AN: I've had two or three people telling me I needed to write a sequel to that little one-shot "Endings part III", and this what I came up with. It's going to be slow going, but slow and sure, I promise. Bear with me, k? Positive criticism is appreciated! Flames...not so much.

--Never To End--

--Written By: Reality Obscured--

Chapter I

The newest Commander of Earth's SPD Base, Commander Alexander Kahn, had proven himself more than a decent temporary replacement for Commander Cruger. He was tall, his hair and eyes equally dark and his skin a tanless pale, showing proof of all the time he'd spent inside the base. He'd stayed indoors nearly all of his life, and his eyes had grown sensitive to bright light. It wasn't unusual to see him wearing sunglasses nearly everywhere he went...and yet he still knew so much about the city, and he made quick and perfect schedules. He had become famous for being around, constantly watching over a person's back without them ever even knowing he was there. He never made a move to correct them until they genuinely messed up. Granted, he was no Cruger, and he definitely wasn't as open-minded as the old dog was, but his orders were rarely questioned. The only fear the SPD Delta Base had was that Alexander Kahn would be permanent. There had yet to be a single word from or about Cruger in nearly six months.

It had been six months since Cruger had gone to help Sirius B, as so the planet the newly discovered surviving Sirians had taken up temporarily...perhaps permanent...residence on.


All five SPD Power Rangers stood at attention in the Command Center, having only just been summoned over the intercom by Dr. Manx. From left to right: Schuyler 'Sky' Tate, the Red Ranger. Bridge Carson, the Blue Ranger. Anderson Lars, an up-and-coming cadet positioned as the new Green Ranger. Elizabeth "Z" Delgado, the Yellow Ranger. Sydney Drew, the Pink Ranger. Dr. Manx stood nearby as Commander Kahn took his place in the front of the line, his hands clasped behind his back.

"We received a transmission from Headquarters an hour ago." Kahn informed them. "We now know why no word has been heard from Sirius B. Six months ago, a race called the Metalloids attacked Sirius B, efficiently severing communications. SPD has sent squads to check things out personally to no effect. They haven't been able to so much as reach the planet, much less help out."

The Rangers all looked uncomfortably at each other, most of the worry placed on the original four. It was Sky who spoke up first. "Sir, there has to be something SPD can do. We can't just let this happen."

"It seems Supreme Commander Birdie agrees with you, Cadet Tate." Commander Kahn said, looking over at the Red Ranger. "According to him, just because a few SPD forces failed doesn't mean the Power Rangers cannot get through. It seems your reputation impresses even the likes of him." Kahn smiled at this. The Rangers did as well. "As such, I'm sending you five to Sirius B."

Kat spoke up almost as soon as Commander Kahn finished. "The S.W.A.T. Fliers will get you to Sirius B in no time at all. The coordinates have already been programmed into them."

Kahn nodded to Kat approvingly before turning to the Cadets and asking, "Any questions?"

Bridge raised his hand tentatively. "Yes, Cadet Carson?"

"We shouldn't be expecting any back-up on this, should we?"

"Carson," The Commander coolly replied. "You are the back-up."

"In that case--"

"I think what we really need to know," Anderson Lars said, "is how much we know about these Metalloid things."

"It's a long ride." Kahn said. "You'll be briefed along the way. Prepare to disembark in eight hours. Dismissed."

Kat watched the Rangers salute and leave, the hydraulic doors opening and closing behind them. SPD had been in worse situations before, she reminded herself. The only problem so far was their lack of knowledge of these Metalloids. SPD had always known more about their enemy before. And Doggie... They had been so close to developing something before he left for this, and whatever had passed between them that night six months ago, she doubted she would ever be able to tell, but there had been something there...something she had wanted for a long time. And now? Now, she might never be able to tell him. Of course, she smiled as she looked over the mission specs on a nearby computer console, the Rangers wouldn't have to be the only ones in on this...would they?

She had learned to trust the Rangers with her life...with Doggie's life...but would it be enough this time around?