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Chapter 24: Odd Couples

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Everyone fell silent in response to Nick's question. None of them thought that far ahead. I guess that's what happens when you're pulled form your own time.

"Oh, crap. You know, with everything going on, I never thought about that." Jack admitted.

"None of us did." Z added.

"I don't know about you guys, but I'm open to suggestions." Nick chimed in.

At this point, any idea would be a good one, Seeing his chance to spread on the charm, Xander grinned as he stood to offer his idea. Especially since it didn't work during the party.

"Okay, okay. You don't have to twist my arm. I'll make the supreme sacrifice and offer my home to the S.P.D. ladies." He said with a wink.

Okay, his idea wasn't good. They couldn't all be gems. Syd and Z wrinkled their faces and both replied...

"You wish!"

Vida who heard Xander's lecherous offer stood next to the green Aussie with folded arms and tapping foot.

"Xander, nobody is going to take you up on that offer to stay at your house. But I will grant your other wish and twist your arm...right out of its socket!"

Bridge, who also heard Xander's seemingly indecent proposal, also made his way to him and glared.

"You must like getting slapped! I told you to stay away from my girlfriend. I won't ask again!"

Z looked into Bridge's eyes and was surprised because she never saw this side to him before. He's usually the calm, rational one, but it seems whenever someone is messing with Z, he's strong and confident...and maybe just a bit macho. She grinned to herself, liking what she saw very much.

"Wow, who knew Bridge was so...forceful." She thought with a grin.

Jack figured he should diffuse the situation before it got out of hand...and before Xander lost a few body parts of his own. He walks to the two green rangers and stood in between both of them, gently pushing his teammate back.

"Chill, Bridge. Calm down. I think we already figured out that a boy/girl arrangement is out of the question so, how about pairing up colors? Reds with reds and so on." Jack suggested.

For a second, everyone seemed to agree that it was the best solution...until Chip added his two cents.

"Sounds like a good idea except...we might hit a snag with the blues and yellows. We have a yellow guy and a blue girl and you guys have the opposite. How's that gonna work out?"

"Nick thought for a moment and figured they'd cross that bridge when they came to it.

"Well, Jack, how about you crash at my place?" Nick offered.

"Yeah, I can manage that. Thanks." Jack accepted.

The dilemma of the reds was resolved. Now for everyone else.

"Cool. Syd, you can stay with me and Vida if that's okay." Maddie offered.

She thought it would be cool to have the fashion plate SPD hang with them. Syd gave an excited smile to the Rocca sisters.

"You bet! This is gonna be fun, like a sleepover!"

"As long as we don't do makeovers." Vida smirked.

Now they came to the difficult task with the blues and yellows. Chip knew how Bridge was regarding his girlfriend, but he still took a chance.

"I know this might be awkward, but Z can stay at my house. I mean if Bridge doesn't mind." Chip offered carefully.

Xander shook his head and chuckled. He figured if Bridge wasn't gonna let him near Z, there was no way he'd let Chip get close to her.

"You're barking up the wrong tree, mate. Bridge will never..."

"I'm okay with it." Bridge interrupted with a smile.

The green Aussie's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets at his answer. This so wasn't fair!

"WHAT!? How..." He stammered.

Seeing Xander choke on his words, Bridge opted to explain his actions.

"It's simple, really. I trust him with Z way more than I trust you with her." He explained.

"Then who's gonna bunk with me?" Xander asked, almost wishing he didn't.

"I am." He was gonna enjoy this.

Xander just stammered his words again as he spoke.

"I DEMAND A RECOUNT!"

Sky laughed at his new friend's predicament and remembered his purple teammate.

"Wait a sec, guys. We forgot about Jazz. Where's she gonna stay?" The tall SPD asked.

As the rangers mulled over that thought, the dragon mouth opened to reveal Daggeron with the ranger in question by his side.

"We've already worked that out. Jasmine will stay here at Root Core." He answered with a smile.

"So that just leaves Alli..." Clare started

"And Sky." Jazz finished.

The redheaded ranger smirked. She was no Bridge, but she could still feel the sparks between those two. Alli's broken speech was all the proof Jazz needed.

"I...uh...well...is that okay with you?" Alli stammered as she turned to face Sky.

Jazz could swear that she was Sky blush just the tiniest bit. This sleeping arrangement could start something interesting.

"Um, sure. I can live with that." He replied.

"Good, then it's all settled." Clare smiled as she clapped her hands together.

"Great. I was going for a princess and I end up with Frog Boy." Xander whined unenthusiastically.

That comment was answered with...you guessed it, sports fans...SMACK!

"OW! What was that for?" Xander asked rubbing the back of his head.

"Xander, if anyone resembles a frog the most, it's you. I'm more of a crocodile at heart. And you, of all people know what they can do if you get them mad enough.

He gave Xander a glare that would make Alli proud. Xander gave a nervous gulp and spoke again.

"Crikey, where's Steve Irwin when you need him?"

END OF CHAPTER 24.

A little side note...when I wrote this chapter, it was a week BEFORE Steve Irwin was killed by that sting ray. Talk about creepy! Read and Review and I'll be posting more soon! :)