A Lifetime Of Love: Syd and Sky
Series presented by: Pink-Green-White-4ever
Challenge: Color
Last Revised: October 27, 2006
Summary: She was never happier than to see him wearing Blue…
Disclaimer: I don't own 'em, wish I did.
Genre: General
Rating: T, for now.
Ship: Sydney/Sky
AN: The challenges are now entering the actual SPD season. Most of these will take place after certain episodes, and I'll let you know which episode. This one is from Syd's POV and is set after Beginnings Pt 2.
I was lonely
I needed someone to see me through
And I was at the end of my rope
I needed someone to cut me loose
And then an angel out of the blue
Gave me the sense that I might make it through
And somehow I survived with no rhyme or reason
And now I know I'll make it through the miracle of you
I know the color of love
And it lives inside of you
I know the color of truth
It's in the image of you
If it comes from the heart
Then you know that it's true
It will color your soul like a rainbow (Like a rainbow)
And the color is in you
-- Boyz II Men, The Color Of Love --
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Who would have ever thought? Sky Tate, Blue Ranger. Blue, not Red. Blue. That color describes him more than he'll ever know. He's cool like ice, the really pretty blue kind that you see in glaciers. It enhances the color of his eyes. Those beautiful eyes of his are a light, slate gray and ice blue mix and the royal blue that will be forever known as Blue Ranger Blue, makes his eyes stand out. It also describes his mood right now.
He's beating up the punching bag in his and Bridge's room. He's pissed off, frustrated, irritated and above all else, confused and hurt. He's been training to be the Red Ranger his entire life, just like his father. More than anyone, I know what kind of blow being made Blue Ranger is to him. He made some cursory noises about Jack being given the Red Morpher, but he's hiding most of the pain he's really feeling.
"Want to talk about it?" I ask softly, leaning against the doorframe.
"I really don't want to hear you say I told you so."
He knows better than that. As much as he's hurt me in the last couple of months, I still care about him, and he damn well better start acting like he knows that before I pop him with one of my iron fists. "I wouldn't say that, you know that, especially knowing how much you're hurting right now. Or have you so easily forgotten who you told everything to not so long ago?"
"I'm not hurt, Syd, I'm angry at Cruger and disappointed with myself. Obviously, there is something wrong with me. I don't deserve to be Red Ranger, but then, neither does a street thief," he spits out, nailing the bag with a series of right hooks.
I bite my tongue. There's so much I want to say about that, but I won't because he doesn't need to hear it. "Sky, give him a chance. No one knows what they're capable of until some believes in them. You've been given the chance to do more with your life, not it's Jack's turn."
He's glaring at me even as his chest heaves with his accelerated breathing. I know he feels betrayed by what I just said. Bridge and I have never questioned his unofficial leadership of B Squad, not until now. It's been the three of us for nearly two years, but now things are changing, and he's having the worst time dealing with it.
"Thanks for the vote of confidence, Syd."
"Sky, have you stopped to think there was a reason Cruger gave you the Blue morpher?" I spit out, my eyes going wide and my hand coming up to cover my mouth. I so did not just say that. Please tell me I just did not say that when I don't have anything to really back it up with besides my own feelings.
He looks surprised I'd say that, but I can't help feeling the way I do. The superior attitude he's adopted the last several months has caught everyone's attention, especially Cruger's. Its no wonder he was given Blue, Cruger more than likely thought he'd endanger the team, let alone the world, with his attitude if he ended up Red.
"I have to," I whisper as I turn to leave. I'm about out of the door when I feel Sky's hand on my arm.
"Syd."
"What?" I ask, turning my head to look back at him. I actually have to look up since he towers over me.
"Why?" He's asking about my sudden attitude, I'm not stupid.
"Because I'm glad you didn't end up Red. I can't stand the thought of losing you, not like that. Have you ever stopped to think about how your mother or I feel about this obsession with being Red Ranger that you seem to have?"
I can see it in his eyes before he even says it. He's never thought about it, but now he is. "No, I haven't."
"Both of us know one of these days it's going to get you killed."
Turning, I shrug out of his grip and head toward my room, blinking back tears as I rush past Bridge, Z and Jack sitting in the common room.
