Suggested Reading: The other 12 are a must read. So is the Defenders Sub-series, and Zeo Disaster. Does 13 mean it's unlucky? We'll see.
Special thanks to: Yellow Angel and Cinders for their ideas for this fanfic. Thanks you two! Oh and thanks SilvorMoon for her info on Masked Rider. And the others who gave me info that pretty much told me I had destroyed Edenoi history. Though I tried to clarify how Edenoi changed, it still works
Time frame: Right after "Help is Never Far Away."
Higher Learning
by: Dana
Andros and Tommy looked around at their new surroundings. The planet was beautiful. Jimanya ran over to them. "Glad you could make it." She said.
"Yeah well it's been a while." Tommy said with a smile.
"Come on there's someone I want you to meet." Jimanya said leading them into a building. "Jorgan they're here!"
A man with dark hair came out. "Hi guys." He greeted.
"Tommy and Andros this is my husband Jorgan. Jorgan this is Tommy and Andros." Jimanya introduced them.
"Glad to meet you." They all said at the same time then smiled.
"Let's go inside so I can explain what's going to be happening." Jimanya led them into a small room with chairs and a window. "Jorgan's here because he wanted to be. You will get your training from me. And if Camille drops by then it will come from her too." Jimanya pulled something out of her pocket. "Andros I have good news. We were able to find you a lightning morpher." She said handing it to him.
His eyes lit up with pure happiness. "Great!" He said.
"Now Camille and I have been discussing this. You will have to morph into the Wind Ranger first so that there is no confusion." Jimanya said. "As for today's lesson there won't really be one. I will show you around Terqan; then we'll go over more of your training. Follow me." Jimanya said leading them out of the room. "That was a Living Room of sorts. The kitchen is down the hall. There are two bedrooms. One bedroom for Jorgan and me to share and the other bedroom has twin beds for you two. I'll show you out back. That's where the training will take place." Jimanya said opening the door.
Tommy and Andros quickly exchanged looks before following Jimanya outside. The area was green and there were a couple of tables with gadgets on them. However, it didn't look much like a training area.
Jimanya followed their gaze. "Mental power training, not physical. I know you can fight but the question is can you control it?" She said looking straight at Tommy who helplessly shrugged. "There is a river down there. This side of the planet is almost abandoned. It's an area that is most know for being a training ground. No one comes here unless it's for training. We won't be bugged. As for your training, I don't think it'll take more then a week. You'll be back with your friends in no time."
"So when do we begin?" Tommy asked.
"Tomorrow morning. Today we'll just relax." Jimanya said. "Why don't I go cook up some food. I'm sure your both tired of computer generated food." They nodded. "Good. I may not be the greatest cook but I can whip something up." She said with a smile.
"Sounds good." Tommy said. Andros nodded. Jimanya went into the kitchen.
"You guys aren't allergic to anything are you?" Jimanya asked from the kitchen.
"Nope." Tommy and Andros both said.
"It'll be done in a few minutes. There's bottle water in the cabinet in the Living Room." Jimanya called. Andros and Tommy took a couple of bottles and sat down on the couch.
Jorgan walked in and did the same thing. "So what do you guys think of Terqan?" He asked.
"It's beautiful." Andros said.
"It's quiet." Tommy said.
"Those are the reasons Lightning Rangers like this planet. Well that's what Jimanya says." Jorgan said with a smile.
A few minutes later Jimanya came back into the room. "Food's ready." She said and they all followed her into the kitchen.
"Now Tommy I know you're used to Earth food but just try this and I guarantee you will like it." Jimanya said.
Tommy looked at the food and tried not to grimace. He took his fork, picked up part of the food, and put it in his mouth. He looked up smiling. It was good! Andros was eating the food too. Jimanya watched a second before picking up her fork to start eating also.
On her ship, Astronema was growing bored. Ecliptor came into the room.
"My princess I have been informed that Andros and Tommy have left the team for a short while. This would be an excellent chance to attack the other Rangers." Ecliptor said.
"I agree. Go down with Darkonda." Astronema said. "Do you know where the Lightning and Wind Rangers went?"
"Probably to Terqan but you know we can't attack it." Ecliptor said.
Astronema just nodded.
Sora sat in the Rec. Room thinking. She wondered how Tommy was doing with his training. She wondered if he missed her. If he even thought of her. She looked out the window and wondered which of those stars she saw that he was on right now. She heard someone enter the room and chose not to acknowledge their presence. "I miss Andros probably as much as you miss Tommy." The voice said. Sora knew it was Ashley. "But they aren't in any kind of trouble. They'll be back in a week."
"I know but Tommy just got back and now he's gone." Sora said. Suddenly the ship alarms were going off. "I guess Astronema found out Tommy and Andros had left." They both raced into the Control Room to find the others were waiting. "What's going on?"
"Darkonda and Ecliptor are attacking the park." Zhane informed them.
"It's Morphin Time!" He yelled.
"Sound Power!" Sora called
"Thunder Power!" Jason called.
"Solar Power!" Roland called
"Comet Power!" Alexis called.
"Sun Power!" Dallas called.
"Star Power!" Zhane called.
"Let's Rocket!" Billy, Cassie, Carlos, TJ, and Ashley called.
"Wake up guys!" Jimanya said knocking on Andros and Tommy's room's door. "We have a lot to do today! Breakfast in fifteen minutes!" Jimanya walked away from the door and sighed. She looked in a mirror. She had circles under her eyes from lack of sleep the night before. She had gotten a message from the Talorn not long after Tommy and Andros had gone to sleep. The fight on Earth hadn't gone well. Jason and Sora had been hurt badly. Jimanya was determined not to tell Tommy. She knew he wouldn't be able to concentrate if he knew his girlfriend and best friend were injured.
Jorgan looked up when Jimanya entered the room. "Any news on the Sound and Thunder Rangers?" He asked.
"Not yet. But don't tell Tommy and Andros. They don't need to know this right now. Especially Tommy." Jimanya said.
"I understand Jimanya. However, what do I do when Zhane contacts us again? What if he contacts Tommy and Andros by their communicators?" Jorgan asked.
"Let's hope that doesn't happen." Jimanya said pulling out bread to make toast.
A few minutes later Andros and Tommy came into the room and took a seat. Jimanya smiled and placed a couple of plates in front of them. "Enjoy. We've got a full day ahead of us."
They dug in. Tommy finally noticed the dark circles under Jimanya's eyes. "Are you all right Jimanya?" He asked.
"Oh I'm fine." Jimanya said smiling. "I just went to bed late is all." She decided to change the subject. "Now Andros when we start the training today I want you to morph into the Wind Ranger before you morph into the Lightning Ranger. I think you will pleasantly find that there will be a connection between the two powers." Jimanya informed him. Andros just nodded. "Tommy since you only have Lightning Powers you can only morph into the Lightning Ranger." Jimanya said with a smile.
"Of course!" Tommy said smiling also.
Jimanya tried to keep from frowning. 'Astronema knows that they are here. She's trying to get under Tommy's skin.' "You two finished eating?" Jimanya asked. They nodded. "Then let's go on outside." They walked into an open field. "Why don't you two morph?" She suggested.
"Lightning Power!" Tommy called.
"Wind Power!" Andros called.
"Okay Andros. Now morph into Lightning Ranger." Jimanya advised.
"Lightning Power!" Andros called.
Instead of a suit like Tommy's whose was a silver, white, and black; Andros's was red with silver streaks. "Wow cool." Andros commented.
"Nice suit Andros." Tommy said with a smile.
Jimanya stood there and looked at both of them. She had a good idea what Tommy's powers were but she needed to know what Andros had. 'Andros?' She mentally sent.
'Yeah?' He asked right back.
"Okay so you are telepathic. So are Tommy and I. Most Lightning Rangers are." Jimanya said. She stood there looking at him. "Andros do you see that stick over there?" She asked.
"Yeah." Was Andros's reply.
"Try to lift it." Jimanya said with a hopeful smile.
Andros stood there trying. Then after a minute, the stick was off the ground.
"Uh huh I thought so. You can do telekinesis. I'd recommend some practice with the telekinesis ball." She said smiling. Then she remembered something about combining Wind Powers and Lightning Powers. "There is one other thing I want to check. Andros envision a storm in your mind." She waited until she was sure he had it in his mind. "Now draw on it." A few seconds later Tommy and Jimanya almost fell on their butt. "The news was true. You can draw on both wind and lightning. While Tommy can only pull on lightning. Going to be an interesting combination if you two would keep your tempers in check." She said mostly looking at Tommy.
"Funny Jimanya." Tommy said with a smile.
"Well I don't know how much training I can give your heeling abilities Tommy but I'm sure I'll think of something. Now you seem to have more power in the mind then Andros does. Andros can move things. You heal, and seem to get precognition's."
"Precognition?" Tommy asked slightly confused.
"Yes. It's also known as precogs. It means you can sense something about to happen. I have also noticed you can sense when things are happening. I think Zhane once told me about a time you guys were fighting Rock Drones and you knew your family was in trouble." Tommy nodded. "That's what I thought. So let's see. Why don't you go lay down in the house and close your eyes. Try concentrating and see what you can get out of your mental powers." Jimanya suggested.
"All right." Tommy said and left to go in the house.
Jimanya went over to a box and pulled out a folded up object. "This Andros is a telekinesis ball." She said handing it to him.
"What do I do with it?" He asked eyeing the ball like thing in curiosity.
"Here." Jimanya said taking it out of Andros's hands. She unfolded it. "Sorry telekinesis was not one of the things I received. But I've seen this done before. Just concentrate on keeping the ball in the air."
Andros nodded and made an attempt at keeping it in the air. It fell a couple of times before he was able to keep it in the air.
In the house, Tommy was laying on his bed with his eyes closed. He didn't quite understand what he was supposed to do. However, he didn't have to speculate for very long.
Tommy found himself on the Talorn. The others were walking around but they didn't seem to see him. He followed Ashley into the infirmary. Zhane was standing in his way. "Hey guys! How are you feeling?" Ashley asked.
'Come on Zhane! Move!" Tommy tried to get around Zhane but was having no success. The scene was changing. He found himself in the middle of a battlefield. He was unmorphed of course. "Sora! Jason! Look out!" TJ yelled.
Tommy spun around and saw his best friend and girlfriend were in the line of fire. He tried to shove them out of the way but his hands seemed to go right through them.
"No!" Tommy screamed sitting straight up.
"Yo Tommy! You okay?" Jorgan asked from the doorway. "I could hear you screaming from the kitchen."
Tommy unsnapped his helmet. "I don't know if I fell asleep or something. But whatever it was I saw Jason and Sora in trouble."
"Jason and Sora are your teammates right?"
"Yeah. Jason has been my best friend for four years and Sora's my girlfriend. Jason's the Thunder Defender, and Sora's the Sound Defender." Tommy unmorphed and got off his bed. "I'm going to ask Jimanya about this."
Tommy hurried past Jorgan and out the door.
'Great idea Jimanya.' Jorgan silently thought. 'Now he knows.'
Tommy approached Jimanya.
Jimanya had been watching Andros practice with the ball and turned around quickly when she heard Tommy approaching her. "Tommy! Why are you not in your suit?" She asked in confusion.
"I thought maybe you could explain what I saw." Tommy said approaching her. "I saw Jason and Sora in trouble. But it was as if I couldn't do anything about it. First thing I saw was I was on the Talorn and Ashley was hurrying to the infirmary. I couldn't see who was in the infirmary because Zhane was blocking my path. Then I found myself in a battlefield and Jason and Sora were about to be shot. Now was I dreaming or do you know something about this?"
Jimanya paled. "Andros can you come over here?" She called. 'Why didn't I know he could do that?' "Tommy and Andros. I got a message from Zhane late last night. There had been a fight and Sora and Jason got hurt. I didn't want to tell you because I thought it would ruin your concentration. Zhane informed me they'd be all right."
Tommy stood there thinking this one over. He wasn't mad at Jimanya. He knew she had her reasons for not telling him. He just had to remember that.
Jimanya wisely decided to change the subject. "So you were able to see that? That's pretty good. I was afraid you would fall asleep doing that. I did once. Camille yelled at me for awhile. I won't forget that one for awhile." Jimanya said with a smile.
"So you get precogs too?" Tommy asked.
"Not that many, but sometimes I do not as strong as yours evidently." She looked at her watch. "Let's get some lunch."
The next morning Jimanya stood in front of Tommy and Andros. "I thought you could try a little bit of anger management. We don't need another episode of Tommy first discovering he could pull on lightning." Tommy groaned remembering the time he killed Goldar. "There's another building just halfway to the river. It has a simulator in it." They walked the short ways down to the building near the river. "Andros why don't you go first?"
Andros shrugged and walked into the building. It looked pretty empty and dark to him. Suddenly an image of Darkonda appeared in front of him. 'I guess the simulation has started.'
"Come on Andros don't just stand there. Are you afraid of me?" He asked slowly approaching him.
"I'm not afraid of you!" Andros said pulling out his Astro Blaster.
"What if I told you I was going to go after Zhane? I know he's your best friend. What would you do Andros?"
"Zhane could beat you." Andros said angrily.
"I don't think he could. If I remember correctly one time we fought he ended up trapped in a cave." Darkonda said. "I have a even better idea! I could go after Ashley! She wouldn't even be close to any challenge for me." He said with a grin.
"No leave Ashley alone!" Andros yelled. He could hear the whistling of wind. 'Gotta keep this in check.'
Then the simulation changed and Astronema was standing in front of him. "Why if it isn't my half brother." She said with a sneer and walked around him. "I don't know why Petra insists on me not killing you. Dark Spectre would rather have you dead anyway. Lightning Rangers are bad to the Dark Forces. But of course you wouldn't know that."
Suddenly the simulation ended. Andros stood there in confusion. "Jimanya? Tommy?" He called. But it was too dark in there. There was no noise at all. "What's going on?"
The door opened and Quanatrons and Ecliptor entered. "Ah there's the other one. Get him!" Ecliptor shouted to the Quantrons.
Andros fought them and they all fell to the ground. Andros reached for the door but Ecliptor grabbed his shoulder and turned him around. "I've killed Jimanya, her husband, and Tommy. You're not going anywhere till I'm done with you."
Andros let out a weak whimper before he let the storm rage and knock Ecliptor over. Then Lightning struck him. Andros hit the ground letting his sobs engulf him.
"End simulation!" Jimanya yelled running into the room. She picked up Andros body, which had gone limp. "Dang it! Andros you were doing so well!"
Tommy stood in the doorway shocked. He hadn't seen the simulation but from the way Andros reacted, he could tell it must have been bad. "Is he all right?" Tommy asked.
"He expended a lot of energy with that surge. He'll be all right. You feel up to giving it a try?"
"Sure." Tommy said and watched Jimanya carry Andros out of the building. The door closed.
The scene changed and he found himself in a Green Ranger's outfit. 'Strange way to start.' Rita stood a few feet away from him along with Emily.'
Outside of the building, Jorgan was helping Jimanya get Andros lying down. "Do you think it's wise to put a full telepath into a simulator?" Jorgan asked.
"It probably won't hurt. I got through it." Jimanya said with a smile.
"Don't look but what was Tommy's first simulation supposed to be?" Jorgan said watching the simulation with a frown.
"Facing Rita. Why?"
"In a Green Ranger outfit? And another human?" Jorgan asked.
"What?" She yelped jumping to her feet to look. "Okay maybe a simulation isn't a good idea for Tommy. End simulation." She called sighing. Opening the door, she turned the light on. "I have to say Tommy you have an interesting imagination."
"That wasn't my imagination was it?" Tommy asked. "It's like what happened earlier."
"You were changing the simulation. You're a full telepath. I never thought you could change the simulation." Jimanya said. "Guess you can't practice that way."
"I wish there was a way to contact the Talorn. Emily was in the simulation standing with Rita. That had to mean something!" Tommy said.
Jimanya thought about it for a moment. "Okay follow me." She said. "Jorgan could you..." Jorgan nodded and picked Andros up. "Take him to his room. Practice is over for today."
Tommy followed Jimanya into the basement. "The communications are down here." Jimanya explained. She started to hit some buttons and turn some dials. Soon Zhane's face appeared on the screen.
"Hey." Zhane said. "How's training going?" He asked.
"It's going all right. Tommy has something to tell you." Jimanya said and moved out of the way.
"Zhane I think I know what happened to Emily." Tommy said. "I think Rita turned her evil."
"What? What made you think that?" Zhane asked.
"An altered simulation." Zhane gave Tommy a funny look after hearing that. "Never mind. Look just be careful. Tell Sora and Jason I hope they get better soon." Tommy said and moved back and left the room so Jimanya could talk to Zhane alone.
"Is Tommy all right?" Zhane asked in concerned.
"Andros and Tommy aren't having a good day." Jimanya said with a sigh. "I put them both through simulations. Andros did quite well until I gave him a hard one. He's up in his room. Tommy changed his simulation. What Tommy just said is most likely true. So be careful."
"All right Jimanya. We'll see you guys in a couple of days." Zhane said and cut off his side of the transmission.
After Tommy left the room, he went up to his room to see how Andros was. He entered the room and saw Andros was still asleep. Tommy sat on his own bed thinking. 'Zhane didn't seem to believe me. But then again would I believe me if I just said Emily was evil?' He heard a groan and turned around. Andros was sitting up. "You feeling all right?"
Andros looked at him with wide eyes. "Tommy?"
"Uh yeah. We share this room remember?"
"But you're dead!" Tommy gave him a strange look. "Ecliptor said he killed you, Jimanya, and Jorgan!"
"Andros that was a simulation! You passed out during it. Jimanya stopped simulation and got you out of there and then told Jorgan to take you up here." Tommy explained.
"It wasn't real?"
"Nope. I think we're going to drive Jimanya crazy. I changed my simulation."
"Jeez that was so weird. I guess I failed keeping my temper in check."
"Nobodies perfect." A voice said from the hall. They both looked up and saw Jorgan. "Trust me. Although Jimanya doesn't let on, she had a lot of problems when she was training. She was a lot younger then you when she was being trained, but she had her problems. Like any Lightning Ranger that ever was, is, and ever will be. She was thirteen at the time and glad to get off a planet in turmoil. Her uncle was trying to take over the planet. Back when her grandfather, King Lexion was in charge."
Tommy interrupted him then. "Oh you're talking about Dregon and King Lexion. I've met them before."
Jorgan nodded and continued. "Yes her uncle and Grandfather." He repeated. "Anyway. We were able to get Dregon off of Edenoi. We haven't seen him on Edenoi since. I think he bothers Prince Dex every once in awhile."
Andros and Tommy took that all in. "Is Jimanya in danger if she went to visit Dex?" Tommy asked. He knew Jimanya wanted to see her brother and see Earth.
"I don't think so. Dregon has made no intent to try to get her." Jorgan said. "I know she wants to go visit her brother. She'll probably go after you're all done here."
"Is this a private party or can I join?" Jimanya asked from the doorway.
Jorgan jumped to his feet and ran over to his wife. "We can have our own private party if you want."
Jimanya swatted him. "Feeling any better Andros?"
"Yeah. I...I can't believe it was a simulation! It seemed so real!"
"Andros it was supposed to. That was the advanced one. You went right through the other two without any problems. You want to give it another try tomorrow?" Andros nodded. "Good. Get some rest. The training is going rather well. You both have earned a break."
Tommy sank back onto his bed. He was tired and fell asleep.
Tommy found himself in the Infirmary again. This time no one was blocking his way. He walked over and saw Sora and Jason lying on their monitoring tables. Jason had a big bandage on his face and his hand was wrapped. Sora looked all right but she also had an ace bandage on her hand. "I wonder what Tommy and Andros are doing right now?" Jason asked.
"Training. They'll be back in a couple of days. I hope we look better by then. You know Tommy. He'd probably want to go rip off Ecliptor's head." Sora said sighing just thinking of Tommy being back. She almost felt his presence in the room.
Tommy watched sadly wishing he could hold Sora. Let her know he was there. But he wasn't.
Much later on. "Tommy wake up! Aren't you hungry?" Andros was trying to shake Tommy awake.
"What?" Tommy asked sitting up quickly.
"You've been asleep for six hours was wondering if you were hungry." Andros said.
Tommy turned and looked sure enough it was 7 PM. "Jeez I didn't know I had been sleeping that long. I had another sort of vision of Jason and Sora but that was it. They looked all right."
"That's good to hear. Jimanya has made dinner feel like going to eat it?" Andros asked.
"I'll race you there." Just like children, Tommy and Andros ran down the hall into the kitchen and skidded to a stop. Except Andros kept going and ran into the wall.
"Did I forget to mention I waxed the floors today?" Jorgan asked helping Andros to his feet. "You okay?"
Andros nodded. Holding his head as he realized how much pain, it caused. "I think so."
"Boys will be boys Jorgan." Jimanya said from the doorway. This reminded her of how many Rangers were deprived of normal teenage lives. She, Alexis, Roland, Zhane, Dallas, and Andros became Rangers at the age of thirteen. Tommy became a Ranger at the age of fifteen. She even heard Billy talk about a twelve year old Ranger. Then again, if they didn't become Rangers and Defenders who would have kept the universe out of evil's hands?
"You look to be in deep thought Jimanya." Jorgan said interrupting her thoughts. "What's that earth cliché? A penny for your thoughts?"
"You'd be poor if I took you up on that." Jimanya said and started serving the food.
"Ya know we'd never make it past your family when we first went out on a date. I thought your father was going to interrogate me the whole night. Prince Dex hadn't gone to Earth yet and kept asking me questions. Queen Felicia wanted character references."
"Oh no you got off easy. When Ciron asked me out my dad took one look at him and threw him in the dungeon." She smiled at the confused teenagers. "My dad is very protective of me. He didn't want just anyone dating me. He loved giving my dates the third degree."
"Are you going to go visit Dex?" Tommy asked.
"I think I will. Jorgan you want to come?" Jimanya asked.
"Love to Hon but I've got to get back to Edenoi after this. Tell Prince Dex hi for me." Jorgan said.
"You've got to call him Dex. You're a member of this family after all." Jimanya reminded him with a smile.
Andros and Tommy started feeling like fifth wheels. Tommy had an idea. 'Hey Andros looking forward to seeing Ashley again.'
Andros looked confused for a second and then realized what happened. 'Sure am. Bet as much as you are looking forward to seeing Sora.'
'Of course.'
Several days later it was the day before they went home. Andros was in the simulation with Tommy. This was the first time they had done that before. Tommy tried every time to keep himself from changing the simulation. Most times, he was able to successfully.
"I bet your wondering what's going on? Well if Tommy would please keep from changing the simulation then it will be a good thing." They could hear Jimanya's voice from outside. Tommy smiled sheepishly. "Try this simulation."
The room changed and they were in a battlefield. There was Darkonda, Elgar, and Ecliptor. The monsters turned towards the Rangers and fired. Andros and Tommy both leapt out of the way. They got out their Astro Blasters and started shooting the monsters. Then they started kicking the monsters.
'Okay no changing simulation.' Tommy could sense someone was approaching from behind him and turned around quickly. He was fast enough to catch Ecliptor in a flip.
Andros was being double-teamed by Elgar and Darkonda. He was keeping his temper in check as well as he could. Soon the scene changed a little bit as the Astro Rangers appeared. They pulled Darkonda off Andros. Andros took the moment to ask mentally, 'Tommy are you responsible for this?'
'Nope.' Was Tommy's reply. He jumped up to give Billy a hand with Darkonda. As he ran towards them, Tommy was almost knocked over by a flying Billy. He helped them to his feet. "You okay man?" He asked. Billy nodded and called for his Spiral Saber.
They were having no trouble beating the monsters with the Astro Rangers help. Suddenly Astronema appeared. She shot her staff and each Astro Ranger was cuffed. She turned her attention to Andros and Tommy. "You won't be getting any help from your Astro friends. You certainly won't be getting help from the other Defenders. I've sent them on a wild goose chase for Antiqua. So you two have a choice. Either surrender to me or die by me."
"No way Astronema." Tommy said.
"Fine have it your way." Astronema approached the Yellow Astro Ranger. "Isn't this your girlfriend Andros?"
"Stay away from her!" Andros yelled. He was about to charge at Astronema when he saw her move away from Ashley.
"Let's see here." She said walking up to the Red Astro Ranger. "You were a Ranger before this weren't you? Until you gave up your crystal, so Tanya could be a Ranger. How touching." Astronema knew this confused the Red Ranger. "I know all about you Rangers and Defenders." She stood there not saying anything for a second. Then she smirked. "But that wasn't the only problem during the Zeo period was it? You were jealous of David Truhart. The guy who took over the Zeo Ranger 5 powers. You wanted the powers for yourself. Admit it."
Billy shook his head no. Astronema punched him in the stomach.
Outside Jimanya sighed. "He's doing it again."
"Changing the simulation?" Jorgan asked.
"Yep. But this could be interesting. He's doing more what could happen then I am. Let's see what happens."
Back in the room, Astronema looked at the two Defenders. Have you made your decision yet?"
"We won't surrender Astronema. Not to you or anyone else." Andros yelled.
"How poetic." Astronema walked up to Ashley again and pointed her staff. "Then I'll just have to start killing your friends. I will start with the Yellow Ranger."
Andros could feel the storm raging inside of him. However he let it subside. He wasn't about to kill Astronema even if she was evil. They were blood related somewhat anyway. It was something he had come to realize. He couldn't change his family. He had to accept it.
Astronema smiled and left Ashley again. "Too bad your girlfriend isn't here Tommy. But I'll have to think of something else. Never mind. Elgar, Ecliptor, Darkonda." She yelled. They looked up. "Kill them."
"Gladly my princess." Ecliptor said. Ecliptor turned to Billy. He raised his sword and Tommy ran over to stop him. While Andros went over to stop Darkonda and Elgar, Tommy hit the ground and passed out.
"Jimanya!" Andros yelled running over to Tommy. "Stop the simulation! Tommy's hurt or something."
The lights didn't go on. He could hear Jimanya yelling, "The simulations stuck! You have to continue. Try to keep Tommy out of harms way."
'Great.' "Come on Astronema. Show me what you've got."
"Gladly brother." She said with a sneer. "I was always sick of you. When mother told me who you were I knew then and there I wanted you dead. Now looks like I have the chance."
"I don't care if you're my half sister. You are just an evil person. I have come to accept it. There's nothing I can do to change it." Andros said. Astronema disappeared and the lights went on.
Jimanya entered the room applauding. "Wonderful job Andros!" She leaned over to check on Tommy. "I don't understand what went wrong with Tommy. He never called on lightning..." Then she had an idea on what happened. "Ecliptor was here..."
Andros was confused. "Of course he was. He was part of the simulation. Wasn't he?"
"Oh yeah he was. But I think that was actually Ecliptor in here. The real one not a computer generated one. This would explain why I couldn't get the simulation to stop. They had messed it up. You both did a great job though." Jimanya said watching Jorgan join them and pick up Tommy. "How is he Jorgan?"
"He's got a lump on his head and a cut on his wrist but he'll be all right as soon as we bandage it." Jorgan said and carried Tommy towards the house.
Andros and Jimanya stood together for a minute. "Well both of your training's are over. You each did very well. You will be an asset to your team. Let's go inside and I'll make the farewell dinner." She said and led the way to the house.
Later that night Andros, Tommy, Jorgan, and Jimanya were sitting around the dinner table eating and talking.
"I knew that was the real Ecliptor when he slashed at my wrist. Then the fact that my hand started bleeding but I don't remember much after that. I just remember coming to laying on my bed with my hand wrapped." Tommy explained.
"You passed out and Jorgan took care of your injured hand. I must say Tommy you and Andros have made this training very interesting. Dig in. After tonight you have to get used to computer food."
The next morning they were saying their goodbyes. "It was nice meeting you two!" Jorgan said shaking their hands. "Take care of that hand Tommy. Say hi to the others for me." Jorgan leaned over and kissed his wife. "I'll see you soon." He said and Jimanya teleported him away.
"Well you two it's been great spending a week with you. Camille's going to love hearing this. She'll laugh and probably say; "You deserved it. Keep in touch okay?" She asked giving both hugs and then all three teleported away.
When Tommy and Andros landed everyone greeted them. Sora ran over to Tommy and hugged him as if she would never let go. "Hey Sora. I missed you too. How about letting me breathe a little?" Tommy asked kissing her cheek.
Ashley gave Andros the same greeting. "How was your training?" She asked.
"I think we made Jimanya contemplate being Queen right away. Right Mr. change simulation?"
"Hey I didn't do it on purpose!" Tommy said laughing.
Sora noticed Tommy's taped hand. "What happened to your hand?"
"Astronema managed to get Ecliptor into one of the simulations. But Andros handled it really well according to Jimanya and Jorgan." Tommy informed her. He saw Zhane standing back a little. "Zhane did you..."
"We're still looking into it." Zhane interrupted him. "It's good to have both of you back."
"I'll second that." Ashley said.
"Me too." Sora said.
They chatted for awhile before going to their various rooms and activities.
Jimanya landed in Leawood. It looked like a nice town. She should probably call her brother but she decided to just drop by. She walked up to the door and rang the doorbell. A young woman answered the door. "Is Dexter Stewart here?" Jimanya asked.
"Dex is not here. He should be back in an hour or so. You want to wait?" Molly asked.
"I'll come back later. Tell him Jimanya was here." She said and turned around and walked down the road. She was going to check out this town. Maybe she would see her younger brother somewhere in this town. She took a right and never saw the figure behind her that had a pipe in his hand. Everything went black.
Count Dregon smiled and picked up his niece and teleported away.
To be continued...
Another cliffhanger I know. But they are kind of fun to write. Email me at and tell me what you think.