Disclaimer: Nope don't own Power Rangers. Guess they're owned by Saban or Disney now, or whatever.
AN: Here's chapter 5 everyone! And I appreciate that you brought the mistake on the Time Force morphing sequence to my attention, but like I said in the beginning, the storyline for the other teams won't be flawless. I've seen about two episodes of PRTF, but I am doing my best. Sorry for the error. Anyway, on with the chapter!
Silver Hope 2: Enemies Return
Chapter 5: Evil Strikes
Billy massaged his wife's shoulders as they sat in a relaxing bath together.
"I hate seeing you so tense babe," Billy said, as he gently nibbled at the soft, wet skin on her neck.
"I'm just so worried Billy. They almost took our baby from us and if I do get pregnant again, they're going to want to take that one from us too," Kat replied.
"But they won't, I won't let them," Billy said, as he wrapped his arms around her. She leaned back into his embrace and kissed him.
The water started to get cool and the couple dried off. Kat made her intentions clear when she pulled him into a heated kiss, hungrily exploring his mouth with her tongue. She broke the kiss and laved her tongue along his neck, slowly moving down.
She stopped momentarily to pull him into the other room and to the bed. There she continued her intense exploration of his torso, while he marveled at her beautiful body. Kat moaned as he began to move his strong hands over her stomach, her chest, and her back. She gasped as he suckled her tender breasts and soft, supple flesh.
"Oh Billy!" she cried breathlessly. The sound of her voice when she was aroused drove him absolutely mad.
"You are so beautiful Kat, I love you so much," Billy gasped in a husky tone.
"Make love to me," Kat said breathlessly. Billy kissed her deeply, as he positioned himself over her. She rubbed her hands along his back and nibbled at his neck and shoulders as he made love to her.
Afterwards, they bathed in the afterglow and she slowly drifted off to sleep in his arms.
Much later after they had made love, Billy watched her sleep. Not having answers was one thing that bothered Billy Cranston the most. He could comfort Kat all he wanted, but the fact that their old adversaries were seeking revenge on them wouldn't change. Zedd had yet to reveal himself or any of his big plans. He truly had the element of surprise on them, and it scared Billy. Zordon had always been there before with his wise insight into their cause. But he was gone and they were on their own.
He finally managed to drift off into a peaceful sleep after he had pondered their situation for nearly an hour.
Date: Monday March 3, 2003
The next morning, the Cranston residence was busy with many people bustling about. Rocky was still going into the station, and Adam and Trini were also going into work. Jason, Tommy, Dulcea, Kim and Aisha also went to work, but left Kelly and Steve home with Kat. Billy decided to go into the office after Kat convinced him to. He wasn't going to at first, but she assured him that she would be fine, since she would have the other rangers there.
Just yesterday, Zhane and Karone had arrived to help with their cause and their help was welcomed. Karone had been scared that the first rangers would have held a grudge against her, but she learned that this team had much experience with those who were forced to be evil pawns. Kat and Tommy had been there, but not to the extreme extent that she had. Nevertheless, she was accepted, as was Zhane.
Later, Kat took Wesley to school and then went back home in an attempt to go on with her day.
Location: The base of Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa: Somewhere encased in the mountains surrounding Angel Grove.
"Grabbing the kid from school should be a cinch," Wil said.
"Be careful, the child is not stupid," Zedd warned.
"I look exactly like his father and he won't know it's not me until it's too late," Wil said.
"Bring the child and his mother to me, but DO NOT kill them," Zedd ordered.
"Yes my lord," Wil bowed.
Location: Angel Grove Elementary School. 7420 Meredith Dr.
Wesley worked on the project that he and his classmates were assigned. He was coloring a picture that he knew his mom would want to put on the fridge. The principal had taken over their class since the disappearance of the substitute. She came up to the child to get his attention to tell him that his father was here. Class was about over and parents were beginning to arrive.
"Wesley, your father is here to pick you up," she said. Wesley quirked his eyebrow, wondering why his dad was here instead of his mom. But with everything going on, Wesley knew it had to be for a good reason. He quietly packed up his stuff and went to greet his dad, who was waiting outside the classroom.
"Hi daddy, where's mommy?" Wesley asked.
Wil smirked.
"Don't worry, you'll be seeing your mom soon," Wil replied, as they walked out of the school.
"Hello Mrs. Cranston, your husband was just here to get your son," Mrs. Morris said.
"He was? Oh thank you," Kat said quickly, before darting out of the school. She pulled out her cell phone and dialed Billy's number.
"Hello, this is Mrs. Cranston, I need to speak to my husband please," Kat said, trying to keep the panic from creeping into her voice.
"William Cranston," Billy answered.
"Billy, it's me. Did you pick Wesley up? His principal says that you did," Kat said, no longer being able to keep the panic from overwhelming her. But before Billy could even respond, he heard Kat's scream pierce through the phone.
"Kat! Kat!" he called, but received nothing. He wasted no time in contacting Zack at home.
"Zack here," he answered.
"Zack, something's wrong. I need you and the others to teleport to Wesley's school," Billy said hurriedly.
"Gotcha Bill!" It's Morphin Time!" Zack called.
"Mastodon!" Zack called.
"Zeo Yellow, Power of Sun!" Tanya called.
"Let's Rocket!" Andros called.
"Time for Time Force!" Wes called.
"Quantum Power!" Eric called.
"Wild Access!" Cole called.
"What have you done to him!" Kat yelled, as she stared at her unconscious son in the arms of her husband's clone.
"Oh he's fine, he's just taking a little nap," Wil said, when Cestria suddenly appeared.
"No...," Kat audibly whispered.
"That's right kitten, Lord Zedd has requested to see you and your son. Unfortunately, he wants you alive," Cestria sneered.
"It's Morphin Time! Zeo Pink, Power of Wind!" Kat called, as she morphed into the pink ranger. Wil handed Wesley to Cestria, while he approached Kat.
"If you come quietly little kitty, I won't have to hurt you," Wil said.
"Never!" Kat yelled, as she threw a punch at Wil. But he caught her hand and whipped her around so that he had her in a stranglehold.
"Let my family go!" the silver ranger called.
"There you are Billy, I must say your son bears a striking resemblance to you," Cestria taunted.
"Let him go Cestria!" Billy yelled.
Kat willed her wind saber into her hand, and swiped Wil's side. Wil cried out in pain, as the blade sliced into his skin.
"You bitch!" Wil seethed, as he shoved her to the ground. He was about to kick her in the stomach, when Billy blocked him. Wil jumped back, since he had no desire to be skewered by Billy's wolf blade. He helped his wife up, and the others arrived.
"Forget her! We've got the kid, now let's go!" Cestria called.
"No! Wesley!" Kat called, but it was too late, as the two villains teleported away with Wesley Cranston.
"NO!" Kat cried, as she almost fell to her knees, but Billy held her up.
"We need to get back to the chamber so we can locate Zedd and Rita's base," Billy said, as he tried to keep his composure.
"Trip and I will go back to the time ship and see what we can find also," Katie said.
"Good idea Katie," Wes said.
The rest of the rangers teleported back to the basement chamber at the Cranston house.
"Billy, we'll start scanning the globe. You take care of Kat," Adam suggested. Billy nodded, as he rubbed his wife's back comfortingly. She sobbed almost uncontrollably into Billy's chest.
"I'm not getting any readings. They've hidden themselves well," Adam said.
"That's because we don't want to be found little frog," a voice said. Everyone in the room slowly looked up at the viewing screen. The voice and face were unfamiliar, but somehow they all knew who it was.
"Mr. Malin? Zedd!" Adam asked in horror.
"Yes, Rita and I were right in front of your faces and you never expected a thing," Zedd told him with a sinister laugh.
"What the hell have done with my son you bastard!" Billy screamed in anguish.
"He's fine for now, but soon we will make sure that he never wakes up from that little nap that he's having," Zedd assured them.
"He's just a baby! He's no threat to you!" Kat sobbed.
"Oh but he will be my dear and that's why we must never allow him to grow up," Zedd replied.
"You monster! How can you kill an innocent child!" Alyssa yelled.
"Easy, he will pay for everything his parents have done to defeat me," Zedd replied evilly.
"You are and always were a coward Zedd!" Tommy retorted.
"Careful white ranger, or your little girl could be next," Zedd replied. Tommy's jaw clenched in anger.
"What the hell do you want from us Zedd! Why don't you fight us instead of taking our children from us! You truly are a coward!" Rocky yelled. Every ounce of humor had left the normally lighthearted ranger. He didn't like the threat to their children one bit. Zedd only chuckled evilly.
"You best say goodbye to your son Billy and Katherine," Zedd said finally, as the screen went dark. Katherine let out an anguished cry, as she began to cry again. Billy helped her to her feet, as he prepared to get her upstairs. But as she stood, she abruptly fainted into Billy's arms.
"Is she okay!" Alyssa called. Billy immediately checked her pulse and sighed with relief.
"It appears that she just fainted, but I'm going to take her into the med bay. Aisha, will you accompany me?" Billy asked. Aisha nodded and began to follow.
"Cassie, Alyssa, why don't you come too. You can help me," Aisha said. She knew that both Cassie and Alyssa saw Kat as the big sister that they never had. Cassie and Alyssa eagerly followed. Billy set her down on a bed and cupped her cheek gently.
"We'll take care of her Billy. Why don't you go help search for Zedd's base," Aisha suggested. Billy nodded and went back into the main chamber.
"Do you think she just fainted from the stress?" Alyssa asked.
"That might be part of it, but I have another theory I need to test," Aisha said.
"Trip and I were able to roughly locate a base that is carefully hidden in the mountains that surround Angel Grove," Katie reported.
"It would be best to infiltrate their base and take them by surprise," Ransik suggested.
"We're going to need to go in unmorphed, or they'll detect us. Once we're in, we can morph if we have to," Jason said.
"It's not a good idea for all of us to go," T.J. mentioned.
"You're right, we need to decide who's going in," Adam said.
"I have an idea that might work even better," Karone said.
"What is it Karone?" Andros asked.
"I can disguise myself as Astronema and appear before them. I will convince them that the dark princess has returned and that I wish to take part in their cause. Zedd and Rita were not fond of Astronema, but they were scared of her power. I could carry a tracking device on me, and once I get the little boy, you can teleport me back," Karone said.
"That sounds dangerous Karone," Zhane said.
"Let me do this. I did many horrible things as Astronema and I only wish to help the side of good in any way I can. Zedd and Rita can not be allowed to harm a child. Such a deed is cowardly," Karone said.
"You'd do that for my son? I don't know what to say," Billy said.
"Say that you'll let me do this," Karone insisted. Seeing it as their best option, they all agreed and began the preparations.
"Aisha, why did I faint?" Kat asked.
"Well, it was partially the stress, but it was also something else," Aisha replied.
"What?" Kat asked, almost hoping it was the answer she had wanted to hear for almost a year.
"You're four weeks pregnant Kat," Aisha said, with a smile. Cassie and Alyssa gasped excitedly and hugged her tightly. Tears sprung to Kat's eyes as she touched her stomach. She remembered that night four weeks ago; the night before everything had spiraled out of control.
At that moment, Billy entered the med bay, glad to see that Kat was awake. He hugged her close and spoke.
"We've come up with a way to get Wesley back," Billy said.
"How?" Kat asked.
"Karone is going to pretend to be Astronema and go in after him," Billy said.
"I want to go thank her, but first I have something to tell you," Kat said.
"What is it?" Billy asked.
"I'm pregnant Billy. After trying for a year, we're finally pregnant. And now I'm not so sure it's a good thing," Kat said sadly.
"Of course it is Kat, they're not going to lay a hand on you or our baby. And once we get Wesley back, they won't ever get near him again," Billy said, as he looked into her eyes.
"Now come on, let's go thank Karone," Billy said. Kat nodded and walked out with him.
"Zedd knows that Karone is here, so how is she going to explain her sudden turn?" Carlos asked.
"Good question, Zedd's not stupid," Tommy replied.
"Maybe she could take a couple of us as her "prisoners." They can wear tracking devices too," T.J. suggested.
"I'll go, Zedd will see me a quite a prize," Billy said, as he and Kat entered the room.
"Me too, Zedd holds a big grudge against me," Tommy said. Kat and Kim exchanged weary glances, but knew there was nothing they could do to talk their husbands out of this. The next thirty minutes was spent preparing the three person rescue team. Trini and Aisha slashed up Billy and Tommy's shirts, which turned them to rags. They disheveled their hair and made them look roughed up. They completed the farce with a pair of shackles on each man's wrists. Meanwhile, Kim and Kat were helping Karone with her makeup and dress. When they were done, she looked just like Astronema once again. It came time to leave, and Kim and Kat kissed their husbands goodbye, before they teleported away with Karone.
The intruder alarm began to go off as they teleported directly into Zedd's throne room. They looked around, expecting it to be much like it had at Zedd's moon palace. But they were reminded that Zedd was now human and had no qualms about enjoying human luxuries.
"Goldar! Seize the intruders!" Zedd called.
"Halt! I am no intruder Zedd. I have come to make an alliance with you. Astronema, princess of darkness has returned. And I pledge my allegiance by offering you two very valuable slaves," she said, acting her part perfectly.
"So you've turned back to the dark side have you? And brought me Billy and Tommy, how convenient," Zedd said, unconvinced.
"What else must I do to gain your trust?" she asked.
"Come, we will take them to torture facility. There you will prove yourself by putting them through a slow and endless torture," Zedd told her. Karone almost gasped, but managed to gauge nothing but a cold expression.
"As you wish Zedd," she replied.
"Where's my son Zedd!" Billy yelled.
"That is of no concern to you silver ranger, for it is time for you and Thomas to pay for your transgressions," Zedd replied coldly. Karone hoped that they had not gotten in over their heads, but Billy and Tommy were willing to endure anything to get Wesley back.
AN: Hope you liked it! Chapter 6 should be out soon. Thanks for reading and please leave a review! Bye for now!