Last time, on POWER RANGERS in SPACE!! Zhane and Karone found a magic music box, which was watched over by a powerful Guardian. <^Guardian^> Power that is meant to be used by good. Not evil. But Psycho Ashley followed the Rangers to get it! Psychotrons! Take care of the Rangers! The old lady is mine.. With the help of a pair of magic swords... Their.. beautiful... Their awesome. ..the Rangers held the enemies at bay. But Psycho Ashley used the Sylnx device to paralyze the Guardian and take the music maker anyway! <^Guardian^> This is a lesson I won't soon forget.. Now, the Rangers reunite and continue their search for Psycho Ashley and Andros. What will happen when they head to an idyllic Pleasureworld to find them? "Trouble In Paradise" Today, on POWER RANGERS IN SPACE!! * Ashley dances Orion around the bridge, waiting for a sensor scan to be completed. * Zhane lays in his room snoozing * Karone- sits in her chair yawning * Travis is in his room reading <`Karone> What are you so happy about Ashley? * Joanna walks into the bridge following lines in the floor * Ashley looks at KArone... "Am I extraordinarily happy?" * `Karone giggles "The dancing gives it away you know.." * Zhane yawns and walks onto the bridge and stumbles into his chair <`Karone> Morning sleepyhead Good morning Zhane Hey *chessy grin* Hi Ash * Zhane shoves his hair back I know we're supposed to be getting work done on Thalia Nine but It's gonna feel good to see sunshine again. * `Karone messes it up* Wake up!!!!! * Ashley plays with Orion's fingers * Zhane yawns "What if I don't wanna?" *smirks* <`Karone> I'll make you're life a living Hel-- er heck You shouldn't have let me watch that movie last night, I ended up not falling asleep till 2am * `Karone smirks *mutters* Last time I let _you_ pick the movies! * `Karone nudges him hard* Very funny mister I thought so <`Karone> you would... *sighs and turns her seat around* * Zhane kisses Karone then goes and gets as much caffine as he can from the synthatron * Joanna sings to herself as she follows the pattern on the carpet and practically runs into a console * Zhane sits back down and drinks the coke * Travis walks onto the bridge 1Hey everyone <`Karone> Hey Travis * Zhane wakes up alittle "So what are we doing today?" * `Karone shrugs Could always spend four hours watching movies again *snickers* * `Karone laughs and messes up his hair again Hey! * Zhane runs his hands through it yet again * Joanna looks up 1I'd kinda rather go somewhere... staying on the ship's getting kinda dull * `Karone smirks loudly Have fun Joanna We're going to Thalia Nine remember! I don't mind staying here as long as I got company *glances at Karone* We have to talk to the people who know about the thing my double stole from there. * `Karone smiles * Ashley prepares to take Orion back to his cradle. "We have to teleport down and speak to the keepers of this cloak thingy. PA stole it days ago but we don't know what kind of damage she could do with it. I'll stay here and watch the kiddo <`Karone> He'll be fine Zhane.. come with us (smiles* *mutters* There goes my extra hour of sleep It's a PLeasure Planet Zhane...food, sunshine, beaches... Pleasure? <`Karone> Wow... Sounds neat as in fun? Exactly Zhane. Lemme just go find some things *runs off the bridge and comes back ten minutes later in swiming shorts a tank top and sunglasses* Lets go! We have to do our job, but we're all in need of a change of scenery. * Ashley laughs. <`Karone> oh.. me too! * `Karone runs off *yells* Wear that purple thing!! Approaching Thalia Nine. * `Karone walks back a few minutes later in a purple bikini and jean shorts <`Karone> Ready *smiles* * Joanna snaps her fingers and morphs, instantly wearing her swimsuit ** Ashley leaves to put Orion down in his crib. * Zhane starts at Karone for a second and grins like some loser 15 year old * Ashley returns in comfortable civvies. Let's hit the surface everyone. YES! *bolts for his jumptube and dives head first down it* * Zhane appers on Thalia Nine * `Karone follows * Travis jumps in his tube too * `Karone lands on the beach next to Zhane * Ashley sets the ship on auto-orbit, and slips down her jumptube to land on the sunny surface below * Zhane looks around "Wow" It's paradise.. I could learn to like this place *grins* <`Karone> Tell me about it... *clutches her beach towel* Wanna go swiming Karone? *grins* Hang on.. * Travis lands on the planet <`Karone> Nahh.. I'd rather just sun bathe I think the welcoming comittee is here.. I could use some work on my tan, to long on the ultra-ship if you ask me <`Karone> I just hope I don't burn.. *turns to Ashley* Huh? * Elatria approaches with an entourage of attractive, scantily clad attendants. She herself wears a skimpy top made of what appears to be seashells, and a flowing wrap tied around her hips. She is tall, leggy, with golden skin and hair to match. Welcome to Thalia Nine! You must be the illustrious Power Rangers.. * Zhane stares for a moment Yeah I'm the silver ranger *smirks* I'm Ashley, the Yellow Ranger * `Karone steps back a little but gives a small smile* I'm the Purple ranger <`Karone> otherwise known as Karone * Zhane smiles sweetly at Karone I'm Travis * Elatria takes special notice of Travis for some reason. Pleased to meet you all. I am Elatria, Ambassador of this planet. You are here on business, but I trusts you will take advantage of all we have to offer while you are here. Deffenitly! * Travis smiles at Elatria * `Karone nods and grips tightly to her towel We need a little vacation * Elatria opens her arms, and the entourage parts to let the Rangers through. Come with me... * Ashley glances at Karone...then starts following Elatria *whispers to Karone* Whats wrong? <`Karone> Huh? nothing *smiles* Why? * Travis follows Elatria * `Karone follows behind the others *mutters* She must be a shapeshifter, cause she was -poured- into that bathing suit. *whispers* You were glaring at Elatria * `Karone shakes her head* No.. I wasn't Ok * Elatria takes them to the top of a sunbathed grassy hill, where a complex of bungalows greet the Rangers Ooooo Ahhh I will show you to your rooms, and then we shall get right down to the business at hand. I understand there are lives in danger. * Ashley nods. Our leader, Andros, has been captured by Psycho Ashley, who stole your cloak. * Elatria frowns as much as her beautiful face is able. * Zhane makes a _very_ lame attempt at beatting around the bush "Any of us gotta share rooms?" I am sorry to hear that. We will help all we can * `Karone nudges Zhane Ow... Sorry * `Karone grins You need not share rooms...unless you wish it. *smiles* * Ashley interrupts before any reply is made *thinks* DAMN! We'll take seperate quarters thanks As you wish. Come, here are the VIP Guest Residences/ Nice * Joanna looks around 1whoa... cool! * Zhane looks inside a couple of the rooms * Elatria gestures to a row of doors. "Please make yourselves at home. I shall return in half an hour. * Elatria smiles one more time, directing it in Travis's direction, then glides away. <`Karone> Awesome! * Zhane keeps looking around * Ashley picks one room, ducks inside, and tosses her bag down on the bed. * Ashley finds Karone and Zhane. Everybody comfy? I'm still deciding what room I want what oh yea i'm fine ashley <`Karone> Found mine *gleams at the large room* Good. We should all hang out with Elatria till we know what's what, then you can all do your own thing I guess. This place is pretty non-restricting.... * Zhane sticks his head in "Wow... Wait that only leaves the really little one at the end for me" <`Karone> Right... *follows Ashley* Guess so Yea.. I'm with Ashley.. we should stay wtih Elatria Work then play * Ashley whispers to KArone. "Do you trust her?" *nudges Travis* Yeah sure <`Karone> What do you mean? I do.... *turns away a little* * Ashley examines KArone's expression a little * Travis goes in his room and lays on his bed... * Zhane goes to his room and lays down Well...I Want you to help me keep the boys off her back ok? *minutes later snoring can be heard* <`Karone> Yeah... don't worry about Zhane *smirks* * Ashley giggles I'm gonna go relax for a few minutes till she gets back. <`Karone> Ok... I'll just be.. hanging out * Travis lays around waiting for Elatria to return * `Karone goes to a near-by window land looks out at the beach * Ashley ducks into her room and shuts the door, lying down to think about Andros for a bit. She curls around herself a little, letting worry invade her thoughts till she falls asleep. * Zhane goes and knocks on Karone's door <`Karone> Yeah? Can I come in? <`Karone> oh.. yeah sure *opens the door for him* What's up./ * Elatria returns 30 minutes later, wearing a slightly more businesslike gown and sandals. Nothin just thought I would see if everything was ok... * Elatria slips by the others' rooms, and knocks on Travis's door. * Zhane is still in Karone's hanging out <`Karone> Everything's fine * Travis goes and opens up his door 1Oh Hey, *smiles* * Elatria smiles softly. I hope you're rested. I'd like to prepare you and the others for our work. May I come in, Blue Ranger? uh yea come on in * Elatria floats into the room. "Is your room comfortable?" yea its perfect I'm pleased. I have been doing this job for a long time. I can tell by looking that you and the others are under stress. * Elatria guides him to a soft couch. I hope I can help you to relax and rejuvenate before you go on to complete your quest. Yea.. i'm sure you can... * Elatria stands behind him and starts to work her long fingers into the muscles of his back and neck. so how old are you?? *sounds perplexed* What does my age matter? * Elatria works a kink out of his sholderblade oh your age doesn't matter.. I was just wondering * Elatria nods. "I understand. On this world, we do not exclude pleasure-seekers because of age or species or anything else. We are simply here to please.... * Travis nods pretending to understand * Elatria holds herself nice and close as she finishes the quick massage. Now come. It is time to concentrate on important matters. * Travis follows Elatria * Elatria knocks on the row of doors and then waits for the Rangers to emerge. * Zhane walks out of Karone's room with her * Joanna skips out the door... 1what's up? * `Karone walks out in a purple sundress * Ashley is awakened from a feverish dream about Andros and Orion, but straightens herself out and emerges from the room obediantly. Come to the gathering hall, and we will discuss the matter at hand. * `Karone walks to the Gathering hall hand in hand with Zhane * Elatria leads them through a long, window'd hallway. * Travis whispers to Joanna 1She's nice isn't she * Joanna blinks at Travis 1who? * Zhane doesn't leave Karones side for one second * Ashley looks at the high-cieling and skylights of the Gathering Hall, and sits down across from Elatria at the great stone table. Elatria ...I guess... * Elatria sits before a neat portfolio of papers. * Travis sits down in a chair next to Elatria * Zhane pulls a chair for Karone out * Elatria smiles welcomingly to him. So....tell us about the thing that was stolen. * Travis smiles back at Elatria <`Karone> Thanks *smiles and sits down* * Zhane sits down next to her * Elatria nods. "Of course. It is called the Noxenet Cloak, a ceremonial cape made of rare silks with scarce jewels embedded in it. Ledgend says that it held the power to protect the wearer from all but the most powerful of weapons, but those sayings are just myth. <`Karone> Well Obviously PsychoAshley believes it.. Guess so When your enemy stole it, an important piece of our culture was taken as well. the Cloak represents the beauty and security of Thalia Nine. Couldn't the myths and ledgends about it be true? * Elatria shakes her head. "The Cloak, according to those myths, had the power to glow without artificial light. It also had the power to grant good fortune on those who believed in its power. The Cloak is a cultural icon, and important artifact from the past, but it is not magical. We simply would like it back. * Ashley looks at the others... * `Karone turns to Ashley* Do you have any idea where she is? *thinks* Shes not telling us something * Ashley shakes her head briefly to Karone Elatria we will do our best to retrive your Cloak when we defeat Psycho Ashley. But we need to know the POTENTIAL destructive powers of this thing, just in case the impossible occurrs. * Elatria shows the first signs of annoyance she has yet allowed. Very well. Here is what we know of the Cloak's ledgend. * Elatria hands them sheets of paper with copied text on them.... * `Karone reads it quietly, not wanting to say anything These texts are taken from the Scrolls of Noxenet. They describe the story of Jiuralia, the warrior-girl, who protected our world from destruction with only the cape wrapped around her shoulders. Jiuralia stole the cloak from her enemies after they had used it to blind many people magically, and turn parts of our world to ice. * `Karone raises an eyebrow and continues to read silently She sewed pieces of stone to the cape, thus making its powers loyal to her. Then she drove off the enemies with their very own weapon. cool That is the legend that your enemy believes to be true. But she will find the Cloak quite useless for such a task. It is nothing but an old scrap of silk I don't know we've seen weird stuff happen * Ashley nods. <`Karone> Tell me about it... We've come to believe in the impossible Elatria. iif its nothing but old scraps of silk make a replica * Elatria looks at Zhane for a moment, but decides not to reply, for her patience is tried already. Does this information help you? * Ashley nods, folding the paper and putting it away. * `Karone smirks a little at Zhane Very much so. Thank you for indulging our curiosity on this subject. *whispers to Karone* Well its a valid point * Ashley tries to soothe Elatria's rising ire * `Karone shruggs and puts the paper away Likely Psycho Ashley will get the Cloak and find it as useless as you say. We just like to be prepared to play any bluffs that might arise. * Elatria nods, feeling her annoyance fade. so are we done with work for the day? * Elatria nods again. "I believe so. Would you all care to spend the evening here, and be on your way in the morning?" * Elatria eyes Travis a little.. I'm cool with that * Zhane grins at Karone Yea I love to! I mean sure * `Karone shruggs vacently * Ashley runs a hand through her hair. Thank you Elatria.. You are most welcome. Call on me id there is anything else you need. * Elatria begins to gather up her papers, carefully slipping a note into Travis's pocket while he's not looking. *to Karone* So what do you wanna do now? <`Karone> I don't care really... go to the beach I guess * Ashley walks out of the Gathering Hall with her face filled with worry. * Cool Lets go change * `Karone goes to her room to change I'm gonna go think about a few things guys...then I'll meet you at the water ok? * Ashley vanishes into her room * Zhane goes and changes * Travis starts to walk to his room then turns around and looks at Elatria as she cleans up then walks back to his room * `Karone returns in her bikini once more * Zhane goes and knocks on Karones door a few minutes later wearing black shorts and a silver tanktop now * Joanna races out to the beach, shrieking <`Karone> Yeah.. *opens door* Oh.. hey Zhane *smiles* Ready? Yep *kisses her* Finally, time for fun *walks down to the beach holding Karones hand* * `Karone grins and walks out the door with Zhane * Travis switches into his swim gear and walks down to the beach So swim or sun-bath? * `Karone lays out her purple striped beach towel and lays down <`Karone> sun-bath *smiles* * Zhane lays out his bright forest green towel and lays down <`Karone> you can go swim if you want * Joanna races down the pier and cannonballs into the crystal blue water No thats ok I'd rather stay up here with you <`Karone> Whatever you say.. I'll probably just sleep You should put some sun screen on first, I don't want to have a tomato for a girlfriend * `Karone smirks and loads on the sunscreen * Elatria comes to find Travis on the beach. * Elatria deliberately gives the others none of her attention Travis...may I speak with you? <`Karone> Can you get my back? <`Karone> That all I need at the moment is a sunburn Sure * Travis turns around 1Oh Hey Elactria yea sure * `Karone smiles* Thanks * Zhane pours some sunscreen into his hands then works it into Karones back softly * Elatria gestures for him to sit, and she kneels gracefully closeby. <`Karone> oh.. veeerrry cold <`Karone> oh.. veeerrry cold * Travis sits on his towel Sorry I am here to stress a very important point to you. You seem like the type of individual who has much influence over the decisions of the team. * Zhane keeps rubbing it in hopeing it doesn't get colder * `Karone turns and notices Travis and Elatria in a deep convo and turns quickly, a little suspisious * `Karone shakes her head and smiles* oh.. its ok * Joanna pouts as she resurfaces and finds all the other Rangers still on the beach * Travis nods at Elatria 1I have a little say I understand. I wish to make clear the concerns I have over how you will deal with this situation. I fear that you are taking the Cloak a little too seriously. * `Karone sighs and drifts of into sleep too seriously?? Well it is really serious * Zhane gets up and looks around for Ashley Your leader's predicament is serious yes....but the Cloak itself is of no value to anyone. I don't wish to see it destroyed because of this power struggle. oh.. So you want to me to make sure that the cloak isn't destroyed? * Elatria nods. "It is very important to me." alright i'll make sure it does not get destroyed.. for you. *smiles* * Elatria smiles in such a way that could make a statue melt. ((it's only an option, don't worry)) Thank you Travis. I knew I could count on you to protect the things closest to me. * Elatria touches his arm ever-so gently. * Travis smiles at Elatria speechless Come, may I take you to the lounge and buy you a drink? sure *gets up* * Elatria takes his hand and leads him up to one of the bungalows, glad she put the seashells back on. * Ashley walks down to the beach with a bundle in her arms...a squirming, giggling bundle. * Ashley brings him to the egde of the water, and splashes a little for his entertainment. * Zhane walks up to Ash "hey" Hey Uncle Zhane.. Brought the munchikin down for fresh air? Not yet *grins* YEs indeed.. * Ashley giggles Here, take him, he's getting heavy * Zhane picks Orion up "Jeez we're gonna have to feed you less" * Orion takes a hold of Zhane's hair Woah let go Gimme my hair back Orion * Zhane prys his hand off "You pull auntie Karone's hair, Or daddys hair you don't mess with Zhane's hair" * Zhane smiles * Ashley wades in the shallows, watching Andros's son torment the Silver Ranger. I hope Elatria's right about that cloak. Me too but I don't think shes telling us everything Gut feeling * Ashley nods. I felt the same thing. I think Karone does too But we can't make an enemy out of her. Better to have her on our side. yeah but don't we have a right to question her? And her motives I suppose so. I just don't want to alienate an ally. If the cloak does have powers, we'll need this planet's help to deafeat them. Yeah you gotta good point * Ashley takes Orion back and dances him in the water some more, cooing entertainingly. You make a good mother *smirks* * Ashley looks at him, slightly startles, then smiles warmly. *THE NEXT MORNING* * Ashley slings her bag over her shoulder and waits for the others at the teleport point. * Zhane walks up "Karone went on ahead" okay. Elatria sent her regrets but she's too busy to see us off this time. * Ashley waits for Travis I'll live I'm sure * Ashley smirks and nods Probley flirting with Travis I'm worried about him. He seemed a little taken with her don't you think? *mocking* Oh I hope you like your bungulo Travis! Yeah * Ashley can't help but snort at his immitation * Joanna draws pictures in the sand while the group waits I think he's falling for her * Ashley watches Joanna's artwork while she waits.... I hope he won't be too heartbroken if we never come back except to return the Cloak. * Travis runs outside 1sorry i'm late Hey Trav. Ready to go? *whispers to Ash* He'll find someone else like I did p.k. * Ashley nods to Zhane... uh yea.. i'm ready Great. Let's book. :) * Ashley teleports in a flash of light. lets go * Zhane dissappers in a bright silver comit * Travis looks back at where Elatria lives then teleports in a blue light * Joanna teleports after the others We need better vacations * Ashley checks on Orion and KArone once she gets back, then changes into her flightsuit and hits the bridge. one night and we worked for two hours I know Zhane....when we get Andros back we'll take a nice long one. Can we goto KO-35? *grins* * Travis goes into his room and while getting some new clothes notices a peice of paper fall out of his pants pocket Wherever the hell we want to. * Zhane already changes Although there are parts of earth that are nice This place called Lake Michagain is nice * Travis reads the letter 1Travis, I'm sorry that you had to leave so soon but I know your busy, Please come back and visit me after you've gotten the cloak, love Elatria ************** The End?! **************