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Friday, May 29, 2009

Episode #15-Red Under Pressure (2)

Based Upon:
Samurai Sentai Shinkenjaa "Act 12: Historical First Super Samurai Combination"
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EXT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-NIGHT
[Dimitri runs through the forest towards the Bamboo Valley.]

INT.-PURGATORY-RIVER STYX-NIGHT
[On the banks of the River Styx, the three initial villains face Sanzu.]

IOD:
(with his broadsword drawn)
Sanzu...I wanted Ushiro to destroy the Red Ranger!

SANZU:
(with his sword drawn)
Destroying the Red Ranger was to be my job, Iod!

[Both sides strike each other's blade, causing a few sparks.]

IOD:
I am the current leader of the Stygians, Sanzu...what I say goes!

SANZU:
(as he transforms into his human form)
I do not have to stand for this! I shall take my leave.

[Sanzu tries to depart the beach.]

IOD:
Go ahead...leave. But, Kanizars...attack!

[The Kanizars attack Sanzu, and beat him senseless.]

And now, I will seal your Stygian powers!

[Iod raises his sword to absorb Sanzu's powers as the fallen villain sinks into the waters of the River Styx.]

OCTO:
(to Ushiro)
Go and continue your mission.

USHIRO:
(happy)
Yeah!

[Ushiro departs the beach as well.]

INT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-DAY
[The team returns sees that Paolo is worried, although he does not show concern.]

MEGAN NOIMI:
Father, Dimitri will return. Don't worry.

PAOLO NOIMI:
I am not worried.

[Paolo claims that he is not worried, but Paolo clearly is showing some concern.]

EXT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-BAMBOO VALLEY-DAY
[Dimitri sits Indian-style on a rock thinking to himself. Soon, a young boy from a nearby village comes upon the thinking Dimitri.]

OKAI:
What's you name?

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
My name is Dimitri...what's your's?

OKAI:
Okai...from the Bamboo Village. What are you doing here?

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
Thinking. Thinking about my destiny...and a prophecy.

OKAI:
So...you have family problems too?

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
You...could say that.

OKAI:
Look...I know what it is like. My father passed away before I was born. Aside from pictures and videos, I have no clue what his was like.

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
Thanks for the encouragement.

USHIRO:
(rising from a crack in a tree)
Ah, that was so touching.

[Dimitri readies his morpher, and insta-morphs with a streak of red.]

OKAI:
(seeing the device)
You're a Power Ranger?

RED KENDO RANGER:
Not just any ranger...the Red Kendo Ranger.

[Ushiro grabs the boy, and clutches him even tighter.]

USHIRO:
Lookie what I got!

[The Red Ranger tries to move in to save Okai.]

Hold it, Red Ranger...come any closer, and I will destroy him!

[The Red Ranger thinks for a minute, unsheathes his Kendo Razor, and leaps upward. Soon, the Red Ranger lands behind the Aykasi.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Peek-a-boo!

[The Red Ranger punches the Aykasi to make him release Okai.]

Okai! Run!

USHIRO:
You'll pay for that, Red Ranger!

[Suddenly, the four other rangers leap in to help their leader.]

Kanizars!

[The minions crawl of out every surrounding crevasse, and face the rangers, who snap into action as the Red Ranger goes up against Ushiro. The Red Ranger feverishly tries to prepare to defend himself. He spins the Power Disc on his Kendo Razor to transform it into his secondary weapon.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Fire Striker! Cannon Mode!

[The Red Ranger then opens his belt buckle to retrieve the Tiger Disc, and installs it onto the weapon to power it up. The other rangers open up their belt buckles to retrieve their personal Kendo Discs, and place them onto the Fire Striker with the Red Disc.]

ALL RANGERS:
Tiger Prowl Strike!

[The weapon is fired at Ushiro, which defeats him...but suddenly, the Aykasi resurrects, and grows into his giant form prompting the rangers to kneel down with their Orikami Emblems, and drawing a symbol with their Kendo Cells.]

We Summon The Spirits Of The Orikami!

[The small Orikami Spirits grow into giant Kendozords. During the transformation, the rangers are enveloped in their zords. In their individual cockpits, the rangers remove their black Kendo Discs, and install them onto the Kendo Razors, and insert the weapons (blade down) into their control panels.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
(as he places his hand over the hilt of the Kendo Razor)
Spirit Of The Flame! Lion Kendozord, Go!

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
(as he places his hand over the hilt of the Kendo Razor)
Spirit Of The Water! Dragon Kendozord, Go!

PINK KENDO RANGER:
(as she places his hand over the hilt of the Kendo Razor)
Spirit Of The Sky! Turtle Kendozord, Go!

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
(as he places his hand over the hilt of the Kendo Razor)
Spirit Of The Woods! Bear Kendozord, Go!

YELLOW KENDO RANGER:
(as she places his hand over the hilt of the Kendo Razor)
Spirit Of The Land! Monkey Kendozord, Go!

ALL RANGERS:
Kendozords, Power Up!

[The individual Kendozords try to battle the Aykasi, but have a hard time.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Let's bring them together!

ALL RANGERS:
Kendozords, Spirit Fusion!

[The five Kendozords join together to form their megazord formation.]

Kendo Megazord, Ready!

USHIRO:
Oh, I'm not done yet...Avizars!

[An air force of winged Ibizars materialize from small rifts in the sky, and attack the megazord.]

PINK KENDO RANGER:
What's that!?

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
Flying Ibizars!?

[The Avizars begin to overwhelm the megazord.]

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
We need the Aero Megazord!

RED KENDO RANGER:
Let's go!

[The three male Kendo Rangers all exit the megazord, and walk out onto the robot's chest. The three rangers install the appropriate Kendo Discs onto their Kendo Razors, and spin them to call forth the three auxiliary Kendozords.]

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
Spirit Of The Mountain! Beetle Kendozord, Go!

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
Spirit Of The Sea! Marlin Kendozord, Go!

RED KENDO RANGER:
Spirit Of The Jungle! Tiger Kendozord, Go!

ALL THREE MALE RANGERS:
Kendozords, Spirit Fusion!

[The three auxiliary Kendozords all join together to form their megazord mode. The three male rangers all leap into the megazord's cockpit.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Aero Megazord

ALL THREE MALE RANGERS:
Ready To Fly!

[The Aero Megazord slowly moves away from the Kendo Megazord, as it recovers, and performs several high-flying maneuvers.]

USHIRO:
Come back here, power pests!

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
Hey, let's see if this can combine with the Kendo Megazord?

RED KENDO RANGER:
(communicating to the other two rangers)
Megan...Sierra...time to combine megazords!

ALL RANGERS:
Spirit Fusion!

[The five Kendo Rangers use their Kendo Cells to draw out the command symbols. The Aero Megazord then flies upward, and comes around to combine with the Kendo Megazord. Pieces of the Aero Megazord break apart to attach onto the Kendo Megazord, with the Tiger Kendozord's head becoming a new helmet for the new megazord. In the cockpit, from left-to-right are the Pink Ranger...Green Ranger...Red Ranger...Blue Ranger...and the Yellow Ranger.]

AeroKen Megazord, Power Up!

[The new megazord stands ready for battle. Using the drills from the Tiger, the megazord defeats the Avizars, and turns it's attention to Ushiro.]

Next!?

USHIRO:
(with his sword)
Dual Slash!

[Ushiro tries to strike the megazord, but it flies upward.]

ALL RANGERS:
AeroKen Slash!

[The megazord executes it's finisher to destroy Ushiro. The megazord lands on it's feet and poses victoriously as the rangers celebrate in the cockpit.]

INT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-NIGHT
[That night, Dimitri is welcomed back to the village.]

PAOLO NOIMI:
Dimitri...there is one thing I didn't tell you. Your ancestor was the leader of this village...and is also my ancestor as well.

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
You mean...?

PAOLO NOIMI:
Welcome home...grandson.

MEGAN NOIMI:
So, Dimitri...I guess that makes us family?

EDDIE CALLAHAN:
Watch it...or some other secret could come out.

MEGAN NOIMI:
What? You mean that date we're having later tonight?

[Eddie looks a bit embarrassed as he starts to blush.]

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
(as the couple departs the village)
Don't stay out too late.

[Dimitri looks on with some reservations about his place in life. His facial expressions then turn serious when he thinks about the prophecy.]

I will fulfill my prophecy...the Stygians will be defeated once more.
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NEXT TIME ON POWER RANGERS: KENDO WARRIORS...

Episode #16: Tears Of The Dolls
When Megan buys some dolls, she soon discovers that they are made by the Aykasi Naki and they make him stronger by growing and transferring the energy they get from the tears of children who are lonely.

THAT'S NEXT WEEK (JUNE 5) ON THE NIGHTRANGER INDUSTRIES ONLINE NETWORK!
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NOTE: In March, I was to post these scripts on Power Ranger Empire, Otaku Hero, and Power Rangers United. Due to some posting restrictions, I was unable to at the time. Well, the restrictions (10, 000 character limit per post) that were on PRE and OH appear to be gone, and their affiliations with the NRIO Network have been restored. I am currently working on getting back onto PRU, as in March, they didn't like the script format of my stories.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Episode #14-Preemptive Strike (1)

Based Upon:
Samurai Sentai Shinkenjaa "Act 11: Three Desires' Strife"
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EXT.-PURGATORY-RIVER STYX-BEACH-NIGHT
[Three of the four villains (Sanzu is missing) are on the banks of the River Styx discussing Sanzu.]

IOD:
Octo...I want to know more about Sanzu's obsession with the Red Ranger. What did he say to him?

OCTO:
Sanzu told the Red Ranger that he was an excellent swordsman, just like his father...and it would be his downfall.

IOD:
That Sanzu makes me so furious sometimes...I want every Kanizar to go into the city with me.

EXT.-CITY-DAY
[The unmorphed rangers arrive to see the army of Kanizars.]

MEGAN NOIMI:
Whoa!

SIERRA CROFT:
(freaking out a bit)
We've never been up against this many!

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
(as he and the others prepare their morphers)
Let's go to work, guys!

ALL:
Spirits Of The Orikami, Transform!

[The suits "fully-form" over the quintet.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
(posing)
Spirit Of Fire! Red Kendo Ranger!

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
(posing)
Spirit Of Water! Blue Kendo Ranger!

PINK KENDO RANGER:
(posing)
Spirit Of Air! Pink Kendo Ranger!

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
(posing)
Spirit Of Wood! Green Kendo Ranger!

YELLOW KENDO RANGER:
(posing)
Spirit Of Earth! Yellow Kendo Ranger!

ALL RANGERS:
(posing)
We Are The Protectors Of Earth! Power Rangers: Kendo Warriors!

[The rangers open their belt buckles to retrieve their Power Discs, and install them onto their Kendo Rangers, then unsheathe them to charge into battle the minions. Soon, the rangers defeat the minions.]

IOD:
Very good...now for the second wave! Kanizars!

[More Kanizars rise up from the cracks in the ground, and face the rangers.]

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
Not again!

IOD:
Correct...but this time, Kanizars...attack...the Red Ranger!

RED KENDO RANGER:
Oh, no!

[The Red Ranger feverishly tries to prepare to defend himself. He spins the Power Disc on his Kendo Razor to transform it into his secondary weapon.]

Fire Striker!

[The Red Ranger then opens his belt buckle to retrieve his Red Disc, and installs it onto the weapon to power it up.]

Magma Slicer!

[As the weapon glows red, the Red Ranger swings it like a baseball bat, to destroy all the Kanizars.]

You're next, Iod!

IOD:
Next time, Red Ranger...you won't be as lucky!

[Iod vanishes, and the team heads back to the village.]

INT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-DAY
[The five unmorphed rangers sit around to ponder why Iod told the Kanizars to attack Dimitri.]

MEGAN NOIMI:
Father...why did Iod send the second wave of Kanizars to attack Dimitri only?

PAOLO NOIMI:
It may have something to do with his past, Megan.

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
What...secret, Paolo? Why did Iod focus the attack onto me!?

PAOLO NOIMI:
Dimitri...your death will break a containment seal on their ship, which would merge Purgatory with the surface world.

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
What!? How can that be? I mean...the Red Ancient Warrior was the one to seal the Stygians a thousand years ago...his descendants are the only ones that are able to seal them!

PAOLO NOIMI:
Dimitri...you...are one of the descendants. Your ancestor was the Red Ancient Warrior. And you, are the current generation of the Red Warrior that can seal the Stygians.

[The new revelations send Dimitri reeling a bit.]

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
I think I need to sit down for a minute.

[Dimitri goes to sit down.]

INT.-PURGATORY-RIVER STYX-SHIP-DAY
[Back on the ship, Iod gets ready to take a nap.]

IOD:
Octo...I want an Aykasi to go into the city and annihilate the Red Ranger.

OCTO:
And I have just the one...Ushiro!

[The gray, black, and red monster climbs aboard the ship.]

USHIRO:
You called!?

OCTO:
Lord Iod wants you to go into the city, and destroy the Red Ranger.

USHIRO:
What about the others?

OCTO:
After you get the Red Ranger.

USHIRO:
Yes, sir!

[Ushiro departs the ship.]

INT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-DAY
[The five team members all ponder their next move when the alert system rings out...there is an Aykasi in the city. Four of the five team members depart the base for the city...Dimitri is still a bit in the dumps.]

EXT.-CITY-PARK-DAY
[The four unmorphed team members arrive to find Ushiro trashing the area, and making the citizens flee.]

EDDIE CALLAHAN:
Hey! Ugly!

[The four prepare their Kendo Cells by converting them into their Brush Mode.]

ALL:
Spirits Of The Orikami, Transform!

[The four then draw out their respective symbols, and press the "morph" button, and touch the symbols to turn them around. The suits "fully-form" over the quartet. The four then open their belt buckles to retrieve their Power Discs, and install them onto their Kendo Rangers, then unsheathe them to charge into battle the Aykasi, who promptly defeats the four rangers, capturing them in a forcefield.]

USHIRO:
Come out, Red Ranger! I have your fellow rangers.

[The rangers struggle to break free of the forcefield. Ushiro then turns to the four trapped rangers.]

If your precious Red Ranger does not come soon, you four will run out of air!

[Ushiro then laughs maniacally. Suddenly, the Red Ranger leaps in, and uses his Fire Striker to dissolve the forcefield.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
You want me...you got me...now, come get some!

[The Red Ranger turns to the others.]

You guys stay here...he's here for me.

USHIRO:
Gladly!

[Ushiro charges at the Red Ranger with his sword, and tries to perform his attack, but the Red Ranger counters with his Fire Striker.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Nice try...but not good enough!

USHIRO:
Let's try that again...Dual Slash!

[Ushiro performs his sword attack, but this time, he strikes the Red Ranger, who collapses in a hail of smoke and sparks.]

Gotcha!

BLUE KENDO RANGER AND YELLOW KENDO RANGER:
(recovering, and racing to the Red Ranger)
No-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o!

[The two rangers leap in, and meet the same fate at their comrade.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Cody! Sierra! No-o-o!

[The two rangers fall next to the Red Ranger. The Pink and Green Rangers go into action with their Kendo Razors, but are easily overpowered.]

USHIRO:
You pitiful rangers are a real piece of work.

SANZU:
So...you have been assigned to take out the Red Ranger...funny thing is...that's my job!

USHIRO:
Not according to Iod.

SANZU:
(as he draws his sword)
Really!?

[Soon, the Red Ranger recovers, and is lured into a three-way battle with Sanzu and Ushiro. Soon, Ushiro notices that he is running out of power.]

USHIRO:
He's all yours for now, Sanzu...but, I will be back!

[Ushiro departs the surface world for Purgatory, and the recharging waters of the River Styx. Meanwhile, both Sanzu and the Red Ranger face each other.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Let's see...where were we?

SANZU:
Just leaving, Red Ranger...but I too will be back. You have a prophecy to fulfill...mine!

[Sanzu departs the scene, leaving a very bewildered ranger team.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
(looking very concerned)
I'll be ready...I hope.

INT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-NIGHT
[The team tend to their wounds as Dimitri is sitting down, and deep in thought until he decides to get up.]

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
I gotta go clear my head!

[Dimitri runs out of the base, and into the dark forest.]

MEGAN NOIMI:
Dimitri! Wait! Don't go!

[Paolo comes into the room to see what is going on.]

PAOLO NOIMI:
Dimitri is going to the Bamboo Valley...to meditate and relive his past.

MEGAN NOIMI:
Meditate!?

EDDIE CALLAHAN:
His past?

CODY EGAWA:
Don't worry, Paolo...

PAOLO NOIMI:
I know...he'll be okay.

SIERRA CROFT:
(looking into the forest with concern)
I hope so.

EXT.-PURGATORY-RIVER STYX-BEACH-NIGHT
[The three initial villains walk on the beach, approaching Sanzu.]

IOD:
Sanzu better have a good explanation for going behind my back!

CRUSTACEA:
And if he doesn't?

IOD:
He will be destroyed for his treason.

[The three villains continue to approach Sanzu. TO BE CONTINUED...]
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Dedicated to Brianna J. Clark...CONGRATS GRAD! Fresno City College Class of 2009!
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NEXT TIME ON POWER RANGERS: KENDO WARRIORS...

Episode #15: "Red Under Pressure (2)"
Under the stress of his new-found pressure, Dimitri contemplates about his past. While Paolo is not worried, Eddie and Megan beg to differ, and are worried about his well being. While on his own, Dimitri meets a young boy with problems similar to his own.

THAT'S NEXT WEEK (MAY 29) ON THE NIGHTRANGER INDUSTRIES ONLINE NETWORK!

Friday, May 15, 2009

Episode #13-Taking Flight

Based Upon:
Samurai Sentai Shinkenjaa "Act 10: Great Sky Combination"
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INT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-DAY
[Dimitri and Paolo are talking as the other four team members enter the base.]

CODY EGAWA:
You wanted to see us?

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
Yeah...Paolo was just telling me that since we have the auxiliary Kendozords, they...can combine into a flying megazord.

PAOLO NOIMI:
The Aero Megazord.

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
Cody and I will handle the Marlin and Tiger.

[Dimitri hands the Beetle Disc to Megan.]

Megan, I want you to pilot the Beetle.

[Eddie feels a bit left out as the team leaves the base.]

EDDIE CALLAHAN:
Paolo...why did Dimitri choose Megan for the Beetle instead of me? I can handle the Beetle!

PAOLO NOIMI:
Because...you don't have enough power to handle the Beetle.

[Eddie runs outside, and away from the others, heading to the city park.]

EXT.-CITY-PARK-DAY
[Eddie arrives in a private area to practice.]

EDDIE CALLAHAN:
I'll show them!

[Eddie begins to practice.]

INT.-PURGATORY-RIVER STYX-SHIP-DAY
[Iod is very upset that Himidama failed. Soon, a blue Aykasi with a red head, comes aboard.]

IOD:
Oraku! I want you to attack the city with your acid rain.

ORAKU:
Those rangers won't know what hit them!

IOD:
Destroy them...or else!

[Oraku departs the ship for the city as Iod drinks, and Crustacea plays her guitar.]

EXT.-CITY-PARK-DAY
[Oraku arrives in the city with a small platoon of Kanizars. Oraku starts the rain, which causes the citizens to flee.]

ORAKU:
(laughing)
Run, you puny humans...run!

[Meanwhile, on the west side of the park, Eddie continues to practice. Eddie then stops practicing when his Kendo Cell rings.]

EDDIE CALLAHAN:
(answering the phone)
Eddie here.

voice of DIMITRI FEDOROV:
Eddie...trouble in the park. An Aykasi is attacking.

EDDIE CALLAHAN:
(looking around)
He must be on the east side of the park...regardless, I'm on my way!

[Eddie quickly packs up his equipment, and leaves for the battle. Meanwhile, on the east side of the park, the rangers are battling Oraku. Soon, the Green Ranger leaps in with the Beetle Disc on his Kendo Razor.]

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
You're going down, clown!

[The Green Ranger tries to spin the Beetle Disc on his Kendo Razor, but it doesn't work.]

What!?

[During the interruption, Oraku escapes. The rangers, especially the Green Ranger look down.]

INT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-DAY
[The team recovers a bit, and plans on their next move. Meanwhile, an irate Paolo chews out Eddie.]

PAOLO NOIMI:
What were you thinking, Eddie! You do not possess the power necessary to use the Beetle Disc!

EDDIE CALLAHAN:
The others needed my help! I was only doing what I thought was right!

MEGAN NOIMI:
Stop it, you two! Arguing will not resolve anything.

[Sierra looks up.]

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
Look...Paolo...why don't you take Eddie to Bamboo Valley, and teach him the true nature of the
Orikami Power, and how to access it.

PAOLO NOIMI:
Excellent idea, Dimitri. Let's go, Eddie.

INT.-PURGATORY-RIVER STYX-SHIP-DAY
[While Oraku recharges in the water outside, the four villains grow antsy.]

IOD:
Sanzu...do you have your grand plan ready, yet?

SANZU:
Just about. I need to go through some last minute details.

IOD:
This better go well.

CRUSTACEA:
Sanzu...what is your fascination with the Red Ranger? Personally, I find him, and all humans a bit repulsive.

SANZU:
Quiet, Crustacea...I used to be one of those humans you know. The Red Ranger is a remarkable swordsman...the best right now. I plan to de-throne him. Besides...there are other...circumstances.

EXT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-BAMBOO VALLEY-DAY
[Paolo trains Eddie in a small valley, surrounded by bamboo plants.]

PAOLO NOIMI:
In order to harness it's full power, you must combine your Orikami Power with your Elemental powers. But...this is dangerous...and can even be deadly.

EDDIE CALLAHAN:
I am ready, Paolo.

[The Green Ranger suit "flash-forms" over Eddie's body. The training session is in progress. A minute or two later, the two are on equal terms.]

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
Green Wood Slash!

[Eddie's elemental power shoots leaves out of his Kendo Razor, and the leaves slash through a bamboo plant.]

Whoa!

PAOLO NOIMI:
And that...is your inner Orikami Power.

[Suddenly, the Green Ranger's Kendo Cell rings.]

voice of DIMITRI FEDOROV:
Eddie...Oraku is back in the city...we need you!

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
The others need me.

PAOLO NOIMI:
Go!

[Paolo watches the Green Ranger depart the area.]

EXT.-CITY-MIDTOWN-DAY
[The four rangers are having problems with Oraku as he "shoves" the four to the ground as the Green Ranger arrives.]

PINK KENDO RANGER:
Eddie!

[The Green Ranger opens his belt buckle to retrieve his Power Disc, and puts it onto the hilt of his Kendo Razor.]

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
(unsheathing his Kendo Razor)
You're mine, Oraku!

[The Green Ranger uses his weapon to battle Oraku. Soon, he removes the Power Disc, and opens his belt buckle to retrieve his Green Disc, and puts it on his weapon's hilt.]

Nature Sword Power!

[The Green Disc glows green as the Green Ranger spins it.]

Green Wood Slash!

[The blade of the Kendo Razor glows green as the Green Ranger charges at Oraku, and slices him. Oraku goes down.]

OTHER RANGERS:
Whoa! No, way!

[Suddenly, Oraku recovers and grows. The rangers remove their emblems from pouches on their belts, and kneel down to paint a symbol over it with their Kendo Cells.]

ALL RANGERS:
We Summon The Spirits Of The Orikami!

[The Emblems grow, and envelop the other rangers as the Emblems transform into the Kendozords.]

Kendozords, Spirit Fusion!

[The five Kendozords join together to form their megazord mode.]

ORAKU:
One megazord is not enough to destroy me!

RED KENDO RANGER:
We'll see about that!

ORAKU:
I hate to rain on your parade...

[Oraku makes it rain acid onto the megazord, which flails and sparks.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Cody...Megan...time for "Plan B..." we need the Aero Megazord!

PINK KENDO RANGER:
(with the Beetle Disc)
Wait, Dimitri...Eddie...this should be yours. Take it.

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
Thanks, Megan.

RED KENDO RANGER:
Okay then...girls, this megazord's all yours!

[The three male Kendo Rangers all exit the megazord, and walk out onto the robot's chest. The three rangers install the appropriate Kendo Discs onto their Kendo Razors, and spin them to call forth the three auxiliary Kendozords.]

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
Spirit Of The Mountain! Beetle Kendozord, Go!

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
Spirit Of The Sea! Marlin Kendozord, Go!

RED KENDO RANGER:
Spirit Of The Jungle! Tiger Kendozord, Go!

ALL THREE MALE RANGERS:
Kendozords, Spirit Fusion!

[The three auxiliary Kendozords all join together to form their megazord mode. The three male rangers all leap into the megazord's cockpit.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Aero Megazord

ALL THREE MALE RANGERS:
Ready To Fly!

[The Aero Megazord slowly moves away from the Kendo Megazord, as it recovers, and performs several high-flying maneuvers.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Let's take care of him...once and for all!

[The Aero Megazord performs a loop-de-loop, and comes downward to strike Oraku, then goes into the air again.]

BOTH FEMALE RANGERS:
Kendo Mega Saber!

[The sword takes hold of it's sword, and prepares to execute it's finisher.]

Divine Sword Slash!

[The megazord uses it's sword to slice through Oraku.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Our turn!

ALL THREE MALE RANGERS:
Dive Bomber!

[The Aero Megazord swoops down, and flies right through the body of Oraku to decapitate him at the waist. The Aero Megazord then flies upward, and hovers over the Kendo Megazord as Oraku collapses, and explodes. The rangers celebrate in the cockpits (split-screen).]

INT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-NIGHT
[The team relaxes after a long, hard battle. Paolo notices that Dimitri is outside, and goes to him.]

EXT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-NIGHT
[Paolo approaches Dimitri.]

PAOLO NOIMI:
Dimitri...what's wrong?

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
I have a bad feeling, Paolo...I think Sanzu may be targeting me for some odd reason.

PAOLO NOIMI:
I do not know that for sure, Dimitri. Why don't you go inside and join the others.

[Dimitri goes inside as Paolo rests his hands on a hand-rail. Suddenly, Nala Cali approaches.]

You sense it too, Nala?

NALA CALI:
I do. Sanzu is coming for him. Does he know his place, yet?

PAOLO NOIMI:
He will know soon enough. I hope he is ready.
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NEXT TIME ON POWER RANGERS: KENDO WARRIORS...

Episode #14: "Preemptive Strike (1)"
Iod, general of the Stygian Syndicate summons a massive amount of Kanizars to attack the Orikami Village along with the Aykasi, Ushiro. His plan is to destroy Dimitri before he seals him away. Cody and the others must rally to defend their team leader from the oncoming threat.

THAT'S NEXT WEEK (MAY 22) ON THE NIGHTRANGER INDUSTRIES ONLINE NETWORK!

Friday, May 8, 2009

Episode #12-Blue Rebellion

1812-"BLUE REBELLION"
Based Upon:
Samurai Sentai Shinkenjaa "Act 9: The Tiger's Rebellion"
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EXT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-DAY
[The five team members and Paolo exit the base.]

PAOLO NOIMI:
Okay Dimitri...Cody...begin!

DIMITRI FEDOROV AND CODY EGAWA:
(as they prepare their Kendo Cells, brush their symbols)
Spirits Of The Orikami, Transform!

[The Red Ranger and Blue Ranger suits "flash-form" over the duo, who then unsheathe their Kendo Razors.]

Ready!

[The two rangers spar with their primary weapons as the others watch.]

INT.-PURGATORY-RIVER STYX-SHIP-DAY
[The four villains converse with each other.]

IOD:
Sanzu...I want to thank you for saving Crustacea from the rangers.

SANZU:
You are welcome, Iod...but, I only came to battle the Red Ranger. See...I have an interest in him for his swordsmanship abilities. I have plans to get rid of him.

IOD:
I see...make sure that you do not fail!

[Sanzu takes a knee, and bows before Iod, then leaves the ship as a red and black Aykasi boards.]

HIMIDAMA:
I am Himidama! I will take care of the rangers for you!

OCTO:
What are your abilities?

HIMIDAMA:
Mind control.

CRUSTACEA:
Excellent!

IOD:
Go to the city, and destroy the rangers!

[Himidama departs the ship.]

EXT.-CITY-DAY
[Himidama arrives, and forces innocent citizens to flee.]

HIMIDAMA:
Come out, come out wherever you are, rangers!

[Within seconds, the five Kendo Rangers leap in to face the new Aykasi.]

Kanizars!

[An army of Kanizars materialize out of every 'nuke-and-crany' near Himidama.]

KENDO RANGERS:
Kendo Razors!

[The five rangers open their belt buckles to retrieve their Power Discs, and place them onto the hilts of the Kendo Razors, and unsheathe them to charge in to battle. Himidama first charges at the Green Ranger.]

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
(as he defends himself, using his Kendo Razor)
Whoa!

[The Blue Ranger notices that his commrade is in trouble, and leaps in to help him.]

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
Leave him alone!

HIMIDAMA:
That's okay...I got you...

[Himidama raises his left arm, and moves his fingers mysteriously.]

...under my control!

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
(hypnotized)
What is your command, master?

HIMIDAMA:
Destroy the Power Rangers!

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
(as he faces his fellow rangers)

Yes, master!

[The four remaining rangers turn to see their commrade under the control of Himidama.]

PINK KENDO RANGER:
Oh, no!

RED KENDO RANGER:
I'll handle the Aykasi...you guys get Cody back!

PINK KENDO RANGER, GREEN KENDO RANGER, AND YELLOW KENDO RANGER:
Right!

RED KENDO RANGER:
You're going down, Himidama!

[The Red Ranger spins his Power Disc to transform his Kendo Razor into the Fire Striker.]

Fire Striker!

[The Red Ranger battles Himidama as the others battle the Blue Ranger, as he spins his Power Disc.]

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
Hydro Arrow!

[The Blue Ranger opens his belt buckle to remove his Blue Disc, and places it onto the Hydro Arrow.]

Hydro Cannon! Fire!

[The Blue Ranger attacks the others by shooting arrows from the weapon.]

HIMIDAMA:
You pitiful rangers are in for a surprise! Spirit Of The Jungle! Tiger Kendozord, Go!

[The Tiger Kendozord approaches the battlefield within seconds. The seemingly evil zord attacks the rangers.]

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
Hydro Cannon! Fire!

[The three other rangers are struck, and collapse in defeat.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
(as everyone recovers a bit)
Guys...we gotta retreat!

[The four "good" rangers leave the area.]

HIMIDAMA:
(with the Blue Ranger at his side)

What, the tiger got your tail!?

[The Aykasi and the Blue Ranger both laugh.]

INT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-DAY
[The four remaining team members all recover, and plan their next move.]

MEGAN NOIMI:
What'll we do now? The Stygians have Cody, and the Tiger Kendozord!

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
I'm gonna have to face him in a duel.

EXT.-CITY-PARK-DAY
[Later that afternoon, Dimitri (with the others) calls out the Blue Ranger, who arrives with Himidama.]

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
Come on, Cody...you and me in a duel!

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
You're on!

[The Blue Ranger opens his belt buckle to retrieve his Power Disc, and places it onto the hilt of his Kendo Razor.]

Kendo Razor!

[The Red Ranger prepares his Kendo Razor, and swipes a streak of red in front of him, to morph. The Red Ranger suit "flash-forms" on him. The Red Ranger opens his belt buckle to retrieve his Power Disc, and places it onto the hilt of his Kendo Razor.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Kendo Razor!

[Much to the horror of the other three rangers, the Red Ranger and Blue Ranger duel.

HIMIDAMA:
You three are mine!

MEGAN NOIMI, EDDIE CALLAHAN, AND SIERRA CROFT:
(as they prepare their Kendo Cells, brush their symbols)
Spirits Of The Orikami, Transform!

[The Pink, Green, and Yellow Ranger suits "flash-form" over the trio, who then retrieve their Power Discs, and place thme onto the hilts of their Kendo Razors, then unsheathe them.]

PINK KENDO RANGER:
Bring it on, Himidama!

[A mysterious human then arrives.]

MYSTERY MAN:
Don't worry for the Red Ranger...I'm sure he can defeat the Blue Ranger.

[The mystery man then takes his leave, just as mysterious as he arrived. Meanwhile, the Red Ranger spins his Power Disc to transform his Kendo Razor into the Fire Striker.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Fire Striker! I'm sorry, Cody...but this is the only way to bring you to your senses!

[The Red Ranger opens his belt buckle to retrieve his Red Disc, and places it onto the Fire Striker. He then raises the massive weapon.]

Magma Slicer!

[The Red Ranger lowers the weapon to strike the Blue Ranger, who collapses, and de-morphs in some considerable pain.]

CODY EGAWA:
(painfully)
Dimitri!?

RED KENDO RANGER:
I'm sorry, man...it's the only way to negate the Orikami Powers by force. You okay!?

CODY EGAWA:
I will be. Go...take care of that Aykasi, and get the tiger back!

RED KENDO RANGER:
Now...to get the Tiger Kendozord back on our side!

HIMIDAMA:
(seeing that the Blue Ranger is free)
Spirit Of The Jungle! Tiger Kendozord, Go!

[The Tiger Kendozord approaches the battlefield within seconds. The Red Ranger removes the emblem from a pouch on his belt, and kneels down to paint a symbol over it with his Kendo Cell.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
I Summon The Spirits Of The Orikami!

[The Emblem grows, and envelops the Red Ranger as the Emblem transforms into the Lion Kendozord.]

Spirit Of The Flame! Lion Kendozord, Go! Okay, let's go hunting for tiger!

[The two Kendozords battle it out.]

Grand Blaze!

[The Lion Kendozord attacks the Tiger Kendozord to bring it under the rangers' control.]

Yes!

[Meanwhile, the other rangers are able to defeat Himidama, who then resurrects as a giant.]

HIMIDAMA:
You're in for it, now!

[Cody has morphed (off-screen), and re-joins the others.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Guys! Call for your zords!

[The rangers remove their emblems from pouches on their belts, and kneel down to paint a symbol over it with their Kendo Cells.]

THE OTHER FOUR RANGERS:
We Summon The Spirits Of The Orikami!

[The Emblems grow, and envelop the other rangers as the Emblems transform into the Kendozords.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Let's bring them together!

ALL RANGERS:
Kendozords, Spirit Fusion!

[The five Kendozords form their megazord mode.]

Kendo Megazord, Ready!

[The megazord stands ready against the large Aykasi. Meanwhile, the Tiger Kendozord decides to battle Himidama on it's own.]

PINK KENDO RANGER:
Look at the tiger go!

[The Tiger Kendozord uses it's drills to attack, and overwhelm Himidama.]

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
Let's see if we can combine?

RED KENDO RANGER:
Excellent idea! Tiger Fusion!

[The Tiger Kendozord forms new armor for the megazord.]

ALL RANGERS:
Kendo Megazord, Predator Mode!

[The Kendo Megazord in Predator Mode gets ready to battle Himidama.]

You're going down! Tiger Drill Attack!

[The megazord charges through the opponent with all four of it's drills spinning to destroy the Aykasi.]

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
That'll teach you to mess with us!

[Himidama collapses and explodes into a fireball as he is destroyed. The team celebrates a bit in the cockpit. A few seconds later, the team is unmorphed, and on the ground.]

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
Again, Cody...I'm sorry.

CODY EGAWA:
Would you quit apologizing! I'll be fine in a couple days!

[The five team members walk into the sunset as the mystery man watches them leave.]
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NEXT TIME ON POWER RANGERS: KENDO WARRIORS...

Episode #13: "Taking Flight"
After Dimitri nominates pilots for the secondary Kendozords, Eddie feels he's lacking as Paolo sends him off to find his strength. When the Aykasi Okaku appears, the Green Ranger arrives to aid his team with the secondary zords being combined.

THAT'S NEXT WEEK (MAY 15) ON THE NIGHTRANGER INDUSTRIES ONLINE NETWORK!

Friday, May 1, 2009

Episode #11-Matrimony Mayhem

Based Upon:
Samurai Sentai Shinkenjaa "Act 8: Brides Spirited Away"
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INT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-DAY
[The five team members all meet with Paolo as he tells them of a mysterious case.]

PAOLO NOIMI:
There are reports of brides being kidnaped at their weddings.

MEGAN NOIMI:
How terrible!

PAOLO NOIMI:
This may or may not not be Stygian activity, but I would like to investigate just in case.

EDDIE CALLAHAN:
(cracking open a newspaper)
Well then...let's find us a wedding!

INT.-PURGATORY-RIVER STYX-SHIP-DAY
[Crustacea reports to Iod.]

CRUSTACEA:
Iod...everything is going according to plan. The next wedding will occur in a few minutes!

IOD:
Well then...get going.

[Crustacea departs the ship.]

Sanzu! I want you to draw out the rangers so Crustacea can proceed with her plans.

SANZU:
On my way!

INT.-RIO MESA-CHURCH-DAY
[The five team members and Paolo arrive to find an empty church. The six of them disguise themselves as the wedding party.]

MEGAN NOIMI:
Guys...I'll be the decoy bride. And I want Eddie to be the decoy groom.

[Eddie seems to be a bit taken at Megan's request, but goes along with the plan.]

EDDIE CALLAHAN:
Uh...okay!?

[Soon, everyone gets into position, and Megan activates the homing device on her Kendo Cell. Right on cue, the Kanizars enter the chapel. A brief scuffle breaks out, and Megan allows herself to be captured.]

INT.-RIO MESA-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT-ABANDONED WAREHOUSE-DAY
[The Kanizars bring Megan to meet the plot's mastermind...Crustacea.]

CRUSTACEA:
I am Crustacea...general of the Stygian Syndicate. I didn't know it was your wedding day...Pink Ranger! I knew that you and your fellow rangers would try to throw a wrench in my plans, so I have other Kanizars kidnaping another bride!

MEGAN NOIMI:
We will stop you and the other Stygians, Crustacea!

CRUSTACEA:
I'd like to see you try! Your bio-energies will be used to flood the River Styx into this dimension...in effect destroying all humanity on Earth!

[Crustacea removes the headstock of her guitar to reveal a small dagger.]

Now...you will perish for your incompetence!

[The Stygian has Megan at dagger-point when the other team members enter the area.]

How'd you find us!

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
Simple...
[Dimitri holds up his Kendo Cell.]

These have homing devices in them...we honed in on her signal.

CRUSTACEA:
(pointing at the team members with the tip of her dagger)
Kanizars...charge!

MEGAN NOIMI:
You guys handle the Kanizars...I'll go free the brides.

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
Right!

[The four team members battle the Kanizars un-morphed as Megan searches for the captured brides. Megan jogs down a hallway opening doors. At the last door, she finds all the kidnaped brides.]

MEGAN NOIMI:
Come on! You're all free to go!

[The dozens of brides all exit the room, almost trampling Megan. Once the brides are freed, Megan goes to rejoin her teammates.]

The captured brides are all free!

SIERRA CROFT:
Yeah!

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
Time to morph!

[The five prepare their morphers, and draw their respective symbols in the air in front of them.]

ALL:
(as they touch their brushes to the symbols)
Spirits Of The Orikami, Transform!

[The suits "fully-form" over the five.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
(posing with his Kendo Razor)
Spirit Of Fire! Red Kendo Ranger!

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
(posing with his Kendo Razor)
Spirit Of Water! Blue Kendo Ranger!

PINK KENDO RANGER:
(posing with her Kendo Razor)
Spirit Of Air! Pink Kendo Ranger!

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
(posing with his Kendo Razor)
Spirit Of Wood! Green Kendo Ranger!

YELLOW KENDO RANGER:
(posing with her Kendo Razor)
Spirit Of Earth! Yellow Kendo Ranger!

ALL RANGERS:
(posing with their Kendo Razors)
We Are The Protectors Of Earth! Power Rangers: Kendo Warriors!

CRUSTACEA:
You're all going down, rangers!

[The five reach into their belt buckles to retrieve their colored discs, and install them onto the hilts of their Kendo Razors, and call for their Nature Sword techniques.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
We'll see about that! Fire Sword!

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
Water Flow Sword!

PINK KENDO RANGER:
Sky Sword!

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
Wood Sword!

YELLOW KENDO RANGER:
Rock Sword!

RED KENDO RANGER:
Time for an upgrade!

[The five install their Power Discs onto the hilt, and spin them to transform their weapons.]

Kendo Razors...Transform!

[The Red Ranger poses with his weapon.]

Fire Striker!

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
(posing with his weapon)
Hydro Arrow!

PINK KENDO RANGER:
(posing with her weapon)
Aero Fan!

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
(posing with his weapon)
Wood Spear!

YELLOW KENDO RANGER:
(posing with her weapon)
Geo Slicer!

[Crustacea and the Kanizars exit the building with the rangers following.]

EXT.-RIO MESA-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT-DAY
[The five rangers follow Crustacea and the Kanizars outside while installing their personal Kendo Discs onto their secondary weapons in a five-in-one split screen. The rangers then charge in to battle the Kanizars and Crustacea.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Fire Striker! Cannon Mode!

[As the Fire Striker transforms into it's Cannon Mode, the rangers remove their personal Kendo Discs, and place them on top of the weapon. The Red Ranger then place the Beetle Disc onto the weapon.]

ALL RANGERS:
Kendo Magma Fire!

[Suddenly, Sanzu arrives to defend Crustacea, and surprises the quintet.]

SANZU:
(deflecting the attack)

Surprise!

[The rangers are caught off guard by Sanzu's arrival, then are blasted back by the deflection.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Who are you!

SANZU:
I'm Sanzu...master swordsman of the Stygian Syndicate! I have been watching you from the shadows lately, Red Ranger...you intrigue me as a swordsman...just like your ancestor! Too bad it'll be your downfall!

RED KENDO RANGER:
(shocked)
What!?

SANZU:
Ibizars, attack!

[An army of Ibizars materialize to provide cover for Sanzu and Crustacea as they escape. The five rangers then take out their Emblems, and put them onto the ground. They use the brushes of their Kendo Cells to awaken them.]

ALL RANGERS:
We Summon The Spirits Of The Orikami!

[The five Emblems grow, and envelop the rangers before converting to Animal Mode.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
Spirit Of The Flame! Lion Kendozord, Go!

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
Spirit Of The Water! Dragon Kendozord, Go!

PINK KENDO RANGER:
Spirit Of The Sky! Turtle Kendozord, Go!

GREEN KENDO RANGER:
Spirit Of The Woods! Bear Kendozord, Go!

YELLOW KENDO RANGER:
Spirit Of The Land! Monkey Kendozord, Go!

RED KENDO RANGER:
Let's bring them together!

ALL RANGERS:
Kendozords, Spirit Fusion!

[The five Kendozords all join together to form their megazord mode.]

Kendo Megazord, Ready!

[The Ibizars then surround the megazord.]

RED KENDO RANGER:
(as he opens his belt buckle to retrieve the Beetle Disc to summon the Beetle Kendozord.]
Spirit Of The Mountain! Beetle Kendozord, Go!

[With the command, the Beetle Kendozord appears.]

Beetle Fusion!

[The Beetle Kendozord forms onto the megazord giving it a new helmet and armor.]

ALL RANGERS:
Kendo Megazord, Land Mode!

RED KENDO RANGER:
Beetle Cannon!

[The megazord uses the dozens of cannons on the Beetle Kendozord to fire lasers at the Ibizars.]

BLUE KENDO RANGER:
Spirit Of The Sea! Marlin Kendozord, Go!

[The Marlin Kendozord leaps from the lake, and rests on the surface.]

Marlin Fin-Pedoes! Fire!

[The Marlin fires torpedoes at the Ibizars.]

Marlin Fusion!

ALL RANGERS:
Kendo Megazord, Aqua Mode!

RED KENDO RANGER:
Sword Transform...Kendo Mega Bo!

[The megazord's sword transforms into a bo, and is installed onto the megazord's head.]

You're all going down!

ALL RANGERS:
Marlin Power Tackle!

[The megazord leaps up, and spins horizontally to the ground, and strikes Yami with the bo-sword. The Ibizars all cackle with red lightning bolts as they spin around and collapse to explode.
The team celebrates in the cockpit.]

INT.-PURGATORY-RIVER STYX-DAY
[The two generals arrive home to Iod's insults.]

IOD:
So...you two failed!

SANZU:
(sarcastically)
I thought you guys would be used to it now!

EXT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-DAY
[As the five team members walk towards the base, Dimitri is still bothered by Sanzu's words.]

EXT.-RIO MESA-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT-DAY [FLASHBACK]
[Dimitri relives what Sanzu said to him.]

SANZU:
You intrigue me as a swordsman...just like your father! Too bad it'll be your downfall!

EXT.-ANGEL GROVE NATIONAL FOREST-ORIKAMI VILLAGE-BASE-DAY
[As the five team members enter the base, Dimitri pauses, and looks withdrawn with concern.]

DIMITRI FEDOROV:
What did he mean by my ancestor?

[Dimitri then enters the base.]
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NEXT TIME ON POWER RANGERS: KENDO WARRIORS...

Episode #12: "Blue Rebellion"
It seems that Cody has betrayed the team, and has become the enemy when the Aykasi Himidama appears, but the rangers counter the Aykasi with the new Tiger Kendozord.

THAT'S NEXT WEEK (MAY 8) ON THE NIGHTRANGER INDUSTRIES ONLINE NETWORK!

Ranger News And Views (May 2009)

HELLO RANGER FANS! Welcome to the first issue of a monthly newsletter called "Ranger News & Views." In these newsletters, I will dispense news and notes on my adaptations, Super Sentai, and Power Rangers.
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MY ADAPTATIONS, Part 1 (Power Rangers: Kendo Warriors):
PRKW is progressing well. I believe we are moving away from the character development, and more into story development. The last of the character development will dwelve into a secret past, not even known by Dimitri. It appears that he has more of a connection to the Orikami and Stygians than was previously thought. Episodes 14 and 15 will explore this when Iod targets Dimitri for destruction.

Coming much later in the season (August or November, when the storyline allows it), Megan's past will be explored in great detail in a two part episode, entitled "Pink Secrets."
Coming soon will be two new rangers...the Gold Kendo Ranger, expected to appear around early July. The Gold Ranger's identity was revealed in the "primer" that was posted early on to the discussion boards...his name is Logan Kingston, who was born on May 2, 1994 (he's age 16 in 2010) in London. Logan came to the United States ten years ago. He transferred into the high school for his sophomore year and beyond to play soccer. He still has a bit of his English accent. He will hang around fellow-athlete Eddie a bit. The "seventh" ranger (Silver/White?) will appear a bit later. For now, his name is Aiden Chase.

I do know that there is a bit of a lag between the Shinkenger episodes and my adapted episodes. I have done this for a reason...so I can work a bit on a project that will be posted to here and to the discussion boards once PRKW ends (see Part Two below).

Here is a list of the episodes coming to the NRIO Network in this month of May:
11. Matrimony Mayhem (May 1) [based on Act 8: Brides Spirited Away]
12. Blue Rebellion (May 8) [based on Act 9: The Tiger's Rebellion]
13. Taking Flight (May 15) [based on Act 10: Great Sky Combination]
14. Preemptive Strike (1) (May 22) [based on Act 11: Three Desires' Strife]
15. Red Under Pressure (2) (May 29) [based on Act 12: Historic First Super Samurai Combination]

MY ADAPTATIONS, PART 2 (Power Rangers: Morphin Heroes):
PRMH is an upcoming miniseries that will be posted once PRKW has completed it's run (hopefully mid-to-late Winter 2009-10). I cannot reveal much right now (as I am still writing the episodes), but I want it to be a little bit longer (15-20 episodes) than the Mighty Morphin' Alien Rangers mini-series (which had 10 episodes) that aired back in 1996 on FOX Kids. What I can definitely tell the masses is that PRMH will make the hard-core PR fans very, very happy...it'll make the post-apocalyptic feel of PRRPM seem like a cake-walk. I will reveal more is we get closer to it's premiere.

NEW BOARD JOINS THE FRAY:
Another discussion board, Japan-Legend/Guyverboard is now a part of the NRIO Network. JLG joins Rangerboard, Rangertalk, Tokusatsu-Fusion, StarPoints Rangercast, Henshin Justice Unlimited, Power Rangers Online, and the blog.
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SAMURAI SENTAI SHINKENJAA:
Shinkenger is progressing well. As mentioned above, the episodes are moving away from Character development and moving towards story development. "ShinkenGold" and his weapons and mecha are coming around early June (rumored to be June 7).

Some more rumored information includes...his true identity is "Umejou Genta," who was a childhood friend of Takeru, and came then went from the Shiba Residence when they were younger. There, Genta watched Takeru train to be a Samurai. Revealing to Takeru that he also wants to be a Samurai, he is given the Ika Oragami by the young lord, and starts to train. He then runs away from his father, a Sushi-chef, to study the art of the Samurai. He then returns in the present with his own Sushi Shop, and has developed an arsenal that uses "Denshi Mojikara" (Electric Word Power), including the SushiChanger, and the SakanaMaru. He takes up the mantle of ShinkenGold to help Takeru in a time of need. His henshin call is "Ikkan Kenjou! ShinkenGold!" (Consistency Presentment! ShinkenGold!" His squid-mecha (Ika Origami) will be able to combine with both ShinkenOh and DaiTenkuu, and will also control the lobster mecha. His element will be light.

A picture has surfaced of the seventh Shinkenger. It's legitimacy is not exactly confirmed, but it's likely. I'm guessing at it being called ShinkenSilver, if it is called a color. More than likely, he'll have command over the rumored horse, bee, and starfish mecha. There's a chance that his identity is that of Juzo. It looks like his regular Shinkenger uniform is silver, while his outer-armor is white. Very cool design. It is rumored that his element will be metal.

Here is a list of the episodes coming to TV-Asahi in Japan this month:
{All May episode titles have not been released yet.}
12. Act 12: Historic First Super Samurai Combination (5\3\09)
13. Act 13: tba (5\10\09)
14. Act 14: tba (5\17\09)
15. Act 15: tba (5\24\09)
16. Act 16: tba (5\31\09)
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POWER RANGERS RPM:
Based on the 2008 Super Sentai, Enjin Sentai Go-onjaa, PRRPM is doing okay. We are in the midst of multiple "Ranger " episodes, which focus on the back-stories of our main characters. I must say, Eddie Guezelian has done Power Rangers justice with the episodes so far as Executive Producer. Judd Lynn will be the E.P. for episodes 19-32. The "apocalyptic" feel of the series is a complete 180 turn from the previous seasons.

Sadly, the going rumor is that PRRPM will be the last Power Rangers series from The Walt Disney Company. They have the option to keep the franchise going, or sell it off. If the end comes, it'll be a sad day for all ranger fans. Disney didn't really want the Power Rangers franchise when they bought Fox Family, but the Saban Library was a part of the deal.

Here is a list of the episodes coming to ABC Kids in the United States this month. Please check your local listings and "Power Rangers On-Air Central" by BurgundyRanger for a complete ABC Affiliate list and his other goodies.:
10. Ranger Blue (5\2\09)
11. Doctor K (5\9\09)
12. Blitz (5\16\09)
13. Brother's Keeper (5\23\09)
* May 30's episode is preempted.
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END NOTES:
+If PRRPM is the last PR series, feel free to enjoy my PRKW and future series even more. I plan on doing my adaptations for a while...at least until 2012, Power Rangers' twentieth anniversary year. I will write the scripts as long as Japan continues the Super Sentai Rangers series.

However, I would like to see the following genres...metro/civic (sorta like GoGo-V/PRLR), underwater, or another space-like series (like PRIS).

+So, that does it for this month. As with Shinkenger (along with Kendo Warriors) and R.P.M., all rumors are subject to change, and are considered rumor until it is confirmed. I will post another RN&V Newsletter on or right before June 1, 2009, and the PRKW scripts will continue every Friday as scheduled.

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