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MIKE

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The gap sensor goes off. Mike and his friends race out of Shiba House. They used their Samuraizer to morph and race out of the gates. Giant size Moogers and normal size Moogers are attacking the city. Yellow Ranger and Pink Ranger battle the normal size Moogers on the ground with their Spin Swords. Green Ranger is in his Beetle Zord. Blue Ranger is in his Swordfish Zord and Red Ranger in his Tiger Zord. Beetle Zord, Tiger Zord, and Swordfish Zord race through the city. Green Ranger: Kevin, we got giant Moogers dead ahead. Blue Ranger: Yeah, it's time to team up. Green Ranger: Sounds like a plan. Let's do it Jayden. Red Ranger: Zords combine! Samurai Battlewing! Blue Ranger, Green Ranger, Red Ranger: Samurai Battlewing! We are united! Samurai Battlewing flies towards the giant Moogers. Red Ranger: Punch it! Samurai Battlewing fires and the giant Moogers are destroyed. Blue Ranger: Yeah! Green Ranger: Doing it! Blue Ranger: Booyah! Green Ranger, Blue Ranger, and Red Ranger arrived to help Pink Ranger and Yellow Ranger with the normal size Moogers. Green Ranger and the rest of the Rangers form a circle and face the endless Moogers. Yellow Ranger: Man, are we glad to see you guys. Green Ranger: Wow! There's a whole lot of ugly here. Red Ranger: Yupe. Time to change this picture. Red Ranger places a disc on his Spin Sword. Red Ranger: Spin Sword! Blazing Strike! Several Moogers are destroyed. Blue Ranger: Spin Sword! Dragon Splash! Blue Ranger destroys several more Moogers. Pink Ranger: Spin Sword! Air Wave! Yet more Moogers are destroyed. Green Ranger: Spin Sword! Forest Vortex! Green Ranger destroys more Moogers. Yellow Ranger: Spin Sword! Seismic Quake! The remaining Moogers are destroyed. Unfortunately more Moogers seeps out of gap. Green Ranger: What? There's more! Pink Ranger: They're like roaches. Blue Ranger: Then we have to be the exterminators. Green Ranger and the rest of the Rangers battle the new batch of Moogers with their Spin Swords. Green Ranger is battling a Mooger. Green Ranger: Man, you Moogers just don't quit. The Mooger becomes distracted. Green Ranger: Hun? The Mooger knocks Green Ranger to the ground and walks towards Red Ranger. Green Ranger: Hey, what gives? Another Mooger has Pink Ranger in a hold when he suddenly lets go of her and walks towards Red Ranger. Pink Ranger: What? Guys they want Jayden! Blue Ranger: What are you doing cowards! Come back and fight. Red Ranger has been battling several Moogers and he notices they are all headed towards him. Red Ranger: What's gong on? They all hear a strange voice chanting. From a gap, Master Xandred is chanting. Master Xandred: Red Ranger. Red Ranger. Red Ranger. Red Ranger recognizes the voice and whispers to himself. Red Ranger: Master Xandred. Green Ranger: Hey, check it out! That weird voice is putting these Moogers into a trance. Yellow Ranger: Yeah, it's like they're hypnotize. Green Ranger: It's creeping me out. Blue Ranger: Hey, let's circle up to protect Jayden. Green Ranger, Blue Ranger, Pink Ranger, and Yellow Ranger leaped over to where Jayden was and immediately began battling the Moogers surrounding Red Ranger. Blue Ranger: Jayden, watch out! Red Ranger: I wanted to try out a new symbol combination for awhile and now is the time. Red Ranger takes Yellow Ranger's Spin Sword. Red Ranger: Spin Sword! Blazing Storm! The Moogers are destroyed. They all can hear Master Xandred's voice coming from the gap. Master Xandred: Red Ranger, you're in danger. Master Xandred laughs and vanishes form within the gap. Yellow Ranger: Oh no! Red Ranger walks towards where the voice came from. He demorphs as he walks. Mike, Mia, Emily, and Kevin demorph as well. Mike: Alright, could someone please tell me what the heck that voice was? Emily: I never heard anything so evil. Mia: that wasn't just a normal Nighlok, was it Jayden? Jayden: No. I think that was Master Xandred. Kevin: Master Xandred! As in the Lord of the Nighloks? You think he's back? Mike: Are you serious? Mike wants to know why he would call out, Red Ranger, Red Ranger. Why just you? Jayden doesn't have an answer for him. The teens return to Shiba house. Mentor Ji is there as well. Kevin asks why the Moogers were only after Jayden? Mentor Ji tells Jayden, Master Xandred must know. Mike doesn't like the fact they are keeping secrets from the rest of them. Mentor Ji informs them that there is a secret symbol that can create a seal. The previous Red Ranger used it to imprison Master Xandred. When Master Xandred last attacked us, it was a surprise. And we were nearly defeated. That symbol is how Jayden's father was able to seal Xandred away. Mike concludes that means it's Jayden now. Mentor Ji continues, only members of the Red Ranger Shiba family can use the seal. Mike tells Jayden, guess that means you really are the man. Emily adds Jayden's father did everything he could to save us. It becomes too much for Jayden and he walks out. Mike wants to know what's the big deal? Jayden just has to use his special Shiba family symbol power to seal Master X. Mentor Ji tells him, it's not that simple. It takes unbelievable symbol power to make the seal permanent. Mike, Emily, Mia, and Kevin are out in the courtyard, training. Mike is very optimistic. He tells his friends, Jayden just has to master the symbol and Master Xandred will be old news. Mia points out the last Red Ranger couldn't master the seal. Kevin adds and the Red Ranger before couldn't master it as well. No Ranger has. Emily is confident that Jayden will master it. He has too. It's his destiny. Kevin agrees. Kevin tells his friends, we have to protect Jayden. It's our number one mission. Mike, Emily, and Mia agree. They are unaware that Jayden is about to step out when he overhears their conversation. Kevin tells his friends, if we work as a team, we can protect Jayden from anything. Emily adds, now I see it. That's why we have been training our whole lives. Jayden becomes upset and steps outside. He tells them, no. It's not necessary. Jayden picks up a stick and tells them to protect themselves. It's business as usual. Stay focus on the battle at hand, as a team. Kevin insists that they have to protect Jayden. Jayden yells no! That's just too much of a burden to bear. Jayden starts working out with the stick. Mike, Emily, Mia, and Kevin watch him, uncertain. The gap sensor goes off and they all take off. The teens arrive where they believe the Nighlok is. Mike soon spots Robtish and they race forward. Robtish asks which one of you is the Red Ranger? Jayden steps forward a couple of paces. Robtish announces he has to destroy him. Jayden shouts back, I'll show you who's going to be sorry. Mia whispers to Kevin that Master Xandred must know that Jayden has the sealing power. Jayden walks towards Robtish. Mike and Kevin catch up with him and grab his arms to stop him. Kevin tells him this is too dangerous. This is exactly the type of battle you should avoid. Let us do our duty and protect you. Jayden shakes them off and races forward to morph. Robtish tries to blast Jayden, but misses. Red Ranger leaps towards Robtish with his Spin Sword drawn. Red Ranger and Robtish immediately fight, trying to strike each other with their swords. Mike, Emily, Mia, and Kevin watch the battle. Mia wonders why Jayden won't listen. Kevin has no idea, but wants to help his friend. Mike, Emily, Mia, and Kevin morph. With their Spin Swords drawn, the four Rangers race forward. Several Moogers arrive. Green Ranger, Yellow Ranger, Pink Ranger, and Blue Ranger are kept busy battling the Moogers with their Spin Swords. With the battles going on, no one notices that Deker has arrived. The rest of the Rangers want to help Red Ranger, but they are battling the Moogers. Blue Ranger notices Red Ranger is in trouble and becomes alarmed. Blue Ranger alerts the rest of the Rangers to what is happening, as they continue to battle the Moogers. Yellow Ranger and Blue Ranger race over to Red Ranger. Green Ranger and Pink Ranger continue battling the Moogers. Robtish hits Yellow Ranger and Blue Ranger with his double slash. Numerous explosions erupt as Yellow Ranger and Blue Ranger are hit. Emily and Kevin and Emily demorph and fall to the ground. They are badly hurt and can no longer continue. Red Ranger is upset. This exactly what I didn't want to happen. Robtish walks towards them. Red Ranger tries to protect Emily and Kevin with his body. Green Ranger and Pink Ranger destroy the Moogers. They leap over to where their friends are. Green Ranger and Pink Ranger are ready to protect Emily, Kevin, and Red Ranger. Robtish thinks he's got a deal - five for the price of one. Before Robtish can strike, Deker leaps in front of the Rangers and blocks the blow. Deker quickly strikes Green Ranger and Pink Ranger. They demorph and hit the ground. Red Ranger grabs his Spin Sword and blocks a blow from Deker. Robtish asks Deker what's he doing here? Deker replies that Red Ranger is his opponent, not yours. I'll ask you once, please leave. Robtish doesn't want to. Robtish races towards them. Robtish, Red Ranger, and Deker battle each other. Mike and Mia are too weak to help and can only watch the fight. During the battle, Robtish tells Deker that is enough. Red Ranger is my opponent to defeat. The fight between Deker, Red Ranger, and Robtish continues and becomes intense. Mia thinks Red Ranger is amazing. She doesn't know how he is finding the strength to hold them off. Eventually it ends with each of them holding a sword against the other. Robtish laughs. He backs away and tells them they are both in luck as he is drying out. Robtish warns Deker that Master Xandred will not be happy about this. Robtish retreats through a gap. Red Ranger asks Deker why he helped him? Deker tells him my only desire to find someone skilled enough to be my opponent. Someone worthy to clash with my Uramasa. Mike calls a warning, telling Red Ranger not to fight Deker. Red Ranger doesn't listen and soon it's Red Ranger and Deker battling. Red Ranger is hit early on. Mia panics as she sees Red Ranger is hurt. Deker comments that was too easy. This isn't the battle I want. Robtish's double slash took too much out of you. Uramasa won't be satisfied unless you are at your peak. Deker brings down Uramasa to strike Red Ranger. Red Ranger gets out of the way and the rock that was behind him is sliced in half. Deker tells Red Ranger to go. You need to be at full strength to even have a chance with me. Deker leaps up to the top of a cliff. Deker goes into human form and tells Red Ranger you will satisfy my hunger. You will give me the battle I have desired for centuries. So for now, I will leave you be. Deker vows when Red Ranger is at his best, then they will duel. Red Ranger gets back up, as does Mike and Mia. Mike asks Mia if that is the weird dude from when we fought that Nighlok? Mia replies yes, I think that is him. Mike and Mia run over to Red Ranger. Mike yells at Deker, asking him, what are you anyways? Are you a Nighlok? Deker replies that he is Deker. Nothing more, nothing less. Deker walks away. Mia is puzzled about Deker, but then she hears Emily and Kevin groaning in pain. Mia runs over to them, followed by Mike. Mike pulls out his Samuraizer and contacts Mentor Ji, telling him, we need help. Kevin and Emily are beat up. Red Ranger demorphs. Mia tells Emily to hold on. Jayden stares at his friends for a moment and then runs over to them. They managed to get back to Shiba House. Mia makes sure Emily and Kevin are comfortable in their beds. Mia goes and sits with Mike. They are both worried about Kevin and Emily. After awhile, Mentor Ji walks into the sick room and asks them if they have seen Jayden? Mike asks if Jayden is in the dojo? Mentor Ji replies no. Mentor Ji calls for Jayden through the house, but gets no response.

Kevin was working on his sketchbook, his breakfast forgotten. Emily was still laying in bed. Mia sat with them. Mike walked in and noted the untouched breakfast. Mike: You know, a young samurai once told me that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Kevin struggled to sit up. Kevin: I told you that. Kevin glanced at his breakfast. Kevin: I'll eat once I finish this. Kevin shows his drawings to his friends. Kevin: While I've been laid up, I've been thinking about the possibility of combining the Samurai Battlewing and the Megazord. Mike: Last time I had a sick day, I played video games, drank ginger ale, and had chicken soup. Kevin shakes his head. Mike noticed the sad look on Mia's face. Mike: What's up with you? Mia: Jayden's still not back. Mentor Ji entered the room with forced cheer. Mentor Ji: Hello everyone! Hi Emily! Hope you're feeling better! Have you finished breakfast?! Mike: You can cut the happy, happy act. We know something's up. Mia: We know Jayden's gone. Mentor Ji dropped the pretense. Mentor Ji: Don't worry. He'll be back. The rest of us just need to focus on our mission. Later that day, Kevin and Emily were stretching and testing out their limbs. Mike: Well, good to see you guys are at least feeling better. Mike stepped outside to where Mia was sitting. Kevin and Emily could hear their conversation. Mike: I remember how messed up I felt when a Nighlok attacked my buddies, just cause they were hanging with me. Mia: Think about what Jayden's feeling. Just knowing that we're willing to take hits for him. Mike: Yeah. It must be so hard to know that you're the only Ranger with the sealing power. Mia: I know. Imagine if you held the whole world's fate in your hands. After awhile, the gap sensor went off. Mike, Mia, Kevin, and Emily race into the room. Kevin: We heard the gap sensor. Mentor Ji: Are you really up for this? Kevin: We have to be up for it. Emily: Yeah. We all wish Jayden was here with us, but there's a Nighlok out there. Mentor Ji walked away from them. Mentor Ji: You should know, that Jayden truly struggles with putting any of you at risk. He resisted calling upon you when Master Xandred first awaken. He wanted to take on this fight alone. Which is why he walks alone now. Kevin: Forgive me Mentor, but that's wrong. Mentor Ji turned around and faced Mike and his friends. Kevin: Jayden will never walk alone again. Mia: He'll always have us. We're a team till the end. Mike: Let's move out. We have a Nighlok to take down. Mike, Kevin, Emily, and Mia raced out of the house. When they reached a park near Harbor Village, they noted several Moogers, Robtish, and Jayden had been knocked on the ground. Mike, Kevin, Mia, and Emily raced towards the fight. Kevin: Jayden! Mike, Kevin, Emily, and Mia immediately leaped in and battled several Moogers with their Spin Swords. In the midst of fighting, they talked to Jayden as he continued to lay on the ground. Mike: Is this a private game, or can anyone play? Mia: We're in this together! Mia battled several Moogers with her Spin Sword. Mia: Forever! Jayden struggles to sit up. Emily adds, your mission is our mission. Kevin shouts out, she's right. We won't let you do this alone! Jayden manages to stand back up. Jayden thanks them. He is glad they showed up. The Moogers are defeated. Mike, Mia, Jayden, Kevin, and Emily face down Robtish. Mike, Jayden, Kevin, Emily, and Mia morph. Robtish is not bothered. Good. Now I can destroy you all together. Robtish is standing by more Moogers. Robtish gives the Moogers the command to attack. The Rangers easily defeat the Moogers with their Spin Swords. The Rangers then battle Robtish with their Spin Swords. After awhile, the Rangers regroup. Red Ranger tells Robtish, together, our team can handle anything you throw at us. Robtish replies, prove it. The Rangers battle Robtish once more with their Spin Swords. The Rangers knock Robtish to the ground. Robtish slowly gets back up. Red Ranger warns the rest of the Rangers that Robtish will start with a shock wave. Red Ranger continues, then watch for his slash attack. Defend against those and we'll be fine. I've got a surprise of my own. Green Ranger, Blue Ranger, Yellow Ranger, and Pink Ranger are ready. Robtish launches his sonic shockwave. Yellow Ranger and Pink Ranger block it and defeat it with their Spin Swords. Robtish launches into his double slash attack. This time Green Ranger and Blue Ranger block it and defeat it with their Spin Swords. Red Ranger has his Fire Smasher ready. It turns into the Five Disc Tiger Cannon. Green Ranger, Blue Ranger, Yellow Ranger, and Pink Ranger toss their discs over and they land perfectly on the Five Disc Tiger Cannon. Red Ranger fires the cannon and Robtish is defeated. The Rangers gather together. Blue Ranger tells Red Ranger, that was brilliant. Red Ranger replies, thanks. Everyone okay? Green Ranger replies, never better bro. Robtish grows to giant size. The Rangers quickly summon their folding zords and Samurai Megazord is formed. Robtish summons flying Moogers. The flying Moogers fly straight towards Samurai Megazord. Green Ranger can't believe they can fly now too. The flying Moogers fired at Samurai Megazord. Robtish attacks Samurai Megazord as well. The Rangers are having a difficult time as they are caught between them. Green Ranger suggests the Samurai Battlewing. Blue Ranger has an even better idea. We should combine the Samurai Battlewing with the Megazord. Yellow Ranger wonders if that is possible? Blue Ranger pulls out his sketch book and passes the sheets to the rest of the Rangers. Red Ranger decides to let Blue Ranger take the lead. Beetle Zord, Tiger Zord, and Swordfish Zord are summon and Samurai Battlewing is formed. Samurai Battlewing fires at Robtish. Robtish falls to the ground. Red Ranger looks over the sketches and concludes it's an air strike combination. The Rangers create the symbol power and Battlewing Megazord is formed. Blue Ranger is very excited over the new Megazord. Red Ranger is impressed. Robtish gets back up. Battlewing Megazord flies into the sky. Yellow Ranger can't believe they are flying. Robtish commands the flying Moogers to attack. The flying Moogers fire at Battlewing Megazord. Red Ranger warns the rest of the Rangers there are Moogers on their tail. The Battlewing Megazord pulls up. The flying Moogers continue to fire at Battlewing Megazord. Battlewing Megazord flies through the Moogers, firing at them. Battlewing Megazord battles several of the Moogers. Battlewing Megazord knocks several of the Moogers out of the sky. Soon Battlewing Megazord flies after the remaining Moogers. The Moogers are destroyed. Battlewing Megazord faces Robtish, who thought they had flown the coop. Red Ranger states, looks like we saved the worst for last. Robtish charges towards Battlewing Megazord with his sword. Robtish and Battlewing Megazord battle. After a couple of strikes, Blue Ranger suggests they fly up, so they can take him down. Battlewing Megazord flies up into the air. Battlewing Megazord flies towards Robtish and strikes him hard. Robtish is destroyed. The Rangers are in high spirits. Blue Ranger is very happy that it worked. After the battle, Mike, Emily, Mia, Jayden and Kevin run through the gates outside Shiba House. Mentor Ji is very happy to see Jayden is back. They shake hands. Jayden apologizes for leaving. Mentor Ji tells him it doesn't matter, as long as you are back. Jayden confirms that he is back where he needs to be. Back with his team. Mentor Ji tells them, good work. I think you all deserve some fun. Anything you want. Mike, Mia, Kevin, and Emily get very excited. Kevin is eager to try something new. Mike suggests the movies. Emily thinks that's a good idea. Mike, Mia, Kevin, and Emily head into the house. Mia wants to watch a romantic comedy. Mike doesn't think so, unless it involves zombies.

The gap sensor goes off and Mike and his friends race out of Shiba House and into the city. When they reach the area where the gap sensor went off, they are puzzled. Mike: So, where's the Nighlok? Something ruffles Jayden's hair as it passes. Jayden turns around, but sees nothing. Emily: Jayden, what's wrong? Jayden: I thought I felt something. Like someone watching me. But it's gone now. Jayden turns back around and faces his friends. Kevin notices a piece of the gap sensor trapped in a grate and removes it. Kevin: Something definitely trigger this gap sensor. Mia: Yeah, but what? Jayden: Let's go. Mike and his friends head back to Shiba House. Mentor Ji is waiting for them. Mentor Ji: That was fast. Mike: It doesn't take long to deal with nothing. Kevin: The gap sensor was working fine, but no Nighlok. We didn't see anything out of the ordinary. Suddenly they all hear a sound of something hitting the house. Jayden goes outside to take a look and returns with an arrow with a note attached to it. Jayden: Just says, see you soon. Mia: See you soon. What? A Nighlok attack? Mentor Ji: No. Not here at least. The house is protected by defensive symbols. Mike: And they're doing a good job. I mean, someone shot this arrow. Mike takes the arrow from Jayden and sniffs it. Mike: Something fishy about this. Emily: Obviously. Mike: No, there's really something fishy. Smell. Emily takes a sniff and turns her head away in disgust. That evening Mike hears Jayden shouting and walks into his room. Mike: Jayden, what's up? Jayden: Something's here. Kevin walks in. A breeze ruffles Jayden's hair. Jayden: There! Did you feel that? Kevin: No! What did you feel? Mia and Emily have entered the room. Jayden: Shhh! Jayden points to the closet. Mike, Mia, Emily and Kevin gather behind Jayden. Jayden slowly opens the closet and a practice form falls down. Everyone screams. Mia: Don't scare us like that! Jayden: I could have sworn there was something. Mike: Relax dude, there's nothing here. Jayden: There's something definitely otherworldly here. I sensed it. Mia: Sorry Jayden, we didn't sense anything. Could it be your imagination? Jayden thinks it over. Mentor Ji enters. Mentor Ji: Jayden. It's important to trust your instincts, but I don't feel another presence. Jayden's hair is ruffled once more. Jayden pulls out his Samuraizer and quickly does the symbol for his Spin Sword. Jayden spins the Spin Sword around and almost slices Emily's face. Jayden: Sorry Em. Jayden looks around. Jayden: Where are you? Jayden starts searching the house, occasionally slicing the air with his Spin Sword. Mike, Emily, Kevin, Mia, and Mentor Ji follow him and stand in a doorway watching Jayden. Mike: He's really got that flipping out thing down pat, hun? Kevin: Anyone else feel anything? Emily and Mia shake their heads. The next day, Mike, Kevin, Emily, and Mia have returned to the city. Kevin holds a piece of the gap sensor. Kevin tells them there really isn't anything wrong with the gap sensor. Mia thinks they must have miss something the last time. Mike points out someone shot that arrow. Kevin tells them to keep their eyes peel for anything suspicious. The teens start walking through the city. Emily stops as a young man hands her a flyer, as he is promoting his business. Emily walks and looks at the flyer and she notices something. Mike, Mia, and Kevin are ahead of her. Emily calls out to Mia and asks her where's that paper with the arrow? Mike, Mia, and Kevin walk back to Emily. Mia holds up the note next to the flyer. Emily notes that the writing is the same. They all look over at the young man and make note of the fish cart. Emily passes Mia the flyer and Mia walks towards the young man. Mia asks the young man if he made the flyers as she holds the flyer up. The young man replies, yeah, I'm a one man business. Emily walks up and holds up the note and comments it's nicer to have one handed to you instead of shot at you. The young man agrees. Then he realizes what Emily has said. The young man panics - you are going to ruin my big moment! Mike, Kevin, Mia, and Emily start walking towards him. The young man kicks over the ice container. Mike, Kevin, Mia, and Emily slip on the ice and fall onto the pavement. The young man takes of running, pulling his cart behind him. Mia notes, he's so fast. The Samuraizers go off and Mike answers it. Mentor Ji informs them that he just found a note from Jayden, stating he's heading for Spring Valley. It must have something to do with what he's sensing. Mike can't believe Jayden went to Spring Valley on his own. Mike tells Mentor Ji they are on their way. Kevin tells Mike, Mia and I will go. You and Emily go after the fish guy. The teens split up and take off. Mike and Emily chase the young man (Antonio) through the city. Mike shouts, come back! Stop! Eventually they pause to catch their breath. Emily tells Mike, we'll never catch him. He's too fast! Mike tells Emily to go after him. He will try and cut him off. Emily continues chasing after Antonio. Mike stops in an alley, but there is no sign of the young man. Mike continues to run, trying to catch up to Antonio. After awhile, Mike joins Emily and they are both chasing after the young man. Their Samuraizers go off and they stop to answer. Pink Ranger tells them we need you at Spring Valley. Forget that guy you are chasing. Mike replies good, cause he kind of made that choice for us. Mike hangs up and tells Emily they need us in Spring Valley. Mike and Emily take off. Vulpes is about to strike Red Ranger with his sword when Green Ranger and Yellow Ranger leap in and strikes Vulpes with their Spin Swords. Vulpes falls on the stones. Yellow Ranger checks to make sure Red Ranger is okay as he gets up. Pink Ranger and Blue Ranger join the group. The Rangers use their Spin Swords for the Quintuple Slash. Vulpes quickly puts up a fox reflection shield. Instead of the Quintuple Slash striking Vulpes, it hits the Rangers from behind. The Rangers are knocked off their feet. Vulpes uses his sword to strike the Rangers several times and the Rangers soon demorph. The five teens struggle to sit up. Vulpes gloats that he has thousands of mirror spells. I can handle whatever you throw my way. But I know you can't handle what I'm about to throw at you. Suddenly several explosions hit Vulpes. The five teens notice the young man. Antonio tells them, now this is a big moment. Man, this is going to be so golden. Now let's do this! Mike wants to know, who is this guy? Kevin points out it's the guy you were chasing. Emily wants to know what he is doing? Jayden states, he's going to get taken apart if he goes up against that Nighlok. Instead, Antonio whips out his Samuraizer and morphers into the Gold Samurai Power Ranger. The teens are surprised to see another Ranger. Gold Ranger is disappointed by their reaction. That's it?! No, thanks for helping! Mike asks his friends, who is this guy? Emily is amazed at how sparkly the Gold Ranger is. Gold Ranger tells them not to worry, just leave this one to me. Gold Ranger leaps over and stands protectively in front of the teens. Vulpes is not happy to see there is another Ranger. Kevin tells his friends, he has never read about a Gold Ranger in the archives. Jayden? Jayden replies, first I heard of it. Gold Ranger thinks there has been enough talking, now it's time for action. Gold Ranger goes into a fighting stance. Vulpes laughs at him - what kind of stance is that? You're not worth my time twinkle toes! Let these guys take care of you. Several Moogers appear. Gold Ranger replies, my style's different, but it's all mine. And as they will see, there is plenty of strength behind it. Gold Ranger pulls out his Barracuda Blade as the Moogers charge towards him. Within seconds the Moogers are destroyed. The teens are confused. Mia points out that he didn't even move. How can he do that? Jayden replies, he did. Just faster than the eye can see. Kevin has never seen anything like it. Jayden adds, that was the legendary sheath maneuver. Kevin replies, that's impossible. Jayden tells him not anymore. Mike points out he's pretty fast. More Moogers arrive and are hidden by the trees. They shoot several arrows at Gold Ranger. Gold Ranger blocks each arrow with his Barracuda Blade. Gold Ranger leaps over into the woods to battle the latest batch of Moogers. He battles them with his Barracuda Blade. Mike, Jayden, Kevin, Mia, and Emily stand up. Kevin points out the strange techniques the Gold Ranger has. Emily doesn't care, it's good. During the battle, Gold Ranger ends up on top of a tree. He taunts the Moogers below, what's the problem? Come up and get me! I'm right here! Suddenly Gold Ranger slips and falls to the ground. Mike, Mia, Jayden, Kevin, and Emily run up. Mia asks if he is okay. Gold Ranger tells them, stand back! I told you I got this! Watch! Gold Ranger goes back to battling the Moogers with his Barracuda Blade. Soon the Moogers all fall to the ground. There is a cracking sound. Gold Ranger didn't mean to play lumberjack. Several trees fall around Gold Ranger and he is soon caught in them. Gold Ranger comments on his Barracuda Blade, man, this thing is sharper than I thought. Suddenly Vulpes leaps in and battles Gold Ranger. Vulpes uses a spell that releases fears fox's flock and they fly towards Gold Ranger. Mike points out that they need to help him out. Jayden morphs and leaps into the battle with his Spin Sword. Red Ranger destroys the flying creatures with his blazing strike. Vulpes is knocked to the ground. Gold Ranger tells Red Ranger, you're better than I remember. Gold Ranger quickly goes back into action with his Barracuda Blade. Gold Ranger strikes Vulpes several times with the Barracuda Blade and Vulpes is defeated. Gold Ranger is very excited. Red Ranger is still puzzled over Gold Ranger's comment and asks him, what did you mean, I'm better than you remember? Mike, Emily, Mia, and Kevin come running up. Vulpes grows to giant size. Surprised, Gold Ranger falls to the ground. Red Ranger tells the rest of the Rangers, we'll deal with our gold friend later. First things, first. Mike, Emily, Mia, and Kevin morph. The zords are summon and Battlewing Megazord is formed. Gold Ranger watches all of this from the ground and he is impressed. Vulpes vanishes using his Vulpes' veil. Battlewing Megazord looks around to see where he went and gets struck from behind. Blue Ranger notes, he's still there. He's just invisible. Vulpes strikes Battlewing Megazord several times. Pink Ranger wonders how they are going to defeat him, if they can't even see him. Green Ranger concludes there must be a way to uncloak him. Vulpes continues to strike the Battlewing Megazord. Red Ranger warns the rest of the Rangers they better think of something quick. We don't have much time left. Vulpes lands hit after hit against Battlewing Megazord. After awhile, Octozord arrives and lands beside Battlewing Megazord. Green Ranger notes that's not something you see every day. Red Ranger mutters, it can't be. Gold Ranger goes into mega mode power and leaps inside Octozord. Octozord flies into the air once more. Green Ranger can't believe Gold Ranger has a zord too. Yellow Ranger wonders if he really could be one of us? Red Ranger recognizes the Octozord, but asks himself, how? Octozord flies towards Vulpes. Gold Ranger instructs his zord to use it's ink cloud. Octozord spreads it's ink cloud and soon Vulpes is revealed. Vulpes is not happy. Octozord lands on Vulpes' head and strikes it with it's tentacles. After several strikes, Octozord flies away. Pink Ranger notes, now's our chance. Blue Ranger agrees, time to finish him. Pink Ranger notices Red Ranger is lost in thought and calls out his name. Red Ranger comes out of his trance and tells his team, let's do this. Battlewing Megazord flies into the sky. Battlewing Megazord uses it's flying slash, final strike. Vulpes is destroyed. Gold Ranger leaps around with excitement. Octozord flies over to Battlewing Megazord as Red Ranger declares victory is ours. After the battle, Gold Ranger walks towards the teens, dragging his cart behind him. Gold Ranger asks them if that was golden with a capital g. Kevin demands that he start talking. What's your story? Gold Ranger demorphs. Jayden recognizes him as Antonio tells Mike, Emily, Mia, Kevin that he had come because of the Nighloks showing up. Guys, I'm on your side. Tell them J. Jayden can't believe it's really Antonio. Antonio is thrilled that Jayden remembers him. When they were little boys, Jayden and Antonio were friends. Jayden tells him, he can't believe it's really you. Antonio replies, believe it, I'm back! And I'm ready for some action. Antonio walks towards Jayden and does some fighting moves. Jayden stops a punch. Antonio asks him, do you still think you can take me? Jayden grins. Jayden and Antonio get into a fighting stance and then begin sparring. Mike, Emily, Mia, and Kevin watch. They are both very good. Emily thinks Antonio is amazing. I vote he should join our team. Kevin has concerns. He's good today, but one battle doesn't make him a samurai. Mia tells him, say what you want. Today, Antonio definitely delivered his golden moment.

Mike and his friends 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. 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. A few moments later, Mentor Ji was impatiently smacking his stick onto the palm of his hand. Mentor Ji: Antonio is late. I can't say I'm surprised. Mike is 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: 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. Just then Antonio slides in. He does a couple of poses with his fishing pole and turns and faces Mike and the rest. Antonio: Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to introduce to you, the Sixth Samurai - the Gold Ranger, me - Antonio Garcia. Mike leaned over to Mentor Ji. Mike: And you thought I was cocky. Mentor Ji grunted in response. Antonio is unaware that the lure of his fishing pole has attached itself to his pants. Antonio: Jayden, please allow me to join you and your team in the fight against the Nighlok. Antonio pulls on his fishing pole and the lure is stuck and tears his pants. Antonio: Ohhh, that's not good. Mike, Mia, Emily, and Jayden laugh. Antonio has trouble getting the lure to loosen. Antonio: It's no big deal, really. It's happened before. Not a lot or anything. Jayden: Will you guys help him? Jayden gets up and walks out. Mentor Ji: I'll just be a moment. Mentor Ji walks outside. Mike, Mia, Emily, and Kevin help Antonio out. After awhile, Mentor Ji returns and they all sit at the table. Mentor Ji sits at the head of the table, facing Antonio. Mike and Emily sat on one side, Kevin and Mia on the other side. Mentor Ji is holding the Samurai Morpher. Mentor Ji: You were able to make this from what Jayden taught you and studying the Octozord's systems? Antonio: It really wasn't that hard. Mike: So what are you? Some kind of techie? Antonio squirmed with embarrassment. Antonio: I don't know. I just always been good with gadgets. As he talks, Antonio knocks over a bowl of peanuts. Mia catches it and places it back on the table. Antonio: Well,...anyways, I've always just wanted to be a samurai. I know I wasn't born into it like you guys, but I just kept practicing what Jayden had taught me. I was trying to take things to a higher level, but I was really stuck. But when I figured out how to talk to Octozord with texting, everything fell into place. And now I'm finally ready to join you in the fight against the Nighloks. Mike: Yeah! Emily: Yeah, it will be great to have you along. Mike: The more, the merrier. Mike and Antonio pound fists. Antonio: Right. Mentor Ji: No, I'm afraid it's simply not possible. Antonio: No! What'd you mean? Mentor Ji: Antonio, it's just too dangerous to put you out there without the necessary formal training. Antonio stands up angrily. Antonio: But I don't understand! Didn't I help you all win yesterday?! Mentor Ji: You did, but not all battles will be that simple and if you don't have the training. Antonio: But I do! Sure I did it by myself, but I can hold my own out there and you saw it! Mentor Ji: Antonio, I'll hold onto this. Mentor Ji tucks away the Samurai Morpher. Mentor Ji: Okay. Antonio leaps up onto the table and starts to run towards Mentor Ji. Antonio: No! Give it back! Mike, Emily, Kevin, and Mia get a hold of him and try to keep him away from Mentor Ji. Emily: Antonio stop! The gap sensor goes off. Mike, Kevin, Mia, and Emily stop pushing against Antonio and he falls off the table and onto the floor. Mentor Ji pulls up the maps onto the table. Jayden runs into the room, spots Antonio on the floor, but doesn't say anything. Mentor Ji: It's at Benson street, the underpass. Jayden: Let's go! Mike, Kevin, Mia, and Emily run over to Jayden. Antonio: Wait! Jayden! Antonio gets up. Antonio: I can come with you, right? There is silence. Antonio: Tell Ji how you made me a samurai. That I'm suppose to fight by your side. It is quiet for a few more moments. Jayden: Ji is right. This isn't little kids' stuff anymore. I'm so sorry, but you're not really a samurai and we don't need a sixth Ranger. Antonio: But...Jayden: I'm sorry. Let's go. Mike, Jayden, Kevin, Mia, and Emily head out. Green Ranger and the rest of the Rangers arrive in Panorama City and quickly faced down Steeleto. Red Ranger: Nighlok, stop right there! Steeleto: Well hello Rangers, Better late than never. Time to pay you back for destroying my fellow Nighlok friend, Vulpes! Green Ranger: Good luck with that! Steeleto: I won't need luck! Green Ranger and the rest of the Rangers charge towards Steeleto as Steeleto charges towards them. Soon Green Ranger and the rest of the Rangers are battling Steeleto with their Spin Swords. Soon Green Ranger and Blue Ranger have Steeleto in a hold. Green Ranger: Now! Pink Ranger and Yellow Ranger runs towards Steeleto's back. Steeleto: Don't worry, I've got my own back! Steeleto extends the blades out of his back and it hits Pink Ranger and Yellow Ranger, knocking them to the ground. Green Ranger: Emily! Mia! Blue Ranger: I've never seen that before! Red Ranger: Watch out! Steeleto: That's right, watch this! Steeleto knocks Green Ranger and Blue Ranger to the ground. Red Ranger: Mike! Kevin! Steeleto: Don't feel left out. I haven't forgotten you. Red Ranger: Really? Well soon you will be nothing but a memory. Red Ranger and Steeleto battle each other. Steeleto chases Red Ranger towards a car. Red Ranger is cornered for a moment, but Red Ranger manages to get on top of the roof of the car. Steeleto: Can you take the heat?! Steeleto blasts the car with fire. Red Ranger leaped off just in time and leads against a pole. Steeleto: Full body blades! Red Ranger swiftly battle each blade, but it was difficult and soon Red Ranger is encased in the blades. But it lasts for only a moment. Steeleto's blades retract. Steeleto: Ohhh man! Lucky for you, I'm dried out. You wont' be so lucky next time. Hate to cut this short, but got to go! Steeleto seeps back into a gap. Steeleto: Later! Green Ranger, Blue Ranger, Yellow Ranger, and Pink Ranger struggle to stand and they slowly walk over to Red Ranger. Red Ranger: Is everyone okay? Yellow Ranger: Yeah, we're alright. Green Ranger: That Nighlok had some nasty moves. Red Ranger: Yeah, we'll have to come up with a new strategy. Pink Ranger: Maybe the best new strategy for us is an extra Ranger. Red Ranger walks a few paces away from them. Red Ranger: You might be right. Afterwards, Mike and Emily went to the docks to find Antonio. Mike shouts out a hey! Antonio is not happy to see them. He slams the lid on his fish cart and walks over to them. He asks them, what do you guys want? Mike replies, we came to talk to you, dude. After they talked, they returned to Shiba House. Soon, in the courtyard, Mia and Antonio are trying to convince Jayden to let Antonio join the team. Mike and Emily 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 Antonio and Mia. 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. Mike, Mia, and Emily 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 Mike, Antonio, Mia, Jayden, Kevin, and Emily 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. Green Ranger, Pink Ranger, Yellow Ranger, Red Ranger, and Blue 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 Gold Ranger and Red Ranger and off their feet. Red Ranger tells Green Ranger, Yellow Ranger, Blue Ranger, and Pink Ranger to take cover. Red Ranger and Gold Ranger battle Steeleto. Steeleto is eventually defeated by the Spin Sword and Barracuda Blade. The rest of the Rangers 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 Green Ranger, Pink Ranger, and Blue 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. After the battle, they return to Shiba House. Antonio is cooking fish on the grill when Mike, Kevin, Mia, and Emily walk up. As Antonio lays the dish on the table, Mia comments that it almost looks as good as one of her recipes. Mike, Kevin, and Emily make disgusted faces behind her. Mentor Ji and Jayden stand apart from the rest. After awhile, 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. Mentor Ji and Jayden 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.

At Shiba House, Mike, Emily, Mia, Jayden, Antonio, and Kevin sat around the coffee table. Mentor Ji stood by. On the table, was a bowl that was covered. Antonio: Behold! Antonio removes the cover. Antonio: This is our new and improved friend, the Clawzord. Jayden: Where did you get this? Mentor Ji: The Clawzord was battle damaged years ago, so I hid it away. Antonio: Mentor ask me to perform a bit of my tech whiz magic. Jayden was surprised and glanced at Mentor Ji. Mentor Ji leaned down and confided: I wanted to see if he could actually do it. Antonio: It's pretty simple. Antonio held his morpher over Clawzord. Antonio: I text over some samurai power symbols to reprogram him. Clawzord will be back in business. Emily: Wow. Everyone, except Kevin, was impressed. Mia: So, you've been using electronic symbols? Antonio: Welcome to the 21st century. There were grins all around except for one. Kevin: Impressive, but this is the work of a computer nerd, not a samurai. Mike and the rest of the teens were taken aback by this statement. Antonio: Look, I know I wasn't born into the samurai life like you guys, but I'm trying to help in my own way. Mia: Kevin, we've already accepted Antonio into our team. Remember? Kevin stands up. Kevin: I said I'd give him a chance. But being a true samurai involves much more than pressing some buttons. Kevin storms off. Antonio: Yes, being a true samurai is what's in your heart. Jayden: It's up to you to change his mind Antonio. Later, Antonio is out on the docks, practicing his moves. Mike, Emily, and Mia walk up. Emily: Sweet moves. Hey Antonio! How're you doing? Antonio: So Kevin was too busy to come along. I guess he only hangs with real samurai. Mia: He's only trying to hold onto the traditions he grew up with. Antonio: So he can't accept me because I don't do things old school. I mean I proved myself in battle. Emily: Plus you found a way to fix the Clawzord. Mia: I think Kevin just wants you to be more serious about things. Mike: Eat, drink, sleep being a samurai, it's the only way to impress him. The next morning, Mike, Emily, Mia, and Jayden gather together for breakfast. Jayden: Where's Kevin? Mia: He's usually back from his morning jog by now. Mike: Usually. Always. You can set your watch to the guy. Jayden grins at the remark and then becomes concern. Jayden: I have a bad feeling about this. Jayden stares intently at the digital clock. When the clock reads eight o'clock, Mike and his the rest become more worried. Jayden: Kevin would never be late form his morning run. He's always here by 8:00 a.m. sharp for practice. He would have at least called. When the clock read 8:01 a.m., the time has come. Jayden: Okay, enough waiting. It's time to take action. Green Ranger, Yellow Ranger, Pink Ranger, and Red Ranger arrive in the woods and see Gold Ranger and Blue Ranger facing down Octoroo and Antberry. Suddenly Antberry and Octoroo is struck with a blazing strike and knocked to the ground. Red Ranger warns the Nighlok to back off. Blue Ranger and Gold Ranger get up. Blue Ranger joins the rest of the Rangers. Red Ranger confirms they knew Kevin's routine and he knew we would come looking. Gold Ranger tells them it's time to take these guys out for good. The rest of the Rangers join Gold Ranger. Octoroo shouts out, later Rangers! Time to slip through a gap. Antberry is surprised that Octoroo is leaving. Octoroo tells Antberry that the Red Ranger is going to fry your booty. Octoroo leaves. Antberry tells the Rangers, Octoroo is worthless and weak. But I am not scared of you. Blue Ranger warns Jayden to watch out for his slime. Antberry prepares to blast them with more slime. Red Ranger and Blue Ranger used their Spin Swords to block the slime. The rest of the Rangers charge towards Antberry and strike him with their weapons. Antberry is knocked to the ground. Blue Ranger and Gold Ranger charge towards Antberry as he gets back up. They strike him with their weapons, knocking him into the well. The well blows up. Within a few moments, Antberry is back and giant size. The Rangers go into mega mode power and the zords are summon. The Rangers enter their zords. Samurai Megazord is formed. Blue Ranger asks Gold Ranger to join them. Gold Ranger replies, with pleasure. Octospear Megazord is formed. Octospear Megazord and Antberry battle. Octospear Megazord knocks Antberry's weapon out of his hands. Antberry uses his Sanzu slime against Octospear Megazord. Octozord slips off of the Megazord and lands in Antberry's arms. Antberry laughs at them. Gold Ranger yells, hey, hands off my Octozord! Gold Ranger instructs Octozord to use it's ink cloud, which it does. Octozord is able to break free and rejoin the Megazord. Octospear Megazord uses it's ice breath against Antberry. Antberry freezes up. Octospear Megazord summons it's electric spear. Octospear Megazord strikes Antberry with it's electric spear. Antberry is destroyed. The Rangers are in high spirits. After the battle, the teens take the stolen toys back to Shiba House. (Octoroo planned to use the stolen toys to cause children to cry, filling a well with Sanzu River water.) Mike, Antonio, and Kevin sit together, sorting out the toys. Mike tells them, stealing toys from kids, that's even low for a Nighlok. Kevin replies, we get to make things right. That's the great thing about being a Samurai, right Antonio? Antonio is thrilled that Kevin is acknowledging him as a samurai. Jayden, Emily, and Mia enter the room. Jayden tells them it's best we return these anonymously. We don't want to draw attention to ourselves. Emily thinks it will be fun to play Santa. Mia adds a ho, ho, ho. Everyone grins. Moments later, kids are discovering their toys have been returned.

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