Hey everyone!

Here's the next chapter. In this one Dr. O is not gonna be the same as you all saw him on the show. keep in mind that he's about to find out his daughter and his fiance' are alive when he thoguht them dead.

Hope you all enjoy this!

"Mesogog is finished!" Connor said triumphantly as he reclined on the couch. Kira smiled and looked at him fondly. They had been dating for a while and they were so love. The love was palatable in the room. Ethan was used to it so he just reclined and played with his game boy. Trent hadn't bothered showing up…he still felt bad for deceiving his teammates. He was with his dad and his dad's girlfriend Elsa.

The only one who couldn't stand all the love in the house was Tommy, or Dr. O as they all knew him. He got up stating that he had to check some e-mail in the basement…but in reality, he was going to his bedroom.

He never felt right these days. He had gotten good at hiding his emotions when the youngsters were around. But in here he was free to let them out…and he did.

Even now all he could do was lock the door and crawl onto his bed and pull the little pink and white baby blanket into his lap and look at the picture of the three of them the day his baby girl was born. Crystal was just a day old in the picture…they looked so happy together. And then not even a month later, his happiness had been ripped away.

He had just gone to the store to pick up some diapers…when he'd gotten back, they'd gone, all that he'd found was a note saying they were through. Naturally, he'd not believed the note for a second and he'd called the police department and then when they didn't find anything he'd called the FBI and even John Walters.

But none of them found her. Everyone of his teammates had searched everywhere, they'd even contacted Billy on Aquitar for help…and when Andros and the space rangers had defeated Dark Specter he'd asked Andros for help.

But still nothing.

And now, he found himself crying…crying the tears of a broken hearted man. The black dino ranger had nothing left now, he hated how weak and defeated he felt. It was much the same way he'd felt after loosing his powers. But this time, the one person who could have soothed him was gone.

Gone forever.

Down in the front room, the dino rangers were interrupted from their partying when the doorbell sounded. Connor got up and answered it with Kira right behind him.

When he opened the door Connor's eyes went wide. There on the door step was the Red Space Ranger. He was speechless. Kira pushed him out of the way and answered for him.

"Um Hi. Come on in."

"Hi. I need to talk to Tommy Oliver. Do you know where he is?"

"He said he was going to the basement to check his email."

"It's okay guys, I'm right here. Hey Andros." he held out his hand in welcome. Andros shook it and then stepped back.

"So, what brings you to Earth? The last time I heard you were an ambassador."

"I still am. But I'm here on a personal mission." Andros paused seeing his comrade's red eyes.

"Oh, anything I can help you with?"

"No, actually, I'm here to help you." he said slowly now seeing Tommy looking over his shoulder. He took a deep breath. "We found Kimberly."

Tommy froze with his gaze immediately on Andros again. "Where?"

"Mantua 26 in the Orion sector…sir." Aramour said stepping forward.

"The what in the what?" Connor said finally speaking up.

"Mantua 26 is a space port in the Orion sector…which is a small ring of planets near Orion's belt. It's a dangerous place worse then the Devil's kitchen. My son serves Lady Chantelle. The wife of the senator from KO 35. They had to land on Mantua to negotiate a treaty with that system's ambassador."

"And you found Kimberly in an ambassador's house?"

"No, Mantua itself is an okay place. Prostitution as well as the keeping of a harem is outlawed in this galaxy. But somehow, a man known as Lord Malicore has managed to fly under the radar. The man's ruthless. He collects women and controls them."

"No! Kimberly would never allow any man to control her! Not my crane. You must have mistaken her for another woman."

"She did it to keep me safe!" said Chrysalis finally speaking.

Tommy's head snapped up and he got a really good look at her. He squinted his eyes and slowly approached her.

"If she hadn't submitted. I would have died years ago." she finished softly.

"The bastard's ruthless. He prides himself knowing that he was the only one able to subdue and conquer the first pink ranger of Earth. She's the jewel of his harem. And he parades her around announcing it constantly."

Tommy barely heard Aramour's words. He was silently looking the young woman over. She couldn't meet his eyes. All watched as he gently raised a hand and she flinched.

"Shh…it's okay. I'm won't hurt you. Please look at me."

She did and he inhaled softly in shock. Those eyes. He remembered looking into the same eyes the day she was born.

"Crystal." he breathed softly. "My baby girl. A tear of relief started welling up in his eyes. That's why Kim was so easily subdued." he said finally looking at Andros again. "To protect our daughter."

"She goes by Chrysalis now. It's the only name she's ever known."

"Your name is Crystal." he said softly as he reached out a hand to stroke her cheek. "I know you don't know me now but we chose your name the first night Kim felt you kick. We were never so happy as we were the day you were born. We're gonna get your mom back and then I'm gonna marry her like I should have done when we found out we were expecting you."

Chrysalis was looking at her dad closely. She knew those eyes but to her it seemed like a far away memory or even a dream. Never the less she felt tears well up inside her. Then slowly Tommy wrapped his arms around her embracing her lovingly.

And then the flood gates opened and she cried openly in his arms and his answer was to hold her tighter and bring her over to a couch which had been mysteriously vacated for them.

As father held daughter all the others left the room giving them some privacy. Tommy's heart was overflowing with relief and love for his baby girl and the tears went on for several minutes.

In the mean time, in the kitchen Andros was going into his Copernicus 2005 that held all the names, locations and phone numbers of every living power ranger with exception of the time force rangers who's numbers and locations didn't exist yet. He knew who he was looking for. And he soon found it.

He picked up a phone and called the number.

A woman's voice answered the phone. "Hello? Scott residence."

"Hi Trini, I'm sorry to wake you but it's urgent and its about kimberly. I need to speak to Jason.

"Kimberly, but I thought she was dead?"

No, we found her but we have to act quickly. I don't trust these phone lines. Listen, I need to get a hold of everyone who was on your team who's available. I don't know how long Zhane can keep her safe. We have to hurry."

"What's wrong with Kimberly?" Jason's voice came onto the line. "I can't say here, where can I pick you guys up?"

"We'll all meet in the park in an hour. I'll spread the word." then the line went dead.

He felt eyes on his back and he turned around to see everyone looking at him.

"Is Crystal's mom gonna be okay?" Kira asked with a look of concern.

"We don't know. That's why we have to move quickly. Zhane and his sons are already on the planet. They'll keep an eye on Kimberly till we can get there. If it looks like her life is in danger then they'll move in to save her. But we both knew that when Tommy finds out all that has happened he'd want to take care of business himself."

"Damn straight I would." Tommy said walking in with an arm around Chrysalis. "What's the plan?"

"I've called Jason. He's getting together everyone on your team that is available and then we're going to Mantua 26 to rescue Kimberly then we're going to take care of Malicore…oh crap."

"What is it?" asked Tommy.

"Kim had another baby. A daughter. She was impregnated by a patron she was forced to serve. Malicore was planning to sell the baby to the highest bidder as soon as she reached puberty. But Kim managed to smuggle the little baby out and sent her to earth….to Skull."

Tommy was quiet for a second. "Kim's a smart girl. Send the baby to the last person anyone would expect. As long as she's safe we can go on with the plan. But I haven't spoken to Skull since we found out Kim was gone. We got into a big fight. He accused me of letting Kim get killed. I knew he cared about her. He was furious. Jason and the others kept us from killing each other, but we did beat the mess out of each other. I broke his jaw and he dislocated my shoulder. He's a good fighter."

The Skullovitch residence was a nice little house in a quiet suburb just outside of the Angel Grove city limits. It was nice white house with soft green shutters and a nice little garden just off the front porch.

Tommy raised his eyebrows. This was the last place he expected Skull to settle down in. It looked really civilized. It was a Saturday and a nice black roadster with red and orange flames blazed down the sides of it. It was parked in the driveway.

As they approached the driveway in Tommy's jeep a massive black and tan german shepherd flew out of the door soaked completely through as if it'd just had a bath. It ran out the door towards them only to stop suddenly as a young girl about 7 years old called his name.

"Fido! wait! You're bath's not finished yet!"

Tommy's breath caught in his throat as the little girl stopped short seeing the strangers at the curb. The little girl had brown hair just like Kimberly's but her eyes were blue shot through with streaks of green and orange. Her skin was the color of honey and she was very petite.

She looked him over and then backed away. "Daddy!" Fido having noticed his tiny mistress' fear stepped forward protectively and flattened his ears against his head and bared his teeth.

In the next moment, her daddy stepped out the door. "Coming princess." Skull stopped short on seeing the car. He walked to his daughter and stroked the back of Fido's head soothingly. "Michaela, please take Fido inside and get him dried off. I have to talk to them." he said indicating the visitors.

The little girl noticed the seriousness in his voice and hurried inside with the furry guardian following her.

Skull approached the jeep. "You have a lot of nerve coming here. What do you want…make it quick." he said crossing his arms in front of him.

Tommy looked at the 30 year old thinking of the best way to reply. Skull was still as lanky as ever he still wore black and had gone from biker vests and neckerchiefs to button down shirts and baggy blue jeans.

I know that Kim's the natural mother of Michaela. We found her and are going to rescue her. Now, you can either stand there being pissy or you can come with us on our mission."

Skull's arms dropped to his sides. "You found her?"

"I wouldn't be here if we didn't. We don't have a lot of time. We're supposed to be meeting the others in the park. Are you in or out?"

"Why are you asking me to come? Don't expect me to let you have rights to my daughter."

"She's not my daughter and I just found out that she existed. But Kim will want to see her. All I'd ever ask for is the occasional invitation to a birthday party and maybe the opportunity to share a Christmas dinner or night of trick or treating. I saw how happy she is and I wouldn't for the world take that away from Kim's daughter."

Skull looked undecided.

"I know you cared for Kimberly or you wouldn't have beaten the mess out of me when you thought her dead. I'm giving you the opportunity to help me take this evil anal case out. For the last time, are you in or out? We're wasting valuable time."

"I'm in. Just let me tell my wife and daughter what's going on. Give me 5 minutes."

As he hurried back in Tommy's cell phone rang. Looking at the caller ID he saw it was Haley.

"Hey Haley, I'm guessing that you just saw your new employees."

"I did. I'll keep them out of trouble. Will they be staying at the lair?"

"Yeah, my students will stay with them after hours."

"What about your job? And school?"

"I'm taking all my personal days. I never took any vacation days except for that accident I had a few months ago. I should have about a weeks worth of personal days and the school owes me big time. Oh and I think they may need some chaperoning…please don't let them destroy my house. It's bad enough what happened to the lair."

"I'll handle it. You have bigger problems to worry about."

"Thanks Haley I owe you one."

"You owe me a lot more then one."

"Once I get back with Kimberly we'll celebrate at your club. You'll get a lot of business, then you can take that vacation you've always dreamed of. Will that work?"

"That'll be payment in full. Go save your girlfriend."

"Thanks Haley. You're the best."

"I know. See you later."

Tommy hung up his cell phone as Skull came out carrying a small duffle bag. It was slung over his shoulder as he got into the back seat. "So, where we off to?"

"The park. We're meeting the rest of the team there and then we're teleporting to Andro's space cruiser."

For a moment Skull was silent. "But that means…"

"Yep. We're all on the team."

"I knew it."

Try not to indulge in hero worship. All I care about right now is getting Kim back. Zhane and his sons are keeping an eye on her but that can only last for so long."

Surprisingly no one commented on Skull as they showed up. Not that Tommy really cared. Among them was Adam and Tanya Park, Rocky and Aisha De Santos, and Zack who still enjoyed his bachelorhood. They'd all been called on at a minutes notice and had wasted no time in going to the park. Katherine and Billy where vacationing on Aquitar and assured them that they would meet them at the rendezvous point on Mantua 24.

"Don't worry Bro. We're going after Kim." Jason said clapping him on the back.

"I won't be happy till I have her with me."

well? what do you think about Skull joining the mission?

This will be the last chapter as I am going out of town for a week. When I get back i'll post the next chapter.

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