Chapter Fifty Three: Off To Phaedos Part Three
Note: I've never been in a girls spill session (or a guys for that matter) so this hat tub scene later in the chapter is not that great. This one is going to be about Syd and Sky. From their Point-Of-View.
Monday 12:05 PM
Syd is wearing her SPD Uniform. Max is wearing his red sleeveless-T, Black jeans, black boots, and his black leather coat. Adonia
and Joy are wearing black jeans, back boots, green and pink sleeveless-T's respectively covered by their black leather jackets.
Syd's POV
I can't believe I'm back with my birth parents. "This is great isn't it" Daddy says to mommy smiling. . "Who raised you?", "When is
you're birthday?", "Are there any guys I need to beat the fuck out of?" That last one from my brother caused me to chuckle.
Considering he is engaged and I am older. "Don't worry beautiful. It will be alright." I hear causing me to turn to see what is going
on. I see Daddy pulling mommy closer to her and she is sobbing. I wonder what happened. OOO, OOO, there's Sky! "Max, the
bridge is yours; we can get underway when you are ready." Uncle Joe tells my brother. I wonder why he would put Max in charge.
Is he really second in command? Wow what an eventful life. I finally hear daddy speak to Max after Uncle Joe takes Miranda and
leaves. My mind is so jumbled right now. Everything is happening so fast I can hardly keep up! "Max take your seat and when
you're ready make the command." I'm a little surprised daddy would seem to know more than mommy seems to know. "Tommy
I'm going to go lay down." I hear mommy tell daddy. "Alright Beautiful." He tells her and kisses her. I see the love in his eyes.
"They look is so magical. I've never seen any thing like the happiness they bring each other. I wonder what their lives were like
when they were apart?" I think. For now though I am going to go grab Sky and make my own happiness.
Sky's POV
Monday: 1100 hours
At SPD Academy a small group was joined in the lobby. Miranda was there with Destany, Madison, Adam, Billy, Hayley, Rocky,
Aisha, Doctor Manx, The Commander, mom, and I. "Miss Dickson you know I expect my officers to be well protected,"
Commander Cruger tells her in a tone that says 'you will protect them or I will have your ass'. "Sorry commander they will either
protect themselves on this mission or die. It is not my responsibility to protect those not in my group. They will be one team and Fire
Squad will be another. I will be with my fiancé in the Fire Squad unit; SPD will be together in the other. They will have guides
however since I myself am going I have no information on the quest itself. I will only assume the spirits will guide us," Destany told
him without turning away from Miranda. Wrong answer as far as Cruger is concerned that was not good enough. "And if they die?"
Cruger asks raising his rough doglike voice to her. "First off if you ever take that tone with me again I will send you back to Sirius.
Second to answer your question…" Destany gives a small pause. "…If they die then they are not worthy to become Ninjetti. You
and your attitude towards those with authority over you would prevent you from completing the quest. However we are children of
Ninjetti, bonded to the power, and bonded to our mates we will survive because it is our destiny," Destany is speaking with
authority none of us have ever heard her speak with before. I have never heard anyone defy Cruger like that before Titan did it, now
Destany, man Cruger is losing his touch. Miranda even seems surprised so I guess it must be a rarity for her to act in a manner of
authority. Destany then sticks out her hand which opens a small vortex for us all to go through and take us to the ship that will take
us to Phaedos.
12:15 PM, Dark War Executioner Warship
When we arrive on the bridge we see a small group talking. The one thing however that caught our attention most was how Mr. and
Mrs. Oliver are conversing with Syd and Max as well as the two girls. They have to be twins, they have the same everything.
However the frightening part is that Titan is sitting in the captain's chair looking rather pissed and staring off into space. He is not
even acknowledging anyone's presence on the bridge. Finally, after several minutes of not acknowledging anyone he speaks up in a
commanding tone that could rival Commander Cruger's any day. "Is everyone on board?" He asked in a colder tone than anyone
expected. "Yes," Destany answered him, however she stayed casual, and she didn't even flinch at his tone like many of the others
on the bridge. Interesting. "Good. I will show Miranda to her quarters. Max the bridge is yours; we can get underway when you are
ready," I see Max's eyes widened in shock. Guess he wasn't expecting to be put in charge. Uh oh, Syd sees me, she has that
naughty grin, not good, her mind is too devious for me to ever comprehend. "You're my second in command, which means if I'm
not on the bridge and you are on duty you take command," He tells the still skeptical Max. Max in charge of this ship, should I be
reserving an escape pod? "Son you have been trained for command since you were four. You know how to run this ship, I made
sure of that. So now you just have to do it. Remember, for you this is just the beginning," Titan then leaves the room with Miranda in
tow. "Max take your seat and when you're ready…make the command," Mr. Oliver tells him. Max finally takes his seat. "Ignition.
Hovering thrusters engage to fifty feet," As Max spoke the computer complied. Before we know it the ship is hovering in the air.
"Preset coordinates, engage," Max says as the ships nose points up and away from the compound and the ship shot off into the
dark reaches of space. "Lieutenant Oliver, we will arrive on Phaedos in precisely five days. You will be in full command for the next
six hours," The computer told him making me jump. Artificial Intelligence in a warship is not smart in my opinion, but the technology
is impressive "Thank you Ex," he replied. Before I could hear anymore Syd who was in her uniform 'I'm glad I wore mine. This ship
is cold.' I think as I am being pulled off.
Tuesday 7:00 AM
Sky's POV
They started at 6:00 AM. Damn Titan for early rising. Syd said this would be a vacation. I planned on sleeping in until ten or so.
Destany, Max, Adonia, Joy, Ron, Star, and Lora are all in the simulation room fighting all sorts of former ranger enemies. None of
the generals from those days but a shit load of foot soldiers. They are in some forest while their parents and us SPD Rangers were
watching on from the outside from the viewing glass. "First putties, then cogs…" Lora said roughly as she and Star punched a blue
monster to the ground. I think they are called oozemen. "…then tanga's, now oozemen." Destany said. Yep they are oozemen. Just
then Max shot Destany into the air over his head taking out the last of the blue bastards. Very impressive, these guys are a great
team. They could rival the Guardian Rangers any day. I heard Titan say something about Fire Squad not being Rangers but some
type of warrior. It seems everything is different than I expected. "Communicate but don't complain!" Titan yells from the near
corner; knocking me out of my thoughts. "What next?" Joy asked Destany tiredly. As if on cue ten ninja looking people appeared in
front of the warriors. "Guys move, keep switching your opponent, don't let tem get comfortable!" Destany yelled to the group. She
seemed to know their weaknesses. The group fought and they never stayed with one of the ninja's. I guess they figured the ninja's
eventually would make some mistakes if fought that way.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Cranston, Mr. and Mrs. Hammond, mom, and us SPD Rangers watched on as Titan tutored
the Fire Squad Team as they fought. He seemed to be going very hard on the group as they worked. Every mistake was pointed out
no matter how small. "He certainly isn't going easy on them is he?" Mrs. Hammond asked us. "Especially Destany and Max." Mrs.
Scott answered. "They are in his opinion the only family he has left. He won't lose them to Phaedos," Miranda stated to them as
they see him once again knock out a ninja, yell at them, and have it replaced. Damn he is good. I bet he could beat a whole army of
Krybots by himself. "Adjust!" Titan yelled at the group frustrated. Finally the group defeats the ninjas when Destany sneaked up
behind the last one and twists its head around breaking its neck. Damn, remind me never to piss her off. Never knew she was so
dangerous.
After a few seconds of silence everyone hears stomping coming through the woods. A giant skeletal rhino rampaged through the
area. Damn dinosaur. It saw Destany and went after her. Mr. Oliver looked at Miranda like he was worrying more than his wife.
Miranda nodded to him for some reason. He leaned over the comm. system and spoke. "Max! Go for the back of the neck!" Mr.
Oliver yelled into the system. Titan nodded to him and looked like he was smiling at him. Titan seemed to be accepting help from the
legendary ranger, intriguing. "What the hell. Is that brother of yours riding the back of that boneheaded rhino?" I whispered to Syd. I
grabbed her hand and squeezed it tight. Why was I scared for him? I haven't even met him yet. "Max is just like daddy he loves
bones," She whispered back to me with a giggle.
After the two hours of fighting it's over. Max and Destany were embracing. We can all easily see the love he shows her and how
much she feels she needs him as well. Destany is holding her arm and wincing though causing Max to kiss her head. I hope she is
alright. She is a nice person. "Alright guys! Great work. You all did well. You still need to learn not to bitch and moan, that wastes
oxygen you WILL need. I would rather not bring you home in body bags; especially you (Pointing at Destany and smiling) Stay
alive. Now go shower and rest. Max you have command duty in eight hours." Titan tells them. "You were right Miranda; I wonder
the connection between Titan and Destany," I told her. "SPD Team! Enter!" Titan calls us. "Well, time for our surprises." Syd tells
Miranda as we walk through the doors hand-in-hand. I just hope we walk through life the same way.
Syd's POV 9:15 PM
Remind me to get back at Uncle Joe for putting me in this dirt. There are boulders and we are fighting on a hard surface. "See ya on
the flipside," I say as I flip over a Tanga and kick it into Sky's fist. "That landing hurt," I think to myself. I land hard on my stomach
and pop back up joining Sky to kick down two more of the birds. I wince "Ouch that hurt," I think. "He mixed thing up on us didn't
he?" Syd says to the group. "Quantrons instead of putties, Tyranodrones instead of Oozemen. I'd say so," Miranda yells from
across the room as she knocks a tanga into a rock beak first. As we take out the final tanga I turn around to see Sky. "Damn!" I yell
just as I hear Sky yell. "Oh shit!" That's my baby. Damn this sucks. I hate these guys, they fight dirty. Oh crap, one of them just
punched Sky from behind and he is beating its ass. Blood? These simulations bleed! We all run over to Sky and tear him off the
ninja letting it disappear . Woa, the ground is shaking. "EWWW! A giant that a giant cockroach! GROSS!" Suddenly I hear
Aisha's system and then yelling instructions to us. "Get the antennae! It'll blind it!" Aisha yells. Miranda and Sky nod to each other
and go kick the front legs out from under the cock roach causing it to fall on its face. I love that boy. Then Madison and I quickly
jump on its head. I use the large antennae to pull myself up and we proceeded to rip out its antennae. Once the antennae are out the
simulation ends and causes me and Madison to fall to the metal surface. "Ouch, my ass!" I yell. I look up and see Sky hold out his
hand. I take it and he pulls me into a tight hug and whispers in my ear. "I'll massage that ass when we get back." I just nod, too sore
to even slap his arm. I am holding my stomach with one hand and my ass with the other while Sky holds me. Even when soakin' wet
he makes me feel so warm and loved. I will most definitely be bruised a while. When Uncle Joe approaches he comes right over to
check on me. He seems more worried than most would be after just meeting someone. According to mommy though he was
responsible for everything that has happened and my brother Max and his daughter Destany are engaged so I would guess the
families are very close. "Are you alright Firebird?" He asks me putting his right hand on my left shoulder. "I'll be alright Uncle Joe. I
just need a hot tub after hitting that ground twice." He smiled at me after I said that. But it was a guilty smile. "Guys you did
wonderful, go shower up and get some rest. Syd there is a hot tub in the infirmary and I will send your mother to check on you
soon. I'm proud of you. Dismissed." Uncle Joe tells us and then he walks out of the room. After we get out the door Sky picks me
up and carries me to our quarters to get me ready for the hot tub.
Wednesday-6:00 PM
Sky's POV
I stand face to face with Tommy Oliver, the legend, the greatest ranger ever, and most importantly and not too mention scary, Syd's
dad is in mine and Syd's room. "Sky sit." He tells me sternly causing me to immediately sit. I can't believe I'm so damn obedient. I
don't even do that for Commander Cruger. "Sky you know Syd was born in 1997, her mother and I thought she was dead until five
days ago when Joe showed up and told Kim. I came in from school and she had cried herself to sleep on his shirt. I want you to
know thirty three years we suffered for nothing and she is our princess. I know her adopted father has already told you this but he is
not Ninjetti, nor does he have a fully functional Zeonizer. She loves you and wants to be with you…forever. You have my and her
mother's blessings to make her your wife, but if you hurt her I swear they will never find your body. Joe has also told me he would
help to guarantee success," Oh I am so screwed. I was going to ask his permission to marry her but now I'm scared he's going to
kill me. "Now lighten up. After all, we are practically family," He tells me and slaps my shoulder before leaving. Oh that sucked. I
will ask him later.
Thursday 10:00 AM
Sky's POV
Titan had us face Rock Warriors today. It lasted about an hour. I guess they are the guardians of The Great Power. Tough bastards
too, they beat our asses, well accept Syd's. Syd kicked ass. I mean she literally took one out single handedly. She took out several
chunks out of each one with her iron fists. We won in the end but it was tough. The girls went back to the hot tub after we were
done. Syd and I made love for a couple hours last night. I tell you what she is a demon in the sack.
10:00 AM
Syd's POV
Well here we are again…All in the hot tub. Everyone was in the same bathing suits. There is me, then on my right is mommy, to her
right is Aisha, then Kat, Jen, Ashley, Hayley, Donia sat beside her, I guess they got closer after yesterday. Well Joy was beside her
sister, Miranda was next, then Destany, Madison, then Star, and finally beside her was Lora. "Okay ladies. Who starts today?
Star?" Mommy says sweetly. Star just grins and looks at Ashley. Ashley and Andros were rangers together which is surprising
considering they are the first team to be a mixed planetary group. "Mommy when was you and daddies first time?" She asked
sweetly. This was one usually off limits to kids. Asking their parents about their sex life is wrong on so many levels. "Two months
after defeating Dark Specter and your Aunt Karone." Ouch. Ashley definitely got her there. Strait face to. "What about you…my
darling daughter?" Ashley asked back signifying that Star is meat. "Denmar on KO-35. We were curious," Ashley did not look
happy about her doing it out of curiosity. "Hayley you know a lot about rangers. Who is the best? Male and Female." Put the genius
on the spot. "Well Tommy of course. But we are going to put him aside since he is hands down number one. I would say Andros he
saved two planets and was on the front line of the war against Dark Specter for years. For women I'd say Kim. Kim was the
measuring stick for Pink Rangers. She was Tommy's strength for many years and was never the same until she returned. She is a
Ninjetti Warrior and survived more than one attempt for Zedd to make her his wife. That alone is worth a sympathy vote," Hayley
said making me want to throw up. "Really he probably had hidden pictures of me in his bedroom, spying on me during my personal
time. Sick warlord," Mommy said to the group. "Ewww mommy. Gross!" I yell causing everyone to laugh. The thought of it is
gross. "Star who is your favorite ranger? This doesn't count your parents either," Hayley asked Star. "I always liked Kira
McKnight. She has great music," Star said excitedly. "Mommy when was your first time?" Star asked her mother. Damn, I knew it
was too good to be true. These rangers are sex addicts. "I was seventeen, an ex-boyfriend. What about you?" Ashley got her there.
"Uhh…I was fifteen. My friend and I were wondering what it would be like," Ashley is pouting now at the age her daughter was.
That is funny. "Hayley, what is it like being able to make so many awesome ranger toys?" Star asked. Toys? I definitely hope she
doesn't play with her weapons. I'm just glad we are off the sex subject. "Hard, especially living in Alpha Five and Billy's shadows.
That and trying to live up to those standards with Tommy who worked with both. Ashley what was your most embarrassing moment
as a ranger?" Hayley asked with a curious glare" We could tell Hayley hit her hard there. Ashley just cringed a little. "T.J., Carlos,
Cassie, Justin, and I got cooked in a giant pizza. Explaining that to Demitria sucked," The Power Rangers reminiscence lasted
another hour and a half before we had gotten back to the juicy stuff. "Oh mommy, I have something to tell you," I tell mommy
nervously. "What is it sweetie?" Oh I hate that she asks so nicely. "I'm a mother," I say softly enough that I hope no one hears.
Unfortunately Mommy's mouth drops open after I say it so I know she hears me. "How old?" Mommy finally asks after the initial
shock wore off. "Lizzy is three and a half; born June 17, 2027. She has my nose, daddy's eyes, your hair, Sky's stubbornness my
sweetness. She's my pride and joy, she's my angel," I tell the group getting a collective bunch of awww's. "I can't wait to meet
her," Mommy said happily. "I can't wait until you do," I tell her before she leans over and gives me a hug. "Just think though Syd.
Three of the women in this tub have slept with your father," Ashley blurted out for some unknown reason, ruining the moment with
mommy. Not the juice I wanted to hear. "Ashley!" Well considering Hayley, Katherine, and mommy yelled with me so I can tell
who the other two were. Ashley just giggled. "I will admit Tommy was my best before Billy," Hayley stated flatly. "Well I thought
Jason was better then Tommy, but Tommy was excellent," Katherine put in. God this conversation is so gross. "Yes and he is all
mine. He and his member belong to me. Speaking of which I need to find Tommy," Mommy just gets up, wraps herself in her towel
and leaves. I don't want to think about why. After a few more minutes we all get up and leave.
10:00 AM
Sky's POV
I'm not worried, I'm not worried, I'm not worried. Oh, what if he goes all Green Ranger on me! Damn it. Here goes nothing.
"Doctor Oliver, may I speak to you please," I ask from the hallway outside the Oliver's room. "Sure, I guess the guys can eat
without me for a few. Come on in," Dr. Oliver tells me with that big smile that makes me think he is thinking up something devious.
When we got into his room he asked me politely what I needed. Needless to say I was nervous. Well sir, I wanted to ask for your
daughter's hand in marriage," I said bluntly. Idiot, idiot, idiot. Sugar coat it, beat around the bush, don't say it outright. "You know it
takes a big man to ask a father for his daughter's hand. I respect that. You two are good for each other. Don't screw it up Sky,"
Doctor Oliver told me nicely. "Sir there is something else," I said nervously. Doctor Oliver just looked up at me with a look of
surprise on his face. I wish Syd were here but we agreed she would tell her mom so I get her dad. I guess it's time. "Sir you're a
grandfather," I say hesitantly looking for the aftermath. "A-a grandfather, you, Syd, a baby," Doctor Oliver sputters as he tries to
get his mind around the fact. "She has your eyes," I tell him trying to sooth him a bit. "A girl, I'm the granddad of a little girl," He
says sitting down on the bed. This is really getting annoying. "How old?" Finally we are getting coherent again. "Three and a half.
She was born June 17, 2027," I tell him with a smile. "I missed my baby girl's life, and the first three years of my grandchild's life,
it's all my fault," Okay. Wasn't expecting that. I had heard about the guilt trips the legendary ranger sent himself on. "Sky, I need to
be alone, thank you," Doctor Oliver tells me making me turn around and leave.
Note: Next chapter the fun starts. Nice fun. Next there is a reunion and a journey and powers and replacements and battles and… Okay you get the picture but I am going to start tying a couple chapters together again so be prepared. I also have that sequel I promised you all from Ninjetti that will be marked approximately between chapters 55 and 60, so stay tuned for those chapters. I have also had permission to use characters from Vespara's classic PR story "The Dragon and The Eagle" so stay tuned.
