Disclaimer: Power Rangers is owned by Buena Vista, Sara is mine. Everything up to A Golden Homecoming is canon, but it takes a distinct turn after that.
Author's Note: I came across this today while looking through some of the stuff I wrote a year ago and decided to post it to see what everyone thought. Some of the events may seem unbelievable, but keep in mind that I didn't write this for it to be taken seriously. I just felt like writing a love story and this is what came about. So if you're looking for a realistic story, you probably won't find it here.
Chapter One: A Time for Making New Friends
I opened my eyes and sat up slowly, taking in my surroundings. Where am I? How did I get here? 'Here' was what appeared to be a park, and there wasn't a cloud in what looked to be an afternoon sky. The grass was green and lush, and I knew then that I definitely wasn't in Texas anymore. Not in August anyway. I slowly climbed to my feet and brushed the grass and leaves from my clothes carefully, turning in all directions to see which was the best way to go.
I spotted a path and began following it to wherever it led. Looking around, I had to admit that this place was gorgeous. There were benches and picnic tables underneath the shade of the trees, and as I rounded a turn in the path, I could see a gigantic body of water in front of me. I gasped softly at the sheer beauty of the lapping waves and knew that wherever I was, it was somewhere I could grow to love.
I sighed reluctantly and continued on, turning this way and that to not miss anything. I turned to face forward again and walked right into someone, gasping in surprise. An arm slipped around my waist to steady me and I put clutched toned biceps in reflex.
"I'm sorry." I apologized absently, letting go quickly.
"Are you all right?" a male voice asked gently.
I nodded distractedly, taking a step back. "I'm fine."
"Are you sure? You seem a bit dazed." A female voice said in concern.
I looked around at the group of teens numbly. "Um, where am I?" I responded.
"Angel Grove Park."
"Out of Kansas and into Oz." I murmured dizzily, then felt my knees give way beneath me as darkness closed around me.
Hushed voices were the first thing I was aware of as I drifted into consciousness.
"Any news Billy?" I heard a robotic voice say.
"Negative. I haven't been able to pinpoint the cause of her coma."
I opened my eyes and found myself lying on a cot while a teenager and what looked like a robot worked at a console. I struggled to my feet, stumbling toward them and crying out in pain as I ran into an invisible barrier. I fell back clutching my arm and looked up into worried blue eyes.
"How long have I been out?" I asked quietly, cradling my upper arm gingerly.
"A week."
I nodded, letting that sink in. "You brought me to your Command Center." I said softly.
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because your collapse didn't seem due to natural causes."
"You think I'm one of Rita or Zedd's henchmen."
He nodded. "Yes."
"Then why did you take the risk?"
"You were in trouble."
"You're good people Billy."
"Will you consent to a full body scan?"
"Of course."
The handsome young genius held out a handheld device in front of him, moving it up and down my body slowly. After several moments, he shut it off and looked up at something behind me.
"She's not under a spell Zordon."
"As I suspected. Alpha, please remove the force field from around our visitor."
"Yes Zordon."
I felt the creepy buzz on my skin fade and stepped forward hesitantly just in case. I felt my strength drain from my body and fell forward with a gasp. Billy managed to dive just in time to catch me in his arms, helping me back onto the cot.
"You're still weak." He explained.
I nodded wearily. "Thank you for your concern Billy. I may know what caused my collapse."
Billy tilted his head curiously. "What was it?"
I sighed. "This is not my dimension. Is there such a thing as dimension lag?"
"Hmm. Well I suppose the strain of traveling through the dimensional barrier could drain a significant amount of energy from your body. Do you have any idea how you got here?"
I shook my head. "All I know is that I woke up in the park. I feel much better now that I've had some sleep. Uh, who did I bump into?"
"Adam."
"I can't remember if I apologized or not. Man, I really was out of it."
"You did. If I may ask, how do you know you're not of this dimension?"
"Well, because the last time I checked, this place existed only in reruns on the Family channel."
"You're saying that we are a...television show in your world?"
I smiled sympathetically. "I'm afraid so Billy.
"Well they say the truth is stranger than fiction..."
"But that doesn't mean it isn't fiction somewhere else." I finished with a laugh.
"I'm sorry about the force field." He said softly, examining the small burn on my arm.
I smiled. "Hey, I saw Tommy's debut. I can't honestly blame you."
"That's going to take some getting used to."
I laughed. "Sorry."
"Don't be. It's nice having someone who remembers the old days."
I looked around and smiled sympathetically. "Yes, I suppose it would be. You're the last of the original team now."
He nodded. "I like Tommy, but our friendship only goes back so far."
"Well I know I'm no substitute for the others, but if you ever need to talk..."
Billy smiled. "Thanks."
"What are friends for?"
An alarm went off and I watched in fascination as Billy immediately went into techno-mode. Two incoming streams of yellow and green coalesced into Tanya and Adam and while they conferred with Billy I beckoned Alpha over.
"Yes?"
"Alpha, would it be possible to arrange for Kimberly, Zack, Jason, and Trini to visit for a day or two?" I whispered.
"Ai-yi-yi, that's a wonderful idea. I'll see what I can do."
"But remember Alpha, it's a surprise."
"You can count on me." The little robot said slyly, scurrying off to rejoin the Rangers.
"We have to help him Billy." Adam said urgently.
"I've located him in the Caspian Sea on Aquitar." Billy said, tapping a few things on the console. "I've lost him." He sighed, then turned to me hopefully. "He isn't..."
Adam and Tanya looked at me curiously and I fidgeted. "He's alive. That's all I can say."
"How do you know?" Tanya asked curiously.
"Eh, long story."
Adam came over to kneel beside my cot. "You had us worried."
I rubbed the back of my neck sheepishly. "I didn't mean to."
"Are you all right?"
I smiled. "I'm fine now. I'm sorry I was so out of it earlier. Billy told me that you were the one I bumped into. I'm sorry."
He laughed. "Don't worry about it. Did he ever figure out what caused your collapse?"
"We think it might have been due to my trip through the dimensional barrier. Which makes sense, because I feel a lot better now."
"I'm glad to hear that." Adam smiled. "Don't worry, we'll get you home as soon as we can."
I felt my smile falter and looked down a second, regaining my composure. "Of course."
The chamber lit up with color as the other three Rangers teleported in and I carefully climbed to my feet, gasping as I felt dizzy. A gentle arm slid around my waist and I put both hands on Adam's shoulders to steady myself.
"Sorry." I sighed.
"You should rest." He pointed out gently.
"I know, but I feel so helpless sitting here. I promise I'll stay out of the way."
"Rangers, we have an incoming transmission from Aquitar." Alpha said, bringing it up on the viewing globe.
"Rangers of Earth, we have a situation that calls for your assistance."
"Is it about the Gold Ranger?" Adam asked anxiously as he helped me over to where the others were gathered.
"Yes. I present to you Trey, the crown prince of Triforia; otherwise known as the Gold Ranger."
The White and Blue Aquitian Rangers stepped apart, revealing a rather handsome young man in a black and gold tunic, in what looked to be a stasis chamber.
"Is he all right?" Katherine asked in concern.
Delphine nodded from the edge of the screen. "However, his physiology is inconsistent with our planet."
"His molecules are deteriorating at an alarming rate. We must teleport him to you at once."
Billy nodded. "We'll be ready. Thank you Delphine."
The lovely woman nodded, bowing respectfully. "May the Power protect you, Rangers of Earth."
"We wish you all the same." Tommy smiled. The viewing globe went blank then, and the tall Red Ranger looked over at me with a warm smile. "You look like you're feeling better."
As if to contradict him, I felt myself sway a bit, and smiled sheepishly. "I'm still a little weak, but I do feel a lot better."
Billy looked at me and sighed good-naturedly. "Am I going to have to strap you in?"
I couldn't resist. "Why Billy, I had no idea you were that kinky."
There was a moment of stunned silence, as the Rangers exchanged a startled look. Then Tanya started giggling and that set everyone else off, even Billy.
Rocky grinned. "I like you."
"Highest honor." I smiled.
"I don't mean to be rude, but who are you?"
I grinned as I remembered where I heard those words before. "My name is Sara. I am from a dimension where all of this is fiction, as crazy as it sounds. That's how I knew Trey was still alive."
"When you said that it was all you could say..."
I sighed, looking down. "I'm trying to keep from interfering in this world more than I already am by just being here. I don't want to inadvertently cause the end of the world or something like that."
"A very wise decision indeed."
The alarms went off and Billy immediately checked the computer for what was wrong. He frowned and looked up with a worried gaze.
"Mondo has put a shield around the Power Chamber. We can't teleport anything in."
"Not good." Adam sighed.
"If we don't do something soon, Trey will hit the barrier and be destroyed."
"Well if Mohammed won't come to the mountain..." I shrugged.
"The mountain will come to Mohammed." Rocky finished with a grin.
"Angel Cove. It's surrounded on three sides by cliffs." Billy said, punching the coordinates into the computer.
"Billy, can we teleport out?"
He nodded. "Hurry, Trey should be landing soon."
"Right."
The six teens vanished in their respective beams of colored light and I sighed, watching the stream that was currently Trey land with a splash in the cove on the viewing globe.
