Disclaimer: All the characters belong to Saban, except for the White Ranger and Zhane's mother

Disclaimer: All the characters belong to Saban, except for the White Ranger and Zhane's mother.

Part One

Zhane aimlessly turned the pages a large, burgundy and gold photo album. Since the Psycho Rangers were destroyed and the rebels were safe out of Dark Spectre's reach, he didn't have anything else to do. He stopped when he came to a page that had just one big picture on it. Featured in it were himself, his parents, Andros, Karone and their parents, and Sidra, his sister.

* * * Flashback * * *

Eight-year old Zhane opened the door to his house. "Mom, I'm home." He called.

"I'm...(gulp) ... in the... [Sniffle]) kitchen." His mother replied.

Zhane came into the kitchen and saw his mother sitting at the table, sobbing uncontrollably. In her hand was a folded piece of paper.

"Mother, what's wrong?" he asked.

She handed him the paper.

It read:

Dear Mother, Daddy, and Zhane,

I'm sorry, but I'm leaving and I'm never coming back. The guilt is just too much for me. I'm going to a place where I can do less harm to you and everyone. This is all for the best. Despite everything, I love you all very, very much.

- Sidra

* * * * * *

"Hey, Zhane," Andros walked in and sat down next to him. "Listen, I want to apologize for the way I've been acting lately."

"How have you been acting?" Zhane asked.

"You know, all moody and depressed."

"You're always like that." He pointed out.

Andros gave him a Look. "Well, more than usual."

"Are you going to apologize to everyone, or just me?"

"You're the first." Andros told him. "Ashley's next."

"Is she the reason you're doing this?"

Andros nodded. "Partly. I think she's starting to get sick of me. I'm getting sick of me. One, day, I'll get my sister back. I'm sure-" Andros paused, finally noticing the photo album. "Sorry."

"Don't be. I should be the one who's sorry." Zhane said.

"Don't you think you should forgive her?" Andros said gently. "It wasn't her fault."

"You should be as mad as I am." Zhane said angrily. "Karone would be here, safe and sound, if it weren't for her."

"But, Zhane..."

"It's not just that. Maybe I would forgive her if it was, but it isn't. She didn't think we cared about her, despite her mistake. And she didn't care enough to come back when K-O-35 was attacked." Zhane got up and stormed out of the room, leaving Andros staring after him.

* * * * * *

Ecliptor entered the Main Control Room of the Dark Fortress, pushing a few Quantrons out of his way as he went. "Where's Astronema?" He demanded.

Elgar scratched his head. "Uh, she's in her room."

Ecliptor pushed some buttons and opened the gate that was her door.

"Astronema, Dark Spectre wants to speak with you."

She spun around in her chair. "What does he want?" She asked angrily. But she followed him to the viewing screen.

"Astronema. You must destroy the Rangers before I complete the power drain."

"I have a plan." She snapped her fingers. Elgar hurried in, almost dropping a glass beaker, which he presented to Astronema. "I have created a formula to make my Quantrons unbeatable. No one will stop you, not even the Power Rangers." She smiled an evil smile.

"They'd better not." Dark Spectre said. Then the screen went black.

Astronema turned to Ecliptor. "Attack Earth!"

* * * * * *

"Earth is under attack." D.E.C.A. announced.

"Where's Zhane?" Andros asked.

"He's in the engine ro-" D.E.C.A. began, but he was gone before she could finish.

"Zhane, come on. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. We have to go." Andros grabbed his arm and pulled him out the door.

"What's going on?" Zhane asked.

"I don't know, we'll find out when we get there."

They morphed and teleported to Angel Grove. The four other Rangers were already there fighting when the Red and Silver Rangers arrived.

Ashley cheered. "You guys are right on time."

"Yeah," Cassie agreed. "We could use your help."

Zhane bowed. "We live to serve."

"Hey, Zhane. Pay attention." Andros kicked at a Quantron who had been sneaking up on his best friend. It grabbed his foot and flipped him over.

"Wow," T. J. said a few minutes later. "I've never seen Quantrons fight so well."

"Yeah," Carlos agreed. "We can't hold them off much longer."

Ashley hit a Quantron with her elbow. While it usually worked, this time it didn't even phase him.

Cassie was pinned against a tree. Zhane tried to help her, but another Quantron grabbed him from behind. Soon, the others were caught, too.

Lightening flashed, and Astronema appeared. She gave an evil laugh. "You Rangers seem to be in quite a bit of trouble. Destroy them!"

"Karone, please don't do this." Andros begged.

Ecliptor drew his sword. "Red Ranger, you're going to be the first to go." He raised it above his head.

"Andros!" Ashley screamed.

Suddenly, they saw a flash of white and another Ranger took hold of Ecliptor's sword. "Solar sword." Her own sword appeared in her hand, and with a beam of light, broke Ecliptor's sword in two. Another beam of light freed the Rangers, and practically disintegrated the Quantrons. Astronema and Ecliptor disappeared on their own.

Andros slowly approached the White Ranger. "Who are you?"

"All will be explained in time. Right now we'd better get back to the ship."

"How do you know about it?" asked Cassie.

She didn't reply. "Solarboard, surf's up!" A surfboard type galaxy glider came to her. She hopped on and lifted off.

The others called their galaxy gliders and followed her to the Astro Megaship, onto the Bridge.

"Another Ranger?" Alpha said, surprised.

The Rangers took off their helmets, waiting for the White Ranger to do the same. She did, and revealed a girl with green eyes, and silver streaks in her long, blonde braid.

Zhane gasped when he saw her. She was older, but her face was unmistakable. "Get out." He said, his voice wavering a little.

"Zhane," Andros began.

The girl shook her head. "It's all right. I'll give him a little time to cool down." She turned to leave.

"Wait!" Ashley called after her. But she was too late. "Who was that Ranger? And why did you tell her to leave?"

"She's my sister."

To be continued...