DECA: Captured while on their Galaxy Gliders, Joanna, and Ashley are forced to battle to the death.... Andros materlizes on the planet ALONE waiting for his opponnet... QueenPsycho teleports in a flash of light. QueenPsych: Star Slinger! QueenPsycho whips out her sleek PsychoSlinger! QueenPsycho trains her PsychoSlinger on Andros Andros: Ash it's time to give up.... QueenPsych: Not after what happened. I won't be suckered like that againl Andros: It was an accident.... QueenPsych: Accident my arse Andros: Trust me, it was all an accident.... QueenPsycho begins to circle. "A real likely story. And now you're here to apologize is that it?" Andros: yes I am QueenPsych: I think you're here to try again. Where's the clone? Andros: she's on the ship... QueenPsych: Liar. Andros: i promise you... QueenPsych: I don't trust you. QueenPsycho lunges and fires Andros dives.... Andros kicks Ashley, and sends her into the air QueenPsych: Oof! QueenPsycho tumbles to a stop and jumps up again QueenPsycho has lost the blaster. QueenPsych: Is that the best you can do? Andros: i don't want to hurt you... QueenPsych: but I want to hurt you! QueenPsycho tackles him! QueenPsycho tries to get a chokehold on.. Andros grabs Ashley's Arm, and twist it behind her back..... QueenPsych: Aaah! Andros: listen to me for a sec QueenPsycho is on her stomach, with her cheek pressed into the grass. QueenPsych: Do I have a choice? QueenPsych: *stuggles* Andros: not really... QueenPsych: *stops to catch her breath* Break it already. Give Zhane his revenge... Andros lets her go QueenPsycho stares at him. QueenPsych: What are you trying to do?? Andros: i want you to surrender, and i;m conviced you will.... QueenPsycho frowns. QueenPsycho takes off her helmet to look at him. PsychoAshl: Andros you're even crazier than I am. Andros: come on ash......you know want to end this all PsychoAshl: I don't know what I want. I just know I don't understand you. Why are you showing me mercy after everything I've put us through? Andros: cause i'm convince your brainwashed... PsychoAshley looks away. Andros: end it here.... PsychoAshley stares at him longingly.... PsychoAshl: Andros, I can't do it on my own... Andros: we can help you... PsychoAshley grows nervous.. PsychoAshl: She's here. You're trying to trick me. PsychoAshley goes to scramble away Andros: no it's just me... PsychoAshley moves tentatively closer again. PsychoAshl: You're asking a dangerous thing you know... Andros: i'm sure everything will work out... PsychoAshley swallows, staring up at his face.. PsychoAshley suddenly rushes forward to kiss him, taking him by surprise. Andros is taken by surprise.... Ashley_Ranger watches from the treeline nearby. Ashley_Ran: I knew I was right to come check on you. Joanna cartwheels onto the bridge of the Megaship after watching Sailor Moon and sees Ashley, QP, and Andros on the screen PsychoAshley gets up and backs away. Joanna: hmm... *studies the lollipop/moon crescent wand in her hand and slowly smiles...* Andros: Ash...i uh....i PsychoAshley runs away PsychoAshl: *teleport* Ashley_Ranger stands bristling nearby Andros: I......uh..... Ashley_Ran: I thought you went down here to bargain with her. Ashley_Ran: Not have an intimate encounter Andros: she took me by surprise.... Ashley_Ran: You looked surprised. Ashley_Ranger is holding back. Andros: i uh.... Ashley_Ran: STOP STAMMERING LIKE A LITTLE KID! Ashley_Ran: Just pick on of us and quit changing your mind! Ashley_Ranger stomps off. Andros goes after Ashley "Ash wait" Ashley_Ranger keeps going Andros puts his hand on Ashley's shoulder and whirls her around Andros: Ash u have to understand it was an accident Ashley_Ranger cracks him across the jaw. Ashley_Ran: I don't understand anything. Let alone you! Ashley_Ranger teleports in a flash of light. Andros drops his head, and his acheing jaw.... Ashley_Ranger has simply teleported to another part of the planet, not back to the ship as Andros might suspect. Ashley_Ranger storms through the woods until she comes to a river and can go forward no more. So she sits down to sob. Joanna watches the scene on the viewscreen unfold and examines the still-wrapped lollipop in her right hand for a moment... Joanna gets up and glances about the room on the off chance that a black cat with a crescent moon on its forehead might be following her around, finally giggling and heading for the jump tubes Ashley_Ranger lies on her stomach on the riverbank, trailing one hand in the water. Joanna lands in the forest and walks slowly and softly along the ground, flopping down next to Ashley Ashley_Ranger looks up. "What are you doing here?" Ashley_Ranger swipes at the tears staining her cheek. Joanna: I just thought you looked upset... *pulls the lollipop out of her pocket* want one? Ashley_Ranger frowns. But takes one anyway. "Thanks.." Ashley_Ranger shakes her head. "Dont you have ANY problem's Jo?" Joanna sighs and tells a little white lie Not really... Joanna: ...but are you okay? Ashley_Ranger puts her head down again. Ashley_Ran: No. I hit Andros. Andros teleports up to the ship Joanna nods and says nothing... Ashley_Ran: I had no right to be angry, even after what happened....it wasn't his fault, I just-- Ashley_Ran: I just hate the idea of her coming back. Ashley_Ran: He told me I was the only one that mattered to him. Joanna bites her lip and nods again And you're afraid that if she comes back... Ashley_Ranger nods, sniffing back tears. Ashley_Ran: She's taking him away from me... Joanna blinks a few times, then sits up, tucking her knees to her chest and sighing I wish I knew how to help you... Ashley_Ranger shakes her head. "There's nothing you can do, it's out of our hands..." Ashley_Ran: While Ashley is talking, a tiny white felinoid scampers out of the trees to take a drink at the river. Ashley_Ranger looks at it. "Where did that come from?" Joanna: I don't know... *squints to see if it has a crescent moon on its forehead out of curiosity* felinoid finishes slurping noisily and comes sniffing at Joanna and Ashley Ashley_Ranger arches a brow. Ashley_Ran: What do you want, munchkin? felinoid: *sniff* Ashley_Ranger scratches its head a little felinoid scampers to Jo and perches on her shoulder Joanna smiles and talks to the kitty You're cute... Joanna giggles Ashley_Ranger sighs at the distraction. felinoid crawls over her head to the other shoulder and makes an odd squeaking sound Ashley_Ran: What's wrong with it>? Joanna turns to look at the kitty I don't know. I'm beginning to think it's Artemis... *giggles again* Ashley_Ranger laughs. felinoid curls its tail around Joanna's neck.... Ashley_Ran: You've got a munchkin-fur stole.. felinoid tightens its tail around her neck Ashley_Ran: Jo...? Ashley_Ranger sees Jo start to gag and turn blue.. felinoid continues to make that squeaking sound as it tightens its tail Joanna coughs and tries to pry the kitty away... Ashley_Ranger takes hold of the cat and yanks at its surprisingly muscluar tail.. Ashley_Ran: Geez! Let go of her you little shit! felinoid hisses and scratches at Ashley with long, sharp claws Ashley_Ranger gets her fingers between the tail and Jo's throat so she can breathe a little. Joanna looks at Ashley surprisedly for a moment, then is jerked back to reality as she remembers she can't breathe Ashley_Ranger ducks, taking a few scratches across the cheek. Ashley_Ran: I'll fix you.. Joanna gasps for breath and looks over at the river, getting an idea... Ashley_Ranger takes out her Blaster and sets it low enough to stun.... Ashley_Ran: Little freak.. Ashley_Ran: You're not so cute anymore.. felinoid jumps off Jo's shoulder as Ashley attempts to blast her, and pulls Jo along to the ground Ashley_Ran: What the--! Joanna: owww! let go! felinoid drags Joanna along the ground, heading straight for the river.. Ashley_Ran: Morph Jo! Before you go under! felinoid pulls her under >:) Joanna gasps and reaches for her morpher Joanna: LET'S ROCKET!! Joanna snaps open her Astro Morpher and types in the code: Joanna: 3 Joanna: 3 Joanna: 5 Joanna: ENT Joanna transforms into the Pink Ranger! Ashley_Ranger stands on the riverbank, trying to see if her friend it alright Ashley_Ran: Jo!! Jo, where are you??! Ashley_Ranger touches her communicator and says: Ashley_Ran: Come in guys! Something's got Jo! Ashley_Ranger squints at the glistening water but can see nothing. felinoid walks out of the water as it glistens pink Ashley_Ran: Guys come in! Andros, Travis! We need help! Andros touches on his communicator and says: felinoid: *squeak* Andros: We read you Ash.... Ashley_Ranger starts to back away from it.. Ashley_Ran: It's coming after me now.. Andros: hold on Ashley_Ranger trains the blaster on it. felinoid stands up on its two hind legs, continuing to stroll towards her Ashley_Ran: My God.. Ashley_Ranger is backed against a tree.. Andros touches on his communicator and says: felinoid leaps off the ground and attacks her face, causing her to drop her blater Andros: Carlos, Travis get to the jumptubes felinoid: *squeak squeak* Ashley_Ranger screams, trying to tear it off. Andros morphs, and drops to the surface... Ashley_Ranger is struggling with it on the ground. RedRanger: Ashley.... Ashley_Ran: *blood stains the white fur* RedRanger tries and grab the cat.... felinoid starts to drag her towards the river felinoid scratches at the unwelcome newcomer with her claws Travis runs to his jump tube BlackRanger teleports to the surface. felinoid: *hiss* RedRanger grabs the cats tail, and pulls hard BlueRanger teleports right behind Carlos felinoid wraps it around her attack's throat while digging its claws into Ashley Ashley_Ranger snarls and bites the cat's forefoot! felinoid hisses angrilly and jumps back from the Rangers BlueRanger watches.. Andros?? You called us here because you guys couldn't even handle a cat?? Ashley_Ranger stares at it, her skin stinging from scratches. BlueRanger goes to pick up the cat felinoid disappears into the water before he can Ashley_Ranger touches her bleeding cheek. Ashley_Ran: What the hell was that? Ashley_Ranger turns away from the water to look at the others. BlueRanger: I'm not sure.. Hey where's Joanna? felinoid: * AN inpossibly long tail shoots out of the water, wraps around her neck, and pulls her in Ashley_Ran: She's in---EEK! felinoid: *splash* RedRanger: Ashley.... BlackRange: Ashley! BlueRanger: ASHLEY!!!!! Ashley_Ranger leaves them with nothing but a flew splashes and a wealth of bubbles floating up from below. felinoid: *gurgly squeak* DECA: *The Two Girls get sucked into a portal, and dropped in a dungeon Ashley_Ran: UNGH! Ashley_Ranger hits the ground hard. Ashley_Ran: *boots squish* *groan* Ashley_Ranger looks around in the dark, echoing space. "Jo?" PinkRanger blinks and looks up ...Ashley? Ashley_Ran: Are you ok? PinkRanger sits up and takes her helmet off Yeah, I think so... Ashley_Ranger stands up, and quickly finds the cieling too low for comfort. Ashley_Ran: *THUD* Ashley_Ran: Ow! Kanqeo: *A loud laughing can be heard from above Ashley_Ranger looks up in alarm. Ashley_Ran: This is worse than I thought Jo.. Kanqeo: Pitful Rangers.....Welcome to my Palace... Kanqeo: You will entertain me, by trying to kill each other.... Ashley_Ranger looks at Joanna in horror Joanna_Ran: we will? that's news... Ashley_Ran: What's the catch, whoever you are? Kanqeo: One Lives, One Dies Ashley_Ran: That's usually how these things work.. Kanqeo: Oh, and then the winner, will suffering a agonizing death, at the hands of Scrudley.... Ashley_Ranger 's eyes bug out. Ashley_Ran: WHAT? Joanna_Ranger blinks... Scrudley? Ashley_Ran: Who ARE you?? Ashley_Ranger looks at Joanna. "We can't let him get away with this.." Kanqeo: You have ten mintues to wish each other goodbye....MUWWAHAHAHAHAHA Joanna_Ran: I know... Ashley_Ranger stares at the cieling in shock Ashley_Ran: C'mon, maybe we can escape! Kanqeo: *four minutes later Ashley_Ran: We can't escape! Ashley_Ranger sits down after her frantic scouring of the cell interior.. Joanna_Ranger frowns, then sits back down... Ashley_Ranger sighs, turning her thoughts inward for a moment. Ashley_Ran: Jo......you're not gonna want to hear this..... Ashley_Ran: But you have to let me kill you. Joanna_Ranger blinks... *what*? Ashley_Ran: Let me kill you in the first fight. Let your guard down or something and I'll make it as quick as I can. Then I'll go on to meet Scrudlye. Joanna_Ranger frowns... I-I don't know... there has to be another way... Ashley_Ran: I got us into this mess! I was hanging out at the stupid river that I should have been more careful around! Joanna_Ranger sits there contemplatively for a second, then smiles, snapping her fingers and watching a lollipop appear in her hand again It's all right... Ashley_Ran: Geez Jo, a lollipop isn't gonna make things better this time.. Joanna_Ran: ...I don't really think either of us has to die, though... the other rangers are bound to find us... Ashley_Ran: He'll probably let us d-- Ashley_Ranger shuts up before she can say it out loud. Kanqeo: Time is up Rangers MUWAAHAHAHAHHAAA Joanna_Ranger shakes her head, morphing into Sailor Moon Kanqeo teleports the rangers into the arena Ashley_Ran: eeeek! Ashley_Ranger finds herself in an arena. Kanqeo sits on a throne, with his four legs infront of him, and his 10 arms on rests Joanna_Ran: *as Sailor Moon* *shudders* this place is, like, totally creepy... Ashley_Ran: I think it's supposed to be.. Kanqeo snaps two of his 100 fingers Kanqeo: *ranger suits disappear* Joanna_Ranger morphs into Kimberly for a split second Eww, that's just totally gross... I think I'm gonna be sick Ashley_Ranger shushes Jo, and looks at the horrible thing that calls itself... Ashley_Ran: Who are you that you think you can do this? Kanqeo: i'm Kanqeo....the last being you will see *zaps weapons into their hands* Ashley_Ranger looks at the long sword in her hand. "I dunno how to use a sword" Kanqeo controls the girls every move by his mind Ashley_Ran: ook! Ashley_Ranger feels her body lurch forward and the sword thrust toward Joanna Ashley_Ran: Jo duck! Kanqeo: that will be quite enough of that....*makes the girls say what he wants them to say* Joanna_Ranger screeches and trips over her sword, tumbling backwards Joanna_Ranger springs to her feet without meaning to, doing an aerial and lunging at Ashley, a look of horror on her face Ashley_Ranger cringes Ashley_Ran: You dumb bitch, you're gona get me killed! Kanqeo: muwhaha Ashley_Ranger looks at Joanna, shaking her head. Kanqeo: women are such amusing fighters.... Ashley_Ran: I didn't mean to say that Jo-- Kanqeo: *compund shakes* Kanqeo: what in mercury orbit was that Ashley_Ran: You have the brains of a box of sticks and you smell like a sumo wreslter took a dump on a burning tire!!! Andros: Travis fire the Astro Lazers again Ashley_Ranger claps her hand over her face, suddenly in control of her body BlueRanger fires the lazers Andros touches on his communicator and says: Ashley_Ranger doesn't realize the Rangers are here. Andros: zhane u gotta get them fast....it's a strong force field Joanna_Ranger tumbles backwards and attempts to shapeshift... SilverRanger touches his communicator and says: SilverRang: Right.... Kanqeo: keep fighting *controls girls again* Ashley_Ranger runs up to Joanna. "Let me do it now before anything worse happens!" Ashley_Ranger raises the sword Andros: we gotta give zhane and carlos enough time to reach them Ashley_Ranger brings it down just in time for Jo to turn into a mouse, and Ashley misses. Andros flies the ship over the compound SilverRanger drives through on his galaxy cycle Ashley_Ran: Jo-ANNA! Andros: Drop Nova Charges Joanna_Ranger squeals triumphantly and skitters across the arena SilverRanger touches his communicator and says: SilverRang: We're ready!@ Andros: ok release torpedos on my mark Travis.... Andros flies the ship into postion Ashley_Ran: Joanna please, I can't let you live just to be killed by that thing! Andros: ready? Kanqeo: i'm tired of the babble Kanqeo: *controls speech again* BlueRanger: ready Ashley_Ran: Get over here you stupid child! Ashley_Ran: eep! Andros: now..... Ashley_Ran: Your lollipops can't help you now! BlueRanger releases the torpedo's Kanqeo: now it's getting intresting SilverRanger touches his communicator and says: SilverRang: Any time andros SilverRanger spins around and drives back ready to make a mad dash for the wall Joanna_Ranger (as a mouse) morphs again, this time into Jo (the Beetleborg) Ashley_Ran: Joanna what are you doing?? Andros touches on his communicator and says: Andros: Carlos, Zhane go!!! Ashley_Ranger is thrown to the ground and showered with debris Kanqeo losses control of the girls Joanna_Ranger (as beetleborg Jo) shields herself as a loud crash is heard... SilverRanger floors it going at the walls as fast as he can then flips into air as his galaxy cycle morphs into a glider and he flys down grabing Joanna and Ashley then bolting out as fast as he can Kanqeo: Get back here Ashley_Ranger feels herself swept up and out into safety.. BlackRanger follows Zhane on his Galaxy Glider. SilverRanger keeps flying away SilverRang: Can you two morph? Kanqeo grows to monstrous size, and destroys his palace Andros flies around the huge monster Joanna_Ran: (as lil Jo) I think so... SilverRang: Try SilverRang: My glider isn't made for three people Andros waits til the others are safely on board Joanna_Ran: (as lil Jo) *hesitantly* okay... HUGE_Kanqeo swats at the UltraShip Ashley_Ran: Back to Action! Andros: come on Travis we gotta morph SilverRang: good now get your own galaxy glider before I push you off mine *smirks* Joanna_Ranger (as lil Jo) Yeah, what she said! *giggles* YellowRang: Galaxy Glider Hang Ten! YellowRanger 's Galaxy Glider streaks past and she jumps up ontop of it, flying off at lightning speed! Travis: LET'S ROCKET!! Travis snaps open his Astro Morpher and types in the code: Travis: 3 Travis: 3 Travis: 5 Travis: ENT Andros: LET'S ROCKET!!! Andros snaps open his morpher and types in the code: Andros: 3 Andros: 3 Andros: 5 Andros: EJ Andros transforms into the Red Ranger Travis transforms into the Blue Ranger! RedRanger: DECA Intiate Ultrazord sequence RedRanger teleports to the UltraZord Bridge RedRanger touches on his communicator and says: RedRanger: zhane were gonna need the Ultrawinger for this SilverRanger touches his communicator and says: SilverRang: Its on its way YellowRanger finds her seat in the cockpit SilverRang: ULTRA WINGER! SilverRanger watchs the Ultra Winger fly by as he jumps into it UltraWinger flys up next to the Ultra Megazord "Hey guys Astro_Ultr: hey.... HUGE_Kanqeo zaps a mind link beam at UltraWinger, and controls it's actions YellowRang: LEt's take this dumb freak. He needs to be taught a lesson. Astro_Ultr: Right UltraWinger punchs the Astro_UltraZord YellowRang: Hey-!! Astro_Ultr: Zhane what are you doing Astro_UltraZord kicks Kanqeo UltraWinge: I have no idea! I'm not controling it HUGE_Kanqeo slices UltraZord, then kicks it YellowRang: Get out of there zhane, Kanqeo's controlling your zord! YellowRang: We have to take the monster out before Ultrawinger trashes us! Astro_Ultr: we need the Ultra Shield UltraWinge: *jumps out of the ultra winger and falls to the ground* UltraWinger keeps thrashing the ultra zord Astro_UltraZord aims the UltraZord at Kanqeo, and deflects the mind beam HUGE_Kanqeo steps back, and fires a blast at both zords Astro_UltraZord aims the UltraSaber at Kanqeo UltraWinger flys back Astro_Ultr: i think i've had enough fun for one day.... Astro_UltraZord slices Kanqeo three times HUGE_Kanqeo explodes in a firey mass, and starts a chain reaction that will destroy the entire moon.... UltraWinger stands there YellowRang: This isn't good.. Astro_Ultr: Defientley UltraWinge: ummmm Astro_UltraZord switches back to Ultraship Mode YellowRang: Zhane, get in your Zord and get out of here! RedRanger: DECA get us out of here fast UltraWinger teleports into his zord and flys off DECA: Acknowledged DECA intiates the engines, but they don't engage YellowRang: What's going on? UltraWinger flys to its holding bay as Zhane jumps out DECA: The Capcititors are frozen... YellowRang: I'll get 'em YellowRanger jumps up and runs to the engine room YellowRanger tears off her helmet and starts trying to thaw the capacitators... SilverRanger teleports onto the astro ultraship SilverRanger walks to the bridge and sits down demorphing on the way YellowRanger fills the Engine Room with steam. YellowRanger yells into the bridge channel YellowRang: Go Andros! They're free! RedRanger engages the engines, and the ship flies off, just as the moon explodes YellowRanger is tossed about like a ball in a bingo cage RedRanger: that was close... RedRanger: Power Down RedRanger steps back and watchs a bright flash of silvery gold light cover his body as his suit disappears to change him back to Andros DECA: Capcitors Recharge....Damage to upper decks 4, and 5 DECA: Repairs are needed Ashley_Ranger stays in the engine room, suddenly afraid to return to the bridge.. PinkRanger sighs and demorphs as she walks off the bridge BlueRanger demorphs and decides to go see what Joanna's doing Andros sits, and makes a list of things he has to do.... Andros: Carlos make sure you re-align the Hyper Tubes on deck 2.... Ashley_Ranger looks around at the mess in the engine room, and starts cleaning up rather than go face anyone right now.. Carlos_: Right. Joanna heads back to her quarters and sighs, collapsing onto her beanbag chair and staring off into space Zhane: bbiab Andros finishes his list, and finds the other rangers to give them their assignments Ashley_Ranger starts to formulate how she can possible apologize to the person she hurt..... Andros hands Carlos his list, and finds Travis.... Andros finds Travis right outside Joanna's corridors.... Andros: Travis.... Travis: Yea Andros? Andros: here's your list of assignments, do you know where Zhane is? Travis: Chores??? *groan* I have no idea where Zhane is Andros: figures he's always missing when there's work to be done Andros knocks on Joanna's door Joanna: *absently* come in... Andros enters Joanna's corrdiors and hands her list Andros: you ok? Joanna nods I think so... just a bit overwhelmed right now, I guess... Andros: well i'll leave you to your peace..... Andros heads out and passes Travis....he finds Ashley in the Engine room.... Ashley is sitting against the engine colum, having fallen asleep after working hard to clean the place up. Andros tiptoes over, and lays his hand on Ashley's shoulder... Ashley: Hmm..? Andros: Tired? Ashley wakes up fully and sees who it is. Ashley: ...uhm, yeah a bit.. Ashley: *rubs her eyes and starts to get up* Andros: well i have your list of chores for today.... Ashley: Oh...ok. Andros walks over to the doors Ashley: Andros wait! Ashley surprises herself with the volume of her voice Andros turns around..... Ashley: *whispers* Andros...can...can I apologize to you? Andros: it's not your fault Ashley: But I'm wrong...I need to apologize... Ashley: ..because I know you're angry. Andros: i'm not angry....i would have reacted the same way.... Ashley shakes her head. "Well....I fell ahsamed of myself. Because I don't trust you anymore...." Ashley: Andros I'm afraid she's taking you away from me! Andros: noo......she never will Ashley lowers her head. "She'll try." Andros hugs Ashley "Maybe she will.....but if you really love me....you know it won't work" Ashley blinks, then is overwhelmed by a smile. Ashley holds him tightly. "Don't let me lose faith in you alright?" Andros: *fingers behind his back* alright.... ****************** The End ******************