A Hot Time In Oregon (Transcript)

This is the 5th episode of Nature Squadron: Fangranger.

One day, Miss Vixey's class was talking about firefighters.

Miss Vixey: So class, does anyone know what you do when you see a fire?

Sasha: (Raises her wing)

Miss Vixey: Yes, Sasha?

Sasha: Grab all your things and run?

The rest of the class just laughed, except for Milly. Milly was confused.

Milly: What is so funny?

Sasha: I don't get it.

Miss Vixey: Sorry, Sasha. But that is not the answer.

Sasha: But if I don't grab my things, I'll lose them.

Denny: But if you stay in your house as it is burning down, you could lose your life!

Sasha: I'm sure I can get my things in a quick enough time.

Becky: But what if the exit gets blocked before you are ready?

Sasha just stood for a moment and said nothing. Then Miss Vixey said something.

Miss Vixey: Does anyone else have a good enough answer?

Lucky: (Raises his hand)

Miss Vixey: Yes, Lucas?

Lucky: Get out of the house as quickly as possible?

Miss Vixey: And what else do you do as you are getting out?

Lucky: Oh yeah. You need to make sure the door isn't hot before you go through.

Miss Vixey: That is very good. And what about when you get outside?

Bernie: (Raises her wing)

Miss Vixey: Yes, Bernadette?

Bernie: You stop, drop, and roll. If you catch on fire.

Miss Vixey: That is correct. Now later today, we will be taking a field trip to the fire station so you can all see what the firefighters do.

Later that day, the Fangrangers have gone with their classmates on a field trip to their city's local fire department to learn about the daily lives and struggles of firemen.

Fire Chief: I'm glad you all decided to take time out of your lives to learn about what goes on in the lives of firemen.

Ted: Well, you guys have been fighting fires for quite some time. We just wanna show our appreciation.

Lucky: Agreed. ^^

Sasha: Does it ever get boring around the fire station?

Milly: Yeah. Considering that on most days you don't even go fight a fire.

Miss Vixey: That isn't all the firemen do, Milly.

Fire Chief: She's right. Some firemen make the station our home. We usually do what most people do at home because you never know when a fire might break out.

Bernie: How do you know when a fire happens in the city?

Fire Chief: Someone in the city usually pulls a fire alarm or they call 9-1-1 whenever a fire breaks out, and it reaches the fire station. When that happens, we stop what we're doing, and we immediately get on the trucks and rush to the fire.

Bernie: Interesting.

Fire Chief: And it's not just a fire. Sometimes, we have to rescue an elderly person from a fall or rescue anyone trapped in a tree. You never know when the fire department might come and help someone.

Becky: Yeah. I remember when I got stuck in a tree one time, and the firemen had to come and get me down.

Fire Chief: Exactly.

Denny: So, how does one become a firefighter?

Fire Chief: Well, we need to go through a lot of training to make sure we are fit to face off against a fire.

Denny: Cool.

Fire Chief: One example is to have new recruits go through a fire simulator, which as its name suggests, simulates a burning building so that they can get through it to rescue anyone trapped inside.

Becky: Oh, dear. Isn't that dangerous?

Fire Chief: Incredibly so. This is why we wear special equipment to protect ourselves from the flames.

Ted: Ah. Much like the Fangrangers wear suits to protect themselves.

Sasha: I don't think their suits are fireproof, though.

Bernie: How would you know?

Lucky: Have you ever seen them on fire? Milly: Uh.... not that I know of.

Bernie: I'm sure that they can handle it if they know what to do.

Denny: I agree.

Fire Chief: (Showing them one of the trucks) Now, over here is one of the trucks we use to get to the fire. Originally, firefighters used horse-drawn carriages containing tanks of water, but when the introduction of motor vehicles came around, we had to swap them out for motorized trucks.

Ted: I see.

Meanwhile, at Verminator's lair, Verminator heard about all the brave things that firefighters do, and he wanted to ruin that reputation.

Verminator: Firefighters put out fires, huh? Well, I think I should give them a challenge. I'm gonna cause a fire in the city that they'll NEVER put out!

Count Fangulee: In that case, we'll need a monster that has powers over fire.

Verminator: Then, I'm sure Decepto will create one that I'm sure will meet those demands. Will you, Decepto?

Decepto: Oh, yes, sir! I'll get to work on it right away! (Goes into his workshop, and pulls out his wand) Flames, sparks, I'm willing to hire, a monster that can create endless fire!

Decepto used his magic to on a sculpture of a pterodactyl monster he made, and it transformed into an orange pterodactyl monster with cannons on his shoulders and wearing magma armor.

Decepto: I give you... Pyrodactyl!

Pyrodactyl: (Screeching like a pterodactyl) I'm ready to burn up the city, Mister Verminator! Just gimme the word!

Sheba: He definitely seems like a hot one, not gonna lie. ^^

Verminator: Excellent! I like your enthusiasm. Now, get out there, and burn the city up!

Pyrodactyl: As you wish! (Flies out the window, and heads straight for the city)

Over at the firehouse, the firefighters showed the class the pole that they used for sliding down to the first floor.

Firefighter: We need to get the fire in a hurry, so we use this pole to get to the trucks very quickly.

Ted: That's a very fascinating concept.

Sasha: Might if we slide down it ourselves?

Firefighter: I don't think so. This isn't meant for fooling around.

Fire Chief: I don't know. You guys were taking turns sliding down it that one time, and there were no fires!

Firefighter: It was a slow day for us that time, Chief!

Miss Vixey: They do have a point that it isn't for messing around with. The school has a pole that kids can slide down all the time.

Sasha: Yeah. On the boring playground.

Ted: Well, it's better to be safe than sorry.

Becky: Exactly.

Sasha: Aww.

Firefighter: Yeah, sorry.

Lucky: (Seeing some axes on the wall) I've always seen firemen with axes. What are they for?

Firefighter: They're breaking open walls and doors in burning buildings whenever we go inside to rescue trapped civilians.

Lucky: Cool. I sure hope you're careful not to hurt anyone when wielding them.

Firefighter: Don't worry. We are.

Lucky: That's good.

Denny: What happens if somebody parks their car in front of a fire hydrant?

Firefighter: We have to break that car's window open in order to get to the pump. It is at the owner's expense.

Denny: Oh my.

Bernie: I sure hope their insurance can cover it.

Meanwhile, in the city, Pyrodactyl lands in the middle of the park and looks around for a good place to start causing a fire.

Pyrodactyl: Alright, I made it! Now, to find a good place to cause a fire. (Starts looking around until he finds a playground with kids playing on it) A-ha! This playground seems like a good place to start! (Goes over to the playground)

When the kids saw him, they screamed and ran away.

Pyrodactyl: Yeah! Run, kids! But you won't be able to run for long. (Breaths fire onto the playset)

The playset then began burning up.

Pyrodactyl: Excellent! Now, let's REALLY turn it up! (Starts shooting lava from his shoulder cannons on the grass)

The grass then catches fire, and Pyrodactyl uses his wings to spread both fires across the fire. Back at the fire department, the fire alarm went off.

Fire Chief: There's a fire! We gotta move!

The firefighters got equipped and they got on the trucks to the fire.

Ted: Oh boy. I wonder if we'll be able to watch?

Miss Vixey: Well, I think it's best if we let them handle it. It IS their job after all.

Just then, the Fangrangers' acorns went off.

Denny: Uh...I think our parents are calling us to make sure we're okay. Could you excuse us, Miss Vixey?

Miss Vixey: Very well.

The Fangrangers hurried to the back of the Fire Station.

Ted: Go ahead, Swiftpaw.

Swiftpaw: Verminator has just released a monster in the city. You must hurry.

Ted: We're on our way!

Becky: One question, though, Swiftpaw. Is this monster connected to the fires happening in the park?

Swiftpaw: That I'm unsure of at the moment. But, regardless, you'd better get to the city and stop him!

Becky: Right away, Swiftpaw!

Ted: Fang Change!

They all then transformed into their ranger forms. Once they had, they hurried to find Pyrodactyl. Meanwhile, the firefighters made their way to the fire. They got the hose connected to the fire hydrant, then used the hose to spray at the fire.

Fire Chief: Hurry, get those hoses connected!

They started spraying the water on the fire, trying to put them out. Meanwhile, Pyrodactyl made his way to the downtown area, and started breathing fire and shooting lava from his cannons all over the place!

Pyrodactyl: (Laughing evilly) It looks like the city's getting some hot stuff today!

Ted: (From behind him) Well, I think you need to cool down a bit, buster!

Pyrodactyl: (Turning around to see the Fangrangers) The Fangrangers, huh? I had a feeling you were gonna show up at some point.

Pyrodactyl then coughed up some fireballs at the Fangrangers.

Ted: (Lands near him) Whoa! (Jumps out of the way)

Denny: (Jumps away as one lands near his feet) AAAH!

Bernie: (Flies up and one lands) Whew! That was too close!

Becky: (Hops up as one comes towards her) That is some hot stuff. And not in a good way.

Lucky: (Covers his face as one zips past him. He then opens his eyes to see he didn't get hit) Oh that was lucky.

Becky: Really, Lucky?

Lucky: Sorry.

Pyrodactyl: Now, let's play a nice, wholesome game of "The Floor Is Lava"! (Spews lava from his cannons at the Rangers)

Once the lava got close to them, the Fangrangers tried their best to avoid the lava.

Pyrodactyl: Hmmmmm. Looks like this game needs more players. (Summons a few Vermdemics) Ah, that's better! Make sure the Fangrangers get burned up!

The Vermdenics charged for the Fangrangers.

Ted: Oh great! That's all we need!

Denny: But we can't stop now! Let's go!

They charged for the Vermdemics. Ted slashed his bear claw weapons at some of them.

Ted: Bear Claw Swipe! (Swipes at them)

The sliced-up Vermdemics were knocked back onto the lava, and upon touching it, their feet caught fire.

Vermdemics: (Stomping around trying to put out their feet)

Ted: Well, that's one way to get hotfoot!

Denny: Monkey whip! (Gets his Monkey whip out, then whips at some Vermdemics)

Vermdemics: Ah! Ow! Oh!

Then, he wrapped them all up with his whip and swung them around and around. Then let them loose in the air.

Denny: Have a nice flight!

Becky then began to hop on top of one Verdemic's head to another. Making them feel a bit dizzy each and every time.

Becky: So how did you like that, doofuses?

Verdemics: (All fall down)

Becky: I was "hopping" you'd say that!

Lucky: And you thought MY joke stunk? (Proceeds to fight with some more Vermdemics)

The Vermdemics threw hook punches at Lucky, but he ducked and crawled underneath them. He then grabbed their ankles and threw them over his head, and they landed right on their faces.

Lucky: Serves you right for trying to punch me in the face!

Bernie flew around and around some verdemics, catching them in a tornado. Then, when it cleared, they all had a crash landing.

Bernie: See you next fall.

Lucky: You forgot to say "Have a nice trip" before that!

Bernie: I did? I didn't realize that.

Lucky: (shrugs)

Becky: I thought she didn't say it intentionally since they didn't even trip.

Pyrodactyl: Enough games! Let's REALLY start the fire! (Flies towards the Fangrangers)

He was able to strike at the Fangrangers as he flew by them, and after perching on the roof of a nearby building, he was able to leave a few burns on their outfits.

Denny: Uh-oh! We're on fire!

Ted: Quick! Stop, drop, and roll!

Denny: Good thinking, Ted!

The Fangrangers start rolling to put out the fires on their outfits, and the fire department arrives to put out the bigger fires Pyrodactyl caused. Pyrodactyl decided this would be a good time to regroup.

Pyrodactyl: The firefighters sure are persistent, aren't they? Well, I'll let them do their job. I think I'll regroup, and come up with a new plan to burn this city to the ground. (Flies off to plot his next move)

The rangers managed to put the fire out on their suits.

Firefighter: Fangrangers, are you alright?

Ted: We're just fine. We knew what to do.

Denny: I didn't understand how it even works, but I trusted that it would.

Firefighter: Well, at least you didn't get hurt.

Becky: Thanks. But, what I wanna know is where these fires are all coming from? There was a fire at the park, and now there's one in the city square. It can't be just a coincidence.

Ted: I'm pretty I have a good idea. The Fangrangers and I will have to return to our secret headquarters to see if we can get some answers.

Firefighter: Do what you have to do, Fangrangers. We'll take care of the fire here.

Ted: Thanks, firefighters.

They then teleported away to the tree base.

Lucky: Swiftpaw, what is up with these fires?

Swiftpaw: Well, I've been watching over the city, and I've noticed something. The fires started whenever Pyrodactyl showed up.

Becky: So, you're saying that Pyrodactyl's responsible for the fires?

Swiftpaw: Yes, Becky.

Ted: That's just what I thought.

Denny: I don't think that we can let the firefighters handle this one alone. We'll need to figure out how to stop Pyrodactyl ourselves.

Lucky: But how can we do that?

Bernie: Well, think about it. Pyrodactyl is made out of molten lava, and lava cools down when it gets wet.

Lucky: So, what you're saying is that we need to douse Pyrodactyl with water to weaken him?

Bernie: Exactly.

Ted: Great! Maybe we can talk the firefighters into spraying him with their hoses. That would really do some damage to him!

Becky: But, what about our suits? When he attacked us, they got burnt a little bit.

Denny: We'll have to make the suits flame retardant somehow.

Becky: Hmmm. But how can we do that?

Lucky: Maybe Acornio could use his magic to make our suits magically fireproof?

Acornio: Hmmm. I'll see what I can do. Give me your acorns.

The Fangrangers gave Acornio their acorns, and he puts them on a nearby table.

Acornio: Alright. Time to work my magic. Literally.

He used his magic on the crystal acorns, making them light up a bit. He then gave them back to the Fangrangers.

Acornio: Their effects will only last for an hour. Once the hour is up, your suits will be back to the way they were.

Ted: Thanks for the heads up, Acornio.

Swiftpaw: Good luck, Fangrangers.

Denny: Thanks, Swiftpaw.

Ted: But first, we have a quick stop to make.

Back at the fire department, the firefighters that were staying behind were asking the rest of the class to remain calm.

Firefighter: How are you all holding up?

Miss Vixey: We're doing alright.

Firefighter: Gee, I wish I knew what's going on here. If only I could get some kind of definitive clue behind these fires.

Then, the Fangrangers, fully morphed, arrived at the fire department.

Ted: We have some information that might be useful to you!

Firefighter: (Seeing the Fangrangers) The Fangrangers?

Sasha: Holy cow!

Milly: I can't believe they're here right now!

Firefighter: Well, what do you want to share with us?

Becky: Well, we believe that the culprit behind these fires is one of Verminator's disgusting monsters. We'll need your help to stop him before he burns up the whole city.

Firefighter: OK! We're on it!

Lucky: Excellent! Here's the plan: when he shows up, we'll fight with him. And once he has his guard down, all the fire trucks in the city will surround him, and you'll spray him with lots of water.

Firefighter: Sounds good to us!

Bernie: Now, we just need to know where and when he'll strike next!

Then, the fire alarm went off.

Bernie: Guess that answers that question.

Firefighter: Looks like it's coming from the city plaza!

Ted: Then, THAT'S where we're headed! C'mon, Rangers!

Sasha: And what're WE supposed to do?

Denny: You are going to stay here. You'll be safe.

Sasha: But...

Miss Vixey: No buts, Sasha. We'd better do what Fang Blue said!

Sasha: Ugh. Fine!

Denny: Thanks for your cooperation!

The Fangrangers got on board the fire truck, and the fire truck hurried out.

Ted: Oh wow. I never thought I'd get a ride on this fire truck.

Bernie: Yeah. I didn't think we would either.

Lucky: Yeah, this is fun!

Meanwhile, in the city plaza, Pyrodactyl has returned, shooting lava from his shoulder cannons all around the area, setting it on fire.

Pyrodactyl: Boy, I'm on fire today! Literally!

Then, the Fangrangers showed up.

Ted: Hey, Pyrodactyl! We're back!

Pyrodactyl: You again? I thought you were burnt to a crisp?

Denny: We had to get our suits fixed so they can be fireproof.

Pyrodactyl: Well, we'll see about that! Vermdemics!

A few Vermdemics appear beside him.

Pyrodactyl: Let's burn these twerps up!

The Vermdemics then charged towards the Fangrangers.

Ted: This will be easy for us now.

And they all charged towards Pyrodactyl and the Vermdemics.

Denny: (Using his Monkey Whip on the Vermdemics, causing some of them to trip and rollover)

Ted: Nice one, Denny! (Slices at some Vermdemics with his Bear Claws)

Denny: I guess they needed a lesson about stopping, dropping, and rolling.

Lucky: (Laughing) Good one, Denny.

Becky was hopping over some Vermdemics, and Bernie caught her while she was flying over her. She then let go of Becky, and she stomped onto the Vermdemics with great force, flattening them.

Becky: I always knew they were a bit flat, but this is ridiculous.

Bernie: I like them better as flat lids, though!

Becky: Same with me. (Fist bumps Bernie)

Lucky was pushing and shoving his way through the Vermdemics, when Pyrodactyl came flying at him. The two of them fought for a while, and Ted comes from behind Pyrodactyl with his Bear Claws.

Ted: Need a hand, Lucky? Or rather a claw?

Lucky: I'd be delighted!

The two of them fought with Pyrodactyl, and he decided to breathe fire on them.

Pyrodactyl: Now, let's turn up the heat! (Breaths fire)

Luckily, the fire bounces off of Ted and Lucky, indicating that Acornio's fireproofing spell worked.

Lucky: Hey! Acornio's spell worked!

Ted: But still, we gotta hurry. This protection won't last forever, y'know!

Pyrodactyl: Huh? How can you be fireproof? No matter! I'll just keep burning you until you get burnt!

Denny: Personally, I wouldn't bet on it! NOW!

Then, fire trucks quickly surround Pyrodactyl, and the firefighters quickly got out and attached the hoses to every fire hydrant in the area. They all aimed the hoses at Pyrodactyl.

Fire Chief: On my mark, men! Ready... aim...

Pyrodactyl: Oh, dear! I'd better fly outta here quick!

Fire Chief: Let 'er rip!

Before Pyrodactyl could fly away, the firefighters fired water out of the hoses at him, dousing him with water, and weakening him in the process. Back at Verminator's lair, Verminator saw what was going on, and ordered Count Fangulee to help him.

Verminator: Pyrodactyl's getting blasted with water, Count Fangulee! He's losing power!

Count Fangulee: Maybe this will shake things up! Go, my pets! Give Pyrodactyl more power! (Sends his bats to Pyrodactyl)

The bats arrived at the city plaza and started surrounding Pyrodactyl as he was being blasted with water. Then, the bats made Pyrodactyl grow giant.

Pyrodactyl: (Screeches like a pterodactyl) Now, I'm really fired up!

Firefighter: Whoa! Didn't see that one coming!

Ted: We'll be able to handle this! Nature Fang Beasts Arise!

The Nature Fang Beasts arrived and combined into NatureFangOh. The Fangrangers got into the cockpit.

Ted: Now to send this pterodactyl back to the stone age.

Lucky, Becky, Denny, and Bernie: Right!

Pyrodactyl: Send me back to the Stone Age, huh? Well, not before I make that toy of yours extra crispy! (Shoots lava out of his cannons and it surrounds NatureFangOh)

Becky: Oh, boy! If we're not careful, we could get a REAL bad case of hotfoot!

Firefighter: It looks like the Fangrangers need some assistance. Let's spray at that lava.

They sprayed water at the lava surrounding NatureFangOh. Hardening the lava.

Lucky: Look! The firefighters hardened the lava.

Pyrodactyl: No! You little bugs.

He was about to fire at the firefighters, but NatureFangOh knocked out away onto the ground.

Lucky: Take that, you jerk!

The firefighters then continued to spray water onto Pyrodactyl, weakening him.

Pyrodactyl: (Getting back up) Oh, you'll pay for that! (Tries to breathe fire, but couldn't) Oh, no! My fire breath has been extinguished! Can I still shoot lava from my cannons? (Tries to fire lava from his cannons, but he couldn't do it) Drat! My cannons don't work, either!

Ted: Now for the Nature Fang Sword!

The Nature Fang Sword appeared in NatureFangOh's hand, then NatureFangOh began attacking Pyrodactyl with it.

Pyrodactyl: Augh!!! (Gets knocked, and his armor crumbles apart)

Ted: Alright! Now, let's put out his fire for good!

The Nature Fang Sword lit up and NatureFangOh rose it in the air.

Ted: Nature Fang...

All: Final Strike!

NatureFangOh: (Strikes at Pyrodactyl)

Pyrodactyl: Ah! I've been burnt to a crisp! (Falls and explodes)

The firefighters all cheered for the Fangrangers as they put out the fires Pyrodactyl made.

Fire Chief: We really are fortunate to have heroes like the Fangrangers.

Firefighter: (Approaching the chief) Uh, Chief. Once they blow the monsters up, do we put out the fires left by the explosion, as well?

Fire Chief: (Thinking about it) Good question. I guess we should while we're doing so.

And they proceeded to go around the city to put out the remaining fires. Later on, the Fangrangers, after demorphing, came back to their class at the fire station.

Miss Vixey: There you are, you kids! Where have you been? I was worried sick about you!

Ted: Oh... uh... we had to return home to check on our parents to make sure they were okay.

Becky: Luckily for us, they were.

Miss Vixey: Oh. Alright then. If it was that important to you.

Lucky: It was.

Bernie: Completely.

Miss Vixey: Alright, then. I believe it's high time we head back to school. I believe we've had enough excitement for one day.

Fire Chief: (Coming by with some medals) Has anyone seen the Fangrangers? I wanted to give them these medals for helping us put out all those fires.

Ted: Oh. Uh. Sorry, sir. But we haven't.

Denny: I'm sure they'll be around again real soon.

Lucky: But, if they ARE here, I'm sure they'd be honored to have received such a reward for their heroism. ^^

Denny: Yeah. I am sure as soon as they know about the medals, they'll come for them.

Firefighter: I hope you're right, kid.

Sasha: I'm sure that if my house was on fire, and I saved all of my belongings, I'd be rewarded a medal, too. Right?

The class, excluding Milly, just laughed at her again. Milly was confused.

Milly: Why are you all laughing?

Becky: We're laughing at how silly Sasha is.

Denny: Your belongings are not living things, Sasha.

Sasha: Isn't it good to save things?

Denny: It is. But not everything is worth getting a medal for.

Sasha: (Sighs) To me, they would be.

Later that day, after school was over, the Fangrangers decided to morph and return to the fire station.

Ted: Hey, firefighters. some friends of ours told us you had something for us.

Fire Chief: Oh, yes! (Gives them the medals) These are for you. They're to honor your heroism and help in putting out those fires.

Lucky: Well, I must say, we're honored to receive these. ^^

Bernie: We certainly are. Never thought we'd be given something like these.

Fire Chief: Consider it our way of showing our gratitude.

Ted: That is very nice of you to say. Now we have other things to attend to. Let's go, guys.

The Fangrangers then left the fire department, leaving the firefighters grateful to have heroes like them helping them out. The Fangrangers teleported into the tree base where Acornio had just finished making a trophy shelf. The Fangrangers placed their trophies onto it.

Ted: It was nice of you to get this shelf built up for us, Acornio.

Lucky: Yeah. A great place to put our trophies since we can't take them home, or our parents would get suspicious.

Acornio: It is no problem, guys.

Swiftpaw: Seeing you get rewarded like this was something I never expected to see happen.

Becky: We didn't see this coming, either.

Denny: But it feels great to be honored this way.

Swiftpaw: Just remember, you aren't fighting Verminator's monsters for fame.

Ted: We know, Swiftpaw. We know.

To be continued...