This a sequel series to Power Rangers: SPD. It will be a 20-episode fic series chronicling the lives of the SPD Rangers under a new threat, which takes place directly after the events of the series. Each chapter acts as a new episode. There will be regular updates and the first few episodes/chapters will be up rather quickly, since I posted portions of this series on another site already. Feedback is always appreciated. Obviously, I don't own the characters or the established trademarks. Any original characters introduced, however, are my own creation. I hope to create a Forum here on soon to go along with this fic series for discussion and commentary from me. The Prologue here is a bit short and was originally designed as a preview to the fic series.

POWER RANGERS: SPACE PATROL DELTA
YEAR TWO

PROLOGUE

Dear Jack,

It's me. We promised to write each other whenever we got the chance. Believe it or not, things around SPD have been busy, despite Gruumm being safely in storage. He left behind a lot of baggage that we've had to clean up, but I have a feeling it's almost over. It'll be nice to finally say goodbye to that chapter of my life.

Although, that means saying goodbye to you too. Of course, we already said our good-byes, but things are really going to be different around here without you. I hope you're happy. What am I saying? I know you're happy. You're with Ally. She's good for you. You better hold onto her. Is Piggy getting on your nerves yet? Don't worry. He'll grow on you pretty soon.

Things around here have been so much calmer than before it all went down with Gruumm. The red is really growing on Sky. He's mellowed out, but still he doesn't hesitate to make sure we all know who's in charge of B-Squad now. Syd still wakes me up at the crack of dawn with her singing and denies that she snores when I mention it in front of Bridge & Sky. Bridge, well, he's Bridge. I don't think there's anything that could change that.

Speaking of mellow, you wouldn't believe how laid back Cruger's been. I think it's because Mrs. Cruger is back in his life. The mood really has changed and so have the people. Boom is an SPD cadet now. Who would have thought? But, you'd be surprised to see him now. Kat's been practically a monk locked in her lab, working on the new Delta Runners. Even though Cruger's told her a million times that there's no rush, she's still working her hardest to get them done as soon as possible.

As for me, my mood changes by the day, I think. Most of the time I'm happy. Proud of how much we accomplished in a year and what we're still accomplishing. But, sometimes I'm lonely, sad that you left me here. We became a family and you forced us to lose one of our own. I miss you more than anyone could know. You were my brother, in every way that matters. It's hard to say goodbye, but I know we have to move on.

Moving on. I guess that's the theme these days. Cruger told us yesterday that Supreme Commander Birdy approved his choice for Green Ranger. He says we should all know who it is in a couple of days. It's gonna be hard welcoming someone new into the fold, if it is someone new. None of us have had a clue and Cruger's been tight-lipped. All I know is that it's not you. Whoever it is will never be you. So, don't forget this family you left behind.

Write back to me...whenever you get the chance.

Your sis,
Z

Z folded the hand-written letter and placed it in an envelope. She exited her room and headed for the SPD mail slot. It was an archaic form of communication in the year 2026, but Z thought it had a rustic, personal feel, just like her relationship with Jack. A few still clung to the rituals of the past and mail was still delivered, except it usually reached its destination in a matter of hours, not days. She didn't know when she'd hear back from Jack and honestly she wasn't expecting an immediate reply.

Little did she know as she walked the halls of SPD Headquarters, that life was about to bring more unexpected surprises for everyone in her life. They relished their victory against the Troobian Empire and took pride in knowing Earth was safe. But what if earth wasn't safe after all?

Z reached the mail slot and stuck the letter only halfway in, before it was sucked right out of her hands. She took a deep breath and smiled. Z strolled on her way, relieved that she had finally gotten that behind her. Life ahead, however, was going to produce changes that no one in SPD would ever forget. They would all be changed forever and no one would be immune to the evil that lay ahead.

The evil that resided within the walls of Space Patrol Delta.