A Lifetime Of Love: Syd and Sky
Series presented by: Pink-Green-White-4ever
Challenge: Wish
Last Revised: November 16, 2006

Summary: Sky shows his romantic side, even if for one night
Disclaimer: I don't own 'em, wish I did.
Genre: General
Rating: T, for now.
Ship: Sydney/Sky

AN: Sequel to Green Eyed Monster, set after the episode Stakeout

I hope that days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,
More then anything, more then anything,

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it,
To your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more then you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more then you take.
But More then anything, Yeah more then anything
-- Rascal Flatts, My Wish --

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"Whoa, where's the fire?" Jack called out as Sky rushed into the Common Room looking panicked.

"I'm taking Syd to dinner for her birthday. Unfortunately, I just got out of a meeting and we're supposed to leave in ten minutes and I still need an hour to get everything ready."

"Sky?" Syd called as she entered the room. She was wearing a beautiful light pink dress and wrap. Her hair was piled on top of her head in a mass of curls. She looked incredible.

"Can you do me a huge favor?" he asked her, walking over to her. "I just got out of a meeting, are you going to be okay waiting about an hour for me?"

The blonde-haired Pink Ranger pouted but nodded. She didn't want to say or do anything that would put him in a bad mood. "I suppose so."

Sky grinned before he leaned forward and pecked a kiss to her forehead. When he pulled back, she was looking at him with a mildly dreamy expression. He winked once and then turned and fled to his room to get ready.

An hour later, found Sky knocking on the door of the girls' room. When Sydney opened the door and smiled at him, he returned the smile. "Milday," he spoke, sweeping into a deep bow before handing her a long stemmed pink rose.

"Doth my eyes deceive me or is my extremely late date standing before me?"

"Sorry," he apologized.

"Forgiven. I hope you picked a good restaurant, I'm starving," she teased. Sky didn't say anything, instead choosing to reach out and take her hand. Leisurely, the pair made their way down to the garage where Sydney was surprised to see a sleek, black car waiting for them. "Who's car is this?" she asked softly.

The Pink Ranger grinned when Sky opened the door and helped her in. "It's my mom's; I borrowed it for the night." He carefully closed the door and rounded the car before getting in. Once they were both situated, he pulled out of the garage and headed north.

The drive was quiet, which they both were content enough to enjoy. Over the years they'd gotten to the point that when it was just the two of them, they were comfortable enough not to have to fill the time with noise or try to make conversation with each other. As they left the city behind, Syd silently wondered where they were going. She had expected Sky to take her somewhere in town, not somewhere out in the middle of no where. After forty-five minutes, Sky pulled into the parking lot of one of their favorite beaches to go when they and Bridge had first been made a team.

"Sky, I know for a fact there aren't any restaurants out here," Syd pointedly told him.

"Tonight there is," Sky softly spoke. The pair got out of the car and walked up the hill that overlooked the beach. When they got to the top, they found a table for two was set up. "Surprise."

A familiar young man in a waiter's uniform waited for them as they arrived. Sydney laughed when Corey grinned at her and bowed slightly. She smiled at him in return before letting Sky help her into her chair. Once they were both seated, Corey quietly helped set up their dinner and then took off.

"Wow, he was awfully quiet," Syd giggled as she and Sky dug into the spaghetti and meatballs.

"He wanted you to have the perfect experience," Sky rolled his eyes playfully when he said it. "He's been practicing since I asked him to help me a few days ago."

Syd's twinkling laughter filled the air. "This is wonderful."

"You did say Italian was your favorite," Sky murmured, trying to show he'd paid close attention to what she'd said.

The moment passed and the two quietly ate their dinner. Once in a while one of them would mention a topic and they'd talk, but for the most part they enjoyed the solitude and the stillness.

"Would you like to dance?" Sky asked, looking up with a hopeful expression when they finished eating.

"You hate dancing," she responded.

"I'll survive," he softly spoke, reaching out a hand to her. Together, they stood and then moved away from the table.

"There's no music," Sydney whispered when they started turning in circles. Sky held her loosely and grinned. She gasped when she suddenly heard the strains of music floating around them. She could only wonder who Sky had managed it, but chose to enjoy instead of dissecting it.

As the words of the song began to assault her ears, Syd felt tears well in her eyes. The song was achingly familiar; her mother had often played it around their house when she'd been growing up. The song was My Wish by a country group known back in the early 2000's as Rascal Flatts.

Feeling her tremble, Sky pulled her closer to him, so that her arms were trapped between them and her head was lying lightly against his chest. "My wish for you, is that no matter what, you're safe, happy, and healthy. I wish all your dreams come true and that you always know somebody loves you," he whispered into her hair.

His arms tightened around her when she sighed. "You know what my biggest wish this year is?" she asked softly.

"I've got a pretty good guess, but tell me anyways."

"I wish Gruumm and Broodwing were behind bars already, and that we could sort of be normal."

Sky could only kiss the top of her head, even as his heart urged him to ease the ache he heard in her voice. He knew exactly why she wished for that above all else, because he did too. "I know, I do too," he whispered.

The pair continued to sway together as the song shifted to the next, each lost in their thoughts.