several times. The Samurai Rangers arrive. Steeleto tells them it's time to pay them back for destroying his fellow Nighlok, Vulpes. Green Ranger gloats, good luck with that! Steeleto declares he doesn't need luck and charges towards them with his blades. The Rangers and Steeleto battle. Blue Ranger and Green Ranger have Steeleto in their grip. Green Ranger hollers out now! Pink Ranger and Yellow Ranger race towards Steeleto's back. Steeleto extended blades out of his back, which hit Pink Ranger and Yellow Ranger hard and knocked them to the ground. Red Ranger calls out a warning. Steeleto extends blades in front of his body, which hit Blue Ranger and Green Ranger. They are sent flying and land on the pavement hard. Steeleto tells Red Ranger, don't feel left out, I haven't forgotten you. Red Ranger declares that soon Steeleto will be nothing but a memory. Red Ranger and Steeleto battle each other. Eventually Steeleto uses a fiery strike against Red Ranger. It misses Red Ranger and catches a car on fire instead. Steeleto declares, full body blades. All of his body's blades come out to strike Red Ranger. Red Ranger manages to strike each blade away, but it is difficult. Steeleto encases Red Ranger against a pole with his blades. But it doesn't last long as Steeleto starts to dry up. Steeleto tells Red Ranger he won't be so lucky next time and vanishes through a gap. Pink Ranger, Blue Ranger, Yellow Ranger, and Green Ranger struggle to get up, but they manage. Red Ranger walks towards them as they walk towards him. Red Ranger asks his friends if they are okay? Yellow Ranger confirms that they are okay. Green Ranger points out that Nighlok had some nasty moves. Red Ranger tells them, they have to come up with a new strategy. Pink Ranger replies, maybe the best new strategy for us is an extra Ranger. Red Ranger reluctantly agrees. After the battle, Jayden returns to Shiba House. He is sitting outside, looking at Antonio's Samurai Morpher. Mia steps outside and pauses at the door for a moment. Mia walks up to Jayden, telling him, it must have been hard for you. Having to send your friend away like that. Jayden replies, I had no choice. He's not a real samurai. Jayden gets up and walks towards the practice sticks. He tells Mia, like Ji said, having him around could be dangerous. Not only for him, but for us too. Mia follows Jayden out into the courtyard and he gives a stick to her. Mia tells him, he's known Antonio forever. The idea of him getting hurt must bother you. Jayden remarks, of course, he's my friends. Not wanting to talk anymore, Jayden launches into the practice. Mia does well against Jayden. She continues to talk to him as they practice. Leading us on dangerous missions is hard on you. But putting an old friend like him at risk too? That's too much pressure. Mia gets a point off of Jayden. Mia knows she has hit the nail on the head. Jayden is upset and tells her to think what she wants. Jayden starts to walk away. Antonio walks out from the side of the building. He tells Jayden, Mia's right and you know it. Why do you have to be so stubborn Jayden? Mia and Antonio stand next to each other as they face Jayden. Antonio tells Jayden he knows the risks. And you need my help. Jayden tells him they have already talked about this. Emily and Mike walk out of Shiba House. Mike points out that they are saving the world. How can an extra Ranger not help? Before Jayden can argue with them, Mia tells him, Antonio accepts the risks, just like all of us. Mike and Emily join Mia and Antonio. Mia points out to Jayden, that you're our leader, but that doesn't make you responsible for what we choose to do. Antonio adds, well said pretty lady. Jayden tries once more to argue the point, but he's interrupted by Kevin, who has stepped out. Kevin tells him, Antonio doesn't have the training, but I'm betting we could use the help. I say we give him a chance. Antonio is a little offended by the training remark. The gap sensor goes off and Mentor Ji comes running out. Mentor Ji tells them the attack is on the northern peninsula construction site. Antonio tells Jayden, please, let me have my Samurai Morpher. Jayden remembers the promise he had made with Antonio when they were young boys. Antonio promises he won't let Jayden down. This has been my dream. It always has been. Jayden thinks it over. Jayden pulls out the Samurai Morpher and tells Antonio he is the sixth Samurai Ranger. He gives the Samurai Morpher to Antonio, who is thrilled. Antonio tells Jayden, you won't regret this. Mia, Emily, and Mike are happy to have Antonio on the team. Kevin even gives a small smile. Jayden tells them, let's go. They all run from the courtyard. Mentor Ji watches them go. The Moogers are attacking the construction workers as Steeleto watches. Soon Jayden, Mia, Kevin, Emily, Mike, and Antonio arrive and stand and face down Steeleto. Steeleto is pleased to see them. Antonio tries to squeeze into the lineup, by trying different spots. Between Kevin and Emily, between Mike and Jayden, and finally goes to stand by Mia. Its a tight fit and Antonio asks them if they can move down? The teens scoot down a little, but it's still not enough and Antonio knocks down the barrels that are on the other side of him. The teens morph. The Rangers face down Steeleto and the Moogers. Steeleto gives the command for the Moogers to attack. Red Ranger, Pink Ranger, Blue Ranger, Yellow Ranger, and Green Ranger race forward with their Spin Swords drawn. They battle the Moogers with their Spin Swords as Gold Ranger looks on. Gold Ranger is still excited over the fact that at last he has done it, he's a Samurai Ranger. Gold Ranger realizes he better go help. Gold Ranger uses his Barracuda Blade and super speed to battle and destroys several Moogers. Red Ranger uses his Fire Smasher to destroy the remaining Moogers. Gold Ranger runs up to Red Ranger. Steeleto is not happy and releases his shatter shock attack. Red Ranger blocks the attack with his Fire Smasher. Despite this, the attack knocks Red Ranger and Gold Ranger off their feet. Red Ranger tells Pink Ranger, Blue Ranger, Yellow Ranger, and Green Ranger to take cover. As they get back up, Red Ranger tells Gold Ranger they need to take care of this creep themselves. Gold Ranger comments, just like when we were kids. Red Ranger and Gold Ranger run towards Steeleto. Steeleto charges towards them as well. Everyone has their weapons out. Red Ranger and Gold Ranger battle Steeleto. Soon Steeleto uses his full body blade against the two Rangers. Red Ranger and Gold Ranger block and chop off the blades as they get closer and closer to Steeleto. Eventually the blades are destroyed and Steeleto is knocked off his feet. Gold Ranger uses his Barracuda Blade against Steeleto and Red Ranger uses his Spin Sword. Steeleto is defeated. Pink Ranger, Blue Ranger, Yellow Ranger, and Green Ranger race up to them. The Rangers are in high spirits, but Red Ranger reminds them to not forget the mega monster. Steeleto grows to giant size. The Rangers form Samurai Megazord quickly. Steeleto charges towards Samurai Megazord. Samurai Megazord and Steeleto battle. Steeleto makes several strikes against Samurai Megazord. Steeleto uses his full body blades against Samurai Megazord. Samurai Megazord falls to the ground. Gold Ranger has been watching the battle from the ground and he is not happy. Gold Ranger summons Octozord. Octozord sprays ink into Steeleto's face. Gold Ranger leaps into Octozord. Inside Samurai Megazord, Pink Ranger points out to Red Ranger, that if Octozord originally belong to your family...Red Ranger realizes where she is going and tells her good thinking. Gold Ranger has heard the conversation as well. Octospear Megazord is formed by combining Octozord with Samurai Megazord. Gold Ranger is thrilled to be in the cockpit of a Megazord. Steeleto is ready to use his full body blade against Octospear Megazord. Octospear Megazord uses it's spear thrust against Steeleto several times. The move cuts off all of Steeleto's blades. Octospear Megazord uses it's ice breath against Steeleto. Steeleto freezes up. Octospear Megazord uses it's Samurai Strike against Steeleto and Steeleto is destroyed. Red Ranger is about to use his usual speech when Gold Ranger interrupts him by telling him this calls for a fish fiesta when we get home. Gold Ranger is thrilled with their victory. Gold Ranger notes the lack of enthusiasm from Pink Ranger, Blue Ranger, and Green Ranger. Yellow Ranger tells them, come on guys! The other Rangers perk up. Gold Ranger exclaims, let's celebrate. Red Ranger does his line, Samurai Rangers, victory is ours. Back at Shiba House, Antonio is cooking fish on the grill. Mia, Kevin, Emily, and Mike have gathered around the table. Jayden and Mentor Ji stand apart from the rest. Mentor Ji tells Jayden, I may have been wrong to exclude Antonio so quickly. Jayden thinks they both were. Things keep changing on me so fast. First taking on the team, now Antonio. It's not like when it was just us. Mentor Ji points out, that's what being a leader is all about. It's not all on you. They have chosen their path. You did not choose it for them. Antonio shouts out to them, you two wallflowers going to join us?! Mike shouts out, hurry up before I wolf it all down! Mentor Ji comments, you don't need to ask us twice. Jayden and Mentor Ji join the group. Jayden walks over to Antonio. He tells him, it's good to have you back, buddy. You're worth your weight in gold.

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