Dragon-Sized Trouble in Little China (Transcript)

This is the seventh episode of Justice Squadron: Comicger

It was the beginning of the Chinese New Year in Petropolis' Chinatown, and every was having a good time in it. There were stands giving out famous Chinese dishes for only $1, musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, kids playing with dragon-like kites, and performers performing amazing acrobatics skills. The Comicgers were also there for the festivities, but mostly there to check it out.

William: (a little confused as to what Chinese New Year is all about) I don't get what the Chinese New Year is all about. I always thought the year always started on January 1st all around the world.

Paul: Well, Will, in ancient Chinese times, there was a monster named Nian, or Nianshou, with a long head and sharp horns. It dwelled deep in the sea all year round and only showed up every New Year’s Eve to eat people and livestock in nearby villages. Therefore, on the day of New Year's Eve, people would flee to remote mountains to avoid being harmed by the monster. People had lived in fear of this monster until an old man with white hair and a ruddy complexion visited the village. He refused to hide in the mountains along with the villagers, but successfully scared away the monster by pasting red papers on doors, burning bamboo to make a loud cracking sound (precursor to firecrackers), lighting candles in the houses, and wearing red clothes. When the villagers came back, they were surprised to discover that the village had not been destroyed. After that, every New Year's Eve, people did as the old man instructed and the monster Nian never showed up again. This tradition has been continued until the present time and has become an important way to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. ^^

Male Chinese Pig: (passing by them) 書呆子！[Nerd!]

William: I see. But, where did the whole "Year of the Dragon" thing come from?

Paul: Well, the Chinese zodiac consists of twelve animals that first appeared in the Zhan Guo period from the 5th century B.C. No one knows the exact date as of when the zodiac was essentially created, but they were officially identified during the Han Dynasty from around 206 B.C.–9 A.D., which was over 2000 years ago. The zodiac became a popular way to determine a person’s birth year during the North Zhou Dynasty, around 557-581 A.D., and is still very commonly used today. The zodiac is calculated by a cycle of sixty years in which each animal signifies a different year. For example, this year, 2018, is the Year of the Dog. ^^

David: Very cool. I also heard there was a race between these 12 animals, and the placement order in which they came in determined the order in which they would be represented on that zodiac. I saw the Qittaswell Sisters do a show about it one time. ^^

Paul: Yeah, they really did their homework on that show. ^^

Monica: (eating a bowl of Chinese rice for only $1) Mmmmmmm. This rice is REALLY good. ^^ I can't believe it only cost a dollar.  (noticing that Katie's absent) By the way, has anyone seen Katie?

Then, Katie comes out of a changing room wearing black heels, brown stockings, and a pink and gold Chinese dress with her hair done in a Chinese bun with pins in it, and carrying a nice pink parasol to fit the Chinese theme.

Katie: Hey, guys! Sorry for the delay. So, whaddaya think? (shows off her dress) You like my Chinese dress?

David: Wow, Katie! You look beautiful!

Monica: Yeah, girl. You clean up rather nicely. ^^

Katie: Awww, thank you, guys.  So, what'd I miss?

William: Oh, just Paul giving us a history lesson on why the Chinese New Year is so special.

Paul: Wait 'till I tell you guys about the legendary panda warrior who saved China from total destruction three times back in the ancient times.

William: I think I'll take a rain check on THAT legend, dude.

Katie: (seeing a demonstration of Xiaolin kung fu near a street corner) Oh, hey! There's a kung fu demonstration over there! Let's go check it out. ^^

Monica: Now, you're talking my language. Let's go!

Then, the Comicgers went over to the street corner to check out the kung fu demonstration. Meanwhile, at Darkanos' fortress, there was a monster resembling a red Chinese dragon with yellow eyes wearing an orange and white kung fu uniform with a Yin-Yang symbol on the chest, silver bracelets, and black pants doing kung fu moves on various Paraxis that were charging at him as a demonstration of his skills to Darkanos.

Rozoson: As you can see, my lord, Fireblaster is a master of dragon-style kung fu, making him one of the greatest fighters in your army.

Darkanos: (impressed with Fireblaster's skill) Impressive.

Rozoson: Plus, in addition to that, he can breathe scorching hot fire of up to 120 degrees!

Darkanos: Fahrenheit or Celsius?

Rozoson: Fahrenheit. Allow me to show you. (turns to Fireblaster) Fireblaster, show the master your dragon breath!

Fireblaster: (bowing to Rozoson) My pleasure, Rozoson.

Then, a few Paraxis come charging at Fireblaster, and after he inhales, he blows his trademark fire breath on them in a circular motion, making them catch fire, and dematerializing. Darkanos was even more impressed.

Darkanos: Very nice. ^^

Fireblaster: (bowing to him) Thank you, master.

Then, Orvomon, Blaludon, and Vistosam return to the fortress from the Chinese New Year festival with various Chinese souvenirs. Orvomon was chowing down on some egg rolls, while Blaludon was admiring the parasol she got.

Blaludon: I must say, that Chinese New Year festival was really something. (twirls around her parasol) I love this parasol I got, and it was a very reasonable price, too. ^^

Orvomon: Yeah, and the food is to die for.  (bites into another egg roll)

Then, Darkanos, Rozoson, and Fireblaster come into the throne room to meet with them.

Darkanos: Where have you three been?

Vistosam: (seeing Darkanos) Oh, my liege. There's a Chinese New Year festival going on in the city's Chinatown. It's quite a party!

Orvomon: Not to mention, the food is fantastic! And, reasonably priced. (offers Darkanos an egg roll) Want some?

Darkanos: (turning down the offer) No, thanks. I just ate. Now, you said there's a Chinese New Year festival going on, did you not?

Vistosam: Yes, my liege.

Darkanos: (seeing this as the perfect opportunity to unleash Fireblaster) Excellent! This will be the perfect time to unleash my latest monster on the city! That being Fireblaster! (shows them Fireblaster)

Fireblaster: Oh, and master, there's one more trick I forgot to show you. (summons a couple of magic firecrackers from his hands with the fuses lit)

Rozoson: Oh, this one's REALLY good!

Fireblaster: (throwing the firecrackers at Orvomon, Blaludon, and Vistosam, and they explode in front of them, creating a fireworks blast, and leaving them scorched) A-ha! My Fireworks Blast!

Blaludon: (seeing how messy she looks) Oh, look at me! I'm a mess!

Vistosam: YOU'RE a mess! I am an absolute train wreck!

Darkanos: Excellent! Now, Rozoson, I want you to take Fireblaster and a couple of Paraxis, and infiltrate the festival. Wait for the proper moment, and then, strike! And, if the Comicgers happen to be there, dispose of them as well.

Rozoson: Yes, my lord! (bows to Darkanos) Come, Fireblaster!

Fireblaster: I will not disappoint you, master!

Darkanos: Good! Now, go!

Then, Rozoson and Fireblaster both disappear in flames to the festival.

Darkanos: When this is all done, it will soon be known as the Year of Darkanos. >: )

Back at the Chinese New Year festival, the Comicgers were watching the kung fu demonstration performed by Komodo dragon Shaolin monks. They were showing off their martial arts skills by breaking boards, using wooden Bo staffs to break jars, and breaking metal rods with nothing but their heads. The Comicgers were very impressed.

David: Very cool. Makes me wish our fighting skills just as good!

Katie: Oh, totally. But, we've done a good job beating those Paraxis up good, don't we?

Paul: Oh, totally. ^^

Head Monk: Now, who here has experience in kung fu before?

Monica: (raising her hand) I do!

Head Monk: (pointing at Monica) Ah, the young iguana girl. Come here, please. ^^

Then, Monica comes over to the monks, and begins to introduce herself.

Monica: Hi, I'm Monica Scaleman, and I'm a student at Petropolis High School. I've been taking kung fu lessons since last year, so I'm kinda new to it.

Head Monk: Well, let us see what you can do thus far. ^^

Monica: Okay. (starts doing a few kung fu skills she learned from her kung fu lessons)

While that was going on, Gerald and Harold have yet another outrageous scheme to become instant celebrities. Gerald was tied to an Oriental kite, while Harold was holding the string. Gerald's goal was to become the first chicken ever to survive flying in the air on a kite, and he was pretty sure that he's got this in the bag.

Harold: Uh, Gerald, are you certain about this? I mean, what if you get hurt, or something?

Gerald: Relax, Harold! I'm wearing protective gear, so I'll be A-Okay when I DO crash. Besides, what's life without a little bit of risk? Now, start pulling on the string!

Harold: Alright! But, I'm not taking the fall for this if we get in trouble! (starts running to get momentum, pulling the kite's string as he ran)

Gerald: (running after him, and eventually flying up in the air) Hey, it's working!!! I'M FLYING!!!!

Back at the demonstration, Monica has finished up her kung fu form, and the monks were definitely pleased with the performance.

Head Monk: (applauding her) Very nice, Miss Scaleman. Keep practicing, and you'll be a master warrior in no time.

Monica: Thanks so much. (heads back to her friends)

William: Wow, Monica! You were great!

Monica: Aw, it was nothing. Really.

Katie: No, it was REALLY good! Just keep practicing, and you'll be great. ^^

Monica: Thanks, I will.

David: (seeing a kite in the sky, and squinting to get a better look at it) Hey, is that Gerald on that kite?

Katie: (looking as well) Yeah! Pointy beak, question mark T-shirt, green tail feathers, dumb-looking expression. That's definitely him!

William: I guess he's trying to take his attempts to become famous to new heights!

Monica: Sure looks like it!

Gerald: (soaring through the skylines of Chinatown) This is turning out better than I expected! Higher, Harold! Higher!!!

Harold: (getting a feeling of impending doom) Uh, okay.  (flies Gerald higher)

But, suddenly a flock of geese fly right into Gerald's face, and they collided with one another. Gerald was getting attacked by the geese's beaks and flapping wings, and the kite was being torn apart. As a result of this, Gerald starts falling down to the ground, where he crashes into a line of Chinese laundry. Then, he lands in a stand of apricots, covered with Chinese clothes and a torn kite.

David: Heh. Now we know why chickens don't fly.

Paul: Gerald, you should be thankful that it's not the Year of the Rooster, otherwise this would be embarrassing for you!

Harold: (helping Gerald out of the apricots) Told ya this wasn't gonna work, Gerald.

Gerald: (brushing it off) Well, this was a bad idea, anyway. Now, c'mon, Harold! We got Comicgers to find!

Harold: Uh, okay.

Then, everyone laughs as Gerald and Harold set off to go look for the Comicgers.

Comicgers: (laughing)

Katie: (hears the gong, indicating that it's time for the dragon parade) Hey, guys! It's time for the dragon parade!

Paul: Oh, wow! That's always my favorite part of the festival!

Then, they headed to the street corner where the dragon parade has just gotten started. The parade was full of performers dressed as Oriental dragons as they danced in dragon-like movements throughout the streets. Some even operated dragon puppets on sticks as they danced alongside the big dragons. The Comicgers were very amazed as they performed their dance.

Katie: These dragon dances have always been the highlights of the festival each year. ^^

William: Yeah, but personally, these things always seem to creep me out.

But, just then, one of the dragons started burning up, and incinerating in front of everyone. It turns out that underneath it was Rozoson, Fireblaster, and a couple of Paraxis, and they have found the perfect opportunity to strike.

Rozoson: Surprise!!!!

Then, everyone starts running for cover as they start trashing their way through the festival, knocking over stands, and tearing their way through Chinatown. The Comicgers quickly hid in a nearby alley to get out of the way.

Paul: Aw, man! These guys never seem to quit, do they?

Monica: Apparently not.

Katie: Well, we're not gonna let them ruin this festival. So, let's knock their socks off!

David: Right! (holds up his Comic Turner) Ready, guys?

William, Paul, Katie, and Monica: (holding up theirs) Ready!

Comicgers: Comic Turners, activate! (the Comic Turners convert to their original forms) Comic Powers! Turn On! (they flick the on switches on the Comic Turners, and morphing into their Ranger forms)

Rozoson: (attacking the citizens as they run away in horror) Ha! Look at the cowards run! We really do this every Chinese New Year!

David: Well, you might have to change your plans, Rozoson!

Then, Rozoson, Fireblaster, and the Paraxis quickly see the Comicgers standing in the street wearing Chinese straw hats that they found lying around.

Katie: You'll be sending the next Chinese New Year back in the comics where you and your monstrous pals belong.

Rozoson: Well, my pal Fireblaster doesn't seem to like that idea.

Fireblaster: (summons a few firecrackers) And, by the time you decide to do so, it would've been too late!

William: We'll see about that!

Then, the Comicgers toss off their straw hats, draw their Art Lasers in sword mode, and start charging at Rozoson, Fireblaster, and the Paraxis.

Rozoson: (draws his spear) ATTACK!!!

Then, they charge at the Comicgers, and begin to fight. Katie starts slashing her way through the Paraxis, when she stumbles upon a cart of Chinese ramen noodles. As two Paraxis charge towards her, she picks up two bowls and dumps them on their heads.

Paraxis: (screaming in pain of how hot the noodles were)

Katie: There! You could use more carbs in your diet.

Meanwhile, Monica was fighting a couple of Paraxis over by a cabbage cart. As the Paraxis strike down at her with their spears, she quickly dodges, causing the spears to slice the cart right in half, damaging a couple of cabbages in the process.

Cabbage Merchant: MY CABBAGES!!!!!

Monica: Sorry.  (converts her Art Laser back to blaster mode, and blasts at the Paraxis, causing them to dematerialize)

William and Paul were double-teaming the Paraxis side by side. Paul blasted them with his Art Laser while William sliced them with his.

Paul: On 3?

William: Works for me. ^^

Paul: 1... 2... 3!!! (steps up onto William's shoulder while he was kneeling down, and jumps up, blasting the Paraxis as he came back down)

William: Nice one!

Paul: Thanks.

David has his Sketch Blade out, and clashes with Rozoson, who blocks the Blade's blows with his spear.

David: We've gotta stop meeting up like this.

Rozoson: I know! We'll do so by destroying YOU!!! >: ) (strikes at David with his spear)

Then, Fireblaster starts throwing his firecrackers at David, and his Fireworks Blast causes him to fly back a little bit. David retaliates by engaging in a fight with Fireblaster, and while he put up a good enough fight, it wasn't enough to best Fireblaster's mastery of dragon-style kung fu.

Fireblaster: You fought well, young man! But, you are no match for my dragon-style kung fu! Now, to burn you up!

Rozoson: All together, now!!!

Then, Rozoson and Fireblaster breathe fire at David, which causes him to get burned up by the flames. Thankfully, his Ranger uniform protected him enough to not get completely cooked, but the flames was strong enough to cause him to de-morph back to his civilian form.

William, Katie, Paul, and Monica: (rushing to David's aide)

Katie: You alright, David?

David: (feeling a little burned) Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little burned, is all.

Fireblaster: Curses! Comic Red survived the flames!!!

Rozoson: Their Ranger suits must've been flame-proof. We'll have to amp up your flame power to burn them from the inside! (turns to the Comicgers) This isn't over yet, children! (disappears in flames with Fireblaster)

Paul: Boy, they sure know how to fire things up.

Monica: No kidding! Though, I can't help but noticed that Fireblaster's fighting style looks familiar.

Katie: How so?

Monica: I'll tell ya later. Right now, let's get him back to the studio, and get those burns treated!

William, Paul, and Katie: Right!

David: Thanks, Monica. ^^

They all helped David up, and brought him over to the studio. Whilst there, Stanley was working on a new comic, when the Comicgers came in, and rested David on the couch.

Stanley: Hey, kids! How's the Chinese New Year festival?

William: It was great, Mr. Chippendale, until we had an encounter with one of Darkanos' monsters, who nearly burned David to a crisp. (shows him David nearly burned)

Stanley: Oh, dear. David! (rushing to his son's side) Are you alright?

David: Yeah, Dad. I'm fine. Just a little bit burned, is all. If it weren't for my Comicgers uniform protecting me from third-degree burns, I'd be extra crispy right now!

Stanley: Well, just be thankful you're still alive, son! (turns to the other Comicgers) Which monster did he send after you kids?

Katie: Well, in keeping with the Chinese New Year, he sent an Oriental dragon monster that knows kung fu and can fire his own Fireworks Blast at his enemies!

Stanley: Then, it's highly likely that you're dealing with Fireblaster, from Comicgers Issue #44.

Comicgers: (confused by what Stanley said)

Stanley: I figured you wouldn't know. It was a pretty culturally-sensitive issue. Not my best work, really.

Paul: Well, Mr. Chippendale, how do we stop Fireblaster before he wrecks the festival for good?

Stanley: Well, since David is only slightly burned, I would suggest treating them the same way you'd treat a regular burn. First aid kit is in the kitchenette under the sink to left, FYI.

William: I'll get the kit! (runs up to the kitchenette)

Stanley: But, if we're to stop Fireblaster from burning anymore people, we'll have to extinguish his flaming breath with, you guessed it, a fire extinguisher.

Monica: That doesn't sound TOO hard.

Stanley: But, before we can do that, we have to beat Fireblaster in a kung fu duel one-on-one. He's a master of dragon-style kung fu, so it's best to match his style perfectly.

Monica: (realizing something) That's it! THAT'S why his fighting style was familiar to me! It's the same style of kung fu I was practicing in kung fu class!

Stanley: (surprised) You know kung fu, Monica?

Monica: Yeah, but I'm practically just starting out. Fireblaster's a pro, but I'm sure I can beat him in no time.

Stanley: A lot of spirit, Monica. I like that.  But, while the others treat David's burns, I'll need you to practice your moves. Once you feel like you're strong enough, you'll be the one to beat Fireblaster.

Monica: Yes, sir.

Paul: What're YOU gonna do, sir?

Stanley: I'm gonna go downstairs to ask the front desk for a fire extinguisher. I... don't have one in my studio.

Paul: Oh. But, don't worry. We'll make sure David is up and about soon. Not to sweat.

Stanley: Great! (starts heading downstairs to ask for a fire extinguisher)

While he was doing that, and the other Comicgers were tending to David's burns, Monica starts looking over her kung fu guidebook, and brushes up on her dragon-style kung fu in hopes of beating Fireblaster. At first, she seemed pretty hopeful, but she eventually started to stumble because she figured she wouldn't be good enough in time for his next attack.

Monica: Aw, crud! Learning this stuff REALLY is hard. There's no way I'll be good enough in time.

Katie: (noticing her struggling, and comes over to help her out) Having trouble, Monica?

Monica: Yeah, Fireblaster was pretty created with this kinda fighting in mind. I've got a long way to go if I'm gonna catch up to him.

Katie: (gets an idea)  Hey, let me show you a few ballet techniques that could help you beat Fireblaster.

Monica: Uh, Katie, I doubt that a couple of pirouettes and triple axels would help me beat Fireblaster.

Katie: It doesn't have to. I'd like you to integrate them into your kung fu. You know my dad was famed Indian ballet dancer Rajah Bengalo, and he told me that when he was starting out in the ballet scene, he decided to integrate tiger-style kung fu into his dancing. And, he taught me the basics before I signed up for the school's ballet club. So, I thought you would integrate ballet moves into your style of fighting. ^^

Monica: You sure about that?

Katie: Yeah. It really helps out. So, now, let's get to work.

Then, Katie starts showing her the basics on her style of ballet. Monica was still stumbling on it a bit, but she slowly begins to adapt to it. After a few hours, Monica starts to get it down perfectly, and feels confident about beating Fireblaster. And, surprisingly, David's burns were completely healed.

Monica: You were right, Katie. ^^ Integrating ballet into my kung fu style worked perfectly. ^^ That big dumb fire cracker won't know what hit him.

Katie: (proud of her) Now, THAT'S the Monica Scaleman I know!

David: (stretching and feeling great) Man, those antibiotics sure work wonders! Now, I feel ready to take on Rozoson with one paw tied behind my back. ^^

Katie: Great to see you're up and about, David. ^^

William: Yup. This chipmunk's a fighter, that's for darn sure.

David: You got that right.

Stanley: (returning with a fire extinguisher) It took me many hours of convincing, but I managed to get the building's landlord to give me a fire extinguisher. Let's hope it's enough to put out Fireblaster's flame for good! (gives it to David)

David: No worries, Dad! We'll put out that monster's flame for sure.

Then, the tracking system picks up Rozoson and Fireblaster's signal back at the Chinese New Year festival.

Paul: Looks like our favorite party crashers are back!

Stanley: Get down there and stop them, or it's gonna be an UNHAPPY Chinese New Year THIS year.

David: We'll be sure of it, Dad! (holds up his Comic Turner) Ready, guys?

Monica, William, Katie, and Paul: (holding up theirs) Ready!!

Comicgers: Comic Turners, activate! (the Comic Turners convert to their original form) Comic Powers! Turn On! (flick the on switches on the Comic Turners, and they morph into their Ranger forms)

They all got onto their Sketch Cycles, and sped off to Chinatown to stop Rozoson and Fireblaster. Meanwhile, the two bad guys were continuing to trash the party, and burning their way through all the festivities.

Rozoson: This is definitely one HOT party!

Fireblaster: And, it's gonna hotter once we turn up the heat!

Then, the Comicgers show up just in the nick of time.

Rozoson: Ah, the guests of honor have arrived! Ready to see the hottest Chinese New Year festival, around?

David: Not quite, Rozoson! In fact, we're the fire squad! We're here to extinguish this fire!

Rozoson: However, by the time we defeat you, it would be too late!

Fireblaster: Yes, and I'll defeat you with my powerful dragon-style kung fu!

Monica: I'd like to see you try! Because that's the style of kung fu that I'M learning.

Rozoson: Alright, enough talk! Time to end this party! Paraxis, arise!!! (summons a platoon of Paraxis to his side) ATTACK!!!!

Then, the Paraxis start attacking the Comicgers.

David: Okay, Monica, you take Fireblaster! The rest of you are on Paraxi duty! As for me, I'm going after Rozoson!

Monica, William, Paul, and Katie: Right!

Then, William, Paul, and Katie start fighting off the Paraxis while David draws his Sketch Blade, and starts fighting Rozoson. Meanwhile, Monica begins to fight Fireblaster.

Fireblaster: (laughing it off) Foolish girl. Do you really think you have a chance to defeat me?

Monica: I don't think. I know!

Fireblaster: Then, allow me to prove you wrong! (charges at Monica)

Monica: (blocking Fireblaster's attack, and spin kicks him in the face)

Then, the two of them start fighting to see who is the superior dragon kung fu master. Monica quickly remembers the lessons Katie gave her, and starts to integrate some ballet skills into her kung fu skills, creating moves that completely caught Fireblaster by surprise.

Fireblaster: (trying to block the attacks) But, how?

Monica: Unlike you, I actually counted on my friends to help me improve my skills. (roundhouse kicks him in the chest)

After Monica has landed a couple of hits on Fireblaster, he decides to pull a fast one on her, and use his Fireworks Blast on her.

Fireblaster: Think fast! (throws his firecrackers at Monica, causing her to fly back a little)

Monica: (getting back up) Hey! That's cheating!!!

Fireblaster: You're fighting one of Darkanos' monsters? What'd you expect?  (continues throwing his firecrackers at Monica)

Monica: (quickly dodging the Fireworks Blasts, and suddenly gets an idea) Hold on a sec. If he can use a weapon in a kung fu match, I might as well even the playing field, too. (pulls out her Sketch Bow, and loads an arrow in it) Surprise!

Fireblaster: Hey, you can't do that!

Monica: Coming from the guy who used firecrackers on me! (draws her Sketch Bow) Sketch Bow! Power up! (powers up the arrow in her bow, making it glow yellow) FIRE AWAY!!!! (fires the arrow at Fireblaster, causing him to fly backwards in an explosion)

Fireblaster: (landing on his back)

Katie: (fighting her way through the Paraxis and seeing Fireblaster down on the ground) Fireblaster's down! Quick, who's got the fire extinguisher?

Paul: (back handing a Paraxi) I do! (pulls out the fire extinguisher, and quickly runs to Fireblaster)

Fireblaster: (prepares to breathe fire at Paul as he approaches)

Paul: I don't think so! (points the fire extinguisher at Fireblaster's mouth) It's time for you to cool down!  (blasts a mist of CO2 at Fireblaster's mouth, extinguishing his fire breath)

Fireblaster: Oh, no! My flame has been extinguished!!!

Meanwhile, David was fighting Rozoson, who was blocking his Blade strikes with his spear.

Rozoson: Ready to admit defeat, boy?

David: We BOTH know the answer to that, Rozoson! (slashes at Rozoson with his Blade)

Then, David strikes at Rozoson, and starts powering up his Sketch Blade for the finishing strike.

David: Sketch Blade, power up! (makes the Sketch Blade glow a red color) FINAL STRIKE!!!! (slashes at Rozoson, causing an explosion)

Rozoson: (getting blown back a bit, but remains unphased) So, you've gotten stronger since last time. But, mark my words, boy! The next battle will have a different outcome! (disappears in flames)

David: Pffft. 'Fraidy bear.

As David runs back to join the others, Blaludon shows up after getting a few egg rolls, and decides to give Fireblaster more strength.

Blaludon: Not so fast, Comicgers! This Chinese festival is far from over! (blows one of her magic kisses at Fireblaster, causing him to grow giant)

Fireblaster: Now, my kung fu can break through buildings!

William: Oh, man! Now, we're REALLY gonna see some fireworks!

David: (contacts Stanley) Dad, send the Action Vehicles!

Stanley: On the way, son! (uses the gem on his pencil to bring his drawings of the Action Vehicles into the real world)

Once the Action Vehicles appear, they start making their way to the Comicgers.

David: Thanks, Dad! (cuts the feed) Let's go, guys!

The Comicgers immediately get into their Action Vehicles, and begin to log on.

David: Comic Racer, ready to go!

William: Comic Tumbler, all set!

Paul: Comic Armorer, online!

Monica: Comic Turbine, flyin' high!

Katie: Comic Mini, revvin' up!

David: Alright, guys! Let's form Action Comic Robo!

Then, the Action Vehicles come together to form the Action Comic Robo.

Fireblaster: My fire may be extinguished, but I can still perform my Fireworks Blast! (conjures up his firecrackers, and throws them at the Action Comic Robo)

The Action Comic Robo gets hit by the Fireworks Blast, and goes down for a bit.

Monica: Ugh!!! That Fireworks Blast sure packs a powerful punch!!!

Paul: Then, let's retaliate with our own firepower!

David: Let's see what we got! (inputs a code, and sees a missile launcher located in the Comic Tumbler) Maybe this'll do it!

After the ACR gets back up, William activates the missile launcher in the Comic Tumbler, and starts firing missiles at Fireblaster before he can conjures up more firecrackers.

William: Wow!!! These missiles pack quite a punch!!!

Katie: Now, let's slay this dragon!

David: You don't have to tell me twice!  (starts inputting the code for the sword)

Then, the Comic Sword materializes in the ACR's right hand.

Fireblaster: That giant letter opener doesn't scare me! (charges at the ACR)

The ACR starts blocking Fireblaster's strikes with the sword, and after one swing, Fireblaster gets knocked down.

David: Now, let's send him back to the comics!

Comicgers: Right! Comic Sword! FINAL STRIKE!!!

The ACR raises the sword high up in the air, and it glows the Comicgers' colors. Then, it swings down, slicing Fireblaster right down the middle.

Fireblaster: NOOOOOOO!!!!!! Guess this isn't the Year of the Dragon after all! (falls down and explodes, sending his spirit back to the comics)

Meanwhile, the cabbage merchant from earlier was repairing his cart after the attack, when Fireblaster's spirit returns to a copy of Issue #44 of the comics that was lying around, leaving a flaming residue that almost burned down his cart.

Cabbage Merchant: (stomping out the flames) Not THIS time! >: )

Back at Darkanos' fortress, Darkanos was furious about Fireblaster's defeat, and the Chinese New Year festival still standing.

Darkanos: Failure again!!! I'm surprised you're still standing after all this, Rozoson!

Rozoson: No, my lord! This was all just a minor setback! I swear, next time I won't fail you!

Darkanos: See that you do! (starts walking away) Once again, those Comicgers have interfered with my plans! Mark my words, I'll make sure they suffer greatly! (clenches his fist in anger, causing it to glow a dark purple)

Later that night, the Comicgers have shown up back at the Chinese New Year festival in time for the fireworks display.

David: Boy, that monster sure was a real piece of work, wasn't he?

William: Yeah, dude! Fireblaster nearly burnt you to a crisp if your Ranger suit didn't give you the protection needed.

David: Yeah, Fireblaster definitely was hot stuff! But, WE'RE hotter stuff! 'Cause we never give up nor surrender to the enemy.

Katie: Nice one!

David: No, I'm dead serious here!

Katie: Oh.

Then, the monks from earlier approached Monica with an offer for her.

Head Monk: Oh, Miss Scaleman! We've been looking for you!

Monica: Oh, hey there!

Head Monk: Since the festival is coming to an end, we were thinking that maybe you'd like to return to Indonesia with us to complete your dragon kung fu training.

Monica: (feeling hesitant because of her duties as a Comicger, as well as her education back in Petropolis) Hmmmmmmmm....

Head Monk: We don't mind if you say no.

Monica: (makes a choice) I'm sorry. But, I'm gonna have to decline. My place is here in Petropolis.

Head Monk: I'm disappointed, Miss Scaleman. But, I respect your decision. (gives her his monastery's number) But, if you change your mind, give us a call. (starts leaving Petropolis with the rest of the monks)

Monica: Okay, bye!

Paul: What made you turn down that offer, Monica?

Monica: I still need to finish my education here in Petropolis, and my duties as a Comicger comes first. Besides, there's no way I'm gonna leave my best buds all alone. ^^

William: That's a good choice you made, Monica! We'd be devastated if you left.

David: C'mon! Group hug!

The other Comicgers all give Monica a big group hug. Then, it was time for the fireworks show, and the rockets that went off exploded in a bloom of beautiful color. While the Comicgers were enjoying the fireworks, Gerald and Harold had one more scheme to become instant celebrities. Gerald was tied to a gigantic Chinese firework rocket, and Harold was in charge of lighting the fuse.

Harold: Are you sure about this, Gerald?

Gerald: Yes, Harold! Once I go flying into the night sky on this firework, everyone will see how great I am! Besides, this is a firework fit for a Chinese emperor! Now, light the fuse!

Harold: Okay, but if the school cafeteria suddenly has fried chicken on the lunch menu, I ain't taking the fall for this! (lights a match, and lights the fuse) 3... 2... 1... FIRE IN THE HOLE!!! (ducks and plugs his ears with his fingers)

Then, Gerald starts flying high on the firework and becomes part of the fireworks display. The Comicgers see the firework, and worry for Gerald's safety.

Katie: Hey, is that Gerald attached to that big firework?

Paul: Yeah! What the heck drove him to tie himself to a firework?!?

Gerald: It's working!!! I'm gonna be a star!!!

Suddenly, the firework explodes into a burst of color, leaving Gerald in midair covered with soot. After realizing was in midair, he flaps his arms around helplessly, and starts falling back down to the ground.

Gerald: AAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

William: Oh, no! Somebody better catch him!

Harold: Hang on, Harold! I gotcha!!! (starts running frantically with a net to catch Gerald)

Then, Gerald thought this was the end, when Harold was able to catch him in the net. The net broke once he was caught, landing him on his roasted rooster rump.

Gerald: Ooooooo.

David: Have you guys ever considered a different line of work? I mean, being famous isn't worth risking your lives at all.

Harold: He's got a point, y'know!

Gerald: (thinking it over) Hmmmmmm. Maybe we should try something safer. But, one way or another, we WILL be famous! C'mon, Harold! Let's get outta here!!! (leaves the festival with Harold)

Monica: (smelling the air) Does anyone else smell fried chicken?

William: What kind? Original recipe or extra crispy?

They all laugh at Gerald and Harold's failure, and go back to enjoying the fireworks at the end of the Chinese New Year festival.

THE END