Andros is a little under the weather, so the other Rangers have to take his chores.....Can the get along without him....? * Zhane walks onto the bridge and props his feet up on a consol * Zhane leans over and kisses Karone "Hey" Hey Zhane *Smiles and kisses him back* * Ashley is in the infirmary with Andros. * Andros sneezes Bless you, Are you ok? * Andros talks with a congested voice I think i'm getting a cold A cold? * Ashley looks at him funny. "Have you EVER had a cold?" Once....when i was little * Ashley looks for a cold remedy in the infirmary. "There's nothing here for that..." well on Ko-35 we sort of cured the common cold Sort of? Ok... but apparently not all earth strains * Andros sneezes about five times Good grief, you're sick. Well you're either gonna have to live through it or take something from Earth. * Andros nods... Earth Medicines Probabley won't work on me Oh....right.. * Carlos_ walks into the infirmary. * Ashley wonders what Earth medicines WOULD do to him... Hey Carlos Hey. *looks at Andros* Are you ok, Andros? * Andros coughs no....i think i have a cold * Ashley takes his arm, "Come on, you still need rest anyway after all that at the beach." * Ashley leads him towards his quarters. * Ashley notes that his fever be enough to give her a sunburn between here and his room. * Carlos_ leaves the infirmary, and heads to the bridge. * Carlos_ walks onto the bridge. Hey Carlos Hey Carlos Hey. Guys, Andros's sick. * Andros enters his quarters, and goes, and lays down on his bed Call us if you need anything alright? What's wrong Andros? could u get me a glass of Water perhaps? Sure..... thank you He has a cold. Don't be asking for things every five minutes though, cause Zhane's liable to come in and hurt you. *winks* How awful.. * Andros smiles as she leaves He'll be fine, though. He just needs to have some rest. A cold? Last time he had a cold we were 10 * Ashley gets Andros a thermos of cool water and sets it on his nightstand. "We'll hold the fort for a while. I think we can handle anything that comes along, right?" I've never had it yes.....don't forget...someone has to do my chores......... Its bad for us, people from earth get them all the time i'm gonna put u in command til i feel better.... We know, don't worry. Just concentrate on getting well ok? * Ashley looks at him funny. "You really are sick...I'll share it with Zhane ok?" ok....but watch him.......like a hawk Um..alright... * Ashley touches his forehead, wondering if he's getting delirious with fever.... We usually just stay in bed, rest, and have some chicken soup for the cold. * Ashley kisses him anyway. "Goodnight. Sleep Tight." oh.. *looks around confused* ok * Ashley walks to the door, dims the lights, and leaves. Something wrong, Karone? * Andros tries to Sleep Tight, but without much success, so goes back to sleeping normally DECA, alert us if Andros's condition starts to change, alright? Acknowledged. huh? Oh, nothing.. * Ashley heads for the bridge at a thoughtful pace.. Andros's Chores needed to be divided up amongest you * Zhane smiles at Karone Huh? Oh great... I know DECA...I'll get to it Would u like a list of his chores * Carlos_ sits down at his console. Please DECA Andros's First job was yearly task of removing stray meteorites from the hull * Ashley arches her brow. "That just happens to be one of todays' job huh? Affirmative * Ashley makes a mental note to get into her environment suit later count me out on that one What else? Anything slightly less complicated? Me too Next he planned to retune the Synthatron I hate trying to walk on the hull Carlos can do that. He uses it the most. Follow by Cleaning out the Plasma Tubes Ick...wonder if I can convince Karone to do that one? umm. no that's ok The Simudeck needs re-programming..... Reprogramming for what? And the Cargo Bay Mainframe Crashed do to the high ionzed particles from leaving the Malenal System The Simudeck Holo-Net has been overused... What the hell is the Malenal System? There for Circuts need to be replaced, and the Holo-Emitters Reprogramed * Ashley sighs. "Alright, I'll get on it. While Zhane's fixing the SimuDeck." * Ashley finally reaches the bridge. "Alright guys, he put me in charge, so I get to divy up his job list. Don't worry I'll be fair." Uh oh * Karone` looks at Zhane * Zhane glances at Karone Umm.. Okay.. I'll do the hull-scraping, Carlos can retune the Synthetron--don't add garlic to everything this time please-- Zhane is working on the Simudeck since he seems to have been working it pretty hard lately, and KArone you get the lovely task of scrubbing the plasma tubes. You can get back at me for that later. oh... yippy Joy Lets get this crap done now so we can do what we want later ok? I'll be on the hull. Okay.. I'll be... whereever the plasma tubs are.. * Carlos_ sighs, then gets up. * Zhane gets up "Do we gotta?" * Karone` leaves sighing * Zhane walks down to the simu deck and gets to work * Ashley glares at him. "Do you have a cold too? Because you're just like you were at age ten? * Ashley gets suited up and sets to work blasting meteor dust off the outer hull and banging out the dings and dents left by larger ones. * Carlos_ walks towards the jump bay, to get ready to retune the Synthetron. DECA Run test beta510 * Karone` ... cleans the plasma tubes... gagging Test intiated Circut A-5 not responding * Zhane changes circut a-5 Check it now Circut B-3 fused * Zhane fixes 'em all *in staticky comm channel voice* ...you'd think we could dodge 'em or something.. Panel Y-3 not responding * Carlos_ reaches the jump bay, and start tuning the Synthetron. * DECA switches over to Carlos * Zhane finishs reprograming the simudeck DECA Test it now *mumbles* Damn thing better work Carlos.....The Coil on H-9 is not responding * DECA switches back to Zhane Okay. Let me check it. Test Complete.......Holo-Net online.....Holo-Emitter 4 still offline * DECA switches Back to Carlos * Zhane changes holo-emitter 4 "Check it now *sighs*" Carlos If you countinue to tighten that Circut 3 Will overload Be quiet, DECA. I know what I'm doing. Alright...... * Carlos_ tightens it alittle more. *A Stream of Choclate Milk Shake comes flying out of the Synthatron, and run all over Carlos's Hair * DECA switches to Zhane Holo-Net with in Normal Permiters * Carlos_ stops tightening. 1Yeah, I think that's enough. * Zhane goes to walk off the simudeck but runs into the door "DAMNIT!" Warning Door to Simudeck is offline duh * DECA switches to Karone * Zhane changes the wires in the dokor and walks out * Karone` continues to vacum Warning Decrease the Suction Rate to .5 Terrawatts * Ashley checks in on everyone. "How's it going guys?" this is really really boring k DECA,.. *changes to .5 terrawatts> * DECA swithces to Ashley *into communicator* Well, besides an accident with some milkshake, I'm doing fine. Hello Ashley * Ashley envisions Carlos and a milkshake, and then shakes her head. Hello DECA. * Zhane touches his communicator and says: Hey Karone you done? Wait a sec... Why am I listening to a computer... *changes it back to .15 terrawatts Andros sends his reguards nope *Karone gets shocked by a small little bit of Plasma, on the finger * Zhane touches his communicator and says: Lemme know when you are I'll be in my room Um, thanks DECA. How's he doing? Ouch!! * Zhane walks to his quarters dangit... He is fever is up by .32 degrees * Karone` turns it back to .5 You have neglected the meteorite at point three * Ashley looks. "Where? I have not!" two degrees to your left by your foot, the size of a football * DECA switches back to Carlos * Ashley looks. "Oh. Well sorry." * Ashley kicks the football sized meteorite out of its dent. It goes careening off into space. TOUCHDOWN! * Andros lays in his bed * Ashley does a victory dance in her spacesuit there on the hull.. Well DECA, am I DONE? Affirmative Thank you. How are the others doing? * Ashley heads for the airlock. * Carlos_ continues tuning the Synthetron. * Karone` continues vacuming Zhane, and Karone have finished.......Carlos is covered in MilkShake I see... Can't leave them for an hour without them trashing the place... * Karone` taps er communicator and says: * Ashley cycles herself back in and puts her suit away. Then she goes to Andros's room. * Andros is asleep in his bed Hey Zhane.. done * Zhane touches his communicator and says: cool... Wanna goto earth and get something to eat? * Ashley pads in quietly, sneaking up on the bed so as not to wake him. sure, why not * Zhane touches his communicator and says: Cool meet me by the jumptubes in five minutes 'k? ok *brushes her hair and heads to the jumptubes* * Zhane changes then goes to the jumptubes Ready? Yeah *smiles* * Carlos_ finishes tuning the Synthetron. * Zhane teleports to earth with Karone * Karone` smiles back, "Great." I better go get cleaned up.. * Ashley perches on the edge of the bed and puts her hand on Andros's forehead. * Ashley frowns, and whispers, "DECA, what's his temp now?" * Carlos_ walks out of the jump bay, and heads to his quarters to take a shower, and change. * Andros smiles as he feels Ashley's touch, and countinues to sleep Would u like to know in degrees or celsius * Zhane appers on earth * Karone` follows Zhane 102.1 F * Carlos_ goes into his room, then gets ready to take a shower, to get the milkshake out of his hair. * Zhane sits down at a table after pulling out Karone's chair for her thanks *smiles ans sits down* DECA what way do you predict his condition to go in the next twelve hours. If his condition remains the same, his tempature should increase by 5.6 degrees in 12 hours That's ridiculous. This is just a cold isn't it? Affirmative * Carlos_ finishes taking a shower, then starts to get some street clothes on. Well 108 is too high, he'll cook. What can I do for him? Unknown * Andros starts snoring some * Carlos_ finishes getting dressed, and leaves his quarters. * Ashley sighs. "Alright.....think Ash.....forget the space remedies....what would your Grandma do?" * Ashley envisions Andros lying in his bed with bags of frozen vegetables packed around him. No that won't work.. * Carlos_ walks to Andros's quarters, and quietly enters. * Andros starts muttering in his sleep "LOOK OUT" *whispers* Is he feeling any better? * Andros mutters again "Karone LOOK OUT" *whispers* I guess that means no... * Andros muters "Ash Look out....." * Andros keeps tossing * Ashley watches him in concern.... "Come on Andros, what's *wrong* with you?" * Andros mutters "It's ok Ash......" * Ashley looks at him curiously... Warning Warning Monster Attacking Oh no.. Uh..um...DECA, reduce room temperature in here according to Andros's fever. Try to keep him cool. we'll be back ASAP! * Karone` teleports to the ship Acknowledged * Ashley runs to the bridge. "Guys! Let's go! There's trouble!" What's happened? * Carlos_ follows Ashley. Monster Attack. We have to handle it without Andros. *sighs* ok then LET'S ROCKET!! * Ashley snaps open her Astro Morpher and types in the code: 3 3 5 ENT * Ashley transforms into the Yellow Ranger! * YellowRanger teleports in a flash of light. Lets Rocket! * Carlos_ opens his morpher and types in the code... 3 3 5 ENT * Carlos_ transforms into the BlackRanger. * BlackRanger teleports. * PurpleRanger teleports * YellowRanger appears in the quarry outside Angel Grove, the location of the monster. Let's finish this guy before he starts *drools* * BlackRanger teleports in, beside Ashley. well if it isn't the Puny Rangers *in high pitched voice* Alright monster geek, we've got better things to do. Why don't you just destroy yourself and save us the trouble? ah ha your incredbile funny let's see if your still laughing after this *fires fire-ball* Scatter! * YellowRanger dives outta the way! * BlackRanger jumps out of the way. * PurpleRanger flips outta the way* NOT Funny! StarSlinger! * YellowRanger whips out her sleek Star Slinger and fires!! * Sound request: can't find 'swish.wav' * Aram-Drol dodges, and returns fire * YellowRanger takes a glancing hit and is forced to retreat for a moment.. Guys, I'll cover you! Alright! Let's see if you like this! Power Shockwave! * BlackRanger whips out his battlizer, and presses.. 01 * BlackRanger brings down his glowing black fist on the earth, creating a shockwave that knocks down all of the enemies in the vicinity. ahh * Aram-Drol draws back Let's see if u can handle me.....NOW * BlackRanger gets ready to anything. *the Ground Opens up, and the monster grows to full size Ahh crap.. What am I to do.. the Ultra wing is dust Take my seat in the Ultra_Megazord! And Zhane's not here What about you? We'll have to do without them! I'm taking command. ASTRO ULTRAZORD POWER NOW! You think that can stop me *laughs* * HUGE_Aram-Drol launches a fire-ball at it * ASTRO-ULTRAZORD stomps towards the monster and slams one giant fist into its chest. * ASTRO-ULTRAZORD deflects the firball with its armor * HUGE_Aram-Drol grabs the fist You won't be laughing for long, drooly! * HUGE_Aram-Drol spins the Ultrazord around *WHOOSH* * HUGE_Aram-Drol sends the Ultrazord flying into a building *THUNDEROUS CRASH!!!* * ASTRO-ULTRAZORD flails on the ground for a moment.. We gotta get up! Carlos, more power! We need to get away from the city, too. We don't want to hurt any civilians. AS soon as we get up, we can draw him away! * BlackRanger tries to get more power.. * ASTRO-ULTRAZORD struggles to its feet before the monster can draw near. Let's go...back to the quarry... * HUGE_Aram-Drol follows the Zord, and slices it again * ASTRO-ULTRAZORD heads for the quarry. Whoa! He's powering up another fireball! Astro Ultrazord shield! Now! * ASTRO-ULTRAZORD 's fist is filled with a mighty shield * HUGE_Aram-Drol slices Ultrazord * ASTRO-ULTRAZORD blocks it with the shield.. * ASTRO-ULTRAZORD Saber! * ASTRO-ULTRAZORD counterslashes at Aram-Drol, slicing through the monster ike a hot knife though Andros...er, butter. * HUGE_Aram-Drol backs off * HUGE_Aram-Drol falls to the ground, and blows up YESS!!! Alright! Way to go, Ash. * ASTRO-ULTRAZORD 's occupants all high-five each other. That's a good day's work done. Now let's get back, Andros isn't doing so well.. * YellowRanger teleports in a flash of light. * Andros tosses and turns * Ashley_Ranger hurries to Andros's quarters. When she opens the door, she shivers spontaneously due to the severely reduced temperature. DECA, how cold is it in here? * Karone` walks in behind Ashley 42 F * Ashley_Ranger sits next to Andros to feel his forhead again...she can feel the heat through her glove. What's the matter with him My God...teleport him to the infirmary, this is no ordinary cold. I don't know what it is.. * Carlos_ follows both of them. * DECA teleports Andros * Karone` looks at Ashley Worried C'mon KArone, we'll figure this out * Ashley_Ranger takes Karone's hand and leads her quickly to the infirmary * Karone` runs to the infirmary behind Ashley He looks... awful.. * Carlos_ runs to the infirmary too. DECA, start scanning. Look for anything that wouldn't normally be symptomatic of a common cold. Acknowledged Scan reveals, a damaged to left lung Damaged how? How damaged? It is bleeding But what caused it?? * Karone` stares in shock * Ashley_Ranger hooks up a tube to Andros's aortic vein, to cycle cooling solution through his blood. Will he be ok? The Blow inflicted durin the last battle with the Psychos * Ashley_Ranger stiffens. "Oh no.. This is my fault.. * Ashley_Ranger feels like giving up, until she sees Karone and Carlos's faces. She forces herself to shake it off... Come on, help me....we can keep him alive.... * Karone` touches her shoulder, "Its not your fault Ashey." * Ashley_Ranger looks at KArone sadly... "I hope not.." Come on,.. let's get to work.. what do you want me to do? Keep the cooling solution circulating. Don't cool him down too fast. * Andros starts shivering Right,.. *watches the monitors* Carlos, we need to fix his lung. That means opening him up...I need your help for that. Oh now what..? Okay, Ash. * Karone` turns down the solution, "There, that should to it.." Keep it steady.. I am * Ashley_Ranger undresses Andros (from the waist up, no joke!) and installs the surgical assembly over the bed. DECA, sterilize the area. Then walk us through the procedure, alright? Affirmative Sterlization Complete Alright...let's get to work... SEVERAL HOURS LATER * Karone` stares at the monitors, "He'll be.. ok." * Ashley isnt' ready to believe it yet...she watches the monitors as they slowly let Andros regain control of his body.. Heart's alright, BP normal, B.E.A. normal.....respiration: hand it over to him... Right *pushes some buttons* * Andros starts breathing slowly Give him a minute.. * Andros opens his eyes...slowly Whoa, why's he waking up already? * Ashley finally feels confident and gets rid of the surgical assembly * Karone` walks up to him A-andros? Carlos, start draining the coolant.. Right. * Carlos_ presses a few buttons. * Andros opens his eyes and looks around.... * Ashley lets KArone greet her brother * Karone` takes hold of his hand *smiles* You'll be ok Andros *weakly* Hey.....could u turn up the heat * Ashley does as he requested. How do you feel Andros? very tired and cold But otherwise fine? * Andros nods * Karone` nudges Carlos to leave * Karone` follows him * Carlos_ leaves. * Ashley watches them go, a little puzzled. * Ashley turns back to Andros. "It uh...it wasn't a cold you had by the way." *weakly* what was it * Ashley bites the words off as she speaks them. "When you took the hit for my double, your lung was perforated by the splintered rib. It didn't tear, but it did get infected. You almost cooked with fever while we were fighting a monster." * Andros nods * Ashley shakes her head. "I don't know why we didn't catch it sooner...you could have died..." *weakly* but i didn't But.. * Ashley wants to berate herself but can't quite get the words out. *weakly* don't worry......i don't blame you * Ashley puts her cheek in his hand. "But I do..." *weakly* don't blame yourself.......i'm fine * Ashley shakes her head again. "Just get better so you can watch out for us ok?" * Andros nods * Ashley sits down to let him caress her cheek... * Andros smiles * Ashley manages a smile too. So did you have fun doing my chores.......... ************************** The End **************************