DECA: When the Rangers' friend Silvy is infected with a Virus, the Rangers race to finding a cure.. Andros sits down at a table in the Surf Spot, watching the Thunderstorm outside Karone sits next to him sipping a soda Ashley stands with her nose pressed against the window. "I love these things." Andros shakes a little at the clap of thunder Carlos_ sits at the table, fiddling with a straw. Karone jumps, "Whoa..." Ashley giggles. Joanna sits in a chair at the table, trying to drown out the sound of the storm with her walkman Travis walks into the surf spot. Hey guys Andros: hey travis Carlos_: *looks over* Hey Travis. Ashley: Hey Trav Karone: hey ravis Travis sits down at the table with andros and Karone Joanna waves, then goes back to concentrating on counting how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Blow Pop since she got tired of Tootsie Roll Pops yesterday Ashley returns from the window. "This is the biggest one we've had in months!" Andros whispers to Karone "Did you tell Adelle not to give her any sugar?" Karone: oh goody... Karone: oops.. I knew I forgot something... Ashley suddenly gets a concerned look on her face. "I hope this is a natural storm.." Andros: DECA said it was....your way to paranoid Ash... Ashley smirks at him and digs into her fries. Ashley: What ARE we doing today anyway? Weekends can be dull. Carlos_: Well.. We're stuck here until the storm passes.. *whispers to the others* Atleast that's what Adelle would think if there's an emergency to take care of. Ashley nods Andros: waiting.... Ashley swings her feet. Andros: i'm tired of looking at a control panel for 48 hours straight... Karone: Good... more food for me *stuffs a handful of fries in her mouth and grins* Ashley laughs at KArone. "The increduble walrus girl!" Andros laughs for a few seconds Travis snatches the fries from Karone don't hog them all Karone gives a Look, "So I'm hungry.. I am a growing girl after all" Ashley nods. "Amen to that. Pass the cheeseburger Travis hands Ashley a cheeseburger Ashley chows down. Joanna grabs a fry too, then makes a face and runs for the bathroom after realizing that french fries and sour apple Blow Pops don't go well together... Travis: I wonder how much longer this storms going to last Karone: does anyone know where Zhane is? Ashley shrugs. Staring at a computer panel? Andros: i mean um uh....uhhh...ummm....*looks around nervously* Andros: i was trying to locate QP.... Carlos_: Actually.. I'm glad the storm came.. *speaks lower* Atleast Queen Psycho isn't trying anything. Ashley: What? Travis: were you able to find her Andros? Andros: no.... PsychoAshley is in town....she makes a quick stop at the convenience store for some sunglasses and a hat, and then makes her way to the Surf Spot PsychoAshley enters the surf spot quietly, sitting down at a far table to observe the Rangers. Hopefully, no one will notice two Ashley's in the same room. Karone grabs a milkshake and slurps it down Silvy: * The door slams, and a figure in a bright yellow rain slicker squeaks her shoes as she walks into the surf spot Andros: slow down Karone....remember Kervoans digestive systems take awhile to digest food Karone: Earthfood is so addictive though... *slows down a little* Silvy puts down the hood to her slicker and looks across the room, her expression brightening Silvy: Carlos! *runs across the room with her squeaky soaked sneakers on* Ashley looks up. "Hey, puddle duck!" Carlos_: *looks over* Silvy? Silvy practically knocks Carlos off of his chair Karone snickers Ashley: Take it easy Silvy! Andros smiles Carlos_: Whoa! Calm down. Travis looks at the strange girl Who is this??? Silvy looks up at the others where have you guys *been*? *blinks in confusion* and who are all these new people? Ashley: This is Silvy, Trav. she's a good friend of Carlos's. Carlos_: Travis, this is Silvy. *whispers to him* I'll explain later on. Travis: cool.. nice to meet you Silvy Joanna looks at the munchkin in surprise and offers her a lollipop hey there! Silvy blinks at the hyper lady, then shrugs thanks! PsychoAshley watches all this merriment with disgust. Carlos_: What are you doing here, Silvy? Andros watches the others, and scans the room as he usually does every so often, noticing a funny looking girl in sunglasses, and weird hat, but thinks nothing of it Silvy looks up at Carlos... Well, I was bored and Mom said she'd drop me off here on her way to work... *thinks for a moment* I'm gonna go play some video games, okay? Carlos_: Sure. *smiles* Ashley: I think Carlos has a few quarters in his pocket today.. Carlos_: *whispers* Ash! Ashley snickers and sips her milkshake Carlos_ gets out a handful of quarters, and gives Silvy a few of them. Here. PsychoAshley idly brushes her hair back....gesturing with her finger meaningfully. A flash of light brighter than the lightning startles them all. Travis looks out the window Doesn't look like this storm is ever gonna go away Ashley: Thast wasn't lightning Trav.. Ashley stands, heading for the door DECA contacts the Rangers, and Andros's Communicator goes off Andros slams a hand over the communicator Silvy frowns... *quietly* that doesn't sound good... Andros: we gotta get a silencer for these things, or make them sound like digital alarms Ashley: Have fun Silvy! We'll uh, be right back..! Andros gets up, and heads for the entrance Ashley follows Karone does too Carlos_: *turns to Silvy* We'll be right back, ok? Just stay here. DECA: Psychotrons are attacking near the Surf Spot Silvy nods at Carlos, then walks across the room to the video games hesitantly Carlos_ follows the others. Ashley: Psychotrons!! Andros: were gonna have to get wet here.... Karone: and in spandex... Karone shivers Andros: no....The Rangers suits don't work well in Rain.... Ashley: Whatever. Let's rumble...in the rain.... Carlos_: I hope the suits aren't shrinkable when they get wet. Andros: remember when we demorphed after getting thrown out of the secret city.... Andros: that was cause of the rain Ashley: Come ON guys!!! Andros heads to the door Carlos_: Calm down, Ashley. Ashley drags them towards the Psychotrons who are starting to do some damage PsychoAshley gets up from her chair and removes her disguise, knowing no one really saw her double leave. She ambles over to Silvy, absorbed in her game. Andros runs over and takes a defensive stance Andros: Isn't this fun.... Andros: all this water Karone: oh .. yeah... *defensive stance* DECA: Ashley is kicked by a Psychotron!! Ashley: UngH! DECA: Ashley is elbowed by a Psychotron!! Andros charges a Psychotron, and kicks it Carlos_ runs out there, and stand in a defensive stance. Ashley falls on her behind. "Darn slippery turf!" DECA: Ashley is punched by a Psychotron!! DECA: Ashley roundhouse punches a Psychotron!! DECA: Ashley is punched by a Psychotron!! Andros leg sweeps a Psychotron Karone kicks a psychotron DECA: Ashley flips a Psychotron!! DECA: Ashley leg-sweeps a Psychotron!! Andros gets kicked by a Psychotron, and flies into a wet tree Ashley smashes in the head of the Psychotron at fault Carlos_ spin kicks a Psychotron, but slips in the water, and luckily rolled on the ground, and gets back up to his feet. Joanna slides into a Psychotron... whoa! Andros: nice move joanna.... Ashley watches that p-tron go flying. "Go girl!" Andros punches a Psychotron and flips it sliding with it Andros: woah Andros: oof Andros jump kicks a Psychotron Ashley: I think I'm gonna puke.. Carlos_ leg sweeps a Psychotron, then turns around and punches another. Karone trips but kicks a p-tron in the process Ashley tackles a p-tron and rolls with him through the damp grass Andros punches a Psychotron, then misses and hits a tree PsychoAshley wanders up to the little girl at the video game. "Hey Silvy.." Carlos_ kicks a Psychotron in the stomach, then brings his leg up, and kicks it in the back of the head. Silvy looks up, and does a double take. Ashley? I thought you went with the others! Andros dives over a Psychotron, and slips on the wet ground, colliding with Joanna PsychoAshl: I did, but I'm back now. Gotta finish my cheeseburger. Andros: oof PsychoAshl: Need any more quarters? Silvy: I'm fine, thanks... where did everybody else go? Carlos_ flips over a few Psychotrons, landing near Joanna and Andros, and helps them two up. You guys okay? Andros: yeah thanks Andros punches a Psychotron Karone round house kicks a p-tron and elbows another behind her PsychoAshl: They're off watching the rainbow Silvy. How bout you come see? Silvy squeals ooh, a rainbow? really? Carlos_: *looks at Andros as a Psychotron charges them* Double team? Andros kicks a Psychotron, and watches it slip into a bush Andros looks to Carlos Andros: let's do it PsychoAshl: Yeah, it's somethin to see! Come on, we'll finish that game later PsychoAshley takes Silvy's hand Andros kicks a Psychotron with Carlos, and watches it soar over the battle Andros: alright Silvy smiles at Ashley and quickly leaves the game, squeaking after her across the room Andros blocks a Punch, and hits a Psychotron in the gut Andros attempts to leg sweep a Psychotron, but misses and slides into Ashley Karone punches a Psychotron in the head and snickers as it slides across the grass Ashley: Ook! PsychoAshley waits until they are out of sight to grab the girl and press a chloroform cloth over her face. Andros gets up Carlos_ tries to jump kicks a Psychotron, but it dodges, and he lands in a mud puddle. Ashley rubs her head. "My hero.." DECA: *Psychotrons Retreat Carlos_ gets up. Silvy gasps as she blacks out... Karone: Wonder what that was all about.. QueenPsycho steps out from behind a tree. QueenPsych: What did you think? Karone steps back Ashley glares. Andros: you again..... Carlos_: If they were going for humility, they did a good job.. Andros: why can't you just leave us alone? QueenPsycho shakes her head. "Why can't you come up with an original question for once?" Carlos_: Alright. What about this.. What do you want? QueenPsych: I'm just here to answer a question. I understand somebody's been having unexplained pains here and there? QueenPsycho looks at Andros Andros: what are you talking about? Ashley looks at Andros too. QueenPsych: You know what I mean, Andros. But in case you need your memory refreshed..... QueenPsycho removes her glove, and a small knife, which she uses to cut her own palm. Andros grasps his hand Karone gasps Ashley looks to Andros, then back at her double. "You....you didn't..!" QueenPsycho squeezes her bloody fist and laughs. "Don't get mad Andros, I severed the link with testube girl just like you said!" QueenPsych: But you didn't say anything about another link..;) Andros: you.....lied to me QueenPsych: I did nothing of the sort.. Ashley: You're still a heartless bitch. Andros: remove the link.... QueenPsych: Now? But I'm just having fun! QueenPsycho takes the knife and digs it into her wrist! Andros drops to the ground in pain.... Ashley grabs Andros to keep him from hitting the ground too hard. QueenPsycho laughs maniacally, but then stumbled a little, remembering that she just severely hurt herself. QueenPsych: I'll...I'll be back. And not before I make your life hell, Andros.. QueenPsycho teleports in a flash of light. Andros: *mutters* i believe she has already done that Ashley grips Andros's wrist to stop the bleeding. Karone runs over to Andros and Ashley, "We need to get him to the medical lab.." Ashley: Come on, we're outta here.. Ashley: Right. Come on... Carlos_: You guys go ahead. I gotta go check on Silvy. Karone helps Ashley with Andros Ashley gets worried. "I hope the psycho bitch didn't see us with her.." Carlos_ runs back inside the Surf Spot. Karone nods worried, "Who knows what she'd do.." Carlos_ runs to the video arcade section, and looks around. Ashley: Let's go before he bleeds everywhere Ashley teleports in a flash of light. Carlos_: Silvy? Karone follows Carlos_ keeps looking around. She said she would be here playing games.. Silvy: * A faint squeaking is heard across the room... Carlos_ runs towards the sound. Silvy looks up dizzily ...Carlos? Carlos_: Silvy! *kneels down beside her* Are you okay? Silvy sobs, her eyes glassy as she looks up at him, attempting to steady herself on the wall... I... *whimpers and collapses* Carlos_: Silvy?! Ashley touches her communicator and says: Ashley: Carlos, where are you, come in Carlos_: *into communicator* At the Surf Spot... Silvy's hurt! Ashley: What?? Ashley: Get her here, it must be my double's doing... Karone looks at Ashley Carlos_: *into comunicator* Right. On my way. Andros lies on the bed Ashley shrugs at KArone. "There's no other explanation.." Carlos_ picks up Silvy in his arms, and teleports out with her. Karone: She must have seen us.. Ashley: ..but what has she done to the poor kid? Karone shakes her head, "I'm scared to know.." Ashley gets the other bed ready while Karone attends to her brother Carlos_ teleport into the infirmary, holding Silvy in his arms, and quickly sets her down on a bio bed. Ashley: What happened to her Carlos? Ashley: Where did you find her? Andros looks up at his sister...."Hey what's wrong with Silvy?" Silvy shivers, still crying quietly Carlos_: She was in the arcade room of the Surf Spot.. When I found her, she was sobbing, and she looked like she was dizzy. I asked her if she was alright, and she was about to answer, when she passed out.. Karone: She's.. hurt.. Andros nods *slowly* Ashley starts running all the scans she knows. Andros sits up in the bed Karone: Are you ok Andros? Andros nods Andros: I'll be fine Ashley: Silvy's got a virus. Nothing I've ever seen before. DECA's database doesn't know what it is either.. Andros: it's probabley QP Ashley: Just concentrate on not bleeding Andros. Carlos, hand me the sedative... QueenPsycho is feeling his pain. She however, is counting on the Rangers to save Andros from infection or whatever, thus saving her. Andros: damn bitch Carlos_ stares at Silvy for a few seconds, before getting the sedative, and handing it to Ashley. Karone bandages Andros' wrists Andros: thanks sis Ashley takes it and administers is to the girl, hoping it brings the fever under control before the child cooks. Karone smiles wearily Karone: No problem.. *covers him with a blanket* Andros sits up...."I'm ok" Andros: we should take care of Silvy first Ashley watches Silvy's fever slowly go down. "She's responding to the sedative, but this virus is unbelieveable. It's attacking her nervous system.." Andros: hmm Ashley: and her respiratory system.. Ashley: ...and her immune system... Karone shakes her head worried Ashley: this is bad Andros: we know who has the cure.... Karone: Ole Queenie? Ashley: It doesn't do any good unless we can get it from her. Karone: but how.. Andros: there might be one way....but i'll save it as a last resort.... Carlos_: I should've stayed with her. Karone places her hand on Carlos's shoulder, "It isn't your fault.." Ashley: She doesn't need you to blame yourself Carlos. We just need to find a way to help her. Ashley looks at Andros. "How's your tranfusion coming along? Almost done?" Andros nods.. Ashley takes a moment to check the tubes running from Karone to Andros. Karone: WHat's your last resort plan? Andros looks around Andros: Well there has to be something Ashley wants for the cure.... Ashley: If I know her, it'll be you. Carlos_: And you think she would want you in exchange, right? Ashley shakes her head and sighs. Andros nods...."My best guess" Carlos_: That's suicide. Andros: i know..... Andros: but if it saves Silvy... Karone: There has to be another way.. Ashley: We won't go there Andros. D'you hear me? Ashley looks at him intently. Andros: Well there maybe another way to trade me, without trading me... Ashley: Such as? Andros picks up a holo-emitter off the shelf...."A Direct Video Link" Ashley frowns. "Come again....?" Andros: one of u carries the emitter on you, and i'll stand on the simudeck with the transmitter..... Ashley slowly smiles.. Andros: it'll be just like i'm there Ashley: It'd fool me. There's a good chance it'll fool her. Carlos_: So you're going to use a holographic image of yourself for her, right? Andros: well sort of.... Karone: its perfect! Andros: i'm going to have a direct connection....i just hope the storm doesn't interfere with it DECA: *THE NEXT DAY* Ashley stands on the bridge, waiting for her double's transmission. DECA: Transmission from Earth. Ashley: on screen Karone stands next to her, holding the emitter Andros stands on the Bridge QueenPsych: Howdy guys and gals. Ashley: Well, the child is dying. What do you want now? Carlos_ isn't even on the bridge.. QueenPsycho shakes her head. "Poor little one...my virus eating get guts out. How bad do you want her cured?" Andros: what do you want for the cure QP? QueenPsych: You had better want the cure pretty bad...because I want Andros. *grins* Andros lowers his head Ashley keeps her jaw shut. QueenPsych: That's my only offer Rangers. Take it or leave it. I get Andros, or the little one dies. Andros: fine.... QueenPsych: What'll it be, Andros..? QueenPsych: Good. Meet me on the beach. You know where. The time in right now. QueenPsych: Oh and Rangers? Time is one thing the girl doesn't have, so no stalling while you come up with a plan. QueenPsycho cuts off the channel. Andros: ok....u guys get to the jumptubes....i'm going to the simudeck Ashley looks at Andros. "What if she figures us out? Karone will be all alone down there." Karone hands Ashley the emitter Karone: We'll both go Ashley nods. "Alright then. Let's get this overwith." Ashley leaps into her JumpTube, morphing instantly. Karone: Right.. Andros heads towards the Simudeck Karone morphs Andros flips on the transimitter 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 RedRanger: gotta make this look real YellowRanger creates a holo-image of Andros as a test. "You're coming through loud and clear. Talk to me." PurpleRanger stands by Ashley RedRanger: Testing One, Two, Three, Ashley is very beautiful... RedRanger: ok it works PurpleRanger snickers YellowRanger looks around the beach while she conceals the emitter in her clothes. "Suck up. ;) ...let's get going." PurpleRanger nods and follows YellowRanger heads for the cave. PurpleRang: now.. where is she... YellowRanger makes sure the SimuDeck is recieving the imagine information she is sending back. Andros's environment looks just like hers. RedRanger: it's looking just fine...and so are you... YellowRang: I dunno Karone...she's here somewh-- DECA:*LAzer Blast* YellowRanger dives for cover RedRanger: woah....ash u ok? Carlos_: *looks at Silvy on the biobed* You'll be okay, Silvy. We're finding a cure for you.. PurpleRanger dives QueenPsycho jumps down from her cliff home, PsychoSlinger in hand. PurpleRang: I think we found her Silvy smiles weakly at Carlos, then coughs QueenPsych: Welcome to the beach! QueenPsych: One of you is staying a while. YellowRanger gets to her feet. RedRanger makes his hologram step foward YellowRang: First you hand over the antidote for Silvy. PurpleRanger glares at her RedRanger: i'm here Ashley....now where is the cure? QueenPsycho tosses a little blue vial in her hand. QueenPsych: Right here. Catch. PurpleRang: hand it over... QueenPsycho flings it at Ashley and Karone, who both dive for it! PurpleRanger grabs it, "Whoo." YellowRanger smashes into KArone and hits the ground. Fortunately, Karone got it. RedRanger: good catch... QueenPsycho trains the blaster on Andros. "One wrong move and you die. Step closer." PurpleRang: that's gonna leave a mark YellowRang: Go with her Andros.... YellowRanger intentionally makes her voice crack. RedRanger looks at the Yellow Ranger slowly making a gester to make this as real as possible RedRanger: good bye ashley YellowRanger sniffs. "G'bye." PurpleRanger slowly waves, "bye bro.." RedRanger starts walking towards QueenPsycho QueenPsycho smiles and reaches for his hand. RedRanger 's hologram suddenly phases as a flash of lightning fills the air, just as he reaches QueenPsycho QueenPsych: WHAT?? YellowRang: Busted! RedRanger: Damn PurpleRanger snickers YellowRang: C'mon Karone, we're outty! YellowRanger teleports in a flash of light. PurpleRanger teleports QueenPsych: NOOOOOO!!! QueenPsycho fires at Andros, but it goes right through him, obviously. QueenPsych: You lied to me! RedRanger laughs as he flicks the Transmitter off but says "I did nothing of the sort....i gave you Andros.....maybe next time Ash" QueenPsycho hits her knees, screaming in protest. 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 QueenPsych: You won't get away from me that easily!! YOU CAN'T HIDE!!! PurpleRanger steps back and bright flashs of gold outlined in purple go over her body then she once again becomes Karone Andros returns to the Infirmary watching as Ashley adminsters the cure YellowRanger waits anxiously for the thin blue fluid to work its way through the child's body `Karone looks on hopefully Ashley: I think... DECA: *Life signs stabilizing. Ashley: I think! Ashley squeezes Carlos's hand. Ashley: ...I think she's gonna be ok.. `Karone: Yes!! *sighs with relief* Carlos_ sighs. Silvy 's breathing evens out and she sighs softly, fidgeting a bit `Karone: Silvy? Ashley squeezes Silvy's little hand. "Silvy? Wake up kiddo.." Andros puts his arm around Ashley "I think she's gonna make it" Andros: Right DECA? Ashley slips her arm around Andros. "I think you're right." DECA: Right Andros!! Silvy blinks a few times, and looks up at the Rangers huh...? where am I? Carlos_: Silvy.. Are you okay? Ashley: Don't worry hon, you're alright now.. Ashley prepares to sedate Silvy again before she sees too much Ashley pumps some more sleepy juice into the girl. Silvy yawns Ashley: Atta girl. Go to sleep. Andros: Carlos you should take her back to earth....her mom is probabley worried sick Ashley: What will you tell her? Carlos_: Bad choice of words, Andros. Ashley cringes. "The last thing she remembers is probably me attacking her." Andros looks at Carlos.... Andros: i'm sure Carlos will handle it Ashley claps Carlos on the shoulder. "Take her home and keep me out of trouble." Carlos_ picks Silvy up, and teleports out. Ashley smiles at him and leaves the room. Andros heads to the bridge `Karone: I guess.. I'll leave then... *heads to her room `Karone: agh.. I'm not tired.. *goes to the bridge* Joanna sits on the bridge nibbling on a chocolate chip cookie, overwhelmed by the last day's events Andros: oh i forgot to turn off the simudeck Andros heads for the Simudeck PsychoAshley sits with her helmet in her lap, atop the cliffs as sunset. "...you won't get away from me that easily....you can't hide...." Ashley is on the SimuDeck messing with circuitry Andros walks onto the Simudeck, behind Ashley...."What are you up too?" Ashley shrugs. "Just messing with stuff. We could use that little hologram bit again in the future. There must be a way to protect it from interference." Ashley lets him sidle up close to her. Andros puts his arm around Ashley Andros: well....it was fun PsychoAshley looks at the PsychoStunner in her lap, gleaming in the light of sunset. Andros: we could make it more interactive....perhaps make it solid Ashley grins. "I never pegged you as an actor." Andros smiles. Andros: what's an actor? Ashley smiles too, her face just a few inches from his.. Ashley: You need to get out more. PsychoAshley whispers to herself. "Let's see if they can save you this time...." She presses the weapon to her head. Andros kisses Ashley on the lips.... Ashley sinks back into him.. Ashley reaches up and wraps her hand around the back of his neck, deepening the kiss. PsychoAshley tumbles off the cliff.. Ashley feels Andros tense, as though death had just brushed past him. Ashley pulls away. "Are you alright?" Andros: yeah....just had the weirdest sensation....like i walked over my own grave Ashley sees his mind elsewhere, like in the moments before his last injury at the hand of PsychoAshley. He shivers. Ashley: You've gone cold. Andros: weird Ashley: Come on, maybe your circulation's bad from that tranfusion. Andros warms up a little bit.... Andros: wait... Ashley: What? Andros: i feel fine again... Ashley: *giggles* really? Andros grins "I don't know let's find out....*kisses Ashley* Ashley: mmf! DECA: *LATE THAT NIGHT* PsychoAshley drags herself, exhausted, up the beach. PsychoAshley 's head throbs, and her lungs and muscles ache from the swim, but she is alive. PsychoAshley rests her wet head in the sand. PsychoAshl: I couldn't do it Andros... PsychoAshl: I couldn't let you go through it...I cut you off at the last moment... PsychoAshley falls into an unconscious sleep on the moonsoaked beach. ************************* The End *************************