"Fear and the Phantoms" Episode Discussion

I was writing something, but it got kind of lost. Anyway, the Cliffs Notes version.

-Jellica revives Phantom Beasts. Brings them to Dai Shi, thinking they can kill him for her. They kill her, swear their allegiance to Dai Shi, raise a bunch of monsters, then plot to capture the three masters.

-At the loft, Lily is teaching Phant's niece Gabby (who? my thoughts exactly) in preparation for Gabby's dance competition. Gabby is unsure and nervous about failing, but Lily reassures her. This is the B-plot for the episode. She later competes and gets 2nd place.

-Where the hell is Fran?

-Apparently, the rangers have been visiting their masters quite regularly. Who knew? Swoop gets captured, RJ shows up and finds nothing. RJ drops by Finn, they chat, he leaves, then Finn gets taken. Lily hits Phant's place, she's on her way out, a Phantom Beast shows up, she morphs and fights...and then the monster makes off with Phant.

-The Rangers throw down with the Beasts, get their asses kicked.

-Dai Shi uses the PB's "Rinzen" power and the crystal eyes to turn them evil.

-The Rangers, recovering from ***-kicking, find the ground shaking and smoke pouring out in front of them. Enter the Spirit Rangers. Evil laugh, fade to black.

Episode 23#
Fear of the Phantoms

The episode begins with Lily and another girl dancing in the loft. The girl soon decides to stop, giving Lily many excuses. The girl's name is Gabby, and she is Master Phant's niece. Master Phant had asked Lily to help Gabby with her dance routine. Lily questions if Gabby wants to dance at all. Gabby leaves the loft, telling Lily she is done for the night.

Meanwhile, Dai Shi continues to have the Rin Shi search for Jellica. Camille tells Dai Shi that the Rin Shi searched the entire temple, and that Jellica is no where to be found. Dai Shi still suspects that she is hiding, and tells the Rin Shi to continue the search. It turns out Dai Shi is right. Jellica is using her Jellyfish powers to turn into a gell-like substance and slip through the cracks in and under the walls. She finally reaches the room where Carnisoar had prepared the arrival of the Phantom Beasts. Jellica takes out the three crystal eyes and puts them onto to three stands. The star light shines on the Crystal Eyes, resurrecting the three Phantom Beast Generals.

The first Phantom Beast General is Snapper, the snapping turtle. The secound Phantom Beast General is Wiger, the white tiger. And finally, the third Phantom Beast General is Scorch, the Avalion Dragion (Yes Sentai fans, this is Long). The Phantom Beast Generals burst through the doors of Dai Shi's throne room, and Jellica heads over to sit near the throne, telling the Phantom Beast Generals to destroy Dai Shi. Then, the Phantom Beast Generals turn on Jellica, blasting her into jell. The Generals explain to Dai Shi that although he is their sworn enemy, if they had stuck with him during the Great War than maybe they would have won. They also mention that they have a power greater than Zakota in their blood. This power is known as Rin Sin. The Generals then introduce their Phantom Beast Warriors to Dai Shi. The warrios names are Sonimax, Unidoom, Runner, Grinder, Lepis, Verarat, Dinamin, and Osires (Spelling May Vary). The Generals ask Dai Shi to be their Phantom Beast King, but Dai Shi claims that first the Phantom Generals must prove their loyalty.

The scene changes to Master Phant's house. Lily and Master Phant are talking, and Lily explains to Master Phant that she does not believe Gabby enjoys dancing. Master Phant explains to Lily that Gabby is afraid to fail. Lily thanks Master Phant for the advice and goes off to help Gabby. Meanwhile, Theo heads off to visit Master Swoop, only to find a burnt fan. After hearing this news, RJ visits his dad to make sure he is okay. Lily talks Gabby into entering the dance competition (which is in a couple of hours). Gabby asks Lily if she will be attending, and Lily mentions she wouldn't miss it for anything. Lily runs off to make sure Master Phant is okay while Gabby heads over to the dance competition.

Suddenly, one of the Phantom Beast Warriors (Sonimax) begins to attack the city. Casey, Theo, Rj, and Dominic race to battle the monster. Lily shows up just in time to help Master Phant, who is being attacked by Snapper. Lily morphs, and together she and Master Phant fight the snapping turtle with their Elephant Maces. Lily activates her Jungle Master Power, but even it isn't enough to face Snapper's Rin Sin power. Snapper captures Master Phant and teleports back to Dai Shi's temple. Soon, Lily joins the others, and together they combine their attacks and overpower Sonimax. Sonimax grows, so the Rangers form their Megazords. The Jungle Master Megazords combines with the Elephant, while RJ forms his normal Wolf Pride Megazord. Dominic calls on the Rhino Steel Zord: Warrior Mode!

The Zords seem to be defeating Sonimax, but then suddenly the ground begins to shake. Snapper appears, and attacks the Rhino Steel Megazord. The Jungle Master and Wolf Pride Megazords try to attack Snappers, but he uses his Rin Sin powers to send them flying into the sky (Literally! Even Flit comments saying "Snapper hit the Rangers out of the park"). The entire city is in ruins, and the Rhino Steel Megazord tries to get up, but fails. Sonimax and Snapper walk off, and slowly transport back to their Dai Shi's temple.

During the battle between the Rangers and the Phantom Beasts, Master Finn is attacked by a Phantom Beast General. Lily shows up to the Dance Competiton after the battle, but she is too late. The Dance Competiton has already ended. Lily bumps into Gabby on the way in, and apologizes that she wasn't there for her. Gabby tells Lily it's okay, and shows off her 2nd Place trophy. Lily congratulates Gabby, and tells her that soon her uncle will be able to see her dance. As Gabby walks off, Lily vows to herself that Gabby's uncle (Master Phant) will see Gabby dance, no matter what.

The Phantom Beast Generals chain the Master to the wall. Then, they take the three Crystal Eyes, and place them on three seperate stands, each one facing of a Master. The Phantom Beast Generals unleash their Rin Sin power at the stands. The beams reflecting off the Crystal Eyes hits the Masters. Soon, the Rangers find out about trouble in the city. They check it out. After a couple of thunder bolts and explosions, three Rangers emerge from the smoke. The Elephant Ranger, the Bat Ranger, and the Shark Ranger. The episode ends with the three Rangers laughing in an evil fashion.