A/N: Another PR/SL crossover involving wrestling…this one involving SummerSlam in LA recently. The biggest party of the summer has a whole different twist with a bunch of members of the Power Rangers/Suite Life universe in attendance.
A/N 2: I own nothing. PinkBracketBuster universe.
Prologue: Heartbreak and Healing
April 15, 2013
Reefside, CA
It was a beautiful, cool spring day in Southern California, a little chill in the air had people bringing their jackets into Hayley's Cyberspace as people milled in and out of the place, grabbing a bite to eat and then moving on to where they needed to go.
It was approximately a week after WrestleMania and the NCAA Final Four, and the group of Rangers and their friends, who had become significantly close over the years, had a chance to unwind after the last few months.
In the last few months, some of the group (including Zordon's original six and their significant others) had gone to the Royal Rumble and had seen the Rock become WWE Champion for the eighth time.
Cody, Bailey and their friends on the East Coast had not gone to the Rumble as they had their hands full at Yale, St. John's and UConn, but the original six and their significant others had sent pictures which the group fully enjoyed…especially at the expense of all the CM Punk fans that Cody and Bailey saw most days.
Then there was the NCAA Tournament…in which the biggest shocker was that Kimberly, Tommy, Cody and Bailey had a surprise encounter at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on the second weekend of the tournament. Tommy had flown with Kimberly to Cowboys Stadium as the Gators were playing there and they had been surprised to see Cody and Bailey there.
Bailey had snagged tickets from an old friend and Jayhawk fan that couldn't make the trip so she was able to watch the Jayhawks and spend the weekend with Tommy and Kim…which had turned out to be a nightmare as both the Jayhawks, and then the Gators, were upset by Michigan who went to the national title game although Tommy had smirked when the Gators lost to Michigan. That had earned Tommy a place on his couch one night the next week.
But now, WrestleMania and the NCAA tournament were history, and baseball season was just getting started and everyone had received the chance to unwind.
On the West Coast it was almost lunchtime, and Hayley had herself gone backstage to get her own bite to eat, and had sent one of her workers out to watch over the patrons. While she was in the back, she flipped the news on…and her heart fell within five seconds.
The city she was looking at was undoubtedly Boston, and it was supposed to be the Boston Marathon but something was amiss… there was mass chaos in the streets. Police and medical help were running every which way, seemingly trying to tend to injured people. And then her heart completely fell when she heard the news.
Two explosions had gone off at the finish line of the Boston Marathon…which would end up killing three and injuring 264. Immediately, tears began to fill Hayley's eyes.
"What the…how did this happen, how COULD this happen?" she sobbed in disbelief. "Why does it have to be THEM? Why does this happen to US?"
Then, just as quickly, she composed herself because there was another problem.
"Oh my God, I have to call them," she said to herself, referring to Cody and Bailey. Almost as quickly, she heard her phone ring. She looked at the caller ID and didn't even have to know who it was.
"Hello…yeah you heard the news?" Hayley said.
"Oh yeah, just heard it," came the voice of her husband Jason. "Just horrible. I know you consider the Boston Marathon a sacred institution like most people up there. Have you called them yet?"
"I was just about to do it," Hayley said. "Good God, I hope they're OK."
"Calm down, from everything I know they have their hands full at Yale," Jason said. "I know they'd like to be there but they're in Connecticut, not in Massachusetts."
"I know but I can't help but wonder," Hayley said. "Hey, I've got to get some stuff done, but at least we know what's going on. You don't think any evil alien scumbag from the past is behind this right?"
"The only past who I think could have been behind this is Vile and we kicked his ass two years ago, so as far as I know it isn't alien scum this time," Jason said. "Talk to you later."
The phone clicked dead and Hayley sighed and said to herself, "If it isn't one thing, it's another."
Just as the line clicked dead, Hayley saw a text appear on her phone and she let out a huge sigh of relief when she saw who it was.
'Just to let you know, we are all safe. None of us are in Boston, though I do know some who were planning to run in that marathon. It's a very sad day in New England – Cody."
"Oh thank you Lord," she said silently as she went back out to observe her patrons. She noticed most of the TVs were tuned to the coverage of the bombings, and sighed deeply.
"We'll find a way to make it up to you, guys. I promise," Hayley said to herself.
Later that night
Tommy's Dino Thunder Lair
That night, every single Ranger and significant other within the group…and Tommy's friend Melissa, had been called in for a meeting. Every single one of them had seen what happened in Boston, and most of the group was carrying a heavy heart because of their friendships with Cody and his friends, but for Tommy, Hayley and Anton it hurt the worst because all had connections to Boston and MIT and this was to have been a sacred day in Boston.
"OK, guys, guys listen up," Jason said as he made his way to the front of the group that was assembled in Tommy's lair – though Tommy had carried the biggest weight amongst the group as the longest serving Ranger, Jason still held significant seniority.
"OK, guys, everyone I'm sure has seen what happened today," Jason said, "and let it be known that if I still had my powers…Zordon's rules be damned I'd teleport to Massachusetts and find the suspect myself if I had to."
Every single member of the group looked at each other. Jason was undeniably pissed…and very rarely did he ever lose control of his emotions.
"But on the bright side, there is good news, and I know all of you have been wondering about this all day," Jason continued. "Cody and his friends are alive and well. They are in significant mourning but they are all OK."
That bit of news got significant cheers around the room.
"You sure this isn't another stupid alien attack designed to hurt us?" Melissa said.
"Hayley and I talked about that and we don't think so," Jason said. "If it was designed to hurt us they would have gone on to Yale and UConn. This was in the Boston area proper."
"OK, then, so what's next? Why are we here?" Tanya asked.
"First of all, it's a reminder that EVERYONE, no matter what, needs to keep their eyes open. We've been ambushed twice in the last two years by foes we thought were long dead," Jason said. "And second of all, Hayley and I talked about it on the way here and we want to show those kids our appreciation. Does anyone have any ideas?"
"I've got an idea," Chelsea Matthews said as she stood up. "You know the sports firm I work for is heavily involved with the Staples Center and SummerSlam right?"
"Yeah, that's how we get tickets every year," Tommy said.
"Well I'm getting word that some people who have tickets won't be able to make it to SummerSlam this year and they're looking for someone to sell them to. And these are seats right near us."
Every single person who was in the room gasped and looked at each other.
"Bring them to SummerSlam here in LA. I love the idea, Chelsea, but we'll have to see what their schedules for school are," Hayley said. "Keep those tickets handy and I'll see what I find out about their schedules."
"As fate would have it, I'm flying to Boston on business right around the Fourth of July and I am getting to see my Padres play the Red Sox," Lt. Stone said. "If the SummerSlam tickets are good to go and the schedules hold I can find the kids and give them their tickets."
"That's great but speaking of baseball, I have a better idea and I had this idea even before today's events," Kat said as she stood up. "See the Red Sox are playing the Giants IN San Francisco right after SummerSlam. Ethan has been in contact with the Giants ticket office and he's close to snagging the four of us Giants/Red Sox tickets."
"Do you think you could get three extra if Cody, Zack and Bailey decide to go?" Tanya said.
"I bet I could actually," Ethan said.
"Even though I'm a Padres fan, I'd sacrifice one for the kids," Stone said. "If you can snag those tickets I'd be happy to drop those off too."
"Perfect. That's two ways to make them happy," Jason said. "I believe our mission has been accomplished."
"If we're done here, then LET'S EAT!" Rocky said. Aisha just simply rolled her eyes as if to say, 'you and your stomach.'
Four days later
This night was a much better night in Reefside and in particular in the Scott household, as well as all over New England. It had been a stark contrast from what had taken place Monday.
That's because within four days, Boston police had found their man and had taken him into custody, lifting the lockdown on Boston and sending relief and joy through New England, and the Scott household as well.
"That's the Boston I know and love," Hayley said. "It took them just FOUR days, FOUR to get their man."
"You aren't lying," Jason said as he kissed her cheek. "Those guys did an amazing job and that city has banded together like no city I've ever seen…as good as New York on 9/11."
As Hayley went to put dinner on the table, she heard her phone ring and Jason went to answer it.
"It's Cody," he said.
"I'm not even bothered, they deserve this night. Put them on speakerphone," Hayley said.
As soon as Jason picked up the phone and said hello…
"It's 8:30 on Friday night in New England and we GOT HIM!" Cody said.
If I were right next to you I'd be high fiving and fist pumping like crazy," Hayley said. "That's the Boston I know and love. I'm just sitting down to dinner, but what you guys in Boston did was unbelievable!"
"That's why we're Boston strong, baby," Cody said. "We never back down and we never stop fighting. It's amazing what a city can do when that happens. Now, the healing can begin. Bailey's been wrapped up in this too, I don't think she ever really understood why we are who we are before but she does now."
"We were thinking of ways that we could help, and we think we've found a couple," Hayley said. "You know how during the MSG Survivor Series trip you said you'd be interested to see the ballparks of the West Coast?"
"Yeah, I'm listening," Cody said. "What do you have in mind?"
"Well you know Ethan, Kat, Billy and Tanya are Giants fans right?" Hayley said. "Well they're really close to acquiring Giants/Red Sox tickets in August, and they wondered if you'd be interested."
"I think Bailey, Zack and I would definitely be interested," Cody said. "Somehow I feel there's something else here though."
"I knew you were pretty smart," Jason said. "Conner's girlfriend Chelsea tells me there are some people who can't go to SummerSlam this year. Would you be interested in SummerSlam tickets?"
"All of us are pissed we couldn't get to WrestleMania this year," Cody said. "We tried but we have schedules that are too busy. But SummerSlam tickets in LA…yes, I would love those."
"The Giants/Red Sox games are the nights immediately after SummerSlam, so the schedules work," Hayley said. "How about your schools, when do they start?"
"UConn doesn't start till the 26th, and we don't start at Yale till the 28th…St. John's doesn't start till the week after Labor Day," Cody said. "Personally, I think a West Coast trip of SummerSlam and a Red Sox game would be a very nice trip at the end of summer. Can Chelsea get us tickets to SummerSlam Axxess too?"
"I bet she could, she's got tons of connections," Jason said. "We'll talk with her. But for now, let's make plans to have the seven of you come to SummerSlam in August. We'll talk to Chelsea and tell her the schedules work out."
"Thanks for offering, I think it's a wonderful opportunity and thanks for thinking of us all week," Cody said. "Bailey's calling me though so I gotta go talk to her."
"Tell her we said hello," Hayley said.
"Will do," Cody said as the line clicked dead.
"So, what do you think?" Hayley said as she and Jason dug into dinner.
"I think the biggest party of the summer just got bigger," Jason said.
TBC…
