DECA: Joanna has always been.... DECA: * Joanna races out to the beach, shrieking DECA: A little escentric.. DECA: PsychoJoanna: *perfectly seriously* oz? DECA: and a little Crazy.... DECA: Joanna looks at the munchkin in surprise and offers her a lollipop hey there! DECA: But it's all going to change.....Next Andros monitors a control panel Ashley runs scans with her walkman on.. `Karone sits at her consol staring off into spce (literally..) Andros lifts the headphones off her head with his telekentic power that be Ashley: ..hey! Joanna plays Mario Party at her console Andros let the earphones dangle just above Ashley's head Joanna refrains from slamming her fist down on the console, muttering quietly "Stupid Bowser... go away! I want my staaaaaaaaaar!" Kane stands behind Joanna watching her play Mario Party Ashley tries to snatch her headphones outta the air.. Ashley: Andros! Gimme! Andros laughs then lets them fall into her lap Ashley gives him a glare, pops them back on, and continues her work DECA: INCOMING PRIVATE TRANSMISSION FOR JOANNA Joanna looks up from practically killing her monitor in surprise "what?" Andros: There's a message for you Andros: apparently from the resistance Andros lifts the tape out of ashley's player, and hides it under her chair Joanna frowns "But why..." and shakes her head Joanna: never mind, I guess I'll take a look at this then... Andros shrugs Andros: would you like me to relay it to your room? Joanna: yeah, could you? Andros nods, and presses a few buttons Ashley realizes her music has stopped, and starts looking around in confusion Joanna: all right, thanks *nods and heads out of the room* Ashley: Where the hell...? Andros: what's a matter Ash? Ashley looks at him suspiciously... `Karone looks up from her magazine* What? Ashley narrows her eyes. "I'll get you later." Andros sends the Transmission to Joanna's room, and keeps his face straight `Karone shakes her head and smirks Joanna reaches her quarters and flops down into a bean bag chair in the corner "Okay, let's get a look at this." Eric_Dicks: *recorded Transmission* Greetings Eric_Dicks: I have a message for you... Joanna 's eyes widen, but she continues to watch intently... Eric_Dicks: it's about your parents Joanna gasps Andros watches as Ashley takes off her empty headset Ashley cotinues her scan without musical accompaniment. Andros puts his arm around Ashley, as he sits down Ashley gets a little uncomfortable.. Ashley: we're a little touch-feely today, aren't we? Andros: what do u mean? `Karone notices the two and walks to her room Ashley gently shrugs his arm off her shoulders. Ashley: *whispers* not in front of everybody ok? Joanna wanders back onto the bridge quietly Ashley takes the opportunity to change the subject.. Ashley: Jo, who was the message from? Andros gets a confused look on his face, but says "Ok" Travis turns on Joanna's Nintendo and starts to play it Joanna: Oh, nobody important... Ashley: Are you sure? you look a little pale.. Joanna: *nods* Yeah. I'm all right. Andros: well Ashley doesn't quite believe her.. Ashley: Jo...you're not a very good liar.... Joanna ignores Ashley, sighing as the Mario Party music starts blasting from her console "Hey, Travis, did you want to borrow that for a bit?" Travis: no thats okay Jo... i'm not that good at it anyway Andros: so far so good....not a single monster all week Ashley: don't jinx us or anything.. Joanna: okay then... *shrugs and unplugs the game unit, setting it aside* Andros looks back, and gets the Andros Concerned look on his face Andros whispers To Ashley "Perhaps you should talk to her" Ashley nods silently Joanna slides into her seat and begins punching in a few sequences on her console distractedly Ashley: Hey Jo, come help me in the Jump Room for a minute? Joanna looks up after a moment "All right..." Ashley stands up, but hears a crunch beneath her boot. It's her cassette tape. Andros keeps his eyes on the control panel at the sound Ashley glares at Andros murderously....but leads Joanna off the bridge before she can strangle him. Joanna looks away for a second as the two reach the Jump Room to regain her composure Ashley: So...nobody's listening...will you tell me what that transmission was all about? Joanna turns a few shades paler Ashley: take it slow... Joanna: *sigh* I... it... *swallows* he said... Ashley: it's ok Joanna... Joanna shakes her head and sniffles, taking a deep breath. "Here. Maybe if I replay the transmission..." Ashley: okay Eric_Dicks: Greetings Eric_Dicks: I have a message for you... Eric_Dicks: It's about your Parents Eric_Dicks: Their bodies were recentley found after an attack on a building in Western Utah, by QueenPsycho Ashley tries to keep her expression neutral Eric_Dicks: We send our reguards over your tragic loss, and wish you the best on your mission... Joanna clenches her fists and kills the tape before Mr. Dicks can finish Ashley bows her head. Andros checks his Scanners.... Ashley: I'm sorry Jo. You must be devastated... Andros: i think i'm getting a reading from the Desert....Travis can you confirm? Joanna casts a glance over at Ashley, pacing around the room slowly Travis: yea i'm getting it too Andros Andros presses the Alert Button DECA: ALERT ALERT REPORT TO THE JUMPTUBES Andros: Let's Go Andros heads for the Work-Bay Travis follows behind Andros Joanna frowns, a dangerous looking spark in her eyes Ashley gets up. "You might want to stay behind..." Andros wait for the girls in the Work-Bay Joanna: *quietly* No... I'm coming Ashley frowns, but doesn't argue Joanna dries her eyes quickly on the back of her sleeve before heading out of the room Andros: Let's Go Guys Andros: LET'S ROCKET!!!! Andros waits for the others to leave then teleports down Travis dives head first into his jumptube and morphs Joanna hops into her jumptube, morphing Andros lands on a plateau in the desert Andros looks across the Plateu and sees a lone figure at the other End QueenPsych: Come into my Parlor, Gentlemen... QueenPsycho looks at Jo and Ashley. QueenPsych: And ladies.. PinkRanger glares at QP QueenPsych: What? What did I do now? Andros: the same things u always Andros: Do Screw things up QueenPsych: was I talking to you? QueenPsycho puts her hands on her hips and glares back at Joanna. QueenPsych: What's your problem, honey? YellowRang: Leave her alone! Andros whips out his Blaster QueenPsycho fires a little blast at Ashley, shutting her up YellowRang: ung! YellowRanger stumbles backwards PinkRanger: *sounding almost hysterical* my problem? my problem is you... QueenPsych: I hear that often enough.. Andros stands behind Ashley and Braces her from falling Back YellowRanger recovers quickly enough.. YellowRang: Joanna, don't let her get to you! PinkRanger clenches her fists and takes a step backwards QueenPsych: Come on! Me? Get to her? I don't think I know how to get through that candy-encrusted skull of hers.. PinkRanger: that's *it*... QueenPsych: What's -IT-?? PinkRanger , without warning, begins to sprint across the plateau, lunging into a roundoff double back handspring pass, finishing with a back tuck over QP and calling on her Satellite Stunner QueenPsycho is stunned YellowRang: C'mon! YellowRanger tears away from Andros and charges! YellowRang: Star Slinger! YellowRanger whips out her sleek Star Slinger! PinkRanger leaps at QP with a flying side kick, following up with a spin crescent kick QueenPsycho hurries to defend herself Andros blasts QP BlueRanger kicks QP with a spinning back heel kick QueenPsycho gets trounced by the sudden onslaught YellowRanger adds her own comment... QueenPsycho escapes the brutal attack briefly.. QueenPsych: You'll get what's coming to you! PsychoTrons Attack!! Andros dodges a Psychotron then blasts another one PinkRanger sweep kicks a Psychotron, stomp kicking it in the stomach PinkRanger side steps and spin hook kicks another Psychotron Andros blasts a Psychotron PinkRanger dives to the side and unholsters her Astro Blaster, firing at QP QueenPsycho throws herslef behind a P-tron, who takes the hit and explodes Andros blasts three Psychotrons, and legsweeps another, then kicks another in the side, flips over and punches one in the stomach Andros slices a Psychotron, then blasts another one Andros turns around to face QP QueenPsych: What's with your Pink Ranger today Andros? Andros: i don't know.... BlueRanger does a flip landing on a psychotron and starts punching his face Andros makes an attempt to blast at QP QueenPsycho dodges and kicks bac, catching him in the stomach Andros: Been Practicing? QueenPsych: More than you have... Andros leg sweeps her PinkRanger vaults onto a Psychotron's shoulders, knocking it off balance and side kicking another one on her way down QueenPsycho hits the ground, but has her blade in her hand.. Andros pins her on the ground.... QueenPsycho slashes at Andros's legs Andros: aahhh Andros keeps her pinned....nice choker....where did u get it? BlueRanger trips a psychotron to the ground and starts trying to rip its leg off YellowRanger dives in, smashing the blade out of QP's hand with a soccer kick Carlos would be proud of. BlueRanger gets the leg off and starts beating the psychotron over the head with it QueenPsycho squirms. "Some guy I used to know. I dumped him, but he gave me a nice souvenir.." QueenPsycho heaves him off and goes for her blade, but Ashley is standing on it YellowRang: Jo! Target Practice!! Andros puts his blaster up to QP's Neck YellowRanger flings the blade high in the air for Joanna to shoot. PinkRanger whirls around and quickly blasts the blade YellowRang: WOOHOO! BlueRanger runs at another psychotron and hits him with the leg QueenPsych: Noooooo! YellowRanger sets to helping Travis QueenPsych: You bitch! PinkRanger fires at a few more Psychotrons before reholstering her blaster and leaping at QP, hitting her in the side of the head with a round kick PinkRanger: look who's talking... Andros blasts another Psychotron QueenPsycho slams into the ground, smoked by Joanna's blow Andros: hey Travis are these guys getting better? BlueRanger: hmm yea they *turns around and hits another psychtron with the leg* seem to be stronger then usual Andros: what do you think Ash? YellowRang: We can dig it.. QueenPsycho waits for Joanna to do her worst PinkRanger calls on her Satellite Stunner, aiming at QP- and freezes. QueenPsych: ...well?? Andros: Joanna Don't Andros: you'll be no better then her YellowRang: Jo... QueenPsych: Where's your guts girl?? BlueRanger: don't do it PinkRanger takes a step back, lowering her stunner to her side YellowRanger slaps BlueRanger around a bit with a large Khaymangaroo. QueenPsycho gets up slowly, bruised and hurting QueenPsych: You people chase my tail endlessly, yet when you get your chance, you set me free. You suckers for punishment or something? YellowRanger looks away Andros blasts QP Andros: shut up QueenPsycho takes the hit painfully, then teleports away Andros: Coward... YellowRang: *tiredly* Let's go.. Andros looks at Joanna "Hey are you ok" PinkRanger looks at a spot on the ground, biting her lip under her helmet Andros puts a hand on Joanna's Shoulder "it's alright....i've been there myself" PinkRanger pulls away "No. It's not all right..." YellowRanger looks away remorsefully.. YellowRanger teleports in a flash of light. Andros: i don't know what i can say to make it better.... PinkRanger is tempted to call on her Galaxy Glider and just make a break for it "There's nothing you can say. They were the last people left that really mattered to me..." BlueRanger throws the psychotron leg to the ground and teleports back to the ship Andros: are you sure of that? Andros: believe it or not the rest of us care about you Andros: even Zhane PinkRanger sits down on the edge of the plateau, taking her helmet off Andros: i know it hurts inside... Andros: but it will get better Joanna_Ranger tucks her knees up to her chest and sniffles Andros sits down next to Joanna and stares out across the desert Andros: Do you know how much i hated her, when i found out about Orion Joanna_Ranger looks up in surprise Andros: all i good think about was how much i wanted her gone... Andros: i didn't have any of you guys to help me through it Joanna_Ranger frowns Andros: trust me i know it'll get better Joanna_Ranger nods and stands up, picking her helmet up off the ground Andros: Ready to go back? Andros: Ready to go back? Joanna: yeah... let's go home. Andros helps Joanna up Andros teleports out Joanna takes one last look around before teleporting Andros walks onto the Bridge Ashley is there, sweeping up the remains of her smashed tape Travis is in his room Ashley looks up at Andros Ashley: Is Jo ok? Ashley: I mean...better? Andros nods Ashley stands up with the dustpan Ashley: I gotta get rid of this.. Ashley heads for the door Andros: ash.... Ashley: yeah? Andros tosses her a new tape Andros: surprise Ashley catches it. Ashley: What's this? Ashley gives him a half-smile. Ashley: Thanks Andros. Andros smiles and sits down at his seat Ashley dumps the old tape in the garbage chute and returns to her chair DECA: ********************** DECA: The End DECA: **********************