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We open on a red planetoid in deep space.
PLANET NEMESIS, KYOURYUU SYSTEM
10,000 YEARS AGO...
We zoom towards the ground where we see two armies facing one another. One army is composed of grey rock-like monsters and monsters ranging from a knight to a pig, led by an alien that looks like a blue skinned monkey in golden armour with wings. This is the warrior known as Goldar, second-in-command to Rita Repusla. The other army, however is composed of warriors wearing suits of different colours and forms. They are The Power Rangers, elite warriors from all over the cosmos with the goal to protect the universe from the forces of evil. Goldar steps forward.
Goldar: Who dares stand in the way of Empress Rita and supreme victory?
A warrior steps forward, Alka The First Red Ranger (after the deaths of The Original Team).
Alka: We are The Power Rangers, Guardians of the Universe and everything in it. Our leader wishes to speak to your "empress".
Goldar: (looking at every ranger he can see) What leader? Where is he?
???: I'm here, Goldar.
Suddenly, a flash of white lightning hits the ground in front of both sides. Emerging from the lightning, a blue skinned being with facial markings representing his role, and dressed in robes of white and gold walks towards Goldar. This is the great wizard, Zordon of Eltar.
Goldar: (growling as he speaks) You.
Zordon: Let me see Rita, Goldar. There doesn't need to be anymore bloodshed.
Goldar: Follow me, Eltarian.
The warrior then leads the sage towards a dark tower. We fade to the throne room of the tower. Sitting in the throne is a woman with very pale skin, wearing green armour and a staff composed of gold and a red ruby. The is Rita Repulsa, Empress of Evil. Goldar walks in with Zordon. Goldar bows before Rita, who is staring at Zordon.
Goldar: My Empress, I bring you Zordon of Eltar. He wishes to try and negotiate.
Rita: Goldar, leave us.
Goldar: Are you sure, Mistress?
Rita: Yes, Godlar. If all talk falls through, kill every Ranger standing before this palace without hesitation and mercy.
Goldar bows and takes his leave. He gives Zordon a foul look before flying off back to the battlefield. After a moment, Rita rises from her throne.
Rita: Zordon, my old... friend. Last time we talked, you tried to kill me.
Zordon: We both know that's not true, Rita. Zedd had corrupted you-.
Rita: Stop. (walks slowly towards him) You know why I'm here?
Zordon: Yes.
Rita: You know I have The Green Coin?
Zordon: Yes.
Rita: Are you going to surrender the other coins?
Zordon: ... No, and I don't want to fight you either. I promised-.
Rita: You promised my mother you'd watch over me and keep me safe. We both know you broke her promise the last time you fought Zedd to protect The Zeo Crystal.
Zordon: Zedd lost his way and was my responsibility. You both were. It's not too late to turn back, Rita. Don't follow in your father's footsteps.
Rita: (sighs deeply) It's too late for that, old friend. Now, I'll ask one last time and you'd better give me the right answer. Are you going to surrender The Power Coins to me?
Zordon has one of his hands slowly moving behind his back reaching for something, and Rita summons her staff which emerges from the ground and into her left hand.
Zordon: Don't make me do this, Rita.
Rita: (as she loses her smile) I'll take that as a no.
She then launches into the air, raising her staff in order to strike. Zordon, moving faster than Rita, reveals a small device.
Zordon: White Tiger!
Zordon gets engulfed in white light and transforms into The White Ranger. Zordon unsheathes his sword and blocks Rita's strike, creating a shockwave that destroys the windows. Outside, however, Goldar smiles sadistically at that site as if that was the signal he was waiting for.
Goldar: WARRIORS OF RITA, DESTROY THE POWER RANGERS AND RETRIEVE THE POWER COINS!
The putties charge towards The Ranger Army. Alka turns to his comrades.
Alka: Fellow Rangers, we are to protect this place with our lives. If this is to be the end, it's been an honour fighting with you. Rangers Forever, Never Surrender!
All fourteen Power Ranger Teams charge and engage Rita's forces. The Supersonic Rangers strike fast and hard with the aid of The Battalion Rangers. Alka faces Goldar.
Goldar: The first Power Ranger. It's an honour and privilege to slay you.
Alka: (summoning a sword) In your dreams, Grifforzarian.
They engage. Alka goes on the defensive as Goldar takes to the skies. Alka gets knocked back after Goldar lands a near-fatal strike. Alka's sword switches to it's gun-form and is used to blast Goldar's wings, causing the warrior to hit the ground. Alka moves onto the next fight as we cut to Zordon and Rita. Zordon crashes through a stone pillar and hits a wall. Rita tackles him through it and slashes at him with a knife. Zordon drags her out a nearby window and they fall towards the ground. Rita lands on her feet and Zordon hits the ground, bleeding.
Rita: (aiming her staff at the wounded hero, preparing a energy blast) You should've co-operated, Zordon.
Before the blast hits him, a Pink Ranger tackles Rita and kicks her into the side of her castle. The Pink Ranger walks over to Zordon, unmasking to reveal a white skinned alien with blue hair and yellow eyes. This is Dulcea, Zordon's wife from KO-35.
Dulcea: Zordon, Alka says we have to retreat.
Zordon: (as the rest of Zordon's team arrives) No, we can end this conflict now.
Red Ranger: Whatever we do, we do it now. (points to The Green Ranger) Gosei, help Dulcea get Zordon out of here and onto the ship. (point to The Blue and Yellow Ranger) Kaku and Lammie, we distract Rita for as long as we can, giving everyone enough time to get the hell of this rock.
Kaku and Lammie: Yes, Henshin!
Zordon: Henshin, she'll kill you.
Henshin: I know, Brother, but it'll give you guys time to get out of here. It's been an honour fighting with you.
Zordon: (understanding) And you.
Gosei and Dulcea carry Zordon by his shoulders and run, blast any Putty that tries to hinder them. Zordon looks back and hears the screams of his team as Rita kills them one by one. In a few minutes, they've reached the other Rangers, who begin teleporting away.
Alka: C'mon!
Zordon lets go of Dulcea and Gosei, taking their morphers, and heads back towards a floating Rita.
Gosei: Zordon, what are you doing?!
Dulcea: We have to leave! There's nothing left that we can do!
Zordon: (summoning a capsule) There may be one way. In case I don't survive, Dulcea, look after our son.
Dulcea: You have my word.
Dulcea leaves with the other Rangers as Zordon starts an incantation. Purple beams emerge from the capsule, grabbing Rita's castle, her forces, and herself. Fighting back, she slams her staff into the ground, trying to stop being dragged into the capsule.
Rita: I REFUSE TO BE IMPRISONED, ZORDON!
Zordon: I HAVE TO!
Rita: (after her staff snaps in two) THEN YOU WILL SHARE OUR FATE!
She fires a blast at the capsule and is sealed within it. Energy from the capsule bombards Zordon, causing him to phase in and out of reality while yelling in pain. He teleports to a ship that arrives above him. He arrives on a command deck where a red and gold robot is waiting. This is Alpha-5.
Alpha-5: Master, what happened?
Zordon: (phasing still) Rita's... imprisoned... No longer a... threat. Time capsule energy... need containment tube.
Alpha-5: (pressing a few buttons) Tube is ready, Master.
Zordon walks over to the tube and gets in before he disappears forever. The tube glows blue and Zordon's face appears.
Zordon: Thank you, old friend.
Alpha-5: You're welcome. What of Rita Repulsa?
Zordon: She's no longer a threat. Alpha-5, The Power Coins-.
Alpha-5: Are safely onboard along with the Morphers of your brother and fallen teammates. Do you wish for the coins to be converted into Power Morphers?
Zordon: Yes, for I fear this new term of peace will not last and the time will come when a new team will rise to face whatever comes to destroy the universe.
We fade to black as Zordon's ship heads for Earth.
EARTH, SOL SYSTEM
PRESENT DAY
We cut to a 16 year old kid of Japanese-American descent practicing karate in front of a window in The Angel Grove Youth Centre as the radio plays in the background. This is Jason Scott.
Radio Newscaster: Good morning, Angel Grove! It's another sunny day on this side of Nevada, with no rain clouds in sight. In local news, Jason Lee Scott is returning to Angel Grove. Our resident martial arts champ left before he could finish his last year at school to be with his family due to matters his family refuse to comment on. And now, here's two songs back to back. Rockstar by Nickelback, but first here's Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty.
Jason walks over and switches off the radio as Ernie, the owner of The Youth Centre, walks in.
Ernie: Thought I heard you in here, Jase. Everything okay?
Jason: Alright, Ernie. Just doing a practice workout before school.
Ernie: That's good. Kids like you need the exerice, right? How's things at home?
Jason: Oh, y'know, no stopping The Scotts. How's Margaret?
Ernie: We're struggling a bit but we manage. Glad to be back at school?
Jason: (Realising something) Crap, school's starting in ten! See ya, Ernie.
Jason grabs his bag and heads out the door. Jason gets his bike and darts down the street as Baker Street plays in the background. He arrives just before the bell rings. He leaves his bike at the bike lock and head to the entrance. Suddenly, a splash sound is heard. Jason turns to see a 14-year-old Caucasian kid, Billy, drenched after being hit by a water balloon. Jason heads over.
Jason: Billy!
??? 1: WORLD RECORD IS BROKEN!
??? 2: Yeah, Broken! Hahahaha!
Jason turns his attention to a fat kid and a skinny kid, both in their late teens, They are Bulk and Skull.
Jason: Hey, guys, lay off him.
Bulk: Yeah? Make me, Scott.
Billy: Jason, it's not worth it.
Bulk: Listen to your pet nerd, Jason. Scoot.
Jason: (as the bell rings) Grow up. C'mon, Billy.
The two kids head inside, ignoring Bulk and Skull's laughter. We cut to the gym where we see a 15-year-old Lebanese girl doing gymnastics on a balance beam. This is Kimberly. She manages to do a backflip off the beam and land safely feet first.
???: Not bad, Kim.
Kimberly turns to see a 15-year-old girl of Chinese descent leaning against wall. This is Trini.
Kimberly: Thanks, Trini. I think I could've stuck the landing a bit better.
Trini: Trust me when I say you were good. How's Matt?
Kimberly: He's just excited because it's our anniversary date tonight.
Trini: Awe, that's great. Hard to believe it's been two years.
Kimberly: Speaking of dates, have you asked Jason out to Homecoming yet?
Trini: Wha-?! Jason? Noooo, why would-? (changing the subject to avoid embarrassing herself) Oh, class is starting! Did you know class is starting?! Let's go to class!
Kim chuckles as the two head out of the gym. We cut to Class Z-16. Jason and Billy walk in when an 15-year-old African-American kid headlocks Billy to give him a noogie. This is Zach.
Zach: Billy, you excited for your first Karate Class later?
Billy: Yes, Zach, now quit the noogies.
Zach: Huh, why are you soakin', B?
Jason: Starts with a Bulk and ends with a Skull.
Zach: Billy, you've gotta tell Kaplin.
Billy: Guys, it's fine.
???: What's fine?
A 16-year-old British-American kid walks in. This is Matt, Kim's boyfriend.
Jason, Zach, and Billy: Hey, Matt.
Matt: Billy, did those douchebags do that to you again? Need me to teach them a thing or two?
Billy: Matt, it's-.
Matt: Just kidding, Bill. (handing Billy his cap) Here, have that. That'll make you feel cooler than usual, bud.
Billy: Matt,-
Matt: It's okay. I have plenty at home anyway. That's yours now and it's a sign that I'll always have your back.
Billy: (nodding while trying it on) Thanks.
Kimberly: (walking in) Bout time you got rid of that thing.
Matt: What, you didn't like it? (hugging her)
Kimberly: Eh, I thought it was messing up your hair more than usual.
That's when Bulk and Skull waltz in.
Bulk: Hey, Billy Goat, you need to learn to dodge.
Skull: Yeah, Billy Goat.
Jason walks over.
Jason: Hey, Asshat. Why don't you pick on someone that can fight for a change?
Bulk: What'd you say, Scott?
Before anything can happen, their teacher walks in.
Mrs. Appleby: Is there a problem, boys?
Bulk: No problem, Ma'am.
Mrs. Appleby: Then take you seats.
We cut to a space shuttle heading towards Nemesis, which is moving towards Pluto. We zoom into the cockpit. We see three astronauts, Grant Naylor, Doug Paxton and Danielle Cranston, preparing for descent.
Danielle: Promethea, this is Sentai-16. We are beginning our descent towards the new planet's surface. Do you copy?
Promethia: Copy, Sentai-16. You are clear to proceed.
The shuttle lands on where the battlefield was. Doug and Danielle exit the shuttle.
Grant: I'll keep the engines running in case of emergency.
Danielle: Thanks, Grant.
The two walks along the old battleground. Danielle looks towards the sky.
Danielle: (thinking) Billy, one day you'll make a discovery like this.
Doug: Hey, Danielle! Look at this!
Danielle runs over to Doug, who has unearthed The Time Capsule.
Danielle: That's one weird looking container.
Doug: Help me lift it out.
Danielle: (touching the jewel on the lid) Got it.
However, an unknown force pushes the two astronauts back. Danielle looks back in horror. The Time Capsule begins to open after Danielle touched it. Four beings, one of them is Goldar, emerge laughing. Danielle and Doug start to run but four beam grab the two of them and drag them close to the capsule. They look in fear as Rita emerges.
Rita: Finally, I'm free. Thank you, good people. Tell me, does Zordon still live?
Danielle lets out a tiny gasp. Doug is the first to answer.
Doug: Zordon? What, is that your name for a pet or something?
Rita: You don't know Zordon? What year is it?
Doug: 2013.
Rita: And what planet do you hail from?
We cut to a dark futuristic room before Rita receives her answer. Lights start switching on. A small robot walks in as a blue tube pulsing with blue energy switches on to reveal a face, Zordon's face.
Zordon: Alpha-5, are you alright?
Alpha-5: Affirmative, Zordon. Ayie-yie-yie, my joints are stiff. It'll take a while to be fully functional. We seem to be picking up a huge energy surge, Master. (walks over to a console)
Zordon: Have you verified the source, old friend?
Alpha-5: Almost... (takes a step back from the control console) Zordon, it's from Nemesis.
Zordon's expression turns to regret as he knows that it means...
Zordon: Rita's escaped.
We cut to black.
To be continued...