Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Robbie Chronicles - Volume 3

Epilogue

"In other news, a local teen literally can't even. We'll have more on that after the break."

(As the news airs in the background, we pick up at Ernie's Gym and Juice Bar. Two months have passed since Kimberly left for Florida and after some initial growing pains by her replacement, things seems to be settling back to the status quo. Tommy and Adam are seen sparring, while Rocky and Katherine are by the barstools next to a television set, idly chatting.)

Rocky: The puzzle said 2-4 years, but I finished it in 3 months.

Katherine: Great. ...good job, Rocky.

(From out of the corner, Billy is seen walking in with a smile on his face. Tommy and Adam spot him and stop what they're doing to walk over.)

Tommy: Billy!

Adam: (Wipes self) What's up? Any word on Aisha?

Billy: Her plane just landed in Istanbul. She's safe and sound.

Katherine: Oh that's fantastic news. I'm so happy for her and her new life.

Tommy: Me too. I hope she writes.

Rocky:You guys want hear some more good news? So there's this really tough puzzle of Winnie the Pooh I got...

(But before he could go much further, Tommy's communicator rings. As usual, the rangers abruptly change gears and with urgency, they each get up and rush to the hallway.)

Tommy: We read you.

Robbie: Tommy. Meet me at the command center. Right now.

(The teens appear confused by the call.)

Tommy: Is... everything okay?

Robbie: I'll explain when you're here. It's imperative.

(He disconnects. Further confounding his colleagues.)

Rocky: What was that about?

Adam: I can't believe Robbie is calling a team meeting.

Billy: I can't believe Robbie knows the proper usage for "imperative."

Tommy: C'mon. This better be good.

(The teen's teleport to the command center. Robbie is already there.)

Katherine: Robbie...

Tommy: Can you tell us exactly why we're here?

Adam: Yeah, who gave you authority to call us to the command center?

(Having no time for a snappy retort, Robbie just comes out with it...)

Robbie: I found the Zeo crystals!

Billy: What?!

Tommy: How?!

(Finally grabbing their attention, Robbie reaches into his back pocket and pulls out several sheets of paper.)

Robbie: I mean I don't have them in my hand. But I know where they are. With these. Shipping receipts. Hannah's shipping receipts.


Billy: What?

Adam: Hannah bought the Zeo crystals?

Rocky: I'm confused.

Robbie: Shocking.

Tommy: Rocky's right. Can you clue us into what you're talking about and quit dragging this out?

Robbie: Hannah found the Zeo crystals during a driving class she and I took once. She must've thought they were huge diamonds and sold them online. She tried handing me a huge check and I started asking questions.

Billy: Wait, why is Hannah handing you a check?

Rocky: Yeah, shouldn't it be the other way around?

Robbie: I don't think you're listening: We know where the ultimate power is. We can defeat Lord Zedd's army. We can save the earth in the final battle.

Tommy: That's all I need to hear. Good catch, Rob. What do we need to do?

(Robbie starts passing around the papers while handing out instructions.)

Robbie: There's six of them, all around the world. Luckily there's six of us. We're gonna need to split up and act fast. If Zedd knows what we're up to he could launch his attack prematurely.

(Just then, the alarms sound.)

Robbie: (Sighs) ...

Billy: What is going on?

Zordon: I'm afraid you spoke too soon. Behold the viewing globe.

(They slowly make their way toward the viewing globe, though not really wanting to see what's going on. The looks on their faces turn to complete horror and utter defeat.)

Katherine: Oh... my god.

Tommy: They're everywhere...

Katherine: It's worse than I could have imagined...

(Their hearts collectively sink as they look on helplessly. The skies darken with enemies incoming. Suddenly the weight of what they're up against presses down on the team and paralyzes them. This is an army that threatens not just them, but everything and everyone they love and stand for...)

Bulk: ...

Skull: ...

(At the park, patrolling in full uniform, Bulk and Skull look up at the sky, paralyzed with awe.)


Sammy: ...quick, hand me the ball. Time to go.

(Further down along the volleyball court. Sammy has the wherewithal to run, although no idea where to run too.)

Lindsay: And I was like if you're anorexic, you're doing it wrong.

Hillary: Hahaha. That is so funny!

Hannah: You guys... what's that sound?!

(Even the uptown posh neighborhood isn't safe.)

Adam: What do we do?

Zordon: I am afraid there is nothing we can do, Adam.

Adam: ...

(The image switches back to the Youth Center, where Ernie's beloved establishment crumbles easily as everyone scrambles for the exit.)

Ernie: Everybody remain calm!

Katherine: My god. Ernie...

Robbie: And that's not all.

Billy: (Points) They're in New York...

Adam: And DC...

Rocky: And in London.

Katherine: They're everywhere, Zordon. B-but we're just six people, Zordon. What can we do to stop them?

Zordon: At this point, there is nothing we can do as is that will make a dent.

Tommy: So we do nothing? No, I'm buying it.

Robbie: Are you blind?! All of our preparations, all of our work... it's a drop in the bucket against that. Face it, we're dead.

Adam: We wasted time... and we're all going to pay for it now.


Zordon: Not exactly. Alpha. Resort to Plan B.

Alpha: Yes Zordon.

(Eerily calm, Alpha walks over to the control panel and begins pushing buttons.)

Tommy: What? What is that?

Billy: There's a "Plan B?"

Robbie: What's "Plan B?"

(Meanwhile...)

"On behalf of the Global Outreach Program, and on behalf of my colleagues that travelled across the world to take part in this journey. I thank all of you, from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity of a lifetime and a chance to affect global change."

(Elsewhere, in a classy, upscale venue, a familiar face addresses a room full of diplomats, public officials and global media.)

Zack: In this past year alone, we have negotiated a cease fire between Israel and Palestine in an ongoing quest to find peace in the Middle East. We have also worked tirelessly with our allies to one day, meet the once thought to be unattainable goal of making sure that no child on this planet of ours, regardless of race, creed, religion or nationality, go to bed hungry. And we have, most importantly put forth to the UN, an environmental plan that will not only protect this great planet of ours, but make sure that child has a planet to live on!

(The room breaks out in enthusiastic applause of the accomplishments of the Global Outreach Program. Oozing with charisma, the room hangs onto every word, encapsulated by the passion in which Zack speaks. Within that crowd, two other familiar friends are seen rooting him on...)

Trini: (Clapping) He really is an amazing speaker.

Jason: (Clapping) Yeah. With the work he put into this speech? He better sound like the black JFK.

(Trini laughs as Zack continues.)

Zack: I could have never imagined, that I personally would play even a small role in any of this. I'm just a regular teen, from modest means. My mother, a nanny, my father, an assistant principle. His fathers, father, an indentured servant from Georgia. He could have never dreamed, that a Taylor would ever see such an opportunity. But that's how it works: with every generation, we move just a little bit closer, we make a little more progress. But this progress doesn't just come automatically. It is not something to be taken for granted. It comes with hard work and persistence that comes from exceptional people, all over the world – coming together to stand united.

(The applause is now even stronger. Many in the room including Jason and Trini stand up for an extended standing ovation. Eventually, Zack gestures the room to quiet down, so that he may continue...)

Jason: (Whispers) You know he's been talking to Angela again?

Trini: Yeah? That doesn't surprise me.

Jason: What does surprise me is that he doesn't have a taxi parked outside to take him to the airport.


Trini: (Laughs) He might. You never know with the Zack man.

Jason: Right you never know.

(Jason then pauses before continuing.)

Jason: Something tells me he isn't the only one that has someone waiting for them in Angel Grove.

(It takes a second, but a huge beam comes over her face that turns her bright red.)

Trini: Yeah... I guess not.

Jason: What's gonna happen with that when you get back?

(Anxiously, Trini twittles her fingers.)

Trini: I don't know. I'll have to put him in the dog house for taking so long to respond to my calls and letters. But... I'm open to picking up where we left off after that.

(Her eyes then wander to the skies as she continues to twittle her fingers. Amid Zack's speech a thunderous roar is heard outside. Zack powers through it, but it catches the attention of his colleges.)

Trini: You hear that?

Jason: It's not supposed to rain...

Zack: But keep in mind, in our final address, that there are those out there, with less than pure intentions. They feast on these divisions. Tyranny thrives under dis-unity. There is great evil on... and off this earth... that wish nothing more than to deal harm to us, to break us, so that they may one day rule us.

Jason: That one's courtesy of the guys back home.

Trini: I hope this helps them...

Zack: This is not a call to arms. But a call to action. My fellow humans, if we are to one day reach the nirvana of a perfect world, then we must set aside minor differences, work with our allies and stand as one. Against the evils of this world.

(Zack gets another applause, however this time the roaring cannot be ignored as it grows louder and louder. It becomes apparent to them that this is not just a simple storm. The water in Jason's glass begins to shake, forcing his previously hidden right hand to reach out and grabs it.)

Trini: What is going on?

(Then what no one expects happens, Jason's old communicator, which he has on his right hand as a memento, rings.)

Jason: ...

Trini: (Gasps) ...

Zack: I love America. But I also love the UK. I love Africa, I love China. I love Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This is not an eastern world, a western world we are THE WORLD. And if we stick together like the family we are we can conquer any...

(A loud crash is heard. The roof collapses just above where Zack stands...)

Trini: (Gasps) Oh no!

Jason: ZACK!






To Be Continued.