Episode 181 - Game of Honor

Oh look, two Adam/Tanya episodes in a row! I am so happy! *does a little dance*

So, the episode begins with Adam running through the forest in a sweatshirt. A sweatshirt. Really? Look, I understand that he probably has some body armor on underneath, but a sweatshirt? He has NICE ARMS.

Anyway, Adam is being attacked by ninjas, and he fights them, and beats them all. Because frankly, he is that amazing. He finds some weird glowy disc on the ground, and the ninjas stop attacking. That's right, Adam just beat all the other Rangers. Because he is that awesome. (Personally, I feel that Billy should have been allowed to join in on the attacking. Turns out that this is Adam's version of training for a kung fu tournament. Hell yeah. :DDDDD

They discuss the device, and Tommy suggests that they take it to Billy. That is one of the smarter things that Tommy has ever done. The device apparently has some sort of energy, but they aren't quite sure what it is.

On the beach, Adam is showing off with swords! I'm not sure why he's using swords for a sparring competition, but I appreciate the sight. So does Tanya, who is clearly enjoying the view. Her asshat ex-boyfriend shows up, along with Veronica from the Angel Girls Club. Turns out Shawn is competing in the competition as well, and Tanya says "we're" training for the tournament. I'm sorry, Tanya, I find couple speak annoying as hell. I love you, but no. Adam is training. You are watching. Shawn claims that he has a secret weapon, one that will let him win the tournament and become a Ranger. Tanya says that Adam does too - it's called honor. And Shawn, you will never become a Ranger. Sorry, no asshats allowed. (This season.)

At the detective agency, Bulk and Skull are in suits, and they look pretty great. Detective Stone says that some trees in Angel Grove Forest are disappearing, and Skull suggests beavers. Beavers! That is great. But they go investigating, and we get some more shots of Adam showing off. Bulk and Skull keep investigating, and then they see some more of the shiny things. They go investigate, and a monster promptly shows up. Bulk and Skull get themselves kidnapped. Again. We should probably get a tag for this.

Up at the Power Chamber, Billy shows off what the medallion can do - it turns someone invisible! This lets them figure out that Mondo is hiding an armada in the forest. I don't know why he's doing it in Angel Grove when he has a moon base, but whatever. Oh, and it turns out that Shawn has a medallion as well, and that's his secret weapon. I don't see why he thinks this will work - so the judges aren't just going to immediately disqualify him when he vanishes? REALLY? REALLY? Logic, it does not work like that. Everyone is failing today.

Bulk and Skull are still being held captive, and Skull is playing the harmonica. It is adorable. Bulk tells him to stick to the piano. I love them. :D

Adam has made it to the finals, but he's summoned back from the tournament to go fight. They rescue Bulk and Skull (who are sleeping, since they are clearly used to this by now) and then there's a Zord fight and I don't actually care that much. Billy fires a laser at the moon and destroys the power source for the invisible things. "They sank my battleships."

At the tournament, the finals are Adam vs Shawn. Bulk and Skull explain to Detective Stone that Bulk covered himself in poison ivy when they disguised themselves as trees, but that they escaped from the Machine Empire using brute force. Their fake!Daddy is so proud of them.

Shawn decides not to use the medallion, and Veronica is so confused by this. For some reason, Adam doesn't instantly beat Shawn. I guess he's worried about looking bad in front of Tanya or something. Tanya wishes Adam luck, and calls him sweetie! Most adorable couple ever. In the fight, Adam is red, and you guys, AU where Adam is the red ranger. Make it happen! Adam wins, best 2 out of 3! Shawn apologizes for being a jackass, and Shawn tries to hug Tanya, and Adam is all "break it up." FAAAAAAAAAAAVORITES.

Fish: 2.5

Fic we want: Red Ranger!Adam! And more Adam/Tanya. I always want more Adam/Tanya.