Time Dimension Time Force - Time Force Headquarters
"NO!" A voice echoes outside the room, waking Kenji from his slumber. "You can choose anyone else, but not her!"
Kenji vision begins returning as he struggles to sit up. His eyes focus on where he laid; he was in a bed, bandages wrapped around his chest, wrapped around the wound he gave himself. As his memory begins to come together, the room starts looking more and more familiar.
"There is no one else more compatible," Frax's voice replies from outside the room, "Miss Ryuya is the most suitable candidate for the Quantum Morpher. If we choose anyone else, the chances of success is less that 10 Percent!"
"Miss Ryuya," Kenji mumbled to himself as everything came together. He was in the Timeforce Dimension, and he was in the room of Miss Ryuya, after he fainted from his wounds. "How long have I been out." Kenji asked himself, looking for his clothes, while keeping an ear out on the commotion outside.
"She has 70% compatibility with the Quantasauras Rex. Not even you can claim the same Captain Ryuya." Frax's voice sounds out again, "If you want me to guarantee success in Time for the Time Portal Test, she will be the best choice."
Silence finally comes from outside the room. Kenji stops his movement, not wanting to draw attention into the room. A female voice finally broke through the silence, "I am willing to become the Test Subject for the Quantum Morpher."
"No!" Captain Ryuya's voice responded. "I will not..."
"It's my choice to make," Her voice cut him off. "This Experiment is too important, If I can make this work, I will risk it."
Silence once again surrounds the room.
Kenji continues to tiptoe around the room, looking for his clothes.
"That settles it then," Frax is the first to speak, "I am making final preparations to the Morpher. Please all gather in the Chrono Chamber at 1400 Hour." A metal clank sounds out, as Frax walks away, leaving everyone else.
"Captain, we can't let Miss Ryuya take this risk." Lieutenant Logan vehemently argues, "I'll do it! My Compatibility can't be that much different!"
Captain Ryuya sighs, "Return to your post. Gather all Officers and meet in the Chrono Chamber at the appointed time."
"Captain!" Logan yells back, declaring his position.
"GO!" The Captain scolded immediately, not letting Logan finish.
Everyone gathered went quiet, before dispersing.
Kenji notices the gathering ending and heads back to his bed, and pretends he was still asleep.
The Door to the room slides open as two figures walk in. Captain Ryuya takes off his Cap and lays it on a table, remaining standing.
Kenji stayed as still as possible, since there was only a thin wall separating the two sides of the room. Any small noise or movement would make people aware of him.
"I'm sorry Mai." Captain Ryuya gently spoke, as he stared at the lady across from him. No other words, just a simple apology. "I have failed as your brother, needing you to take the biggest risk."
Mai looks to her older brother, and smiles, "Why apologize, This is my chance to prove myself." She stares at a locket in her hand, "I was always in your shadow. No matter what my accomplishments, yours was always better. This is the opportunity to show I am worthy of the Ryuya name!"
The Captain sighs, "You don't have to prove anything. You are an excellent Officer, you don't need to take this risk to prove a point!"
Mai shakes her head, "I am not doing this to just prove a point. I am doing this, because I have the highest chance of success. I don't want anyone else risking their life, if I know I could make a difference." She gets up and looks at her brother, "I will meet you at the Chrono Chamber. Please let me get ready."
Captain Ryuya opens his mouth to speak, but the look in his sisters face showed him that her decision was made. "Why must you be so stubborn," he replied lightly, grabbing his Cap and heading towards the door.
Mai smiles as he walks out, "Have a good day Sir!" She salutes him as the door closes.
She turns to the direction where Kenji laid, and sighed in relief. She was afraid her brother might spot him.
She walks over to her bed; where Kenji laid. She originally had no plans of sheltering him, but after he fainted she had no way of getting him out. And due to the fear of the Punishment that would occur to him, she didn't turn him in, but instead Nursed him.
She sits on the edge of the desk as she checks on the bandages that she had wrapped; she notices that the wraps had blood coming seeping through. "What happened?" She spoke to herself as she touches the blood. "Looks like his wound may have reopened." She takes her Uniform Jacket off, and rolls up the sleeves of her shirt, and begins unwrapping the Bandages. Afraid of what may have caused the wound to reopen, Mai was a little too quick and her hands pressed against the wound.
"Oww!" Kenji let out a small yelp and rises up, revealing the fact that he was awake the whole time.
Mai's eyes widen as she backs up, shakened by his sudden rise. As she steps back the bandages, still in her hands, unravel around Kenji's chest, revealing the opened wound.
Kenji stares at her, and then back at his wound, awed at the fact that the wound was so large. He had not expected his sword to cut so deep.
Mai notices the open wound and snaps back to reality, "Lay back down!" She ordered as she grabs a brand new Roll of Bandages, and a stitching kit. Forcing Kenji back onto the bed.
"How long was I out?" Kenji asked, as he laid down, allowing Mai to stitch his wound up. He was no longer afraid of her trying anything, as she showed that she was genuinely concerned.
Mai completes the stitch and grabs the Bandages, before answering. "About a Day." She places one end of the bandage, starting near Kenji's heart, and begins wrapping him, "I hid you here for a Day, because I didn't want you getting into Trouble. So now then, you owe me the Truth." She completes the wrap and stands up, backing away, "So, who are you really?"
Kenji sits up and leans against the wall that was adjacent to the Bed, "Thank you, for helping and sheltering me." He grabbed an black Time Force Shirt that Mai had brought for him, "As for who I am, it's a little complicated and will sound unbelievable."
Mai falls back on a chair, staring at him, "Just tell me, I can decide how unbelievable it is."
Kenji smiles lightly and explains, "My name is Kenji Kwan. I am from the Past, I may have been sent to the future by accident." He didn't want to reveal everything to her, she may have saved his life, but he couldn't reveal the fact that he was a Power Ranger so easily. "I was told that I will be sent to my Timeline again after sometime. But it appears that it may be a little longer than I had anticipated."
"Time Travel from the past?" Mai responded, "You are right, that does sound unbelievable. We are still struggling to Travel back in time, and you are telling me the Past has discovered how to go Forward in time?"
Kenji flinches, he hadn't expected her to be so direct with her response, "Well," he begins, "That's a little complicated, I was sent here against my will, so I don't exactly know how Time Travel was achieved."
Mai sighs, a little bummed out at the fact that Kenji didn't know anything about Time Travel. She had thought maybe he would be able to help them. She turns back to him, "So then what were you doing wandering around Time Force. Looked pretty suspicious when you wandered into my room."
Kenji awkwardly rubs the back of his head, remembering the situation, "I was actually trying to look at things of the future," Kenji lies. Hiding the fact that he was looking for a place to hide until the the Time Dimension sent him back to his own Time. "I was wanting to see if there was anything I can use to become Famous in the Past."
Mai stares into Kenji's eyes, almost as if using it to reveal the truth. Kenji smiles sheepishly back, but doesn't break the Eye Contact. Knowing that if he does it would give her more reasons to be suspicious.
A knock comes from the door, "Miss Ryuya, the Captain wants to meet with you real quick before going to the Chrono Chamber." Lieutenant Logan's voice sounds into the room.
Mai breaks eye contact, getting up, remembering what was going on. Kenji sighs lightly, glad that she had to leave.
"I'll be right there. I am changing now." Mai replies quickly, making sure that no one suspects anything. No Response comes from outside the room.
Kenji lays down quickly, and throws the blanket over his head, just in case anyone does try to come in the room.
"I'll let the Captain know." A response comes through the door, as footsteps echoes, walking away.
Mai lets out a sigh of relief, before turning back to Kenji. "Close your eyes! And do not peek!" She ordered shyly. She was use to changing when Kenji was still knocked out, so she had no reason to feel shy. But now he was awake.
Kenji smirks, "I've already seen enough. It won't matter."
"Shut your eyes!" Mai sternly replies, blushing.
Seeing her become more woman-like, Kenji chuckles and lays back down, "Okay okay."
Time Force Dimension - Captain's Cabin
"I don't believe Frax, when he says that no one else is compatible." Captain Ryuya confides to an individual, who was displayed onto the Projection. "I think we need to push back the Trial Date, so that we can find a better candidate!"
The Projected Figure shakes his head, "You are letting your personal feeling get to you Captain. More than just your sister, Mai is also an Officer of Time Force. If she is able to use the Quantum Controller, we can finally take a huge step forward as the Protectors of Earth. This is more than just you or your sister."
Captain Ryuya goes silent. He agreed with what his Superior had said, but he still didn't want to risk his sister.
"There is nothing more to discuss," The Figure continued. "If you can't handle it, we can send have someone relieve you for this."
"NO!" Ryuya shouted, responding immediately, "There is no need. I will take care of this."
The Figure smirks, "Be sure you do Captain." Before the Projection flickers and disappears.
Ryuya clenches his fist and slams his desk, "Have you found the Time Traveler?"
Lieutenant Logan steps out into Ryuya's view, "Not yet. We have checked everywhere. He has either returned to his Timeline, or has left Time Force HQ. We can't rely on the fact of finding him" He immediately changes the subject, "I don't think Frax can be trusted, we should not let Mai..."
"YOU DON'T THINK I KNOW THAT!" Ryuya immediately snaps. "If I had any other choices, Frax would not even be allowed here. But he has control of the Q-Rex, and the Higher-Ups are ordering that Mai be used." His feature sharpens, "If it turns out well, Mai will become irreplaceable in Time Force. She will have even higher authority than me. But if it fails, her life may very well be jeopardized."
"Is there really nothing that can be done?" Logan softly responded.
A knock comes from the door, "Miss Ryuya is here." A voice comes through.
"Let her in." Captain Ryuya commanded. As his voice fades away, the door opens and Mai, dressed in her full Time Force Uniform walks in.
"Captain," She Salutes as she walks in, "Lieutenant." She turns and salutes Logan as well.
Logan smiles at Mai and steps to the side, allowing her to take the central location of the room, facing the Captain.
"Officer Ryuya," Captain Ryuya begins, keeping up appearances, treating her the same as any Officer. "Before the Testing of the Quantum Morpher, we want to make sure to make the correct Preparations, in case anything goes wrong." He hesitantly hands her Three things, A Small Black box, a silver Shirt and a small bundle of paper."
"The Box is a Force Field Generator. If you feel ever in danger, crush the box, and it will Form a Field around you, preventing anyone or thing from Harming you." Captain Ryuya explains, "The Shirt is the Dragon Defender. Created from Dragon Scales, it can fit underneath your clothing, and can defend you from several attacks."
Mai looks at the paper, confused. She understood why her brother gave her the other two Items, but was unsure about the stack of paper.
Captain Ryuya turns around, not looking at his sister as he lets out the next part, "The papers are for your Last Rites. In the event that something should go wrong. Anything you would like for Time Force to do, we will use the best of our ability to complete it. It will also assure, that your family is taken care of."
Mai hangs her head down, knowing how hard it was for her brother to let her do this. The Q-Rex was a Berserker Zord, creating a Bond with it could be extremely Dangerous. If she messes up, not only would her life be in Danger, but anyone near her would be put in jeapordy.
"Thank you." Mai responds, before getting ready to head out the door. She stops for a moment, before asking a question. "Can I bring a A Friend to the Chrono Chamber?"
Ryuya turns to face her, confused, "A Friend? Who do you have that I do not know of?"
Mai blushes, but as she was facing away from her brother, he didn't notice, "Forget I asked." She blurts out before walking out, almost as if not wanting to answer.
Ryuya sighs, "If it will make you feel better. You may bring them." He wanted to make his sister as calm as possible. It didn't matter who she may bring, it wouldn't affect his state of mind. But it may affect his sisters, so he allowed it.
Mai smiles, and turns around and salutes her brother before walking away.
"I don't understand," Kenji confusing ask, as he puts on a Guardian Uniform. "Why do I need to come? Can't I just hide out here?"
"No," Mai responds, as she helps him put the Uniform on, "I don't trust you. I want you close to me as possible. So you will be accompanying me to the Test Chamber."
Kenji adjusts the Uniform, as it was a little small on him, "What if the other people see me? Wouldn't they be suspicious?"
Mai picks up a Helmet, and hands it to Kenji, "Nope, All Silver Guards are identified by Code Names, and they wear helmets to protect their Identity.A Silver Guardian's identity is a Huge Taboo. Very few people would know a Guardians True Name."
Kenji observes the Helmet that he received, it looked similar to the Time Force Ranger helmets, but had a different Visor Shape. "So what is my Code Name?" Kenji asks as he puts it on. He was a little surprised, the Helmet distorted his voice.
Mai takes a step back, and looks at Kenji, "It's up to you, no one knows the real number of Silver Guards that exists." She hands him a Time Blaster and a Silver Badge, "Other than Captain Shih, no one would know. Just stay quiet and respond as little as possible. Not even my brother can ask you too many questions."
Kenji stares at her suspiciously, "If these Silver Guards are so Secretive, how do you know so much."
She smiles at him, "Isn't it obvious?"
Kenji's eyes widen as it hits him, "This is your Uniform? No wonder its so small!"
Mai hits him, "I had no other way of getting you in. Don't be ungrateful." She turns away.
"So what was your code name?" Kenji asked teasingly.
Mai puts her Blaster on, and begins to head towards the Door, "I am Silver Guardian:Ultima. Come Along!" She orders as she walks out.
"Ultima," Kenji murmurs to himself, as he follows Mai out.
Time Force Dimension - Outside the Chrono Chamber
"I didn't think we would have the Honor of having a Silver Guardian joining us." Frax declares as he sees Kenji, dressed in Uniform, following behind Mai.
As Frax spoke, everyone turned their eyes towards the approaching Mai, and the Hidden Kenji.
"I met him recently, he was interested in the Quantum Testings, and wanted to tag along." She stops a few meter away from Frax, "I hope that is okay?"
Frax smiles a creepy smile, "Of course its okay. The more the better." He turns to face Kenji, "So, which Silver Guardian do we have here?"
Mai face hides a worry expression, as she turns to Kenji.
Kenji coughs, and replies, "Silver Guardian: Asura."
"Asura?!" Captain Ryuya shouted.
Kenji flinches, not thinking that someone else had the Codename already.
"Who is Asura?" An Officer behind Captain Ryuya and Logan asked.
"Asura," Logan responded, "The God of Fist. He is the strongest Silver Guardian, and has the highest chance of succeeding as the next Head of the Silver Guards."
Kenji nods, going with the story, but not bothering to say more. He didn't want to say anything that might give away his identity.
"Ah, so it's the Legendary Asura," Frax spoke up, hiding the hint of fear in his voice. "It is an Honor to have you here. I assure you, you will not be disappointed."
Kenji grunts, as if agreeing and refusing to continue speaking.
Mai clears her throat, drawing the attention away from Kenji, "Are we ready to begin?"
Frax turns his attention towards Mai, satisfied at her willingness. "Yes we can, Miss Ryuya." He walks towards the Chrono Chamber, not allowing the others time to speak up or ask questions.
Mai walks after Frax, with Kenji following close behind. Captain Ryuya and the Entourage of Officers follow their steps in. "Did you know Mai had connections to Asura?" Lieutenant Logan asks the Captain as they walk behind Mai and Kenji.
Captain Ryuya stays silent, as he observes the two in front of him. Logan notices that Captain Ryuya has no intention of answering, and stays silent as they enter the Chrono Chamber.
"Whoa," Kenji unintentionally spoke, as he took in the sight. The Chrono Chamber was beyond his expectation. It was ridiculously huge, but extremely empty. But the strangest part was the feeling he got from the room, it was as if he was at one with the room. It was dizzying, as it felt as if time was stopped, and flowing at the same time.
"Amazing isn't it?" Mai spoke up, noticing Kenji's behaviour. She knew the feeling he was going through, as she felt the same way when she first entered the Room when she was a Cadet. "The Chrono Chamber is surrounded by a Stasis Field. Time here can be controlled; , making one minute here, one hour in real time. Or Making one year in real time, feel like one day here." She moves closer to Kenji so he can lean on her. "Breathe, and focus on your heartbeat. Even if Time is changed, your heart will always be the same."
Kenji begins controlling his breath, counting his heartbeat. Using it to judge the passing of time. By the time he started feeling again, Mai was no longer by his side, she had already stepped towards the middle of the room, standing next to Frax.
"To ensure everyone's safety, I ask you to stay inside the Viewing Room," As Frax finishes explaining, a force field slowly materializes in front of everyone in the room. Kenji was embraced in his own Individual Field, as was Captain Ryuya. Everyone was able to see through the Force Field, but unable to breach it.
"What is this for?" Captain Ryuya asked, a little annoyed at the Shield in front of him. There has been many experiment in the Chrono Chamber, and he has never had to be Shielded before, causing the Captain some discomfort, and making him worried at the High Level of Danger his sister may be in, as she was the Center of this Experiment.
A Shield of Light surrounds Frax as well, "Just a precaution Captain," He answers, before turning to Mai, addressing the Question that he knew Captain Ryuya was unable to ask. "Do not worry about Miss Ryuya, the Shields are to protect us from any Residual Energy from the Bonding. Since she is in the Center of it, she will not have to worry." As Frax spoke, he walked around, the Field appeared to follow, moving in sync with him, not locking him to his area.
Kenji notices this, and takes a step forward. As he had suspected, the Force Field was using his body as the center, as long as he moved, the Force Field would Adjust, ensuring that he was always inside of it.
Everyone's attention snaps to Kenji, as they noticed him move. No one knew much about him, other than the fact that he was a Silver Guard. Anything he might do, raises all their awareness. Kenji lifts his hands up, "Just testing my mobility within this Shield." Kenji responded, wanting to ensure everyone he had no ulterior motive.
After observing Kenji for a moment, Frax nods, "Let us begin." He walks to the position across from Mai, "Miss Ryuya, Are you ready?"
Mai looks to her brother, who stares back fiercely. His hands were opened, ready to act if anything goes wrong. She then turns to Kenji, she didn't know why she looked at him. But it gave her a sense of comfort, knowing he was there. "I am ready." Mai replies, stepping forward.
Frax nods, as a Panel Appears on his arm, he clicks a few buttons, and a Pedestal Rises from the Ground with a Metallic Box sitting on it.
"The Quantum Controller," Mai whispers as she stares at the Box.
Frax takes a few steps back, "Please approach the Box, placing your hand into the Opening." He stops, when he was at the same distance that the others were. "Once you begin, the Controller will begin to form its Bond." His voice lowers, truly feeling some hint of sadness at what she was going to have to go through, "The process will be extremely painful, but if successful, you will become the Owner of the Q-Rex."
Mai approaches the box, "I am not worry about the pain. I am only worried that I will not be Compatible." She turns the box opening to her, takes a deep sigh and shoves her hand into the opening of the Quantum Controller.
"Kyahhhhhh" Mai's voice sounds out, as a bright flash of light blinds everyone in the room.