Out of this World
Disclaimer: I don't own the Power Rangers.
Summary: The Astro Rangers of KO-35 know that Dark Specter is growing stronger everyday, but without a yellow ranger, they don't think they stand a chance. On Earth, Ashley has decided to leave her friends and teammates to find where her destiny awaits.
(A/N: AU and AH Once again, the purple morpher has always existed and belongs to Karone. Ashley is a turbo ranger along with the original turbo rangers. Cassie, Carlos, and TJ have always been on KO-35.)
Chapter 1: Starting Over
"Tonya Sloan," Zordon's voice echoed. "Do you accept the honor and responsibility of being part of the Turbo Rangers?"
Tonya sighed nervously. "I do."
Ashley stepped forward, her yellow turbo morpher in hand. "Tonya, you're courageous, smart, strong, and a great team player, everything it takes to be a ranger. And that's why I'm trusting you with this." She placed the morpher in Tonya's hand. "I know you'll make a great ranger."
"Thank you, Ashley."
Ashley smiled and stepped back.
Tommy stepped forward. "On behalf of the turbo ranger." He smiled. "Welcome to the team."
The others surrounded Tonya warmly welcoming her. Ashley found this to be the perfect time to sneak away.
She'd said her goodbyes before Tonya's initiation, she didn't think she could say goodbye again.
"You didn't think you could get away that easily, did you?"
Her heart ached at the sound of his voice, but she didn't turn around. "I have to do this."
"I'm not going to try to change your mind again." He sighed and put his hands on her shoulders. "I know you need to go. When does the shuttle leave?"
"Ten minutes." She tried to put on a solid front. "I checked my luggage and everything before I teleported here." She could feel her voice wavering. "Zordon agreed to teleport me back and-"
He silenced her by turning her to face him and kissing her. "If it makes you this upset then don't leave." His voice shook. "I know I said I wouldn't asked you again, but damn it Ashley, I love you."
The ache in her chest intensified. "I love you too. I'm leaving because I know there's something else that I'm supposed to do, that I'm meant to do. I have to go." She emphasized. "But that doesn't mean I want to leave you." She hugged him. "This isn't goodbye."
"I know." He whispered. Kissing her one last time, he stepped back and spoke softly into his communicator. "Okay, Zordon." He watched as Ashley mouthed 'I love you' and disappeared before his eyes.
KO-35
"Why are we welcoming tourist?" Zhane asked in his official uniform, a fake smile plastered on his face. "It's supposed to be our day off."
"Just smile and wave guys." Andros stated.
"For once, Zhane has a good point." Cassie commented.
"Thanks," Zhane answered quickly then frowned. "Hey!"
"We shouldn't be welcoming people here." TJ stated seriously. "Not with Dark Specter and Ecliptor hovering."
"I know." Andros agreed. "But at least we're already in the city in case they attack."
"There's away to look on the bright side." Karone grinned teasing her brother. "Besides we're down a ranger, and it's going to take all seven of us to defeat Dark Specter and Ecliptor.
"Why can't we just appoint a yellow ranger?" Carlos asked once it seemed like all the people had come out of the shuttle.
"You know it doesn't work that way. The power chooses who wields it." Andros sighed. "If that weren't the case we would have given the morpher to Brena by now. She's the most qualified."
"In that case," Karone commented rolling her eyes. "I'm happy the rules apply."
"Karone give it a rest." Andros stated as he and the others began to walk towards the exit.
"Don't worry about it Andros," Carlos smiled and patted his friend and leader's shoulder. "Little sister's are supposed to hate their big brother's girlfriends."
Cassie rolled her eyes. "I don't recall Carmen hating me." She stated referring to Carlos's little sister.
"Okay most little sisters." He corrected.
"It's okay guys." Andros stated. "I know you guys don't like her."
"It's not that we don't like her." TJ tried to reason. "It's just that she's-"
"Hey guys."
"Brena." The five other rangers said at once with fake smiles plastered on their faces.
Andros rolled his eyes at them and hugged his girlfriend. "Hey Bren."
Brena flashed her sultry grin. "Hey babe." She tossed her long wavy black hair over her shoulder and spoke less animatedly to the others. "Hi, guys."
"Hi Brena." They all replied.
"I thought you were going to wait for me at the compound." Andros commented as he draped his arm around her.
"I was, but I just couldn't wait to see you."
Karone rolled her eyes as Brena and Andros walked ahead of her and the others. From the corner of her eye she saw someone stumble. She looked over and decided to help. The others didn't seem to notice that she walked away. "Need a hand?"
"Yes please." The girl looked so relieved. "I have had the worst luck so far." She sighed. "I'm Ashley." And stuck out her hand.
"I'm Karone." She stated shaking the offered hand. "You may not want to use that gesture often. It's not common here." She smiled.
"Oh. Sorry." Ashley sighed again and rubbed at her temples.
"You okay?" Karone asked concerned.
"Yeah just a headache. It's been hurting on and off ever since I got off the shuttle."
"Was it your first shuttle ride?"
"Yeah."
"Well, it affects everyone differently. It'll probably go away for good after awhile."
"I hope so."
"Why don't I take a bag?" Karone asked.
"Thank you." Ashley handed her the rolling luggage. "I'm pretty sure I missed the cab I called ahead for and I'm not sure where the hotel I'm staying in is."
"Where are you staying?"
"The Luxor."
"Nice." Karone nodded in approval. "My friends and I can give you a ride. It's right across the street from the Ranger Compound."
Ashley hesitated for a second. "Ranger Compound? You're a power ranger?"
"Yeah" Karone answered easily.
"You guys don't hide your identities?"
"No. Why would we? Being a ranger is kind of our job." She laughed. "You have rangers where you're from?"
"Yeah we do, but they're not as forthright."
Karone held the door open for Ashley then followed her through. "Hey guys." She called to the others.
"We were wondering where you went off to." Andros spoke.
"But more importantly, who is your friend?" Zhane asked and nearly jumped in front of the new girl.
"Hi," She smiled. "I'm Ashley."
"Hi, I'm -"
"An idiot." Karone finished for him. "But for the most part we call him Zhane."
"Nice to meet you." Ashley couldn't help but be reminded of her friends back home.
"This is TJ." Karone continued with the introductions from left to right. "Cassie, Carlos, and my brother Andros."
"Karone." Andros's voice was stern.
"And that's Andros's girlfriend." Karone rolled her eyes.
"I'm Brena." She gave Karone a quick scowl.
"Nice to meet you guys." Ashley adjusted the bag on her shoulder.
"Why don't you let me take that?" Zhane offered.
"Thanks." Ashley smiled handing him her bag and frowning slightly as he turned away.
Andros put a hand to his temple before he realized what he was doing. "Are you okay, Ashley?"
Ashley looked to him somewhat surprised. "Yeah, just a slight headache, it's dying down now."
"I told Ashley she could get a ride with us. She's moving into the Luxor." Karone stated.
"So you'll be close." Zhane stated.
"Lay off before you scare the girl away Zhane." TJ teased.
"It's okay." Ashley assured. "He kind of reminds me of someone back home."
"Who?" Zhane inquired. "Someone you like I hope."
"Well his name is Justin. And there isn't much not to like." She smiled. "He's 12."
The others erupted in laughter.
Cassie walked over and threw her arm around Ashley. "I think you're gonna fit in with us just fine."
As the others got into the oversized solar powered vehicle, Andros and Brena stood outside.
"What's wrong?" Andros asked her.
"That girl is here for five minutes and they already love her." Brena complained.
"Bren, there's nothing to worry about." Andros shrugged. "Besides, she seems nice."
"Don't look too hard."
Andros laughed. "You have nothing to worry about." He stated again.
Just as she and Andros were about to get into the vehicle, chaos ensued.
(A/N: What do you think? I've been thinking about this story for while now and needed to start on it. Don't worry; I'm still working on my other ones too. Please review. And who do you think Ashley's boyfriend is?)
