(intense music)
(groaning)
- Wild Force Rangers?
- Merrick.
I knew you were the guy I saw at the lake.
- You're one of us.
- Once, a long time ago that was true.
But I fell under the curse of Zen-Aku
and now, I'm controlled by evil spirits.
- How did it happen?
- 3,000 years ago, Animus fought
Master Org in a final battle.
The war with the Orgs was going very badly for us.
All hope appeared lost when Animus was destroyed.
I had heard tales of a cursed wolf
mask and its incredible powers.
Legends told that it was in the Ancient City.
I knew it had evil powers, but,
it was the only chance I had to stop Master Org.
Deep inside the City, I found the
den of the Org general, Nayzor.
It was there that I discovered
the cursed wolf mask of Zen-Aku.
(mysterious music)
The legends were true, just the sight of it
drew me to its power uncontrollably.
- You've made a grave mistake, warrior.
- [Merrick] With Princess Shayla
and the five Wild Zords safe in the sky on the Animarium,
I did what needed to be done, I put on the mask.
(dramatic music)
Evil spirit of the wolf, fill me with absolute power!
The wolf mask gave me great power
and it was the evil power of that mask
that allowed me to defeat Master Org.
Predator Wave!
(huge explosion)
By using that power, I was cursed, couldn't remove the mask.
I became, Zen-Aku.
I am sorry, for all the evil things I've done as Zen-Aku.
- How can we break the curse?
- I'm not worthy of your help.
I'm cursed to walk alone.
- But if we break the curse, you can be a ranger again
and help us and Princess Shayla battle the Orgs!
- Princess Shayla?
She's awake?
- She's the one who recruited us.
- Will you let us help you?
- If it will help the Princess,
I'll tell you what I know.
- Nayzor!
(ominous music)
Get that Wolf under control, now!
- At once, Master Org.
(pained screaming)
- No, please, they need more time!
- Merrick!
- Please, destroy me, please!
Before the full moon returns and I become Zen-Aku again.
Hurry!
Before I destroy you all!
- No, we can't do it!
(pained screaming)
- Merrick!