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Thanks goes out to Michelle the Editor for being my beta reader and helping me with this chapter.

Power Rangers: Shift in Time.

Chapter One- The Plan.

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Maya sat outside her tent, looking out at her people, and wondered what was wrong with her. She had started to notice that since she had come back, things were not like they used to be. She no longer felt like she fit in with her own people.

When Terra Venture had crashed, Commander Stanton had asked her if she would act as a go-between for the people of Terra Venture and the Mirinoites. At the time, she'd felt honoured, but now she was wondering if she should have said no. Some of her people had even started to shun her because of the way she did things. It felt strange to walk among her people, and see them turn or look away.

Maya could not understand why her people seemed to reject her. Was it because she was trying to get them to help the 'outsiders,' or because of the way she did things, like sleeping in a tent rather than under the stars? But there was no one she felt she could talk to from her tribe who would understand her.

Standing up, Maya headed to the lake. There was one other person who she could talk to, and Maya could already see her there, thinking. Kendrix glanced up and smiled at Maya as she arrived, and the ex-Yellow Ranger sat down. Maya didn't know what to say, so she just sat there for a while, and tried to just enjoy being with her former teammate.

It grew late. Maya and Kendrix watched the sun as it started to dip below the horizon. A flock of birds flew over the treetops, twittering happily to each other. The scent of flowers hung in the air, and the lake water barely rippled.

"It's weird, not being Rangers anymore. I keep expecting a monster to turn up any time now," said Maya.

"I know," replied Kendrix. It's too quiet. It is nice for a while, but now life just seems…"

"Boring!" Both girls laughed. "I think that's one of the reasons I'm coming with you," said Maya. "Things here are just so complicated right now. I need a break, plus going to Earth will be a new adventure."

Then Kendrix's cell phone rang, and she pulled it out. It was Alpha contacting them.

"Maya, Kendrix, I have good news. I have finished the modifications to your Jet Jammers. They should take you safely through the wormhole back to Earth."

"Great!" cried Maya and Kendrix together. The sun began to dip below the horizon, on the far side of the lake.

"This is one thing I will miss," said Maya. "It's beautiful here."

"I know," replied Kendrix. "We'll have to find somewhere like this in Angel Grove a place where we can just sit and talk, or think."

"Hey guys!" It was Leo's voice, and the two girls turned to see him and his brother run up. "We have a surprise for you guys at the park, but…"

"…You have to put this on," finished Mike, holding out a yellow blindfold. Leo had another, a pink one.

"OK?" Said Kendrix and Maya together looking at each other with raised eyebrows. Mike blindfolded Maya, and Leo tied the pink one over Kendrix's eyes. For Maya and Kendrix, the walk from the lake to the park seemed longer than normal.

"Come on guys, what's going on?" Asked Maya.

"You'll see when we get there, and not before!" Answered Mike.

"Ugh, I hate surprises," muttered Kendrix.

When they finally arrived at the park, Mike and Leo removed the blindfolds.

"SURPRISE!" Cried the four ex-Rangers, and all the people of the colony. The entire park was decorated with yellow and pink balloons, streamers, and a huge banner reading "Good Luck Kendrix and Maya." There was also a cake, with the two Rangers in uniform done in pink and yellow icing.

"Oh my goodness, you guys!" Said Kendrix, her eyes starting to tear up.

"This is so sweet," said Maya.

"What, you two didn't think that we would let you guys just leave without saying a proper goodbye, did you?" Asked Mike.

"No, but we never would have expected this," said Maya.

The farewell party lasted late into the night. The moon had just started to peek over the horizon when people started to leave. Maya and Kendrix said goodbye to so many people. At the end of the night, both girls had tearstained faces.

"I think I will really miss this place, the people. I never knew that so many of them would be sad to see us leave," said Maya.

"I know what you mean," said Kendrix. "Well, if we're leaving tomorrow, we had better to some sleep."

"Yeah."

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It was early in the morning when Maya awoke. The sun had not yet risen. Maya walked over to the window of her room and looked out at the world. Opening the window, she inhaled deeply, taking in the fresh morning smell. Her mind drifted as she stood there, staring out the window.

Maya thought of everything that had happened in the last year, and the things that had led up to this day. She stood there for a long time, pondering it and the day ahead. As she stood there, the sun started to rise, making the dew covered grass shimmer. A sigh escaped Maya's lips as she took in the beauty all around her.

Across the room, Kendrix muttered in her sleep. Maya smiled as she looked over at her friend. Quietly, Maya turned to the sleeping form of her friend, and whispered so not to wake her. What she didn't know was that Kendrix had already woken up.

"I don't know what I would do if you hadn't been there for me. I owe you for much for your friendship. You were always there when I needed a shoulder to cry on and always know just how to cheer me up when I was sad. I just wish there was some way I could repay you for the kindness you have always shown me. Thank you, Kendrix. "

"You're welcome," answered Kendrix, rolling over and sitting up, "and you don't need to repay me, but if it makes you feel better, you already have. You are a great friend, and I'm glad that I met you. I wish it could have been under better circumstances, but I'm still glad we're friends."

Kendrix grabbed her friend in a bear hug. With a laugh, Maya returned it.

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Later that day, Maya and Kendrix were making the final preparations for their long journey ahead. Damon was doing the final checks on their Jet Jammers to make sure that they weren't going to have any problems on the trip.

"OK, everything here is good to go. Your jammers are in excellent working order, and you have enough fuel to get you all the way back to Earth," Damon told the girls.

The other ex-Rangers had been watching close by, and came over when they saw that Damon had finished. Standing side by side, they each hugged the girls in turn.

Leo was standing on the end of the line, and when Kendrix reached him, she hugged him harder and longer than the others. Kendrix moved to end the hug, and Leo pulled her in close again. He whispered in her ear. Maya couldn't hear what he said, but she read his lips.

"I love you, Kendrix." At these words, Kendrix drew a sharp intake of breath, and then relaxed again into his embrace. When Kendrix pulled back, she smiled at Leo.

Then Kendrix and Maya jumped onto their Jet Jammers, and started up the engines. They made a soft purring sound as Maya and Kendrix said their final goodbyes.

As they flew into space and the unknown once again, Maya turned to watch Mirinoi grow smaller and smaller. She sighed.

"Hey, you OK?" called Kendrix, when she realized Maya was no longer next to her.

"Yeah, I was just thinking about the last time I left Mirinoi."

"Oh… I'm sorry. Are you OK?" Asked Kendrix.

"Yeah, I'll be fine." Maya took a deep breath, and said, "Let's go."

"Let's make this fun," said Kendrix. "I'll race ya!"

With a laugh, both the girls pushed forward on their controls, and sped off toward the wormhole in front of them. It swirled blue and green, wide enough to fit all of the Jet Jammers at once. Kendrix and the other scientists had been tracking it since they'd arrived, and it seemed to have settled out here at this size.

The girls approached the wormhole with anticipation. Maya was nervous: although Kendrix had assured her that nothing could go wrong, she had a feeling that something was not quite right. The girls flew through the wormhole, and in a matter of seconds, Earth was in front of them.

"Let's hurry," cried Maya in excitement.

The girls again sped towards Earth, but didn't notice that they were being followed.

As the girls entered Earth's atmosphere, Kendrix checked on her on-board computer system to see where they were. They sank lower in the sky until they could see the warehouse district of Angel Grove.

"Let's land in there and hide our Jet Jammers, in case we need them again," said Kendrix. "I can run tests on the wormhole later."

"Good idea."

The girls landed, and Kendrix locked their Jet Jammers with a biometric scanner that only took her or Maya's thumbprint. Then they headed to the Juice Bar & Youth Centre.

The Youth Centre was a brightly coloured, wide place, full of kids of different ages. Some were practicing with the balance beam or weights, some were practicing various karate stances, some were eating, and some were playing games. Once inside, they were greeted by a familiar face: Ernie, the round owner of the Juice Bar. He stood behind the counter.

"Well, hello, Kendrix, what can I get you?" He asked.

"Two soft drinks, please, Ernie. I would like you to meet my good friend, Maya," Kendrix said, smiling brightly. Ernie turned to Maya.

"Well it is a pleasure to meet you," he said, and shook hands. It only took him a minute to get the drinks. "You're new here, Maya?"

"Very," Maya replied.

"Well, don't be a stranger. Here are your drinks, Kendrix, on the house."

Kendrix and Maya took the drinks off Ernie, thanked him, and went to sit down at a table. Just as they'd gotten comfortable, a familiar male voice broke through the buzz of conversation.

"Kendrix?"

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A/N who would remember Kendrix back in Angel Grove and are they a friend or foe?

This is my first story so reviews are welcome. Thanks in advance.