I've been hitting some writers block recently, and also been busy with other stuff as well, hence the terrible updating at the moment. Hopefully I'll be able to work that out soon!

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Chapter 10: Ranger Mercury Part 2

"You think they'll be mad we went for ice cream without them again?" Teddie asked the group she was walking with.

"I doubt they'll even notice, Ted," Jeremy laughed as he finished his own off.

"And hey," Tyler laughed. "Just an excuse to get more," he pointed out.

"You're right!" Teddie cheered.

"I think you've had enough," Heckyl commented, watching her carefully. She glowered at him.

"Careful mate," Chase warned with a grin. "She bit Riley when he tried to deny her more ice cream," he warned. Teddie went red, and punched her brother in the arm.

"Not cool," she scowled at him.

"You biting my arm when I tried to take away the ice cream wasn't cool," Riley grumbled, his hand on his arm as if he still felt it.

"I needed that ice cream," Teddie told him, unapologetic. They were then forced to step aside as several people rushed into the Garage, bringing with them an assortment of food and clothes.

"That doesn't look good," Jeremy commented as they followed the rush in.

"Dillon!" Teddie called the Black Ranger when she saw him, walking over to the furious looking hybrid. "What is going on?" she asked, looking around at the strangers rushing around.

"Seems the wedding is going ahead," he growled, glowering at where Summer was arguing with her parents.

"What? But..." Teddie frowned. "But Philip was going to stop it," she shook her head.

"Seems my little brother has finally come to his senses," they looked around to see a tall young man in a suit, with dark hair slicked out of his face, and dark brown eyes. "He insisted that the wedding go through, today," he smirked. Teddie frowned at him, struggling to understand what he meant.

"But...that's not right," she muttered, and he shrugged.

"Believe what you will. At least he'd finally ditched E.T and is going for someone his own species," Teddie's eyes darkened, and she made to go for him, only to be grabbed from behind and pulled back.

"As much as I'd love to let you hit him, it wouldn't be the wisest decision," Chase warned his sister. Dillon looked around at the young man who'd stopped him going for the still smirking man, who turned and walked away.

"Let me go," Dillon's words were quiet, but his anger was obvious. Tyler dropped his arm, shaking his head.

"Sorry, but hitting that guy won't help anyone," he shrugged.

"And who are you to say that?" Dillon demanded, his dark look not fazing the other young man. "Who are these people?" he glanced to Teddie.

"Friends of mine, and Arianna's and Philip's," she explained briefly. Tyler glanced to her, his brow furrowing slightly. Chase just rolled his eyes. "I called them to help sort all this out, but it looks like it's just gotten worse when we weren't looking," Teddie folded her arms.

"But how?" Shelby asked her.

"I think we should find Philip and Arianna," Tyler told them, and Dillon's eyebrow arched at the attitude, finding it oddly familiar. "Something is wrong here," he commented.

"Neither are answering their eh," James hesitated, his hand going behind his back as he looked to Dillon. "Phones," he finished weakly.

"Teddie!" the white Ranger jumped and looked around. "Where have you been? You've missed training," Scott frowned as he walked over, clearly in just as bad a mood as Dillon.

"Uh, we were-"

"Wait, Shelby?" Scott blinked as he saw the girl. "What are you doing here?" he asked her, baffled.

"Hey Scott," the former Pink Ranger gave an awkward smile.

"You know each other?" Teddie asked, surprised.

"We're cousins," Shelby explained with a shrug. "Our dads are brothers," she added.

"That explains why I find the Colonel so familiar," Teddie put a hand to her face. "But you have different surnames?" she questioned.

"My dad took on my mum's name when they got married. He wasn't interested in keeping the military way," Shelby explained.

"Yeah, he just became a famous ice cream company owner instead," Chase smirked, and yelped when she punched him.

"So what are you all doing here?" Scott asked with a raised eyebrow.

"We're trying to stop this stupid wedding going through. We thought we had," Teddie sighed.

"What happen?" Koda asked, tilting his head as he tried to understand.

"Summer's parents showed up about an hour ago," Scott sighed. "Brought with them an army of stylists, designers and everything else. Said that if she goes through with it, they'll hand over this stupid diamond," he muttered.

"There's gotta be more to it than just the Black Diamond," Teddie shook her head, watching Summer as she reluctantly gave in to her parents whims.

"Yeah, well, we all gotta get ready. You too Teddie," Scott rolled his eyes and stomped off.

"Excuse me?" Teddie frowned at him.

"You heard the guy. We gotta look presentable for this," Dillon snorted.

"Hah. Not happening," Teddie folded her arms.

"Teddie," Scott called, hearing her.

"Don't order me, Scott, I swear," Teddie warned him stubbornly.

"Sorry Ted," Spencer walked over, adjusting his glasses and looking annoyed. "But this is one thing you can't be stubborn on. Both the Landsdowns and Philip's father want all the Rangers too look presentable for this, or there'll be trouble. And since Venjix is still after the Black Diamond..." he trailed off, and Teddie groaned.

"This sucks," she declared.

"Oh thank god, you're all here," they looked around as a familiar face skirted over to them.

"Sir Oscar," Ivan bowed politely to him. "Perhaps you can shed some light on what is happening?" he asked.

"I was hoping you could tell me," the man who had met them in Amber Beach sighed. "Philip came back a little while ago, insisting that the wedding take place as soon as it could. But something's off with him. He's not...himself," Oscar struggled to describe it.

"I'll say," Kendall nodded. "If he's insisting this wedding go through now," Oscar shook his head.

"No, I mean something's not right. He won't acknowledge anyone unless he's speaking first. It's weird," he told them.

"I don't like this," Tyler glanced to his former team. "We better keep an eye out and see what's happening. We also need to try and contact Arianna," he told them, and they all nodded. "Teddie, you better go get changed and pretend like nothing's wrong," he said.

"But-"

"He's right," Riley spoke up. "If we act like we know something's wrong, then it could cause more trouble. The logical idea would be to play along for now," he said.

"I would have missed your logic, if it wasn't so..."

"Logical?" Olivia smirked.

"Yes," Teddie groaned.

Loud explosions rocked Amber Beach even more as the group of former Rangers tried to help people around them, trying to help those either caught by the debris of destroyed buildings, or guide them away from where the attacks were focused.

"What is going on?" Jeremy yelled as several large drones shot overhead.

"I don't know, I thought it was over after Sledge," Kendall shook her head as they regrouped. They heard a loud beeping, and all their eyes widened."Our Dino Comms?" Kendall frowned, as her phone began to ring as well. "Spencer?" she answered the phone as the others opened the link to their comms.

"Guys!" Teddie shouted as she came into view, seeming to be struggling with something. There were explosions in the background, and she flinched, seeming to be holding onto something. "There's real trouble, the magical realm-" she was cut off temporarily before reappearing. "That virus, Venjix."

"The one on the news?" Riley remembered.

"Yes! Turns out, it's got a bit of a taste for world domination!" there were more explosions, and the group realised that they weren't all coming from Teddie's side. They looked up, and spotted more drones hurtling towards the city. "Get to Corinth! We'll meet you there," Teddie shouted, before the line went dead.

"Teddie!" Arianna cried, but the link wouldn't connect again.

"What is going on?" there were more explosions, and the ground shook.

"Massive robot armies are attacking all over the world," everyone looked at Kendall, who was clutching her phone in her hand, looking ready to be sick. "An evacuation to Corinth city is the last option," she told them.

"What? But SPD-"

"Were the first target," Kendall finished for James. "The base was destroyed and the SPD Rangers lost their powers," she told him gravely. He stared, unable to believe what she was saying.

"Then we need to do what Teddie said and get to Corinth," Tyler spoke up, authority filling his voice. "Call your families, tell them what to do. Then we go," he said.

"What? But Tyler, the city-"

"We don't have our powers any more Shelbs," the former Red Ranger turned to her, and she saw the fear in his eyes, the need to go back and help as well. He wanted to go back and help, but like they all knew, there was no way they'd do any real damage. "Let's go," he told them, and they nodded. Arianna didn't move as the rest started towards the closest exit of the city, trying to plan out how they'd get to the city.

"Arianna," she looked up as Philip touched her arm. "We must go," he told her.

"How could this happen?" she whispered, not moving. "After everything, this is what happens?" she asked, tears in her eyes. "I should help. It's what I've trained for. It's-"

"Arianna," Philip forced her to look at him. "The city is destroyed, we have to go, please," he pleaded with her.

"All those people," the tears ran down Arianna's face and she put her hands to her face. "So many lives lost because we didn't even see this coming," she shook her head, and he hugged her close.

"We will get to Corinth, but please, you must come now," Philip pleaded with her. Arianna nodded in his arms.

"Just please, don't leave me," she looked up at him desperately.

"Never," he vowed.

Arianna woke with a start, her head pounding, and she pushed herself up.

"Philip!" she cried as she looked around, but all that remained around her were the discarded remains of Grinders that had been destroyed in the brief fight. "Dammit!" she pushed herself up, and started running back towards the Garage.

"I can't believe I have to do this," Teddie stomped around her room, furious. She wore a pale blue dress with green and gold lining it, looking very different to her usual casual attire.

"You and me both, I don't get why I had to dress up," Nora complained, fixing the red dress she wore. "I thought it was only the Rangers that had to look good," she tightened the blue sash around her middle, and looked up at Teddie.

"We shouldn't have to at all!" Teddie stomped her foot.

"Stop throwing a tantrum," Nora told her, rolling her eyes as she fixed her hair, tying it up. "It's not like we're letting this wedding go ahead," she reminded Teddie, who huffed.

"I know. It just sucks. And there's still no word from Arianna," she complained.

"She'll be okay," Nora walked over and grabbed her arms. Teddie frowned at her. "It'll be okay. So come on, the ceremony starts in a few minutes, get your shoes on," Nora crouched and shoved the heels into Teddie's hands.

"I still hate this," Teddie told her.

"Yeah yeah," Nora waved her off. "Now come on," she pushed open the door, and they made their way downstairs.

"Don't you two lasses look lovely," Flynn smiled, the first to notice them.

"No," Teddie said stubbornly. Nora rolled her eyes.

"Accept the compliment, you brat," she told Teddie, who stuck out her lower lip. "Stop," Nora warned her.

"There's something very familiar about you two," they looked up as Chase smirked. "Kinda like mum and Nick," he commented.

"Oh shut it," Nora rolled her eyes.

"This really sucks. I can't believe I have to do this," Teddie complained. "Any word from Arianna?" she asked them. They shook their heads and she cursed. "Dammit, I guess it's just us keeping on guard," she grumbled.

"Outside seems clear for now," Ivan spoke as the others returned. "Lady Teddie, you're looking splendid," he praised, and she went red.

"Ivan please, don't call me that," she groaned.

"He has a point though, we don't normally get to see you all dolled up," Jeremy smirked, earning a glower. "What do you think Heckyl?" he glanced to the man standing beside him, who frowned at Jeremy, purposely not looking at Teddie as his own face warmed.

"Oh, are you getting embarrassed mate?" Chase smirked. Teddie punched him, going red, before Nora's own smirk grew and she shoved Teddie forwards. She yelped, stumbling in the heels, and Heckyl automatically moved to catch her. Both went bright red, and Olivia snorted.

"When did you transition from wanting to punch him in the face?" she asked Chase, who shrugged.

"He kinda saved my life, I guess I can go a little easier," he pointed out. Olivia chuckled.

"And it means tormenting Teddie," she pointed out, and Chase didn't hide his smirk. Teddie sighed, straightening up, but Heckyl didn't let her go, watching her with a look that made her blush harder and look away. Aware that the others had shuffled away, giggling, Heckyl tilted Teddie's head back up and kissed her.

"You look amazing," he murmured as he pulled back, and Teddie bit her lip to hide her shy smile.

"Thank you," she mumbled, trying not to look pleased by his words. She then looked up again, meeting his gaze. "I missed you," Teddie admitted, watching him as he seemed surprised by her words. She just offered a small smile, and pushed up as he leaned in again. Teddie was glad that despite their teasing, their friends had given them a moment.

"Hate to break this moment up," she sighed as Spencer approached, and broke the kiss to glower irritably at her brother. Spencer just smiled back, not the least bit apologetic. "But the ceremony should be starting soon," he warned.

"Yeah, yeah," Teddie rolled her eyes.

"So, Teddie," she looked around as Flynn and Scott approached. "Who are your friends?" Flynn giggled at Scott's innocent sounding question. Teddie rolled her eyes again, and the others edged back over, seeing that the moment was over.

"My twin bro, Chase, that's Koda, Tyler, Shelby, Riley, Olivia, Ivan, Kendall, James, Jeremy, and Heckyl," Teddie introduced the group, and Chase arched an eyebrow. Ziggy wandered over, and Nora glanced to him, rolling her eyes as she saw his expression, his eyes on Teddie.

"Did you just..." Chase couldn't help but smile in amusement as Teddie winked at him.

"Guys, this is Scott, Flynn, and-"

"Hey!" Olivia exclaimed, pushing to the front. "You, I know you," she accused Ziggy, who stared at her, baffled.

"You do? I don't-"

"You're that guy!" her eyes widened and she stepped back.

"Oli, you okay?" Chase took her hand, concerned for the girl.

"Wait...Olivia..." Ziggy realised where he knew her from as well, and went pale. He looked to Teddie, pleading, and the White Ranger frowned, not understanding.

"Who is he?" Chase asked as Olivia shook. Her head lifted, and they saw her anger.

"He's with the Scorpion Cartel," she hissed.

"Oh Oli," Teddie realised now, and pulled out of Heckyl's grasp to stand between her brother and the Green Ranger. "Bro, wait a second," she pleaded.

"Wait a second? Ted, you know what those guys did. What they're still doing," Chase growled. Ziggy took another step back, and Scottt, Flynn and Nora stepped in defensively.

"He's not with them any more," Teddie defended quickly. "Trust me, he's as far from Cartel as you can be. You really think I'd willingly work with one of them?" she argued, and Chase deflated a little, but still looked angry.

"Look, I'm sorry, I just..." Ziggy trailed off, not knowing what to say to try and appease the two. Nora put a hand on his shoulder, shaking her head.

"It ain't your fault," she told him. "He's the one who got me to Corinth, so don't judge him for the cartel," Nora told Chase, who arched an eyebrow. Ziggy smiled, before Nora smirked. "Judge him for the fact that he still can't hit me in training," she looked at Ziggy, whose smile dropped as he went red.

"Come on! I'm learning!" he argued.

"Yeah, at the speed of a snail," Flynn snorted.

"Chase, he's the one who actually helped me," Olivia sighed, taking Chase's hand again. The former Ranger relaxed a little more.

"I guess if he's a Ranger, it's for a reason," Tyler commented to his friend. Ziggy frowned a little, remembering that Teddie had said something similar. They looked around as Spencer suddenly slumped, and James and Koda caught him.

"Are you okay?" Kendall asked him softly, and for a moment Spencer didn't answer, looking as if he was in pain. His eyes then flew open, meeting Kendall's, and he gave a small laugh.

"Oh yeah, I'm good," he nodded. He glanced to Teddie, and winked, and she tilted her head, wondering what he had seen. Music started to play, and they looked around, the good atmosphere fading as they realised the ceremony was starting. "Don't worry too much Teddie, enjoy it," Teddie frowned as Spencer patted her shoulder, smirking.

They all went to the seats, none of them looking very happy as Philip walked out. His expression was blank and his movements stiff, making those who knew him frown.

"Oh yeah, something is definitely up with the dude," Jeremy murmured, leaning forwards. They then got to her feet with the rest as the music started up and the lab doors opened. Summer, her face hidden behind a veil, walked out and took her father's arm. They walked up the aisle, and both Teddie and Chase straightened up, their eyes widening.

"What's wrong?" Olivia whispered to Chase. Teddie glanced to Spencer, who winked at her again. Teddie put her hands to her mouth, giggling before she could stop herself.

"What's so funny?" Dillon muttered, hearing her.

"This is gonna be good," she told him with a grin, making him frown.

"Before we begin the celebration of the marriage vows..." Martin began as Summer stood at the front and everyone took their seats. "I would also like to invite you to join me in celebrating the return to us of our daughter. I'm pleased to announce; the old Summer is back, and she's here to stay," he announced proudly. Claire clapped loudly, along with the girl who seemed to be Summer's bridesmaid, while the Rangers remained silent.

"Sir," Scott interrupted the applause, standing up. "Before we welcome back the old Summer, I'd just like to talk to you about the new one," Martin's smile disappeared as Scott told him of the day of the Battle of Corinth, when his jet had crashed and he had been stranded in the waste. He had been too far out for the medics when the shield was about to go up. "Summer was the one to come out into the waste; she brought me back to the city. We barely made it, and we only did because Summer was brave enough to risk her life to save mine," Scott told the stunned man.

"That was the day she gave this to me," Martin rooted in his pocket, and held up the Landsdown Black Diamond.

"What a coincidence," a familiar voice echoed through the Garage. They looked up as Tenaya leapt over the buffet table. "Today's the day I'm going to take it from you!" The Rangers leapt up to try and stop her, only to be knocked off their feet, leaving her to grab the diamond from Summer's father. She twisted his arm behind his back, and shoved him into his wife. The doors to the Garage burst open, and Grinders flooded in with an Attackbot.

"I can't believe you didn't see this coming," Siren walked into view, flicking her hair over her shoulder.

"The Landsdown Diamond is ours! And now, your city is doomed to the ashes of extinction," Tenaya laughed, admiring the diamond in her hand.

"Oh, by the way, love the dress Ranger Yellow," Siren ripped off the veil, and her smug look instantly vanished as Arianna smirked back at her.

"Thanks. I'd say I look positively radiant," she told Siren, and thrust out her hand. The Attackbot shrieked as she was blasted through the air by the jet of Mercurian powers Arianna summoned, and she landed in a heap behind the crowd.

"Hey!" they looked up to see Summer on the balcony above. She leapt over it, kicking Tenaya and knocking her flying. "No caterer would put the cake next to a recycled motor oil bin," Summer rolled her eyes. The Attackbot roared and the Grinders began to attack. Leaping to her feet, Teddie kicked off her heels, and cracked her knuckles.

"About time," she laughed, moving in to fight off the Grinders with the others. Arianna turned to Philip, reaching up to turn his face to her.

"Philip, what have they done to you?" she murmured as she saw the bruise by his eye. He didn't seem to acknowledge her, staring blankly.

"He's under my control," Siren walked over amidst the chaos, and Arianna glared at her hatefully.

"Let him go. Now," Arianna ordered. Siren gave a mocking laugh, before Spencer stepped between her and Arianna.

"Hey there. Don't think we've been introduced," he greeted her with a pleasant smile.

"Spencer Bly. Former Gold SPD Ranger," Siren listed, smirking. "The first line of defence for Earth, and crushed far too easily," she taunted. Her smirk faltered, however, as Spencer didn't react.

"Gee, I'm famous," he chuckled. "I'm blushing," he commented. Siren's fists clenched, and she rushed at him. The two started to fight, and Arianna turned back to Philip, trying to snap him out of Siren's control.

"Stay back!" she looked around as William growled at the Grinders approaching him, Katherine and John. Arianna rushed in, using a shield to block the attacks as John shrieked. She then kicked them back, and blasted the Camera Bot when it attacked. "Are you okay?" Arianna asked, turning to them.

"You...you saved us?" William stared at her, stunned.

"Of course," Arianna shrugged, looking a little confused, as if she didn't understand his question. "Get back, we'll stop them," she told them. William looked even more baffled that she was telling him what to do, but Katherine took his hand and pulled him away, and Arianna went back to Philip, who was still completely unaffected by the chaos around them. More Grinders rushed in, only to jerk and collapse to the ground as blue energy travelled through them.

"We'll handle the Grinders near here," Tyler told Arianna as they stood between her and the attack.

"Yeah, you wake that idiot up," James grinned.

"Teddie hasn't told them the truth yet, so no powers, or showing off," Arianna told them.

"Dude, Heckyl just used his," Jeremy complained.

"I have an excuse," Heckyl was standing casually nearby. "That makes a lot more sense than a human turning into a wolf," he commented, and grabbed a Grinder by the head as it rushed past him towards the screaming girl, and pulled it back, tipping it over to the ground.

"You're really annoying, you know that, right?" Jeremy told him. Heckyl just smirked back at him.

"Philip, please, wake up," Arianna pleaded with the young man, who blinked, but didn't react any more than that. She looked around as Spencer easily fought off Siren, who was looking more and more irritated by the moment. Arianna's fists clenched, and she looked up at Philip again. "You told me you wouldn't leave me alone, so wake up. I love you, I'm not going to lose you," she spoke with determination, pulling him down so she could kiss him.

At first there was no response, but then his arms went around her and pulled her up as he responded to the kiss, lifting her into the air. She pulled away, surprised that it had actually worked. He smiled back softly at her.

"I love you too, Arianna, I'm so sorry," Philip kissed her again, and Arianna smiled, throwing her arms around him.

"Hey lovebirds! We still got a fight here!" Teddie called over to them as she slammed a Grinder to the ground.

"She's right," Arianna agreed reluctantly, and Philip set her down gently. It was only then that he realised what she was wearing, and his face lit up red. Arianna realised as well, and she panicked, starting to stutter.

"Come on!" Teddie groaned, grabbing her wrist and pulling the girl away. Nearby, Tenaya finally gained the upper hand against Summer, allowing the Camerabot to use the Black Diamond to gain more power. It then raced outside and grew, before Summer broke free of Tenaya's grasp. She kicked Tenaya aside, and the rest of the Rangers ran to help her. Behind Summer, her parents watched in awe of their daughter.

"Summer, you look..." Dillon trailed off awkwardly.

"Well you look..." Scott cleared his throat as both stared at her. Teddie rolled her eyes.

"Radiant? Beautiful maybe?" she suggested with an amused smile.

"Yes," Dillon answered instantly, and Scott nodded. Summer then grabbed her engine cell and her Morpher.

"Ready?" she asked, and the four male Rangers searched for their own. Teddie rolled her eyes again, lifting her engine cell to insert into the Morpher strapped to her wrist.

"Where were you keeping that?" Ziggy asked her. Teddie just winked as Arianna giggled, holding her own.

"RPM, GET IN GEAR!" they morphed and called on their Zords, combining to make the High Octane Megazord and the Valvemax Megazord. The Camerabot made to attack, but the two Megazords leapt up so the Attackbot looked to the artificial sun and cried out.

"Now it's my turn!" Dillon called. "Valvemax Megazord, charging up!" they blasted the Attackbot, knocking it back.

"Initiate Super Sabre!" the other Rangers finished it off with their own powerful attack.

Down below, Spencer had chased Siren away as she vowed to pay him back, and they were inspecting the wreckage of the wedding that had been left behind.

"Well, this ain't gonna be fun to clean up," Spencer mused, before hearing footsteps. Dr. K just looked around, seeming irritated by the whole thing.

"Doctor K, I presume," they looked around as Tenaya approached the pair. "If you're as smart as they say you are..." the two backed away, with Spencer standing defensively in front as Tenaya pointed her new blaster at them. "I'm expecting some pretty profound last words here," she smirked as she stood on stage.

"Then I'll speak the universal language..." Doctor K grabbed the electric violin from the stand beside her. "Of music!" she pushed up all the volume switches to full, and Spencer stepped back, putting his hands to his ears as Tenaya realised she was right in front of several large speakers.

"You are smart..." she muttered, and Doctor K smirked before playing a long, very loud, note that sent Tenaya flying. Spencer couldn't help but laugh as Tenaya made a hasty retreat.

After the battle, the Rangers got to work clearing up the mess left behind.

"Things really can't be normal around you, huh?" Shelby bumped Teddie lightly with her fist as the group headed for the exit.

"And risk them being boring?" Teddie grinned back at her. "Hey, it all worked out in end," she shrugged.

"Yeah, after your tantrum," Chase smirked, ruffling her hair as he passed her.

"You say that like it's a surprise," Riley chuckled, and Teddie rolled her eyes.

"Yeah yeah, get out already," she huffed, folding her arms. Olivia hesitated, looking back to where the Rangers were cleaning up.

"About that guy, your Green Ranger," she started, and Teddie glanced over to where Ziggy was bickering with Nora. "You sure you can trust him?" the blonde asked, worried. Teddie smiled, nodding.

"Yeah, we can. He's kind of...inept, but he's got a good heart. He's a good fit," she said softly.

"Huh," Olivia tilted her head. "Seems about right. Good luck with them," she snorted.

"If you need help, you know where to find us," Tyler grinned, taking Shelby's hand.

"Thanks guys. Hopefully it won't come to it, but if it does," Teddie shrugged.

"Just make sure those two idiots don't cause any more trouble," James grinned. Teddie laughed, nodding.

"I'll do my best," she told him confidently, and the group all shuffled out, with Shelby complaining that she wasn't used to the action any more. Teddie then sighed, slumping a little.

"Tired?" Heckyl asked, still beside her.

"Exhausted," she turned and leaned her head to his chest.

"You're the one who agreed to do this, you can hardly complain," he pointed out, and she lifted her head to glower at him. He just smirked back at her, and Teddie pouted. "I missed you too, you know," he words took Teddie by surprise, allowing him to kiss her. Her arms went around him, pulling him down to her. When they pulled apart, Teddie smiled.

"See? You can admit things," she teased, and Heckyl rolled his eyes, and glanced over to where the RPM Rangers were pretending not to be spying on them.

"Then perhaps you can learn to do the same with them?" he suggested, and Teddie's smile faded a little.

"I know. I just need more time," she glanced away, only for him to guide her face back.

"You're the one who taught me to let people in, so you should do the same," he suggested.

"I hate when you're all wise and stuff," Teddie complained.

"Then you must hate me all the time," Heckyl replied innocently, and Teddie laughed, shoving him lightly. "I should go too," he considered, making Teddie pout again. He sighed, kissing her gently.

"So who is this guy Teddie's with?" Ziggy asked as he stacked chairs nearby.

"That is a very long story," Nora sighed.

"One that we don't really talk about," Spencer added in as he walked over.

"Oh, now that just makes me even more interested," Flynn commented with a chuckle. "But eh, Scott, I think this means we might owe Summer some money," she said to the Red Ranger.

"Uh," Scott looked thoughtful. "Maybe we'll just not tell her," he suggested.

"Aye, like she won't find out," Flynn scoffed.

"Ah, just who I was looking to speak with," William's voice commanded attention as the Landsdowns walked back in with Summer, who looked concerned.

"And we were just coming to speak with you," Martin smiled back, and indicated for Summer to step forwards. He put his arm around her, and pulled her closer. "I'm afraid that we cannot let this marriage go ahead," Summer's eyes widened and she broke into a wide smile.

"I see," William seemed surprised by this, before laughing. Everyone watched, silently wondering what was going on. "Well, I must say, that is a relief. I was just going to say the same thing," he confessed.

"Father?" Philip's head tilted, and William turned to him.

"I owe a rather large apology. Both you and Miss. Arianna," the Mercury Ranger straightened up, her eyes wide in shock as William addressed her. "I was a fool, certain that I knew what was best for you. And of course, in my arrogance, missed that she was already with you," William ran a hand through his hair.

"Really?" Philip was still baffled by his father's sudden change of heart.

"I told you to give him time," Katherine spoke up, a hand on Philip's arm. "It takes a while for things to get through his hard head," she smiled.

"Huh, wonder who that sounds like," Teddie commented, smirking at Philip. He frowned at her as Katherine smiled in amusement.

"And you tell me off for those comments," Heckyl arched an eyebrow at her. Teddie went red, and shrugged.

"It's as she says. Thank you, for defending us. And I'm sorry, for giving you such a hard time. I'm glad that you were stubborn enough to fight me on it," William told Arianna, who blushed. Philip took her hand, and both smiled.

"And, you did look beautiful in that dress, perhaps we'll see it again soon?" Katherine's suggestion made their faces light up red, and Arianna became very interested in her shoes, having changed back into her normal clothes.

"Mother, please," Philip pleaded with her as the others tried to hide their giggles.

"I must say, I hadn't expected such a character for your daughter," William confessed to Martin and Claire. "Martial arts, leaping from balconies? She's quite the interesting Landsdown," he told them.

"We know, she's what this family has needed for a long time," Martin agreed.

"And we're very proud of that," Claire pressed a kiss to Summer's head, and the Yellow Ranger's eyes welled up at her parents' approval.

"And now that this is all over, we're going to get dinner," Martin declared. Claire took the bouquet from her daughter, and tossed it.

"The bouquet! I got it!" the bridesmaid Brie, who had been sitting watching the Rangers clean up after attempting unsuccessfully to flirt with Dillon, leapt to her feet. "I got it-" she tripped, shrieking, and fell face-first into the cake as the bouquet landed in Dillon's hands.

"Oh, what a waste of good cake!" Flynn groaned, having spent most of the fight protecting it.

"Well, congrats," Teddie told Dillon as he looked down at the flowers in his hand. When he looked up at her with a raised eyebrow, she burst out laughing.

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