Author's Note: I do not own Power Rangers, Rights belong to SABAN and DISNEY.

Disclaimer: What if the different Ranger teams were in the middle of a civil war with one another, and Andros and Ashley are on opposite sides, and they never met before. What would happen if they did?

Chapter Nine: Pool bets and Flashbacks

Andros was chatting with Zhane at the Surf Spot the next day, waiting for Ashley to show. Andros wanted to come alone and wait, but since Zhane got no details from him about his date with Ashley he followed him hoping that maybe Ashley would share. Andros hoped that she didn't say anything about their date especially about their kiss. Gods know that Zhane would tease him until the day he died.

The moment he had landed on the ship, Karone and Zhane bombed him about wanting every detail about the date. Andros gave them the "She had fun. I had fun. And that all Folks" talk. Karone was the smart one. She let go there, but not Zhane. Zhane had followed him all over the ship, demanding full details. Andros didn't crack, but he did find it amusing to see his friend beg. Andros only found safe haven when he went into his quarters.

When he laid down thought of nothing but their kiss. How he was see stars after they part and stared at one another. Andros then knew he was falling for. He didn't believe it at first, but from what he's seen with Karone and Zhane, Wes and Jen, Blake and Tori, Leo and Kendrix; he knew that from just one glance is all it took. He knew he shouldn't be getting involved with her, this knew voice in his head that overpowered his logic, scream at him to keep seeing her.

Now, here he is, waiting. Waiting for the girl that drove his sanity out the door until it was just the two of them.

"Andros? Andros?" Zhane whistled and waved his hand up and down in front of him. "Are still here?"

Andros came out of his thoughts shaking his head, "I'm sorry. What?"

Zhane laughed, "I asked if you wanted to play a round of pool?"

Andros nodded, "Sure."

Zhane laughed again as they neared the pool table, "Where you second ago?" he asked while he set up the pool balls.

Andros grabbed two cue sticks while he answered, "I was just… thinking."

Zhane smiled as hear started shifting the pool balls into position onto, "About a curtain girl I presume?" he said as he lifted the triangle from the table.

Andros sighed and nodded, "Is like I can't think without her popping into head, with her smile, her laugh, or… anything," Andros sighed again.

Zhane nodded fully understanding what was going through his friend's mind, "Well, you want shoot?"

Andros nodded, "I'll go," Andros then smiled, "Tell you what? Let make a little wager on this game?"

Zhane smiled as well, "What are the stakes?"

"If I win you have to leave me alone and… Ashley alone about our date and future dates."

Zhane thought for a minute before he answered then smiled and nodded, "Alright. But, if I win then you have to spill all the details."

Andros nodded, "Alright," he then shook Zhane's hand then went to the head of the table, "Oh, no telekinesis either."

Zhane curse to him self-jokingly then agreed. Zhane wasn't one to cheat. He enjoyed a good fair game.

Andros lined up his shot, and then launched the cue ball into dead center of the billiards, sinking two solids.

"Solids." Andros said as he walked around the table.

As he lined up for another shot Zhane started tapping him on the shoulder. As looked up it wasn't Zhane. Staring at him with those beautiful brown eyes and lovely smile was Ashley, "Hi stranger," she greeted.

Andros was at first lost at just the sight of her. After shaking out of his trance, Andros smiled, "Hello to you."

They continued to stare at each other until Zhane let out a pretend cough bring their attention back to reality, "It's your shot Andros. So shoot and miss, then I can win our bet," Zhane said.

Andros laughed, "You gonna beat me? We'll see about that," Andros then lined up for his shot.

Ashley went to the side of the table watched as Andros sunk another ball, but also scratch, "What the stakes?" she asked as Zhane grabbed the cue ball out of the side pocket.

Zhane went to the head of the table and positioned the ball for his shot while explaining the bet, "Andros has been very quiet about your date other night," Andros rolled his eyes. He should of known Zhane would try and embarrass him. He listen to watch Ashley cross her arms and look at Zhane amuse as he continued to talk, "So Andros bet me that if he won, I wouldn't bother you or him about it. But if I win, he will confess every detail."

"I see," Ashley said as placed her hands on her hips, "I'm gonna add to that bet," she looked at Andros, "Andros if you win I'll give you another date."

Andros laughed, "Really? What if I lose?"

Ashley got a devilish grin on her face then spoke, "The you really have to work for it, and trust me I can be a very difficult catch."

Zhane smiled while he fought hard not to laugh, as he wondered what was wondering though his friend's mind.

Andros straightened up and turned to Zhane, "I got a game to win."

Ashley laughed as she watched Andros determination to win. The game went on as Zhane sunk three stripes before it was Andros. As they got further in the game it came to Zhane winning by one. Andros still had two more balls from trying to sink the eight ball, and it was Zhane turn.

As Zhane lined up for his shot, Andros glanced at Ashley who was smiling at him. He could tell that she was enjoying his torment. Andros smiled at her, and then glances back at the table. If he were ever told that he would find a girl that would catch his attention so much that he do whatever to spend time with her, he tell them that they were crazy and that they didn't know him. When now Andros realized that he didn't even know him self, because he was trying to win a third date with a girl that did catch his attention and he do whatever to be with.

Zhane let out a sighed as he missed his shot. Andros went around the table to try and line up for a double shot. As he took his shot he manage to sink one ball, but to his luck the other rolled and was now blocked by the eight ball.

Zhane let out a whistle as Andros stared at the table, "Well now… how do plan to sink that one?" he asked.

Andros remained silent as he stared making calculations of different strategies to use. Andros then smiled as he got his plan. Andros looked at Zhane then to Ashley, who was smiling and staring as if he was the person in the room, Andros smiled at her, "Eight ball, side pocket," He said as pointed to side that was opposite of Ashley.

"You still have one ball left buddy," Zhane said.

"I know," Andros said without even breaking eye contact with Ashley.

"Then why are you…"

"Watch and learn," Andros said cutting off Zhane while lining up for his shot. Andros paused as he took careful aim, then he sent the cue ball flying by the Eight ball bouncing off the side; hit the last solid ball and eight ball. The solid ball glided into the one of the corner pocket, as the eight ball then slowly drifted into the side pocket Andros pointed to.

Zhane was stunned. He could believe his eyes. Andros pulled off an excellent shot and beat him. Zhane then laughed, "Well done. Looks like you got me to shut up for awhile."

Andros laughed, "Zhane if it was possible, I get you to shut up period."

Ashley then laughed, "Is he really that bad?"

Andros turned to her, "Let me put it this way; the only peace and quiet I got when I got home, was when I was in my room." Ashley laughed again.

Zhane walked up to Andros, "Well I need to get going I'm sure you two got something to do. I got my date," Zhane said, and then turn to Ashley, "It was nice meeting you Ashley."

Ashley smiled, "Like wise."

Zhane then turned and left. Andros then walked up to Ashley and without thinking; he wrapped his arms around her waist. After realizing what he did was going to pull away, but to his surprise she wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled at him. He smiled back, "So what are we doing today?" Andros asked.

"I thought we get something eat, go for a walk through the park, then you take me home, we plan for our next date, then you kiss me again like last night," Ashley said still smiling.

Andros smile, "Sound like fun."

They were about head out until Ashley saw Cassie and TJ at a corner table, "Oh! Do you mind waiting a few minutes? I need to talk to Cassie about some school stuff real quick," Ashley explained.

Andros nodded, "Yeah. No problem. I'll wait here at the door, okay?"

Ashley smiled, "Okay. I'll be quick," She then walked quickly to Cassie's table.

As she walk off Andros smile faded as he got a flashback of the Yellow Turbo Ranger. His head swam with an image of both Ashley and the Yellow Ranger's demorphed backside. They look almost alike. Andros then came back to reality by someone shake his arm, "Andros? Andros?" He looked to saw Ashley. "You okay?"

Andros smiled, "Yeah," He lied. Truth was he had no idea how he felt. He like he was now torn for some reason. Like Andros' loyalty was divided by Ashley and his team. Why? Andros didn't have an answer, but he wasn't going to let that ruin his date with Ashley.

"You sure you seamed up set there for a minute?" Ashley asked.

"Yeah. Just thinking," Andros said as he then put on a smile. "Where shall we dine today?"

Ashley then smiled, "Say we just start walking until we find out on the way."

Andros loved that idea, "Sound like fun." He then took her hand and they then left.

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Author's Note: Hey everyone, sorry it took me so long. I had 3 RPG sleep-overs that kept me busy and I had to make some Myspace backrounds for some of my friends. But, I hope you like this chapter. Later.