"Unto The Breech" Orion is finally safe... <Karone> He's.. perfect.. But Andros isn't wasn't so lucky. <QueenPsycho> Don't mess with a mother! Can the Rangers save their leader, and reunite father and son before its too late? <PsychoAshley> I will have Orion back. But not before I drain you of every last ounce of energy. <RedRanger> go to hell.... * Ashley locks and loads her blaster, and looks up at the others on the bridge. <Ashley> We're not going to have much time. the cave will be well guarded. Everyone ready? * Joanna nods <Carlos_> Ready, Ash. * Ashley nods. <Ashley> Zhane, Karone and Travis are going to meet up with us as soon as they can. <Ashley> Let's move! * Ashley heads for the jump tubes. * Ashley leaps into her JumpTube, morphing instantly. * Joanna hops into her jump tube head first, doing a handstand on her galaxy glider once she's through <YellowRanger> Galaxy Glider Hang Ten! * YellowRanger 's Galaxy Glider streaks past and she jumps up ontop of it, flying off at lightning speed! * Carlos_ slides down his jumptube. * Carlos_ transforms into the Black Ranger. * BlackRanger jumps onto his Galaxy Glider. * YellowRanger swoops towards the beach, preparing for danger <YellowRanger> Star Slinger! * YellowRanger whips out her sleek Star Slinger! <YellowRanger> *lands on the beach and runs for the sea cave* * PinkRanger hops down onto the beach, lightheaded now for some reason <YellowRanger> Come on! The Psychotrons will be here any minute to stop us! * YellowRanger uses her glider one more time, to carry her up to the cave entrance, where she leaps inside. * BlackRanger follows Ashley on his glider. * YellowRanger freezes to listen for danger. <YellowRanger> Where is everyone? <DECA> *Cave seems abandoned* * YellowRanger sneaks further in. <YellowRanger> There's no one here... * PinkRanger climbs up and lights a torch with the energy from her satellite stunner <YellowRanger> See anything? * YellowRanger peers into each chamber <YellowRanger> Damn...I think they're gone. * PinkRanger frowns as she walks around the room, lighting torches the whole way * YellowRanger kicks a rock. "She's gone! And she took Andros with her!" <YellowRanger> Carlos...would you look around outside? Jo and I will stay in here and look for clues. * BlackRanger nods and goes outside. * YellowRanger sits down and drops her head in her hands. <YellowRanger> I can't believe this.. * BlackRanger checks around outside, and sees some burn marks. * PinkRanger looks at Ashley sympathetically 1we'll find him... * BlackRanger kneels beside the burn marks. 1Guys. I think I found something.. * YellowRanger turns to the sound of Carlos's voice. <YellowRanger> What is it? *gets up* * BlackRanger points at the burn marks in the sand. <YellowRanger> What are they...? <BlackRanger> I don't know.. It looks like some kind of jet, or a kind of craft, made the burn marks. * PinkRanger walks over 1whoa... weird. * YellowRanger looks up towards the sky. "Spacecraft..." <BlackRanger> We don't know that, Ash. It could be just a jet. <YellowRanger> At the beach? I don't think so Carlos. She must have gotten her hands on a ship and ran away into space! and if she took Andros with her, that means he's probably still alive for her to bargain with. * YellowRanger 's heart beats faster. <YellowRanger> Let's get back to the ship. Maybe we can pick up her trail before its too late! <PinkRanger> right... * YellowRanger teleports in a flash of light. <DECA> *On The Ultraship* * BlackRanger teleports out. * Ashley_Ranger storms onto the bridge and grabs the control sticks. "Carlos, scan for ion trails or anything that could indicate another ship in the area" <DECA> Sensors report activity two parsecs from our present location. * Ashley_Ranger looks up. "Set course to intercept..." * Carlos_Ranger starts scanning. * Ashley_Ranger realizes she's taking control of the ship and the operation.. <Ashley_Ranger> Sorry Carlos..um, you give the orders/ <Carlos_Ranger> It's okay, Ash. How about we both give orders? * Ashley_Ranger smiles a bit * Ashley_Ranger takes her station at the head of the bridge. <DECA> Approaching debris field. <Ashley_Ranger> Sensors report a battle just took place here... * Joanna_Ranger 's eyes widen 1that doesn't sound good <Ashley_Ranger> It must have been my double.. * Ashley_Ranger sweeps the battlfield with the sensors some more. <Ashley_Ranger> The debris came from that ship over there.. * Joanna_Ranger looks over at the viewscreen and blinks... 1wow <Ashley_Ranger> What a mess.. <Carlos_Ranger> Joanna, try to hail the ship. <Joanna_Ranger> right... *pushes a few buttons on her console to send out a test signal* okay, we're getting a reply... <DECA> Alien Ship Responding. <Cap_Lynx> *static* he... lp... *static* S..O...S * Ashley_Ranger tries to clear up the channel... <Ashley_Ranger> Should be stronger now.. <Carlos_Ranger> This is the Astro Ultraship. What happened? <Cap_Lynx> attack.... unknown.... *bzz* need.. help.. <Ashley_Ranger> Have we lost her...? * Ashley_Ranger looks at Carlos <Carlos_Ranger> Ash.. Keep the post here. I'm going over. * Ashley_Ranger nods. * Carlos_Ranger puts his helmet back on. * BlackRanger teleports over to the damaged ship. * Cap_Lynx looks about the remainders of the bridge of her ship, shaking her head sadly * BlackRanger teleports onto the bridge of the damaged ship. * Cap_Lynx looks at a nonsurviving crew member lying on the console and shivers * Cap_Lynx hears footsteps <Cap_Lynx> Who's there?!? <BlackRanger> Take it easy. I'm a friend. <BlackRanger> I'm the Black Power Ranger. <Cap_Lynx> *looks at the uniform* obviously.. <BlackRanger> What did the ship that attacked you, look like? <Cap_Lynx> i... i don't know.... we never got a clear look at 'er.... <Cap_Lynx> kinda blended in with the black out there.... <BlackRanger> Okay.. Is anyone else alive on the ship? <Cap_Lynx> *looks about the wreck* i... i don't think so *bows her head* <Cap_Lynx> a damn shame... <BlackRanger> Alright.. Was there any reason for the ship to attacked? Like maybe any special cargo? <BlackRanger> Alright.. Was there any reason for the ship to attacked? Like maybe any special cargo? <Cap_Lynx> *rubs her chin* what could we have that anyone could possibly want...? <Cap_Lynx> unless.... * Cap_Lynx goes sprinting towards the other end of the ship <Cap_Lynx> *voice echoes against the metal walls* u comin' or not?? * BlackRanger runs after her. * Cap_Lynx disappears behind a pile of metal crates at the end of the ship * Cap_Lynx screams <Cap_Lynx> 6*echo echo* <Cap_Lynx> *screeches* they took it! bastards, they took it!! * BlackRanger runs up. 1Took what? <Cap_Lynx> The sylnx... <BlackRanger> The sylnx? <Cap_Lynx> the Sylnx. a highly advanced mechanism, only recently developed. *lowers her voice* it's main use is memory erasure... <BlackRanger> Memory erasure?! <OnboardComputer> Message from the Astro Ultraship. <Cap_Lynx> *mutters* our visual channels were blown.... <Ashley_Ranger> Carlos, come in. Is everything alright over there? * BlackRanger walks over to a console, and answers. 1Everything's fine. Only the captain is alive, and it looks like whoever attacked this ship took something valuable. <Ashley_Ranger> What was it? <BlackRanger> Something called a sylnx. It allows the user to erase memories. * Ashley_Ranger falls silent for a moment. <Ashley_Ranger> She must be preparing to use it on Andros... <Joanna_Ranger> oh no... <Ashley_Ranger> Anyway, Carlos, get back to the ship, we've found Psycho's trail. Does the captain of that ship need a lift? <Cap_Lynx> no. kind as u r to offer, as captain, i swore not to desert my crew, even when *gestures to the wreck* <Ashley_Ranger> Um...alright. But what will you do? <Cap_Lynx> i'll be fine. *hands Carlos a small round object* take this with u. * BlackRanger looks at it. 1What is it? <Cap_Lynx> information. considering how desperate these people were to get the Sylnx, u'll need to know how to deal with it <Cap_Lynx> go * BlackRanger nods, and teleports out. * Ashley_Ranger looks up when he arrives back at the bridge. <Cap_Lynx> *sighs* i'm getting old... <Ashley_Ranger> Psycho's ship is fast Carlos. We have to get on her tail if we want to catch her. * Carlos_ sets the device down. <Carlos_> Right. Let's go then. * Ashley_Ranger nods, and fires up the engines, streaking off into space. * Ashley_Ranger sets the ship on autopilot. <Ashley_Ranger> I'm going to go check on Orion.. <Carlos_> Okay. * Ashley_Ranger enters the Ultralift and heads for her quarters. * Ashley kneels next to the crib set up in her room. <Ashley> Hey little guy...sleep well? * Ashley lets Orion clutch at her finger. <Ashley> We're going after your daddy right now. Don't you worry about him. He'll be ok, and that's a promise. * Orion gurgles and throws his plastic keys at her. * Ashley laughs softly, bonding with the blissfully unaware baby. <OnboardComputer> ******************** <OnboardComputer> The End? <OnboardComputer> ********************