Fins and Needles (Transcript)

This is the 3rd episode of Nature Squadron: Fangranger.

One day during the weekend, the Fangrangers were all going with Ted's dad to go fishing at the fishing pond.

Denny: It was nice of you to bring us all to go fishing, Mr. Brownstone.

Lucky: Yeah. It has been a long time since I got to go fishing. When I went fishing with my dad when I was a kid, I never got anything.

Bernie: That was how it went for me as well.

Ted: What about you, Becky?

Becky: Me?

Ted: Have you ever gone fishing?

Becky: No. I haven't.

Bernie: You haven't? Why not?

Becky: I never got a chance to.

Mr. Brownstone: Are you excited to go fishing today, Becky?

Becky: I suppose I should be.

They soon arrived at the fishing pond. Ted's dad handed them each a fishing pole. When Becky got her pole, she sent her reel into the pond without adding any bait to it.

Denny: Uh, Becky, why did you send your reel into the pond without any bait?

Becky: Bait?

Lucky: Bait is what you use to lure the fish over.

Becky: Lure the fish? I thought that the hook caught onto the fish?

Everyone began to laugh, but Becky didn't get it.

Mr. Brownstone: Becky, the fishing poles need to have bait. How it works is that when the fish see it, they think it is something good for them to eat. When they catch it, then we can pull them to the shore.

Becky: Um, how come?

Ted: So we can take them out of the water of course.

Becky: But, the fish need to stay in the water or they'll die.

Bernie: And...your point?

Becky: Are you saying we're trying to kill these fish?

Lucky: Well, yes. For us to eat.

Becky: To eat?

Denny: Why do you think we need to lure the fish.

Becky: I am not sure I like this idea.

Ted: You don't have to eat the fish if you don't want to, Becky.

Becky: I don't think I even want to fish at all now. I think I'm just going to go for a walk while you guys do your fishing.

Bernie: Do you need something to come along with you? I could keep you company.

Becky: That's OK, Bernie. You don't need to do that. Besides, I don't want you to take the fun of fishing out for you.

Mr. Brownstone: Alright, Becky. Just don't wander too far.

Becky: I won't, Mr. Brownstone.

Becky then went off for her walk while the others stayed to get the bait added to their fishing poles.

Lucky: So what kind of bait do you have, Mr. Brownstone?

Mr. Brownstone: I've brought worms, flies, chum, use whatever you think will work.

Bernie: What about cheese puffs?

Ted: Cheese puffs?

Bernie: I saw somebody do it in a show a long time ago.

Lucky: I don't think cheese puffs will work. I don't even think fish will ever take that.

Bernie: Maybe you're right, Lucky.

Bernie added some chum to her fishing pole while Mr. Brownstone added a worm to his pole and the boys added flies to theirs. Then they tossed their bait out into the water. Meanwhile, Becky was walking in the field.

Becky: I don't know why I feel concerned about those fish anyway. I suppose it is alright to eat fish. I just...I dunno. I really would like to go fishing, but I don't want to be a fish killer. I do feel bad to stay out of fishing with all my friends, but...I just can't.

It just so happened to elsewhere in this area, Sheba was looking for the pond, too.

Sheba: (Her stomach gurgles, and she places her hand on it) I gotta find that fishing pond and catch me some fish.

She then saw the point in the distance.

Sheba: Ah. I can see it up ahead.

She ran over to the pond, but then she saw the Fangrangers all there.

Sheba: Oh no! The Fangrangers! I can't let them see me here! I have to wait for them to leave before I can catch some fish to eat.

She hid behind a tree to make sure the Fangrangers didn't see her. She peaked out from behind the tree and noticed something.

Sheba: Hold on...(Looks at Ted) One, (Looks at Bernie) Two, (Looks and Lucky) Three, (Looks at Denny Four, (Looks a while, but sees nothing else besides Mr. Brownstone) wait, where is the fifth one. I only see Fang Red, Pink, Green, and Blue, but White is missing. Where is Fang White?

Then, she got an idea.

Sheba: If there are only four Fangrangers here, maybe they won't stand a chance against an idea for a monster I got. If they are fishing, then maybe I can steer them away from the pond long enough for me to catch some fish. (She teleports away)

Lucky: Uh...Does anyone get the feeling we are being watched?

Bernie: What do you mean, Lucky?

Lucky: Like...somebody is spying on us?

Denny: You think Becky could be spying on us?

Lucky: Not Becky! Somebody else!

Ted: Somebody else? Like who?

Lucky: Somebody untrusting.

Mr. Brownstone: Don't worry about it, Lucky. There is nobody untrusting around this pond.

Ted: Hey, I think I caught something. (Tries reeling in the thing he caught, but pulls out a green sack) Oh never mind. It's just a green sack.

But then out of the sack, a fish came out and went back into the water.

Bernie: Oh that's too bad, Ted. You caught a fish, and he got away.

Ted: Before I even realized I caught anything.

Sheba then arrived in Verminator's lair. They had recently decided to make their base of operations be on the ground rather than hanging out in their spaceship.

Sheba: How are things going to our new base?

Verminator: It is going along great, Sheba.

Fangulee: So did you catch any fish?

Sheba: (Her stomach growls again) Does that answer your question?

Decepto: You mean you didn't get to eat any fish?

Sheba: The Fangrangers were there fishing. Well, most of them. But Fang White was missing. I'm thinking we could make a monster for the other four to battle, and they wouldn't stand a chance.

Verminator: What did you have in mind?

Sheba: Well, I think that we should send out a fish monster. So that they'll be too scared to fish. Then I can get some fish to eat.

Decepto: Coming right up.

Decepto went over to an old chest and pulled out a swordfish on a wooden board and put it on the table. Then he got out a chainsaw.

Decepto: Some fish fight with swords on their noses, but give me a monster who instead has a chainsaw where the sword goes-es.

And soon, a fish-like monster with a chainsaw on his nose.

Sheba: Goes-es?

Decepto: It had to rhyme!

Fangulee: But that sounds like cheating to me.

Decepto: Well regardless, we have our monster! Alright!

Verminator: I think I have an idea for how this monster could be introduced to the Fangrangers. Cutterfish, burrow under the ground and emerge in the pond where the Fangrangers are.

Cutterfish: Yes, sir!

Cutterfish went outside the lair and began burrowing under the ground.

Sheba: And while you're there, bring me back some fish!

Over at the pond, Ted, Bernie, Lucky, and Denny were still trying to catch some fish. Ted's dad had decided to take a nap. They had caught a lot of things in the pond, but none of them were fish.

Lucky: Well, we still haven't found any fish in the pond.

Bernie: But I did at some point find an old watch. I wonder how it even got in there?

Denny: Well, maybe it was flushed.

Bernie: Flushed?

Denny: Yes. Some ponds are connected to toilet lines. By the looks of the watch, it looks like it had been flushed over 20 years ago.

Lucky: Over 20 years ago?

Denny: That is just an estimate though.

Ted: Although who in their right mind would flush a watch down the toilet?

Denny: Who said they did it on purpose? I think it might have been knocked in there by accident.

Bernie: That does make sense.

As they were talking, Ted then felt something at the end of his fishing line.

Ted: Hey, I think I caught something.

He tried to pull in whatever it was he caught on his line, but it was pretty strong.

Ted: Wow. Whatever it is, it sure is a strong fighter.

He kept on reeling in on his fishing pole, but then it began to pull him closer to the lake.

Lucky: By the looks of it, Ted, I think that whatever it is wants you to join in.

Ted: But I am not interested in going into the lake.

Ted was nearly pulled into the water, but Denny grabbed hold of him to keep him from getting pulled in.

Denny: Don't you worry, Ted. I've got you.

They then both began to get pulled in. But Lucky came in and grabbed hold of Denny to help keep them from getting pulled in. Then Bernie grabbed Lucky to help, too. The four of them pulled and pulled and pulled.

Bernie: This one is quite a fighter.

Lucky: What do you think we caught? A whale?

Denny: Not likely. Whales do not live in lakes. At least as far as I am aware.

Lucky: Do sharks live in lakes?

Denny: I don't think so.

Bernie: Well, what's the next big size.

Before Denny could answer, the thing just emerged from the water. It was Cutterfish.

Cutterfish: Surprise! Hahahahaha!

Ted: AAAH! It's one of Verminator's monsters!

Ted looked over to his dad who was still sleeping.

Ted: I'll get my dad to safety, you handle the monster.

Denny: Will do.

Ted hurried to his dad and managed to carry him back to the car.

Denny: Let's do it, guys.

All: Nature Fang Change!

They then transformed into Fang Blue, Green, and Pink.

Cutterfish: Oh boy. Three Fangrangers instead of four. This is even better.

Denny: There might just be three of us right now, but we'll still beat you.

Denny got out his whip and began to throw it towards Cutterfish. Then Cutterfish started up his chainsaw nose and actually cut up Denny's whip.

Cutterfish: Hahaha! Nice try, monkey boy!

Denny: Oh dang!

Lucky: Do not worry about it, Denny. I'm sure my football will knock him away! (Gets out his football)

Cutterfish: Oh boy! A ball! Do you know what my favorite ball game is?

Lucky: I don't care! (Tosses his ball to Cutterfish)

Cutterfish: I'll tell you anyway! It's....(Uses his chainsaw nose to cut the ball in half) half ball! Hahahaha!

Lucky: I don't believe that!

Bernie: I'm sure he can't cut sounds. (Uses her Sonic Hooter at Cutterfish)

Cutterfish: Oh really? (Uses his chainsaw nose to actually cut the sound waves)

Bernie: Uh...

Lucky: I guess he can cut through literally anything!

Cutterfish: Now to cut you all down to size. (Charges up his chainsaw nose and charges after them)

Denny: We gotta get out of here! We need a new strategy!

Lucky: Good idea!

And the three of them ran off.

Cutterfish: You can't get away from me, Fangrangers!

And stormed off after them. As soon as they left, Sheba arrived back.

Sheba: Alright. Now that they are all gone, I can finally get some fish from this lake.

And she then dove into the water. Meanwhile, Ted managed to get his dad to the car and put him into the driver's seat.

Ted: Do not worry, Dad. We'll get this monster taken care of. Nature Fang Change! (Transforms into Fang Red)

Just then, Ted's dad woke up. He was a bit confused at where he was.

Mr. Brownstone: Huh? What am I doing in the car? I thought I took a nap by the lake. Am I dreaming?

Ted: Uh...

Mr. Brownstone: Huh? It's a Fangranger?

Ted: Uh...Hello, sir. There have been some problems happening by the lake. I carried you back to the car for safety.

Mr. Brownstone: How did you know this was my car?

Ted: It is literally the only car here.

(The camera shows that the parking lot was empty with only Mr. Brownstone's car)

Mr. Brownstone: Oh. So it is. But what about my son and his friends?

Ted: Don't you worry. We'll bring them to safety. You wait here.

And Ted hurried off, leaving Mr. Brownstone in confusion. Ted hurried back to the lake to see that everyone was gone.

Ted: Huh. Everybody is gone. I wonder where they went?

He then saw a basket full of fish.

Ted: Did they defeat the monster without me? Nah, I'm sure they'd tell me if they had.

Then, Sheba came out of the water with a fish in her mouth and tossed it into the basket.

Ted: Sheba!

Sheba then saw Ted.

Sheba: Fang Red! I can't believe you are here!

Ted: I have the same to say to you! Are you fishing?

Sheba: Yep! I needed Cutterfish to lure you all away!

Ted: I don't think I ever saw somebody fish the same way you do. Seems odd that you'd go into the water. Aren't cats scared of water?

Sheba: (Jumps out of the lake and gets her swords ready) You dare question my way of getting food! (Charges at Ted with her swords)

Ted: (Gets out his bear claws) Let's settle this!

Ted and Sheba began fighting one another. Meanwhile, Denny, Lucky, and Bernie were still running when they found Becky.

Becky: What's up guys?

Denny: Verminator sent down another monster, Becky.

Lucky: And he cut our weapons.

Becky: What about Ted?

Bernie: He went to get his dad to safety!

Then, Cutterfish arrived.

Cutterfish: Ah. There you are, Fang White. It is a shame that you are here. I was really enjoying fighting only three Fangrangers. But hey, less than all five is better than...all five.

Becky: You may have been able to cut up my friends' weapons, but you can't do that to me. Nature Fang Change! (Transforms into Fang White) Carrot Blasters! (Fires blasts at Cutterfish)

Cutterfish: (Uses his nose to reflect the blasts) Hahahaha!

Becky: ERGH! Come on!

She tried firing at different parts of Cutterfish's body, but he kept shielding the blasts with his chainsaw nose.

Becky: Gee! He just knows where the blasts come in from.

Then, something strange happened with Cutterfish.

Cutterfish: Ugh...I'm feeling weak! I...need...water...

And Cutterfish hurried away. The Fangrangers were surprised.

Denny: He needs water to survive?

Bernie: That seems odd since he had been on land for so long.

Lucky: I wonder how long he can last without water?

Becky: We better go find Ted before we face off against him again.

Denny: Good idea, Becky. Maybe he's gone back to the lake.

And the four of them hurried back to the lake. Cutterfish had wandered around for a bit but was getting weaker and weaker. Then, he fell down to the ground. Verminator saw what had happened.

Verminator: What? Cutterfish just fell down. And he wasn't even fighting any of the Fangrangers.

Decepto: Oh dear. I must not have made him be able to last on land for very long. Whoops.

Verminator: Send some Vermdemics to bring him some water.

Decepto: Yes, sir.

He went over to a group of Vermdemics.

Decepto: Vermdemics, bring Cutterfish big buckets of water to make him strong enough to finish the Fangrangers.

Vermdemics: Yes, sir.

They grabbed a huge bucket of water and began to carry it out to Cutterfish. Ted and Sheba were still fighting one another. Ted managed to use one of his bear claws to pull one of Sheba's swords out of her hands. Then he did it again with the other sword.

Ted: Well, Sheba? Had enough?

Sheba: Of you! (Gets her cat claws ready)

Ted: Really?

Sheba began to swipe her claws and Ted, but he blocked off her claw swiped. He was then able to swipe some fur off of Sheba's tail.

Sheba: Ah! My tail! (Holds her tail) You'll pay for that!

Then, the other Fangrangers arrived.

Denny: There's Ted.

Becky: And there's Sheba.

Bernie: What is she doing here?

Lucky: Maybe to fish?

Bernie: But I don't see a fishing pole.

Sheba: We'll settle this another time, Fangrangers! (And she vanishes away)

Ted: Oh too bad. She forgot her fish.

Denny: So she did catch all those fish?

Ted: She sure did.

Bernie: But I didn't see her with a fishing pole.

Ted: She used her mouth to catch them.

Lucky: Really?

Ted: So what about the monster?

Denny: He ran away. He was feeling a bit weak as we were fighting him.

Lucky: But he was able to slice my football, Denny's whip, and Bernie's sound waves up.

Ted: He cut up sound waves?

Bernie: We don't believe it either. But we saw it.

Ted: What about you, Becky?

Becky: I tried firing at him, but he kept blocking my shots.

Ted: We better see if Swiftpaw knows how to beat him.

They teleported to the base.

Swiftpaw: I see you've just encountered Verminator's new monster, eh?

Ted: We sure have. I am glad that my dad was napping when the monster emerged from the water.

Bernie: That was really lucky.

Swiftpaw: Yeah...Lucky... (Looks behind him to see Acornio with a container of sleeping dust as Acornio was putting it away and gave Swiftpaw the thumbs up to him) Did anything happen as you have been fighting him?

Ted: Not that I know of.

Becky: The four of us saw something.

Denny: That's right. As we were fighting Cutterfish after finding Becky, he began to feel weak.

Lucky: We think maybe he was drying up since fish can't last outside the water for very long.

Swiftpaw: I think that could be his weakness. You just gotta fight him somewhere where there is no water.

Ted: Lure him out? That will be difficult.

Bernie: Not really. He chased us when we went to look for Becky. I'm sure if he followed us once, he'll follow us again.

Swiftpaw: Well, as we speak, the Vermdemics are bringing buckets of water to Cutterfish. (Shows the vision showing the Vermdemics arriving at a drying-up Cutterfish and poured water onto him)

Cutterfish: Ah! I feel so much better! Watch out, Fangrangers! I'm coming for you!

Ted: We're teleporting at Cutterfish's exact point.

Denny: But our weapons...

Acornio: Hold on! (Uses his magic to repair the broken weapons)

Lucky: Ah good. My football is back in one piece.

Bernie: Thanks, Acornio.

Becky: I think that we're all set now.

Swiftpaw: Good luck, Fangrangers.

And the Fangrangers teleported away.

Acornio: I really think we shouldn't keep using this sleeping dust to make the Fangrangers' relatives fall asleep all to keep them from finding out their identities.

Swiftpaw: But we can't let them put their family members at risk.

Acornio: Well we should at least let them know that we used this sleepy dust on Ted's dad.

Swiftpaw: We can tell them that when they get back. But if we need to do it again, we will.

Acornio: (Sighs) I have a bad feeling about this.

The Fangrangers soon teleported in front of Cutterfish and the Vermdemics.

Cutterfish: Ah! You just appeared right in front of us! I didn't think it was that easy!

Ted: We're ready for you this time, Cutterfish.

Cutterfish: And all five of you are here, too. I liked it better when it was just three of you. Vermdemics, get them!

The Vermdemics ran towards the Fangrangers, and the Fangrangers began to fight against the Vermdemics. First, Ted used his bear claws to swipe at the Vermdemics.

Followed by Denny using his whip. He managed to wrap his whip around one, then swung it around and knocked some others.

Denny: Strike!

Lucky: Strike? This isn't bowling! But...(Tosses his ball at some Vermdemics, knocking them over) I call that a strike!

Denny: But that was a football, not a bowling ball!

Lucky: I don't think it matters, Denny!

Becky then used her carrot blasters at some other Vermdemics while Bernie used her Sonic Hooter at them. Soon, all the Vermdemics were down.

Cutterfish: I don't believe it! Your weapons are OK!

Denny: That is right!

Lucky: You can't break up our weapons for good! They'll always get back together!

Cutterfish: ERGH! Alright, Fangrangers. I managed to cut up your weapons before, but now I'm going to cut you all up!

Ted: You'll have to catch us first!

And the Fangrangers began to run.

Cutterfish: Catch you? I'll certainly do that!

And Cutterfish began running after them. As far away from the pond as they could. They happen to run by the parking lot where Ted's dad still was. He watched as the Fangrangers were chased by Cutterfish.

Mr. Brownstone: Uh, why are the Fangrangers running away from that monster? I got a bad feeling about this. Oh, Ted. Please be OK.

Soon, they had arrived in the city.

Lucky: Alright! We're here in the city. Now what, Ted?

Ted: Let's check up on the monster.

They looked back to see Cutterfish. He was still doing alright for the most part, but he was beginning to smoke.

Ted: I think he is starting to get smoking. Let's keep running.

Bernie: Hey, how about we split up?

Becky: I think that is a great idea, Bernie.

Ted: Alright! Split up!

And they all split up.

Cutterfish: OK, so you are splitting up, huh? That is the biggest mistake you could ever make! Especially if you do it because you bring out the best...wait, what am I talking about?

He then decided to chase after Denny, but then he lost Denny in the ally.

Cutterfish: Where did he go?

Then, Lucky passed by behind him.

Cutterfish: Forget about the blue guy, I'm going for the green one.

And Cutterfish chased after Lucky. But then lost Lucky in the park.

Cutterfish: Where did Greeny go?

Lucky's Voice: I HEARD THAT!

Cutterfish: Ah! This way!

But then he began to feel a bit steamy now.

Cutterfish: Ah! I need water! I'm going to the pond!

He then turned around to go back to the pond, but then Becky came out and fired her carrot blasters at him when he least expected it.

Cutterfish: AAAH! (Falls down)

Then, the rest of the Fangrangers arrived by Becky's side.

Bernie: Good work, Becky.

Becky: I figured I'd be able to fire at him when he wasn't expecting me.

Then, Fangulee arrived.

Fangulee: I'll make sure he doesn't go down without a fight. Bats! (Points towards Cutterfish)

The bats flew over to Cutterfish and used their eye-beams to enlarge him.

Cutterfish: Now this fish is out of trouble!

Ted: Not for long, you aren't!

All: We call for the Nature Fang Beasts!

And the Nature Fang Beasts arrived. The Fangrangers then got into the cockpits.

Swiftpaw: Fangrangers, the Nature Fang Beasts can also combine into one.

Ted: Wait, really?

Denny: That sounds like something we could do.

Becky: Let's do it!

Ted: Combine...uh...

Swiftpaw: NatureFangOh.

Ted: Combine NatureFangOh!

Then the transformation began. The coyote first bent in its middle with its head becoming the right foot and its tail becoming the left foot. Then the owl attached its feet to the top of the legs with the bear attaching to the top of the owl's talons with the rest of the owl resting on the formation's back. Then the monkey formed the right arm and the rabbit formed the left arm. Then the bear opened its mouth revealing a face. Then all five Fangrangers were in one cockpit with the boys sitting in the front row with Lucky on the left, Ted in the middle, and Denny on the right; while the girls were in the back with Bernie being behind Lucky and Becky behind Denny.

Ted: Whoa! It is like we're driving one of those giant transforming robots from this show I saw as a kid.

Denny: A show about transforming robots?

Ted: But they were all vehicles, not animals.

Lucky: Less talk about old kids shows and more fighting this monster.

NatureFangOh walked towards Cutterfish.

Cutterfish: I'll cut this robot down to size.

He then used his cutting nose towards NatureFangOh's shoulder, causing the arm to come off.

All the Fangrangers, except Denny, gasped.

Denny: Don't worry. I just detached the monkey from the formation for a moment. Monkey, rejoin!

And it did, with NatureFangOh all in one piece again. Then, with said arm, it punched at Cutterfish!

Cutterfish: AAAH! (Falls down)

Denny: Got you!

Becky: Hmmm. The rabbit ears look like scissors. I wonder if they are?

Then, NatureFangOh began snipping towards Cutterfish. Cutting his nose down to size.

Cutterfish: AAAH! My nose!

Ted: I think we should finish this now! Nature Fang Sword!

The Nature Fang Sword appeared in its hand.

Fangrangers: Nature Fang Sword Strike!

NatureFangOh: (Swipes the sword down at Cutterfish)

Cutterfish: AAAH! I'm sleeping with the fishes tonight! But not literally...(Falls and explodes)

Later, the Fangrangers demoprhed and hurried to the parking lot to find Ted's dad.

Ted: Dad, we're OK now.

Mr. Brownstone: Oh! Thank goodness! Did you see the Fangrangers and this monster?

Denny: Yeah. We were scared.

Lucky: But the Fangrangers saved us.

Bernie: So shall we head back to the pond?

Mr. Brownstone: Well, with no monster to worry about, I suppose we can.

They soon arrived back at the pond. Ted's dad was surprised to see the basket of fish that Sheba had left behind.

Mr. Brownstone: Hey, you kids caught a lot of fish.

Bernie: We did?

Denny: (Elbows Bernie)

Bernie: Oh yeah! We did! Right before that monster showed up!

Mr. Brownstone: So Becky, how did your walk go?

Becky: My walk? Oh yeah. I decided to come back and help out with the fishing. Right before the monster attack.

Lucky: Does that mean you've gotten over catching fish?

Becky: I have. But I'm not eating any.

Bernie: Oh well. More for me.

They picked up the basket of fish and carried it back to the car.

Mr. Brownstone: With all these fish, we could have a barbecue in our yard.

Ted: That sounds like a great idea, Dad.

And they took the fish back to Ted's house and had a barbecue. They all enjoyed the fish. Well, everyone who actually ate them anyway.

(Shows Becky smiling as her friends were eating the fish, then cuts to Sheba sitting angrily in her chair, as her stomach growls from hunger as she pats it)

To be continued...