Hitting the Mark (Transcript)

This is the 6th episode of Nature Squadron: Fangranger.

At the Fangrangers' school, they just announced the school's annual talent night. The Fangrangers have heard about it on a poster in the school hallway, and they were discussing any talents that they may present on the show.

Denny: Oh, hey! The school's talent show is coming up. Are we gonna participate?

Becky: I think I might. I like to bring out my guitar, and brush up on my skills. ^^

Bernie: How about you, Ted? Any talents you wanna showcase?

Ted: Hmmm. Y'know something? I've been practicing my skills as a marksman as of late. So, this seems like a good opportunity to show everyone what I can do. ^^

Bernie: That sounds fantastic.

Ted: Yeah. I might as well make good use of the archery set I got for Christmas last year. ^^

Lucky: Totally. ^^ It'll be great to see how well you do with that bow, Ted.

Then, Sasha and Milly came by.

Sasha: In case you guys were wondering what Milly and I will be doing, we'll be doing a comedy routine.

Lucky: A comedy routine? I think we see something like that every day.

Milly: But we'll actually be doing something that we'll be proud of being laughed at this time.

Denny: Like what, per se?

Sasha: We're going to be pulling something out of a hat.

Becky: It isn't a rabbit, is it?

Sasha: No. That's too obvious! But what it is will make people laugh!

Bernie: Sure.

Milly: Just you wait! It's gonna be incredible!

Lucky: Yeah, I'm sure it will be. ^^

Sasha and Milly walked off. After school, the Fangrangers arrived at their base, and Ted brought his archery set to practice his skills.

Lucky: That's a neat little archery set, Ted.

Ted: Thanks. My uncle got me this after he saw I was imitating that fox archer from that cartoon movie from the 70s. I'm hoping to be as good as him one day.

Becky: Well, it looks like today is that one day. ^^

Acornio: (Carrying a couple of targets) Hey, Ted, where do you want me to put these targets?

Ted: Just put them in each corner of the base.

Acornio: OK. (Flies to each corner and lays one down)

Ted then takes one arrow from his quiver and aims it carefully.

Denny: Don't you think you need more arrows than that?

Ted: I wanna see if I can hit all four targets at once. (aims carefully) Okay, if I could just get the trajectory right... (fires the arrow at the first target)

Unfortunately, the arrow only hit one target.

Bernie: Doesn't look like much.

Ted: Well, the idea was to have the arrow ricochet off of that target and onto the others. I just need to find a good angle so I can pull it off perfectly. (Takes another arrow from his quiver, and tries again)

But he didn't get it again.

Ted: I'm sure I can do it. Let me try it one more time.

He does try it again, but this time, the arrow just bounced off of the target, and knocked over some books on a shelf.

Ted: Whoops.

Bernie: Well, it looks like you need more practice, Ted.

Ted: I guess I do.

Acornio: So, when IS this talent show, Rangers?

Denny: Friday night. I doubt Ted will be any better by then.

Ted: I will, Denny! I promise to perfect that trick by Friday night! Just you wait!

Meanwhile, at Verminator's lair, Decepto was working on a new monster when Sheba came into his workshop to check on him.

Sheba: Decepto, the boss wants to know how that new monster of yours is coming along.

Decepto: I'm just putting the finishing touches on him as we speak, Sheba! Have a look! (shows her the monster, which was a cross between an octopus and an oak tree)

Sheba: Nice! What does he do?

Decepto: Well, this monster can shoot acorns out of his four arms which not only do serious damage, but if they hit the ground, they grow into monstrous plants that will terrorize the city! The Fangrangers are at our mercy with this one!

Sheba: Excellent! Now, put the finishing touches on him and bring him to life! Verminator's not known for his patience, y'know.

Decepto: Right away, ma'am. Acorns blasting from the arms and then becoming trees, I'd like a monster who looks like an octopus that'll make me pleased!

Then, the monster was created. True to Decepto's word, he looked like a cross between an octopus and a tree.

Bullet Oaktopus: You can call me Bullet Oaktopus. And look how much damage my acorns can do! (Shoots acorns out of his arms, and they hit their targets with perfect accuracy)

Decepto: He has perfect accuracy, too.

Sheba: Amazing. Verminator will be quite pleased with this one!

They return to Verminator with Bullet Oaktopus, and Verminator examines him with a judgmental look.

Verminator: Hmmmmmm. He seems promising. But I'd like to see what happens when his acorns grow into monstrous plants.

Count Fangulee: I agree. Let's see a demonstration.

Decepto: Very well then. Bullet Oaktopus, show them.

Bullet Oaktopus: Will do.

Then, Bullet Oaktopus fired some acorns to the floor, and within seconds, they sprouted up, creating monstrous-looking trees that started eating everything in the room.

Verminator: Very impressive. But can you make them disappear before they start eating my vintage cheese plate collection?

Decepto: Very well, sir! (Uses his magic to make the monstrous trees disappear) And Bullet Oaktopus' shots are very accurate! He never misses a single shot!

Bullet Oaktopus: That's right! The Fangrangers won't know what hit them!

Verminator: That sounds fantastic! I think we finally have something that can rid the Fangrangers for good!

Count Fangulee: I must agree.

Sheba: I do, too. Now, I'll take him down to the city to cause enough mayhem to lure them out. The monstrous trees that grow from his acorns would be enough to get their attention.

Verminator: An excellent suggestion, Sheba. Now, get going!

And they headed down to the ground. Over at the base, Ted was still practicing, with everyone, even Swiftpaw and Acornio, all wearing pillows all over their bodies.

Lucky: We're not taking any chances this time!

Becky: Yup.

Ted: Okay, guys! I think I got it down this time! (Pulls another arrow from his quiver and loads it)

Bernie: Uh-oh.

Ted released the arrow, and then it bounced off the first target, and then over to the second, and then to the third, but then it stopped.

Ted: Well, three out of four isn't bad.

Denny: That was close.

Bernie: Well, keep practicing, Ted. I'm sure you'll get it eventually.

Ted: Thanks, Bernie.

Swiftpaw: (Sensing something) I'm afraid we might have to cut this training session a bit short, Rangers. There's trouble in the city. (shows them an image of Bullet Oaktopus, Sheba, and a couple of Vermdemics causing trouble in the city) Looks like Verminator's up to his old tricks again!

Becky: Looks like he's sent a tree monster this time.

Lucky: Looks like an octopus to me.

Acornio: Technically, it's a hybrid of an oak tree AND an octopus.

Swiftpaw: Well, regardless, they must be stopped. Get out there, Rangers, and good luck!

Ted: Will do, Swiftpaw.

Everyone took their pillow armor off, then proceeded to transform.

All: Nature Change! (They transformed into their suits, then headed out)

In the city, Bullet Oaktopus was firing his acorns at the frightened citizens, and firing some at the ground, which sprouted into monstrous trees that started terrorizing them further.

Sheba: Excellent! Look at those poor saps run! Keep this up, Bullet Oaktopus, and we might get a promotion from Verminator!

Bullet Oaktopus: I plan to. (Continues firing his acorns everywhere)

Then the Fangrangers arrived.

Bernie: We do need more trees in this world, but not if they turn into monsters!

Denny: You got that right. We're going to put a stop to these growing monster trees!

Lucky: Yeah! Besides, they'd make good firewood.

Sheba: (Seeing the Fangrangers) When are you gonna learn not to meddle in other people's business?

Ted: Well, Sheba, it's our business to put a stop to YOUR business.

Bullet Oaktopus: Then, I guess I'm gonna have to school you. Vermdemics, attack!

The Vermdemics started charging towards the Fangrangers.

The Fangrangers charged for the Vermdemics. Ted first used his bear claws to claw at some of the Vermdemics, Denny used his monkey whip to wrap some of them up, Lucky used his coyote football to knock some of the Vermdemics over, Becky then used her carrot blasters to blast at some of them, and then Bernie used her Sonic Hoot Blaster at the last of them.

Ted: Well, that was easy.

Denny: Yeah, but now we've got these Wizard of Oz rejects to worry about next!

Bullet Oaktopus' monstrous trees started heading towards the Fangrangers.

Becky: Well, it looks like we've got some landscaping to do!

Ted: I'm sure my bear claws can claw through these creepy trees pretty easily.

He charged and tried scratching one of the trees, but it doesn't work.

Ted: Huh? How can this be?

Becky: Let me try blasting them! (Uses her carrot blasters to blast at the trees)

However, the blasts didn't leave a dent in the trees.

Becky: Not even a burn mark!

Lucky: Maybe my coyote ball will do it? (Kicks it, only for it to bounce back off them) Nope! That didn't work!

Denny: Let me try my Monkey Whip. (Thrusts his monkey whip at them)

Upon making contact, they did fall over for a little while, but they got back up.

Denny: I was able to knock 'em down, but they got back up after a little while.

Sheba: Well you know what they say, if you fall over, you get right back up.

Bernie: Can they get up from this? (Gets out her Sonic Hooter at the monster trees, but they don't even fall over)

Sheba: They don't need to. They didn't even fall. (Laughs)

Bullet Oaktopus: And yet, I haven't even shown you my best party trick. (Aims his arms at the Fangrangers, and fires his acorns at them)

The Fangrangers were knocked back a little bit, and they got back up.

Ted: Did he just shoot acorns at us?

Bernie: He certainly did!

Lucky: But we can't let that phase us! We can still beat this guy!

Ted: He's right! Let's go, guys!

They charged at Bullet Oaktopus and Sheba, and they started fighting them. Ted made an attempt at scratching Bullet Oaktopus, but he blocked off his attack. Lucky tried kicking his coyote ball at Bullet Oakopus, but he kicked it back at Lucky.

Lucky: (Gets hit by the ball) Oof!

Denny then tried his whip, but, Oaktopus just grabbed it with his hand and just tossed Denny back with it.

Denny: AAAAH! (Crashes into some crates) Oww!

Meanwhile, the girls were fighting with Sheba. Becky was blasting at her with her blasters, but Sheba deflected the blasts with her swords.

Becky: Drat!

Sheba: (Laughing) You'll have to be quicker than that!

Bernie: Is this fast enough? (Blasts Sheba with the Owl Hooter)

The blast knocked Sheba back a bit, and she hit a nearby wall, and fell to the ground, landing on her feet.

Sheba: I'm sure glad cats always land on their feet.

Becky: But you may not have a foot to stand on when we're done!

Bernie: Yeah!

Sheba: (Drawing her swords) Then, come and get me! (Charges at the two female Rangers)

Becky and Bernie each managed to block off a sword attack. Becky managed to knock one sword out of Sheba's hand, and Bernie made Sheba hit herself on the head of the flat end of the other.

Sheba: Doh! (Looks dizzy)

Bernie: She'll be out of it for a while.

Becky: Now, let's go help the others!

And they hurried over to the boys.

Becky: How is it going, guys?

Denny: (Getting hit by an acorn) How do you think it's going? X\_X

Bernie: Not so well by the looks of it.

Becky: I think Denny was trying to be sarcastic.

Ted: (Tries to claw his way at Bullet Oaktopus, but his attacks kept getting blocked)

Bullet Oaktopus: (Laughing) Is that all you got?

Ted: Not really! (Attacks Bullet Oaktopus, aiming for between the eyes)

Bullet Oaktopus: (Getting hit, and crying in pain) AAUGGH!!!

Ted: (Dumbfounded by what happened) Huh, what just happened?

Lucky: Seems to me that you've found his weak spot.

Just then, their acorns started buzzing.

Ted: What's up, Swiftpaw?

Swiftpaw: Rangers, return to base! I just discovered a way to defeat those monstrous trees!

Ted: We'll be right over! C'mon, guys! Swiftpaw needs us back at base!

Bernie: Okay, Ted! Let's go!

They then teleported back to base.

Bullet Oaktopus: Hey! Get back here, and fight like men!

Sheba: Oh, this isn't good! Fang Red discovered your weak spot, and now he might try to use that against you!

Bullet Oaktopus: Yeah! But, he'll be riddled with acorns before he could even strike me!

The Fangrangers returned to the base so that Swiftpaw could tell them what he discovered.

Ted: OK, Swiftpaw. We are here.

Denny: So what are these monsters' weak points?

Swiftpaw: Well, as Ted already discovered, Bullet Oaktopus' weak spot is right between his eyes. So, we'll need to strike at it again.

Becky: What about his monster trees?

Swiftpaw: As for those trees, you'll have to sprinkle fertilizer on them. It will dissolve the bark on them, and they'll be reduced to worthless mulch.

Denny: Fascinating.

Swiftpaw: Getting back to Bullet Oaktopus, you might need to strike between his eyes with enough force to prevent him from making more monstrous trees from his acorns. And I believe a powerful attack from Ted's claws might just do the trick.

Ted: On it, Swiftpaw. But, what about his acorns?

Lucky: Yeah! He's pretty accurate with his shots! More so than Ted was with his archery skills!

Ted: Hey!

Swiftpaw: Hmmmmmm. Good point, Lucky. I guess I'll have Acornio create special shields for you to protect yourselves from the impact of the acorns.

Acornio: Very well. (Creates some shields for the Fangrangers to each carry) Take these! They'll do the trick.

Denny: Ah. Thanks, Acornio.

Becky: But, what about the fertilizer?

Denny: There's a sale going on at the garden store downtown on the stuff. We can pick some up there!

Becky: Good idea, Denny. ^^

Ted: Then let's hurry and hope that Sheba and Bullet Oaktopus doesn't see what we're doing.

They quickly made their way over to the gardening store and picked up as much fertilizer as they could. After paying for it, they left the store and started planning their next move.

Bernie: Boy, these bags are heavy. Wish there was a way to carry them more easily.

Ted: Maybe we'll have Acornio create special backpacks that can hold all this.

Lucky: Worth a shot.

They then returned to base and asked Acornio to create backpacks to hold the fertilizer. While he was working on them, Ted discusses what they're going to do next.

Ted: Alright, I'll deal with Bullet Oaktopus while the rest of you guys spread the fertilizer all over the monstrous trees. Hopefully, what we bought would be enough to put an end to this situation.

Becky: That sounds like a good plan, Ted.

Lucky: They won't know what hit them.

Ted: That's what I'm hoping.

Acornio: (Returning with fertilizer backpacks) Finished! (Gives the other Fangrangers the backpack) You can shoot the fertilizer at the monstrous trees with these nozzles! (Shows them the nozzles attached to the backpacks)

Denny: So, it works kinda like a leaf blower, huh?

Acornio: Pretty much.

Lucky: This will be fun. Maybe later we could use these just for fun.

Becky: You don't mean putting fertilizer on each other, do you, Lucky?

Lucky: Of course not, silly. I mean blow air.

Becky: I suppose that would be fun.

Denny: Well, fight battle now, have fun later.

Lucky: Of course.

Swiftpaw: And just in time! (Shows the Rangers an image of Sheba and Bullet Oaktopus attacking the city) Because they're back!

Ted: Let's go, guys!

And they teleported back.

Lucky: Time to put this to the test.

Ted: Yeah! I'll find Sheba and Bullet Oaktopus. You guys deal with his trees!

Denny: Will do, Ted.

And the other Fangrangers got to work.

Sheba: So your friends left you all alone to face off against us? It's two against one now.

Ted: My friends might have left me, but I can still win this.

Bullet Oaktopus: Oh, really? Then, try getting me from afar! (Steps back and fires his acorns from far away)

Ted: (Using his shield to block the attack) Drat! I gotta find some way to get him from afar! (Notices that the setup was similar to his arrow target practice) Hey! This setup is like when I was practicing with my archery set. But I still haven't perfected it yet.

Bullet Oaktopus: What's the matter, red boy? Afraid you can't hit the broad side of a barn?

Ted: Wanna bet? (Aims his claw carefully, and powers it up) Alright! Here goes nothing! (Throws his claw at the first target)

Bullet Oaktopus: Ha! You didn't get me!

Ted: I wasn't aiming at you!

Ted's claw started bouncing off the lamppost, and onto each other target in the area. After bouncing off the final target, a mailbox, the claw heads straight for Bullet Oaktopus' face, and it hits him right between the eyes, weakening.

Bullet Oaktopus: AAAAAUUUUUUGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!! (Falls down, and winces in pain) He got me in my weak spot!

Sheba: I knew I should've gotten you some protective goggles. At least we still have your trees terrorizing everyone. The other Fangrangers are probably on their knees, begging for mercy right now.

However, the other Fangrangers have been spraying fertilizer onto the monstrous trees, reducing them to nothing but mulch.

Lucky: (In disbelief with how easy it was) I can't believe getting rid of those trees was THIS easy.

Denny: Yeah. The fertilizer really worked.

Becky: Yeah! (Sprays another one with fertilizer)

Bernie: How many are left?

Becky: (Sees one more) I think that's the last one!

Lucky: (Sprays it) I got it!

The Fangrangers watched as the last tree dissolved to mulch. Back with Ted, Sheba, and Bullet Oaktopus, Ted was ready to deliver the final blow.

Sheba: Fangulee! You're never around when I need you!

Count Fangulee: (Appearing on a rooftop) Ugh. You're always so demanding, you know that, Sheba? (Signals his bats to surround Bullet Oaktopus) Go, my bats! Give Bullet Oaktopus a lift!

The bats surround Bullet Oaktopus, and they make him grow giant.

Bullet Oaktopus: Great! Now, to plant even BIGGER trees!

Ted: Whoa! I wonder if I'll be able to make the final blow now?

The other Fangrangers showed up.

Denny: Did you give him the final blow?

Ted: No! I wonder if we can stop him now?

Becky: Let's just get NatureFangOh and see what we can do from there.

Ted: Alright.

All: Nature Fang Beasts!

The Nature Fang Beasts arrived and the Fangrangers got on board and formed NatureFangOh.

Bullet Oaktopus: I may be weakened, but I can still blast you! (Fires his acorns at NatureFangOh)

NatureFangOh: (Shields with the Rabbit Ears Shield)

Becky: Boy, that was close!

Ted: Do you think our backpacks are compatible with NatureFangOh's weapons system?

Bernie: Yeah, 'cause he might grow more monster trees at any second.

Denny: Can't hurt to try.

Lucky: But how will we get NatureFangOh to use our backpacks? They're much too small.

Bernie: Maybe we could get them loaded into Nature Fang Owl's mouth. That might do the trick.

Ted: Good idea, Bernie. You guys do that while I try to distract them.

Denny: Sure thing, Ted.

Ted stayed in the cockpit while the rest of the Fangrangers headed out onto NatureFangOh's back. They went up to Nature Fang Owl, which was right on the back.

Denny: Let's get the fertilizer poured into the mouth quickly.

First Denny poured his, then Lucky, then Becky, then Bernie.

Bernie: There. That should do it.

Becky: Now, what?

Denny: We get Ted to say the command, then Fang Owl should fire the fertilizer out of its mouth.

They hurried back into the cockpit.

Denny: Ted, Nature Fang Owl is all loaded.

Ted: Good work. Nature Fang Owl Blaster!

The Nature Fang Owl detached from the back and landed in NatureFangOh's hand. It aimed at Bullet Oaktopus.

Bullet Oaktopus: Uh-oh! I don't like where this is going!

Ted: This is to make sure you don't grow any more monstrous trees! Okay, guys! Fire at will!

Lucky: But, his name's Bullet Oaktopus, not Will. But alright! You're the leader!

They fired the fertilizer at Bullet Oaktopus, destroying his acorns, and leaving him defenseless.

Bullet Oaktopus: Oh, no! I'm all out of ammo!

Ted: Now, where was I? Oh, yes! I was about to land the finishing blow on Bullet Oaktopus' weak spot!

NatureFangOh then fired a normal blast from Nature Fang Owl's mouth and it hit Bullet Oaktopus in his weak spot.

Bullet Oaktopus: AAAH! I've been chopped down! (Falls and explodes)

Ted: He's now firewood!

Sheba: (Looking on as splinters fell from the sky) Oh, shoot! Now, Verminator's gonna be REALLY mad about this! (Teleports back to the lair)

A few days later, the school talent show was taking place. Lucky has just demonstrated his grappling skills at the talent show, and he walked off stage as everyone applauded him.

Miss Vixey: Thank you, Mr. Fangsworth, for demonstrating your amazing grappling skills. And now, ladies and gentlemen here's Ted Brownstone to showcase his archery skills.

Then, Ted came on stage dressed as Robin Hood as a few stagehands set up the targets in the desired spots.

He then pulled the arrow out and fired. The arrow bounced off the first target onto the second, then onto the third, and lastly on the final one. Everyone in the audience cheered.

Miss Vixey: Very impressive, Mr. Brownstone. ^^

Ted: Thanks, Miss Vixey. Now, I'm gonna try it again. With my eyes closed this time.

Audience: (Gasping)

Ted pulled out another arrow, and this time, he closed his eyes. He then fired the arrow, and it was able to bounce off the targets just as easily as it did before.

Audience: (Applauding just as loudly)

Denny: That was unbelievable.

Lucky: He didn't tell us he was going to do that.

Becky: He told me.

Miss Vixey: That was incredible!

Ted: Thanks, Miss Vixey. Now, if you'll be so kind as to hold still.

Ted then backs Miss Vixey to the wall and places an apple on her head.

Ted: For my third and final archery demonstration, I'm gonna try and shoot that apple off Miss Vixey's head, like William Tell!

Ted then backs up and pulls out another arrow. He aims carefully for the apple, and once he got his shot lined up, he fires. Luckily, the arrow barely missed Miss Vixey, and it was apple to slice the apple in half.

Audience: (Applauding louder than before)

Miss Vixey: (Feeling relieved) Oh, thank goodness. But still, very impressive, Mr. Brownstone.

Ted: Thank you, Miss Vixey. And thanks for cooperating.

Miss Vixey: You're welcome.

Ted takes a bow, and the audience applauds once more as he walks off the stage.

Miss Vixey: And up next, we have Sasha and Milly doing... something. Well, whatever it is, I'm sure we'll get a kick out of it.

Ted joined up with his friends in the audience.

Bernie: I bet this will be good.

Sasha: For our trick, we are going to make a tree come out of this hat.

Bernie: Did she say a tree?

Denny: I believe that is what she said.

Sasha: Milly, the hat.

Milly handed the hat over to Sasha, who then poured water into the hat.

Sasha: Behold!

But nothing happened!

Sasha: Uh, behold!

But still, nothing happened! Sasha looked into the hat.

Sasha: Come on tree, grow! Grow!

The audience then began laughing. But this wasn't something Sasha was proud of.

Sasha: Milly, you forgot to put the acorn in!

Milly: I didn't forget it. I put it in there. I'm just as puzzled as you are.

Sasha: Why isn't the tree growing?

Outside, a squirrel was eating the acorn that Milly put in the hat. Back inside, everyone started laughing at the failed trick.

Sasha: What's wrong with this acorn?

Milly: I don't know! I hope a squirrel didn't get into the hat and grabbed it!

Lucky: Something tells me that's EXACTLY what happened.

Ted: Nah. It can take 30 years for an acorn to grow into a tree.

Sasha was so mad that her trick didn't work, she threw the hat to the ground, causing all the dirt to spill out. It was now clear that the acorn was not in there.

Sasha: Oh dang it.

Miss Vixey: Sasha, Milly, you are going to stay after school and clean this mess.

Milly: Rats!

Sasha: I do not think this is something we should be proud of being laughed at.

Milly: Come to think of it, I was expecting some cheering when that tree grew, not a bunch of laughing to be proud of.

Miss Vixey: Anyway, up next is Rebecca Cottontail performing a little something on her guitar.

Becky: Well, looks like I'm up. (Grabs her guitar, and goes onto the stage)

Bernie: Good luck, Becky.

Lucky: She'll certainly do better than Milly and Sasha did.

Becky then performs a song on her guitar, and everyone was enjoying the music she was performing.

Lucky: I told you.

Denny: That you did, Lucky. That you did.

To be continued...