Dimoc:  To think that I've waited all these years only to be met by those who defeated me before.  How is this possible?

Levina:  As I said before, Dark One, the Zodiac signs will forever exist.  They play an integral part in the lives of humans.  It's become a part of their ancestry, their culture.  Somehow, five others have been chosen to harvest the powers the Zodiac beholds.

Balizar:  Yes.  And a more superior group, too.  They seem to be far more advanced than before.

Dimoc:  I want them destroyed.  I will not suffer the defeat we suffered before.

Levina:  Be prepared, Great Leader.

Dimoc:  What do you mean?

Levina:  History has a strange way of repeating itself.

Balizar's eyes peer over at Levina with disgust.

Balizar:  Do you doubt Dimoc's abilities, haggard witch?

Levina:  I merely state an observation.  I would be careful this time as to not make the same   mistake twice.

Levina waves her staff in the air and disappears.

Balizar:  (to Vex) I still don't trust that witch.

Vex nods.

Dimoc:  That's enough, Balizar.  Although she may be cynical at times, Levina is a very wise and powerful sorceress with a strong loyalty to me.

Balizar:  But sire . . .

Dimoc:  Now who's doubting who?

Balizar looks down and kneels.

Balizar:  Forgive me, Great Dimoc.

Dimoc:  I heed the words of Levina.  Leave me in peace while I devise a plan to get rid of these new Zodiac warriors.  Now go!

Balizar and Vex exit the cavern.

At the Kesler Estate Taurus, Gemini, and Libra who are all still in full uniform enter Zodiac Central with Kevin.  Kevin looks around in amazement.  Surrounding them are all sorts of computerized equipment and large viewing screens and monitors throughout the room.  Awaiting are Dr. Kesler and Marcus.

Libra:  Dad!

Dr. Kesler:  Paige!

Dr. Kelser embraces his daughter.

Dr. Kesler:  I was getting worried about you there for a moment.

Libra:  Thanks but I'm alright, really.

Dr. Kesler:  And I see you have found Kevin.

Kevin is still looking around.

Kevin:  Man, this is amazing!  What is this place?

Dr. Kesler:  This is Zodiac Central.  It it secretly located under the estate on Noble Mountain.  Hi, I am Dr. Ian Kesler.

Dr. Kesler reaches out his hand to shake Kevin's.  Kevin realizes his rudeness and collects himself.  He shakes Dr. Kesler's hand.

Kevin:  Oh . . . yes.  Hi, Kevin Branson.

Dr. Kesler:  I know.  Now would be a good time for introductions.

Libra takes off her helmet.

Paige:  Hi.  I'm Paige Kesler, Dr. Kesler's daughter.

Taurus takes off his helmet.

Leon:  Leon Sparks.  Nice to meet everyone.

Gemini takes of her helmet.

Maya:  Hello, eveyone.  I'm . . .

Marcus:  Oh my gosh!  You're Maya Douglas!  You were lasts year's swimsuit model of the year!

Kevin:  Whoa.

Maya begins to blush a little as does Marcus, who just realized how rudely he interrupted her.

Marcus:  Uh, I mean . . . I . . . uh . . .

Maya:  No, it's okay.  I get it all the time.

Marcus:  I'm sorry.  I didn't mean to be so rude.  I'm Marcus Dewitt.  I just flew in and feel a little disoriented from jetlag.

Kevin:  I don't mean to be so abrupt but could someone please explain what's going on here?

Marcus:  Yeah, I'd like to know too.  I mean, one minute I'm looking out the plane window and the next thing I see is this face of a guy named Dimoc who says he's going to take over the world.

Kevin:  What gives, Doc?

Dr. Kesler:  Yes, I understand your impatience here.  I will try to explain everything as clearly as possible for all of you.  Dimoc is an evil entity who arose almost 1500 years ago.  Back then he tried to overpower the humans that inhabited the Earth who were rather  defenseless at the time.  That was until five brave warriors learned to embody the powers of his or her Zodiac sign.  Together they defeated Dimoc and the story was told in an epic   poem written shortly after it occurred.  Centuries later people read the epic poem and thought it was just that:  a poem, a story.  And the tale tells of how Dimoc was defeated, but he was never destroyed.  While studying to become an astrologer I read the legendary epic and feared that one day Dimoc would return.  So I prepared myself and my daughter to be ready if that day should ever come.  And that day is now.

Kevin:  Okay, now I understand.  But here's my next question.  And I don't mean to sound self-centered when I say this, but why me?

Dr. Kesler:  Kevin.  You were born on April 3, 1973 at precisely 8:38 a.m.  Is that correct?

Kevin:  Yes.  How'd you know that?

Dr. Kesler:  Years of research have gone into this project, Kevin.  Now, at that precise moment, at that exact time, your Zodiac sign was at its most highest and most powerful level.  It could not be any stronger.  And you embodied those essential qualities the moment you were born.  You are the truest and ultimate definition of an Aries.  Just like Paige is the perfect Libra.  Maya the truest Gemini.  Leon the ultimate Taurus.  Marcus the truest Pisces.  All of you are special in that way.  You are the very best there is to harvest the great powers of the Zodiac to save Earth once again.

Marcus:  Yeah, but aren't there others who were born the same time we were?  Surely we're not the only ones.

Dr. Kesler:  That is true, Marcus.  But there are other factors involved here.  Some of those people have had health problems.  Others have families.  Some have already passed on.  But you five were the first well-rounded subjects for this project.

Marcus:  I understand the urgency here, Dr. Kesler, but what about our lives?

Leon:  (to Marcus) What about the lives of others?  The entire world?  Apparently we've been chosen for a very special reason.

Maya:  Marcus is right, though.  I mean, I love what I do.  I get to travel the world and meet exciting people.  I don't want to give that up.  And of course we all have to make a living somehow.  How are we gonna work and save the world at the same time?  Let's be realistic here.

Paige:  First of all, if Dimoc isn't stopped, there will be no world to travel.  The human race will probably be destroyed entirely and be replaced by the Dimocians.  And if you're worried about money, my dad has made sure that all of your expenses will be taken care of while you're on this mission.  You'll live as you did before, if not better.

Dr. Kesler:  I do not mean to get anyone worked up over this.  I simply brought you here to tell you about what is happening and what needs to be done.  I cannot force you to accept the position I am asking you to take.  But I will remind you that if Dimoc is not defeated, Earth as we know it will no longer be the same.

Everyone stands around in silence, thinking about the last words that were said.  Paige walks over to her father.

Paige:  Dad, you know I'm here to help in whatever way I can.

Leon:  Me too, Dr. Kesler.

Leon joins the two and places his hands on their shoulders.  Maya walks up and grabs one of Dr. Kesler's hands.

Maya:  Well, I'm already in uniform.  So I guess I've already made my decision.

Marcus walks up to the small huddle they've formed.

Marcus:  I didn't fly all this way for nothing.  You can count me in.

Everyone turns to Kevin who's already looking at them.

Dr. Kesler:  Kevin?

Kevin:  The world needs us.  How can I say no?

Eveyone smiles in approval and gathers around Kevin.

Dr. Kesler:  Good.  I know you all will make me proud.  (to Kevin) Before we get started there is something I need to give to you and Marcus.

Dr. Kesler walks over to a metal encasement and pulls out two wrist bands and two rings.  He walks back to and hands one to Kevin and Marcus.

Dr. Kesler:  Here are your Z-Bands and your Omni Rings.

Kevin and Marucs put them on.  They each look at their rings and see their Zodiac sign engraved in it.

Dr. Kesler:  You will use the Z-Band to communicate, and by connecting your Omni Ring to your Z-Band you will "celestial change" and become the member of the Zodiac you represent.

Dr. Kesler looks at each person as he speaks to him/her.

Dr. Kesler:  Kevin, you will be Red Aries, the leader of the group.  Leon, you are Green Taurus.    Marcus, Blue Pisces.  Maya, you are Yellow Gemini.  And Paige, you are Pink Libra.    Together you form the Celestial Task Force Zodiac Five.

Kevin:  This is going to be incredible.

Maya:  It sure is.

Dr. Kesler:  As Paige stated earilier, your expenses will be taken care of.  You will each have   your own room as well as your own vehicle.  This is the main control center for Zodiac   Central.  I will take you on a tour of the rest of the facility and show you the training   room as well as the launch bay.

Dr. Kesler leads everyone out of a sliding metal door to the other facilities.

In Mount Havoc, Dimoc has decided to send a Dimocian Beast to the surface.

Dimoc:  Levina!  Balizar, Vex!

All appear before him and kneel.

Levina/Balizar:  We are at your service.

Dimoc:  Levina, I want you to summon a Dimocian Beast.  I want to bring out these Zodiac warriors to see what they're capable of.

Levina:  Yes, Dimoc.

Levina raises her staff into the air and waves it around.  The crystal ball starts to glow and a Dimocian Beast appears before them.

Karak:  Great Dimoc, I am Karak.  How may I serve my master?

Dimoc:  Go to the surface and destroy the Zodiac warriors.  Balizar, Vex!  I want you to accompany Karak.  Now go!

Balizar:  Yes, Dark One!

Vex nods.

Karak:  Argh!

The three disappear to the surface.

At Zodiac Central, they have finished the tour of the facility.  Paige, Leon and Maya are no longer in their uniforms.

Leon:  This was more than I had expected.

Marcus:  Yeah, how are we going to learn everything we need in time?

Dr. Kesler:  Your helmets are equipped with a transmitter which sends inaudible frequencies directly to your brain, almost like a subliminal message.  This will supply you with the information and guidance you need.   But there is more for you to learn.  You each have special techniques that . . .

The alarm sounds.

Maya:  What's that?

Dr. Kesler:  It is the alarm.  Someone associated with the Dimocian Clan has surfaced.  It is time.

Kevin:  Right!  Okay, everyone.  It's time to show Dimoc what we can do.

All:  Okay!

Everyone heads out for battle.

In an open field not far from an industrialized part of the city, the Dimocian Clan appear chasing off any humans that are in the area.  Karak is shooting fireballs from his mouth, causing explosions everywhere.  Zoodos are surrounding the area.  Kevin and the others finally arrive and are standing behind the Dimocians.

Kevin:  That's enough!

The Dimocians turn around.

Balizar:  You've decided to show.

Marcus:  Did you think we wouldn't?

Maya:  Don't flatter yourself, Balizar.

Balizar:  I'm glad you arrived.  Now we can see how strong or weak the five of you are together.

Paige:  You're quick to understimate us.  That may lead to your downfall.

Balizar:  Ha!  You are but mere humans.  Dimocians will prevail!

Kevin:  That's where you're wrong.  When we get rid of you this time, it'll be for good!

Balizar:  Zoodos!  Attack!

Zoodos start running towards Kevin and the others.

Kevin:  Let's take them down!

Kevin and the others run to the meet the Zoodos in attack.  Each fight with a group of five Zoodos in hand to hand combat.  They each successfully defeat his/her group of Zoodos.  When they do, they regroup.

Balizar:  Argh!  Your will is strong.  But is it strong enough to handle Karak?

Karak steps out from behind Balizar and shoots out a fireball at Kevin and the others.

All:  Ahh!

The explosion sends the five flying through the air.  They all land on their hands and knees back to the ground.  They struggle to get back up.

Balizar:  Ha, ha, ha!

Kevin:  It's time to stop playing around.  Let's do it!

All:  Okay!  Celestial change!

Kevin and the others transform into Zodiac Five.

Aries:  (posing) Red Aries!

Taurus:  (posing) Green Taurus!

Pisces:  (posing) Blue Pisces!

Gemini:  (posing) Yellow Gemini!

Libra:  (posing) Pink Libra!

Aries:  Celestial Task Force . . .

All:  Zodiac Five!

Balizar:  Impressive.  You have a name this time.  Now we'll know what to put on your tombstones.  Zoodos!

Another band of Zoodos appear with sickels and run towards Zodiac Five.  Each member calls on his/her personal weapon and disperse into the army of Zoodos.

Aries:  Aries Sacred Sword!

Taurus:  Taurus Double Axe!

Pisces:  Pisces Mega Triton!

Gemini:  Gemini Battle Batons!

Libra:  Libra Lunar Bow!

Aries slices aways, destroying every Zoodo in his reach.  Taurus swings his axe with strength and precision.  Pisces spins his triton around defeating the Zoodos that have surrounded him.  Gemini battles away with her batons.  Libra fires her crossbow with accuracy.  When the group is finished they regroup.  Balizar and Karak fire blasts at the group as they duck out of the way.

Aries:  Let's finish Karak off!  Put them together.

All:  Okay!

Zodiac Five combine their personal weapons to form a cannon.

Aries:  Zodiac Combo Cannon!  Ready!

All:  Fire!

Zodiac Five fires the cannon and hit Karak who is destroyed on impact.  Balizar and Vex duck from the explosion.

Balizar:  Argh!  Curse you, Zodiac Five.  This isn't over.  It's just the beginning.

Balizar and Vex disappear.

Aries:  Yeah, the beginning of the end for you.

Gemini:  Hey, guys.  We did it!

Pisces:  Yeah, we showed those Dimocians.

Taurus:  But like Balizar said, it isn't over.

Libra:  Not yet.

Aries:  Right.  But as long as we stick together, the Dimocians won't stand a chance.

Aries puts his hand out and the others place their hands on top of his as a sign of teamwork.

Back at Mount Havoc, Levina has been watching the events that occured.  She is in a vacant cavern, by herself.

Levina:  Maybe not, Red Aries.  Unless I have something to do about that.  Ha, ha, ha!

Levina starts to laugh uncontrollably.

At Zodiac Central, Dr. Kesler waits as the others enter from their battle back in their regular clothes.

Dr. Kesler:  Oh wonderful, wonderful job team!  Your powers are more than I had imagined.

Leon:  Thanks, Doc.

Kevin:  It was an easy victory, but I don't think they'll get any easier.

Dr. Kesler:  I am afraid not.  But hopefully in time you will learn to truly harness your powers and use them to their full potential.

Paige:  Yes, and hopefully Dad will keep us one step ahead of Dimoc.

Dr. Kesler:  Indeed.  I have much more to show you.  But for know let us just enjoy our victory.    I am convinced now that the Earth is safe with the five of you defending her honor.  I   speak for the world when I say that we are proud to have you, Zodiac Five.