Something Worth Living For
By
SweetInsomia
First Impressions
The days pass and soon it is early Saturday morning. The rangers stand in the Command Centre, free of their uniforms. Though walk though the hall got them some weird looks for being out of uniform, though it was a tie for who got the most looks. Bridge carrying the amber present and Sky, just for being out of uniform. The other cadets must have thought something was wrong with the two rangers.
"Cadets before you leave, I thought I would tell you that I have given you the day off. You will be called if there is an emergency, but only if. Other than that so long as you are back by curfew, you have the whole day off," Cruger says to his rangers. It's so strange for him to see them out of uniform. "Dismissed," He says sitting down in his chair. The rangers salute the Commander and walk out of the room.
"How are we going to get to...where ever it is we are going?" Syd says playing with the hem of her pink and white stripped shirt. The rangers just know realized that Bridge is the only one how knows where they are going. All of them turn and look at Bridge; Bridge just looks at them all.
"I was hoping that, seeing as how Sky is the only one of us who owns a car, that he could drive," Bridge says honestly looking over at Sky. He was too excited about going to see his sister to figure out how they are getting there. The rangers look at Sky, and he says.
"Sure why not."
"Thanks Sky," Bridge says following Sky to the vehicle bay.
"You're welcome Bridge," Sky says taking his keys from his black jacket pocket, good thing he decided to bring them with him, not minding that he is Bridge's coiffure for the moment.
"Bridge, what is your sisters' name?" Z asks straightening her yellow graphic shirt.
"Amber," Bridge says following Sky to his cherry red 1967 Shelby Mustang.
"That's a pretty name," Syd says getting into the back of Sky's car. Bridge nods letting Z get in the back with Syd.
"She doesn't like though. Sister says its sounds little too high strung for her," Bridge says getting in and putting his seatbelt on. Bridge holds on to the present as Sky starts the mustang.
"You know Sky, you don't strike me as a Mustang man," Z says just teasing him a little.
"I have always liked the Classics," Sky says pulling out of the vehicle bay, ingoring the tease. "So where are we going Bridge?"
"New Tech Cardiac Centre," Bridge says knowing all the rangers know exactly where the building is. The other rangers just assume that they are going to be visiting nurse Amber during her break.
"What does your sister, sorry Amber, do at the hospital?" Syd says as Sky stops at a red light. At little curious Syd always thought of herself as a doctor, if her singing didn't work out.
"She works with the kids of patients, or who are patients," Bridge says shaking a little, counting back a long few years.
"You okay Bridge," Z asks from her spot behind him, putting her hand on his shoulder in an attempt to calm him down.
"I'm fine, just a little nervous," Bridge says, "it's been a while since I visited her." As he admitts these words, they sting wondering how she has been without him.
"She is your sister Bridge, there is nothing to be nervous about," Sky says turning down the road, the rangers can now clearly see the ten story hospital.
"Yes, there is what if she doesn't want to see all of us. What if she doesn't like you guys? What if you guys don't like her? Don't get me wrong my sister is a very likable person but, she doesn't like to meeting new people," Bridge says almost wishing that he had brought them each individually.
"Bridge if you want, we can drop you off and find something else to do," Syd says knowing that if Bridge is already like this, it can't be good. She has nothing against his sister, it's just not good when Bridge gets nervous.
"Or you could go in first and explain to Amber, that we want to meet her," Z suggests, not liking the idea of leaving Bridge. Leaving him alone would defeat the purpose of the day, for them to met Amber.
"Okay just, give me a few minutes alone with her. Sis should understand," Bridge says as Sky pulls into the parking lot. Sky quickly finds a place in the almost abandoned lot. With all the scientific advancements, not many people have medical problems of any kind. The rangers exit the parked car, and slowy walk towards the building. The doors slide open, showing the clean, airy lobby.
"Hello can I help you?" The receptionist asks not remembering these people. It's not every day that she sees someone she can't place being here before.
"Hello Mrs. Jackson, it's been a while," Bridge says lifting the gift up. The old lady behind the counter can hardly believe her eyes. For a moment she thinks her mind is slipping, there is no way.
"Bridge, Bridge Carson?" She asks stepping out from her place to get a better look at the young man. Bridge nods seeing that Mrs. Jackson's hair was grown more gray, and her face more wrinkled. "My word you have grown," She says running her brown glasses covered eyes over the boy, now man. "What has it been four, five, years?"
"Seven actually," Bridge says running a hand though his hair, looking down at the floor. Mrs. Jackson can see the shame on Bridge's face, she has seen it one too many times not remember that face.
"Come now, you were very busy in those seven years. Amber was so proud of you, going off to fulfill your dreams. I couldn't get the girl to be quite for anything. Always saying something about you and your dreams," Mrs. Jackson says shaking her head, thinking about how old she is getting to be.
"Where is she?" Bridge asks already having a good idea, where to find his sister. Surely they wouldn't have moved her to a different spot, she has always been on the eighth floor.
"I'll only tell you, if you introduce me to your friends," Mrs. Jackson says looking over the rangers one by one. Finding that they look like a bunch of teenage troublemakers, but she knows she can't judge a book by its cover.
"Sure," Bridge says standing beside Mrs. Jackson. "The one in pink is Syd." Mrs. Jackson's first impression of the pink ranger is that she is a bit too frou-frou. Syd puts on her best face and nods to the Lady. "Z is the one in yellow." Mrs. Jackson was unimpressed by Z; she looks like a very troubled, angry child to Mrs. Jackson. Z waves to the old lady before re-crossing her arms. "And Sky is the only other guy." Mrs. Jackson's impression was a little more favorable towards Sky. She guesses him to be a no nonsense guy, very serious yet, kind when needed, though his expression shows that enough. Sky reaches out and shakes Mrs. Jackson's hand. Even from his hand shake Mrs. Jackson can tell this young man, needs to open up a little more. "Everyone this is Mrs. Jackson. One of the sweetest ladies I know," Bridge says giving the old lady a one armed hug.
"Oh your making me blush," Mrs. Jackson moving away from Bridge. The rangers chuckle at the exchange between the two. "Now then back to business, Amber is in the same room as always," Mrs. Jackson says walking away from the rangers. The rangers follow the old lady to the elevator. "Does she know you are coming?" She asks pushing the eighth floor button.
"No, she doesn't," Bridge says just as the elevator comes to a stop.
"I was afraid so," Mrs. Jackson says exiting the elevator, wondering what will the reunion be like after all these years. "She has not changed that much, but if she is a bit snappy, you'll have to forgive her."
"I never could be mad at her in the first place," Bridge says walking down the hall. Mrs. Jackson turns and stops the group.
"I'll go first, and clear the room for you. Please be every quite though," Mrs. Jackson says before walking down the hall again. As they come closer to the end of the hall the rangers can hear talking. As they get closer the words before clear as a diamond.
"Robert drew a circle on the forest floor. Robert turned to Mary and said 'you must stay inside the circle, my lady. Step outside its borders for nothing, I will return with help soon.' Mary walks inside the circle and asks Robert, 'What will your silly little circle protect me from?' Robert looks at the princess but, before he can answer they hear something," The voice says pausing, though they heard very little it is clear that the voice belongs to a woman. All the rangers, but one, wonder who is this story teller. Not five feet away from the door, the rangers can see a glow coming from the room. Mrs. Jackson steps into the room quickly and says.
"Alright that is enough for now." The rangers walk closer to the room, but not daring to step inside just yet. They hear several groans and a tiny voice saying, and then the glow disappears.
"But it was just getting good."
"Yes it was, but it is time for all good little ones to go and rest," Mrs. Jackson says herding the little children from the room. Behind Mrs. Jackson are three or four teenagers. The children don't seem to notice the rangers, only dogde them in the tiny hall. Mrs. Jackson walks back to the rangers, and winks at Bridge. Bridge nods back to lady, handing the present to Z.
"You do know that it is nowhere near lunch correct?" the same voice that was telling the story says. The voice sounds tranquil, like the waves of the ocean slowy breaking on the shore.
"Yes I know, but I thought this was more important," Mrs. Jackson says swing the door more into the room, to show the rangers. They can now clearly see a woman, about their age, but what startles them the most is that the girl is laying in a medical bed. The girl's legs stretched out in front of her, back leaning on the part of the bed that has been raised. They look to Bridge, didn't he say that she works with the kids of patients or who are patients. Unless you count working with them as telling them stories from her bed.
"Hello Sis," Bridge says stepping into the room. The woman, Amber just looks at Bridge, the heart monitor beside her bed beating faster and faster. Mrs. Jackson pushes past Bridge and rushes over to the panicing girl's side.
Thank you to all who are reading my story. Double thankz to those how have reviewed and added me to story alert list. Triple thanks to those who are also checking onxXxKaraBeckerCutterxXx Phoniex series. I hope you are all enjoying the story as much as I am. I you have questions or suggestions don't be afraid to message me.
~Sweetie