Hanging by a Moment

By

AlexandraKhayman

Summary: The Red Ranger never thought that he could actually fall in love. But a twist of fate proves him wrong

Hanging By a Moment

Chapter 1 – Ashley's Birthday

It was a quiet morning in the Megaship. Everyone was still asleep, except the Yellow Ranger. After a very relaxing bath, Ashley Hammond was getting dressed, to begin a very special day and to go celebrate it later, with her friends. She was turning 17 and her whole life seemed perfect: she was the Yellow Space Ranger (as she dreamt when she was a little girl), she had the best friends and family in the universe and she was falling in love! And that last reason was, at the same time, a good and a bad thing. Because Andros, the Red Ranger, and the most beautiful person she had ever seen (and the shyest one too!) was right there… but always so distant.

"I mean, I know that he had been alone the past few years… and he saw his sister being kidnapped. He has a lot of anger against himself because he thinks it was his fault… but I just wanna help him! Give him my love. Try to heal that wound that have been open, and remain open, after all this time!" – Ashley sighed as she left her bedroom and went to the bridge.

"Good Morning Alpha! Good Morning DECA!" – Ashley greeted.

"Ai, yi, yi. Happy Birthday Ashley." – said Alpha, as he went to give her a big hug and a box.

"Oh Alpha… you shouldn't have!"

When she opened the package, there was a little music box inside it. It was yellow (of course) and had a white draw of a morpher. As she pushed the button, a soft melody echoed in the room.

"We hope you enjoyed it Ashley." – DECA said.

"Well, I don't know what to say… thank you so much!"

"You're welcome."

Ashley nodded, and then turned back and went to get something for breakfast. As the synthetron was making her cornflakes, she thought; "That was so sweet… I wish Andros would be that enthusiastic with my birthday". Then, she realized how stupid she was being. "Dammit Ashley, you're being too selfish…" – she muttered aloud.

"Are you talking to yourself Ashley?" – a familiar voice asked.

"Oh Andros… you were there! Don't worry; I'm not getting crazy… I was just thinking." – She said quickly, as she saw the weird look in his eyes.

"Ok." – He nodded, and then turned around and left.

Ashley sat down and started eating. Ten minutes later, she was finished and went to see her parents, back on Earth.

"DECA, tell the others I'll meet them in the park."

"Acknowledged." – DECA replied.

Ashley teleported herself to Angel Groove, thinking about the day she first met Andros…

(Later That Day)

Ashley was sitting in her bed, looking at her new necklace. She smiled; when she remembered the speed of her heartbeat, the time Andros gave her his birthday present.

(Flashback)

"Happy Birthday Ashley." – Andros said and gave her a little yellow box.

"Wow…"

"The stone's a rare gem from KO-35… I hope you liked it."

"I love it…thank you!" – She smiled, as she gave him a big hug.

(End Flashback)

"I love it… I really do." – Ashley sighed, as she looked at the brightening yellow gem in the middle of the pendent.

Now she was confused: after that sweet moment, he had gone back to his distant status. "What the hell is happening between us?" – Ashley wondered.

In the next room, Andros was lying down on his bed, staring at the roof and thinking about his actions, a few hours early. "She must've been thinking I'm an idiot! I gave her that necklace and she was so happy. Then I realized she was only being nice… of course! But I feel so nervous and strange when I'm around her… What's happening with you Andros?"

A/N: My first story ever! First chapter is dedicated to Ashley Hammond/Astro Yellow, who encouraged me to start writing and give me some help and advices. Thank you so much! Review please.