Disclaimer: I don't own the Power Rangers in Space, they are property of
Saban, and so as usual I am making no money form this story. Please be
nice, as I have never written a fic before. However the monster 'Mind
crusher' is mine.
Author's note: I got the idea from an episode of Buffy the vampire slayer. I love Ashley and Andros, as a couple and so that's what I have done.
The Mind Crusher
It was another bright, warm, sunny day in Angel Grove. Everyone seemed to be out and about making the most of this beautiful day. The space rangers were no exception. Tearing themselves away from the astro megaship, they agreed to go down and relax, so now all six rangers were in a secluded part of Angel Grove Park, basking in the warmth, enjoying a picnic courtesy of Alpha.
Ashley and Cassie were huddled together, giggling and whispering. T.J, Andros, Zhane and Carlos were happily chatting, shouting and laughing with each other, turning once in a while to watch and admire the female rangers.
"So, Ash, how you and Andros doing?" smiled Cassie at her best friend. Ashley grinned, "so great, he's the most perfect guy ever, I love him so much" she looked so mesmerized. Andros and Ashley had finally gotten together not much to anyone's surprise. Since the arrival of Zhane and his flirtatious ways, Andros had come to realize how much he cared for the pretty yellow ranger. Gaining up the courage they had gone on a date and were now a strong couple. Cassie burst into fits. Ashley looked at her annoyed Cassie saw this "Ok, ok I'm sorry, but you look so soppy"
"Oh this from you!" Ashley retorted "What about you and our darling blue ranger" Cassie rolled her eyes and smiled. "Great, just great" Cassie's eyes sparkled. Since their reign as the turbo's Cassie and T.J had been close, both wanting more but to afraid to ask. Three months ago, Ashley had set them up on a blind date and since then both had been inseparable.
"Are you two gonna abandon us all day or are you gonna come and join the conversation" shouted Zhane over to the two female rangers.
"In case you haven't noticed, Cassie and I are talking. Besides we are not interested in listening to you and how hot you think Christina Aguleria is compared to Brittany Spears" shouted Ashley sending the other rangers into fits of laughter, Cassie and Ashley high fived. Eventually Cassie and Ashley moved over to the guys. Cassie sat next to T.J and interlaced her fingers with his, resting her head on his shoulder. T.J seemed content in playing with a strand of her long, black hair.
Ashley climbed between Andros's lap. When they were settled, she sat with her back pressed against his stomach, his arms and legs surrounding her, she laid her head back against him. Carols and Zhane started making gagging faces at the sight.
"Guys please, leave the romantic stuff for after hours" said Zhane. "Oh, your just jealous" replied Cassie. "No, I'm just board" he smirked. "Frisbee it is then" said Ashley. Reluctantly pulling away from Andros, Ashley padded over to her backpack and pulled out a multi-colored circular disc. They spilt into two teams and started to play.
"Ecliptor! I need you now" screamed Astronoma. Ecliptor ran to where the princess was sitting impatiently. "What do you want my princess" he replied kneeling before her. "I have a plan to destroy the rangers so listen up" she snapped. Ecliptor was alert and ready to carry out her plans. "I have come to realize while studying the rangers, the yellow rangers seems to be the link to them all. The love the red ranger feels fore her, the strong friendship the black ranger has with her, the close friendship with the pink ranger, the way she and the blue ranger confide secrets with just each other and the way the silver ranger and she joke about together."
"Sorry for interrupting princess but what does this have to do with destroying the rangers?" replied Ecliptor.
"Well if you didn't interrupt me I will tell you" she glared at him. "If we destroyed the yellow ranger, it would destroy the others emotionally, and as you know humans are blinded by their emotions. When the yellow ranger is destroyed it will be easy to destroy five torn up rangers and then earth will be ours" Astronoma cackled loudly. "Wonderful princess simply amazing, how do you want to destroy her?" asked Ecliptor liking the plan instantly. "Well I want her to suffer, so what we need is a…" She clicked her finger and a monster appeared. "Mind crusher" Astronoma smirked evilly and rubbed her hands together. "Now, I want you to go to earth and infect the yellow ranger" she commanded. "As you wish" is said.
"OUT!" yelled Carlos to Ashley. "WAS NOT!" she shouted back. "We said up to the lamppost"
"No, we said up to the litter bin" he said.
"Did not!"
"Did"
The others let the yellow and black rangers argue and retrieved the Frisbee. "Ok guys chill" said Zhane "were all friends here"
"Well I wouldn't say that but if you insist" the rangers turned around to see another of Astronema's monsters. "Oh not now, this is our day off" complained T.J
"Well play times over," said Andros.
"LET'S ROCKET"
Soon all the rangers were fighting the swarm of quantrons that had appeared. Cassie and T.J had teamed up and were using their weapons against the huge numbers that were coming for them. Andros and Carlos were back to back while easily fighting off quantrons in hand to hand combat. Zhane also was having an easy time, using his super silveriser to fight them off. The monster stood watching for a while until he noticed that the yellow ranger was quite a distance away from the other rangers. He walked over to her. Ashley was easily fighting the quantrons with her star slinger. The monster tackled her from behind and sent her flying.
"ASHLEY!" Andros cried seeing Ashley being flung against a wall. The rangers started to run towards their helpless yellow ranger. Unfortunately more quantrons had joined the fight and had formed a wall around the rangers. None of them could break free leaving Ashley on her own with the Monster. Ashley was kicked in the chest and stomach again and again. "ASHLEY, ASHLEY" Andros tried his hardest to break free but failed, he watched in horror as the monster charged at her again this time de-morphing her, making her more venerable for another attack. "ASHLEY GET UP PLEASE, HE'S GONNA ATTACK AGAIN" Andros cried out to his girlfriend trying everything in his power to get free. Ashley looked up weakly at the rangers shouting at her. She saw the monster come round for another attack, using all the energy she had left, she stood up and prepared herself. Ashley kicked him hard sending him flying to the floor. She delivered him a more punches and kicks. The monster seemed to weaken, this surprised the rangers and Ashley, and she seemed to be winning while unmorphed. Finally she delivered him a final hard kick in the stomach. The monster shook for a few seconds and blew up splattering a clear liquid everywhere that soaked into the ground. Ashley looked shocked. The quantrons immediately let go of the rangers and disappeared. They de-morphed and Andros ran to Ashley and hugged her hard. "Are you ok?" he asked. "Yeah, yeah I'm fine" she smiled shakily. The other rangers hugged her and Andros kissed her forehead. "Come on, let's go have alpha check you out just to be sure everything seems to clear here" they packed up their picnic stuff and teleported back to the ship, however no one noticed the strange clear substance that absorbed into the back of Ashley's hand.
Astronoma smiled, "It worked" she grinned. "Now all we have to do is wait and then the fun can begin" she shivered in anticipation of what the yellow ranger was going to go through in a matter of time.
"Well rangers, you will be pleased to know that Ashley is completely fine. There is no sign of any damage at all," said Alpha after running the scanner over Ashley. The rangers sighed in relief. "That's good to know," said Cassie putting her arm around Ashley's shoulder. Ashley smiled in relief to.
Later that evening Ashley lay in bed staring up at the ceiling. It was to easy, how could I have defeated him on my own, unmorphed?
There was a knock at the door pulling her out of the thoughts "come in" she answered. The door opened to reveal Andros. "Hey" she smiled at him, she pulled her covers up and made room for him.
Andros climbed into the bed and took Ashley into his arms. He knew something was wrong. "What is it, what's wrong?" he asked turning her around so he could see her face. She gave him a small smile knowing she couldn't lie to him, "I'm just wondering why it was so easy to beat him, I mean I wasn't morphed or armed with a weapon. All I did was a few lousy moves and he was gone." Andros grinned at her "Maybe your more powerful than you thought" he said trying to make her smile, she didn't. "Don't worry" he said cuddling her "Astronoma probably sent down a dud and didn't even realize, I am sure its nothing to worry about." She seemed comforted by his words and relaxed in his arms.
Author's note: I got the idea from an episode of Buffy the vampire slayer. I love Ashley and Andros, as a couple and so that's what I have done.
The Mind Crusher
It was another bright, warm, sunny day in Angel Grove. Everyone seemed to be out and about making the most of this beautiful day. The space rangers were no exception. Tearing themselves away from the astro megaship, they agreed to go down and relax, so now all six rangers were in a secluded part of Angel Grove Park, basking in the warmth, enjoying a picnic courtesy of Alpha.
Ashley and Cassie were huddled together, giggling and whispering. T.J, Andros, Zhane and Carlos were happily chatting, shouting and laughing with each other, turning once in a while to watch and admire the female rangers.
"So, Ash, how you and Andros doing?" smiled Cassie at her best friend. Ashley grinned, "so great, he's the most perfect guy ever, I love him so much" she looked so mesmerized. Andros and Ashley had finally gotten together not much to anyone's surprise. Since the arrival of Zhane and his flirtatious ways, Andros had come to realize how much he cared for the pretty yellow ranger. Gaining up the courage they had gone on a date and were now a strong couple. Cassie burst into fits. Ashley looked at her annoyed Cassie saw this "Ok, ok I'm sorry, but you look so soppy"
"Oh this from you!" Ashley retorted "What about you and our darling blue ranger" Cassie rolled her eyes and smiled. "Great, just great" Cassie's eyes sparkled. Since their reign as the turbo's Cassie and T.J had been close, both wanting more but to afraid to ask. Three months ago, Ashley had set them up on a blind date and since then both had been inseparable.
"Are you two gonna abandon us all day or are you gonna come and join the conversation" shouted Zhane over to the two female rangers.
"In case you haven't noticed, Cassie and I are talking. Besides we are not interested in listening to you and how hot you think Christina Aguleria is compared to Brittany Spears" shouted Ashley sending the other rangers into fits of laughter, Cassie and Ashley high fived. Eventually Cassie and Ashley moved over to the guys. Cassie sat next to T.J and interlaced her fingers with his, resting her head on his shoulder. T.J seemed content in playing with a strand of her long, black hair.
Ashley climbed between Andros's lap. When they were settled, she sat with her back pressed against his stomach, his arms and legs surrounding her, she laid her head back against him. Carols and Zhane started making gagging faces at the sight.
"Guys please, leave the romantic stuff for after hours" said Zhane. "Oh, your just jealous" replied Cassie. "No, I'm just board" he smirked. "Frisbee it is then" said Ashley. Reluctantly pulling away from Andros, Ashley padded over to her backpack and pulled out a multi-colored circular disc. They spilt into two teams and started to play.
"Ecliptor! I need you now" screamed Astronoma. Ecliptor ran to where the princess was sitting impatiently. "What do you want my princess" he replied kneeling before her. "I have a plan to destroy the rangers so listen up" she snapped. Ecliptor was alert and ready to carry out her plans. "I have come to realize while studying the rangers, the yellow rangers seems to be the link to them all. The love the red ranger feels fore her, the strong friendship the black ranger has with her, the close friendship with the pink ranger, the way she and the blue ranger confide secrets with just each other and the way the silver ranger and she joke about together."
"Sorry for interrupting princess but what does this have to do with destroying the rangers?" replied Ecliptor.
"Well if you didn't interrupt me I will tell you" she glared at him. "If we destroyed the yellow ranger, it would destroy the others emotionally, and as you know humans are blinded by their emotions. When the yellow ranger is destroyed it will be easy to destroy five torn up rangers and then earth will be ours" Astronoma cackled loudly. "Wonderful princess simply amazing, how do you want to destroy her?" asked Ecliptor liking the plan instantly. "Well I want her to suffer, so what we need is a…" She clicked her finger and a monster appeared. "Mind crusher" Astronoma smirked evilly and rubbed her hands together. "Now, I want you to go to earth and infect the yellow ranger" she commanded. "As you wish" is said.
"OUT!" yelled Carlos to Ashley. "WAS NOT!" she shouted back. "We said up to the lamppost"
"No, we said up to the litter bin" he said.
"Did not!"
"Did"
The others let the yellow and black rangers argue and retrieved the Frisbee. "Ok guys chill" said Zhane "were all friends here"
"Well I wouldn't say that but if you insist" the rangers turned around to see another of Astronema's monsters. "Oh not now, this is our day off" complained T.J
"Well play times over," said Andros.
"LET'S ROCKET"
Soon all the rangers were fighting the swarm of quantrons that had appeared. Cassie and T.J had teamed up and were using their weapons against the huge numbers that were coming for them. Andros and Carlos were back to back while easily fighting off quantrons in hand to hand combat. Zhane also was having an easy time, using his super silveriser to fight them off. The monster stood watching for a while until he noticed that the yellow ranger was quite a distance away from the other rangers. He walked over to her. Ashley was easily fighting the quantrons with her star slinger. The monster tackled her from behind and sent her flying.
"ASHLEY!" Andros cried seeing Ashley being flung against a wall. The rangers started to run towards their helpless yellow ranger. Unfortunately more quantrons had joined the fight and had formed a wall around the rangers. None of them could break free leaving Ashley on her own with the Monster. Ashley was kicked in the chest and stomach again and again. "ASHLEY, ASHLEY" Andros tried his hardest to break free but failed, he watched in horror as the monster charged at her again this time de-morphing her, making her more venerable for another attack. "ASHLEY GET UP PLEASE, HE'S GONNA ATTACK AGAIN" Andros cried out to his girlfriend trying everything in his power to get free. Ashley looked up weakly at the rangers shouting at her. She saw the monster come round for another attack, using all the energy she had left, she stood up and prepared herself. Ashley kicked him hard sending him flying to the floor. She delivered him a more punches and kicks. The monster seemed to weaken, this surprised the rangers and Ashley, and she seemed to be winning while unmorphed. Finally she delivered him a final hard kick in the stomach. The monster shook for a few seconds and blew up splattering a clear liquid everywhere that soaked into the ground. Ashley looked shocked. The quantrons immediately let go of the rangers and disappeared. They de-morphed and Andros ran to Ashley and hugged her hard. "Are you ok?" he asked. "Yeah, yeah I'm fine" she smiled shakily. The other rangers hugged her and Andros kissed her forehead. "Come on, let's go have alpha check you out just to be sure everything seems to clear here" they packed up their picnic stuff and teleported back to the ship, however no one noticed the strange clear substance that absorbed into the back of Ashley's hand.
Astronoma smiled, "It worked" she grinned. "Now all we have to do is wait and then the fun can begin" she shivered in anticipation of what the yellow ranger was going to go through in a matter of time.
"Well rangers, you will be pleased to know that Ashley is completely fine. There is no sign of any damage at all," said Alpha after running the scanner over Ashley. The rangers sighed in relief. "That's good to know," said Cassie putting her arm around Ashley's shoulder. Ashley smiled in relief to.
Later that evening Ashley lay in bed staring up at the ceiling. It was to easy, how could I have defeated him on my own, unmorphed?
There was a knock at the door pulling her out of the thoughts "come in" she answered. The door opened to reveal Andros. "Hey" she smiled at him, she pulled her covers up and made room for him.
Andros climbed into the bed and took Ashley into his arms. He knew something was wrong. "What is it, what's wrong?" he asked turning her around so he could see her face. She gave him a small smile knowing she couldn't lie to him, "I'm just wondering why it was so easy to beat him, I mean I wasn't morphed or armed with a weapon. All I did was a few lousy moves and he was gone." Andros grinned at her "Maybe your more powerful than you thought" he said trying to make her smile, she didn't. "Don't worry" he said cuddling her "Astronoma probably sent down a dud and didn't even realize, I am sure its nothing to worry about." She seemed comforted by his words and relaxed in his arms.