Change in the Future

By

Nicole

Disclaimer: I don't own Power Rangers and I got help with the plot. I just own the characters that don't exist.

Summary: Karone wanted more out of life so she left for Terra Venture, but will it change her future she left behind on Earth?

Change in the Future

Chapter 1: Lana

Karone sat in the room and watched as Ashley placed her head on Andros's lap. "I hate you, I really, really, hate you," Ashley muttered. Andros sighed as he rubbed Ashley's back.

"I know," he answered.

Karone giggled and watched as Andros took care of Ashley like he promised. Ashley held onto Andros's hand and winced in pain. "I need drugs or something," she murmured. Andros ran his fingers through her hair.

"I'll go find the doctor to give you one of those weird epidural deals you were talking about," Karone assured her.

Karone slowly got up and she left the room. Andros ran circles over her back. "You're awfully quiet," she commented. Andros laughed slightly.

"Every time I go to say something you tell me to shut up and that I'm annoying you," he answered.

"That's contractions talking," she assured him.

She closed her eyes and sighed as he stroked her hair. "I thought we were going to wait until we had kids," she commented. He chuckled and shook his head.

"Those plans changed when I decided to come back to Earth with you," he answered.

Ashley laughed slightly but then she winced. "Don't make me laugh," she muttered.

"Sorry," he answered.

He kissed the side of her head and pressed his forehead against the side of her head. Ashley dug her nails into his arm when a really strong, painful contraction hit.

After awhile, Karone came back with the doctor. "She said your contractions are becoming rather painful now?" She asked. Andros winced when Ashley dug her nails into his arm again.

"Well, with the blood going down my arm now, I think that's a yes," he replied.

"I need something now," Ashley hissed.

The doctor checked her. "Sorry, sweetie. The window of opportunity has been closed," she informed. Ashley was in disbelief.

"Open the window," Ashley answered.

"Can't open the window," the doctor told her.

"Break the window, I can't do this."

Andros looked at Karone. "I have to leave," she informed. She walked over to Ashley. "Hey, if you can save the world you can give birth," Karone assured her. She kissed Andros's cheek before leaving the room.

(Twenty Minutes Later)

Karone rubbed her stomach with a sigh. Andros came out and everyone stood up. "Is she okay?" Cassie asked.

"She's fine, she's just exhausted," he replied.

"Well?" Carlos asked.

"What is it?" TJ asked.

Andros leaned back against the wall. "We're not sure yet," he replied. They gave him a quizzical look. "They're trying their best in there, but the contractions wiped Ashley out," he informed. Cassie crossed her arms over her chest.

"So…what now?" Zhane asked.

"They're letting her rest right now, doctor's keeping an eye on her. We should find something out soon," he replied.

"Then…what are you doing out here?" Carlos asked.

"While Ashley's resting, I came out to tell you guys what's going on and I needed a break too," he replied.

He rubbed his forehead with a sigh. Cassie held his hand. "Anything we can do?" She asked. Andros shook his head.

"No, but I don't think you guys should just hang around here," he replied.

"We're not leaving," Karone told him.

"Yeah, we're staying, we promised you and Ash that we'd be here for you guys," Zhane agreed.

They nodded and Andros nodded his head slowly. "Right…I better get back in there," he told them. They watched as the former Red Ranger went back into the room.

(Sometime Later)

They kept their promise to Andros and just sat out in the waiting room. What seemed like hours, Andros finally came out and Cassie stood up. "Well?" She asked. Andros gave them a tired smile.

"A girl," he replied.

Karone gasped and she hugged Andros. "How's Ashley?" Carlos asked. Andros let Karone go.

"She's fine, exhausted, but fine," he replied.

Karone looked at Andros's arms. "Um…I think you should have those taken care of," she commented. Andros looked at his arms to see the damage Ashley's nails did.

"I just think Ashley needs to cut her nails," he answered.

Everyone laughed. "Ashley's asleep now and the baby's in the nursery," he informed. The others went to see the baby, but Karone stayed next to her brother.

"How are you holding up?" She asked.

Andros sat down. "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't as tired as Ashley is," he replied. Karone laughed slightly. "By the way, Ashley wanted me to tell you that when you're in labor to take the epidural when that window of opportunity is opened," he commented. Karone smiled.

"I'll keep that in mind," she agreed.

Andros kissed her cheek. "I'm going to go back to be with Ashley," he told her.

"You go, you need rest," she assured him.

Andros got up and went back down towards the room.

Before Karone left the hospital, she peeked into Ashley's room and a smile came across her face. She found Ashley and Andros asleep in each other's arms. She placed a hand on her stomach and she jumped when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked over to see Zhane standing there. "Let's go home," he told her. Karone nodded and she left the hospital with Zhane.