The disclaimer saying that I don't own any Galaxy Rangers characters has disappeared to another galaxy. Just another fic that will change Shane's life again.

It Just Won't Quit

The lights were out and everything was quiet. But Shane Gooseman knew he wasn't alone as he stepped into the room.

"SURPRISE!" Everyone shouted as the lights went on. Shane found himself in a room filled with balloons, a cake and almost every friend he had.

"Happy twenty first birthday Shane," Niko kissed him on the cheek. Shane couldn't help but blush.

"Congratulations Gooseman, for today you are legally a man," Doc quipped.

"Legal schmegal, I've been an adult since I was thirteen," Shane grunted.

"Come on Goose. Twenty one is a big milestone," Zach smiled.

"I'm a Supertrooper Zachery. Every day I'm not frozen is a milestone," Shane gave him a look.

"Boy you know how to be the life of the party don't you?" Bubblehead quipped. "Cake! I want cake!"

Shane then noticed a large pile of presents on a table. "What's all that?" He blinked.

"Those are your birthday presents silly," Niko laughed.

"This is all for me?" Shane was surprised.

"Of course," Niko said. "See that present over there is from me."

And I'll give you the rest of your birthday present later tonight, Niko suggestively touched his mind.

"I'm really starting to like birthdays," Shane smiled to himself.

"Congratulations on your day of birth Ranger Gooseman!" Buzzwang chirped.

"Hear hear!" Zozo raised a glass. Several other rangers were there as well. Rangers who were friendly with Shane.

"This is something," Shane was a little embarrassed.

"I do believe the Goose is blushing," Doc smiled to Princess Maya of Tarkon.

"I believe he is," Maya smiled.

"Maya? You're here too?" Shane was surprised.

"Of course I am Shane," Maya gave him a hug. "You've always been a good friend to me and my planet."

"Oh there's a card from Billy on the table," Doc pointed. "He couldn't make it because he's doing schoolwork."

"And a few other family members as well," Waldo smiled cryptically. Shane knew he meant the other Supertrooper kids.

"Happy Birthday Goose!" Eliza Foxx smiled as she gave him a kiss.

"Come on Birthday Boy, let's get on with opening the presents!" Doc cheered.

Shane never thought he could be this happy. He was alive and with his friends. That meant more to him than any material things or cake. But still it was nice to open his gifts.

Even though some of them were a little odd.

"A spinner wrench?" Shane looked at one.

"Bubblehead suggested you needed one," Buzzwang said.

"That's because he stole mine. In fact…This one is mine!" Shane gave Bubblehead a look.

"He he he…" Bubblehead giggled.

"If you don't mind I'd like to speak to Gooseman in private for a moment," Commander Walsh spoke to the others. Shane smiled to his friends and followed Commander Walsh to the balcony outside.

Both men stood there looking at the view quietly for a moment. "We've been through a lot together over the years, haven't we Gooseman?"

"We have sir."

"Twenty one years," Walsh shook his head. "I can't believe you're twenty one years old today. I remember the day you were born as if it were yesterday. When you first came out of the test tube I wasn't even sure if you would survive twenty one days let alone…You were so small. I could hold you almost in the palm of my hand."

He gave Shane a once over. "And now look at you. Once your growth spurt finally kicked in you grew like a giraffe!"

"Commander…" Shane felt a little embarrassed.

"I've watched you grow from a scrawny little runt into a full fledged Galaxy Ranger," Walsh smiled with pride. "I've never been prouder of anyone in my life. That's why I want you to have this."

He handed Shane a small box. "Go ahead, open it," Walsh told him.

Shane did so, revealing a men's antique silver watch. "This watch…" Walsh smiled. "Belonged to my father, and his father and…Well it's been in my family for over a hundred and thirty years. It's been revamped and refitted with a more reliable power source since it was first made but I guarantee you it still works perfectly."

"Commander I can't take this…" Shane was stunned.

"Shane I don't have any other family to give it to," Walsh said with a sad smile. "You are the closest thing I have to a son. It's yours."

Shane was truly touched. "I…I don't know what to say. No one's ever…Thank you Commander. Thank you."

The Commander's communicator on his wrist rang. "Commander. There's a problem on level one. You'd better bring Ranger Gooseman with you. He'd want to see this."

"All right," Walsh nodded. "We'll take the elevator."

However once the two men made their way into the elevator something went wrong. A shock of electricity burst out from the floor, knocking both men unconscious immediately. When the elevator opened in the basement, a shadowy figure stood over them.

"Perfect…Just where I want them…"

Several hours later Shane slowly regained consciousness. Almost immediately he realized that he was in a starship due to the engine's humming on the floor beneath him. Groggily he looked around and saw a familiar figure standing before him. "Oh great…"

"Hello Runt," Stingray smirked. "Nice to see you again."

Oh boy things are going to get wild aren't they? Read on to find out what happens next!