It was late out; the phantom ranger had snuck out of the underground base, while the others were fast asleep. He was about to walk off into the night when Jen walked up behind him. The phantom ranger sensed that she was standing behind him. "You must go back, underground it will be too dangerous for you," he said not turning around to face her.
"No I'm going, please I need to get him back," the phantom ranger could hear the sadness in the plea. He could tell just by the way she spoke; she loves Wes with all her heart. He too remember a time when he was in love, but that was a long time ago. He didn't have the heart to turn her away. Slowly he turned around looking at her; he noticed her morpher was not around her wrist. Probably for the best, there was no telling what kind of reaction morphing would have on her concussion.
"Alright, but you must listen to me," he said being very direct in his order. Jen nodded her head softly she would do anything to save Wes. With that said, not another word was spoken between the two. They walked off into the late of the night.
Eric was sleeping on top of the bed without the covers; he had fallen asleep while he watched Jen fall asleep. He didn't want to leave her alone until he knew she was asleep and would be okay. He made snapping noises with his mouth; he then rolled over to his side falling off the bed. That woke him up right away, he jumped to his feet. At first he wasn't sure where he was, but then it came back to him. He had stayed to keep Jen company. He turned looking at the bed, there was no body. His eyes looked around the whole room. Where could she be? He then looked over at the dresser and saw her morpher by Wes's. Eric just shook his head, he then ran out of the room to wake the others up.
The phantom ranger and Jen had snuck into the main base. The phantom ranger peered behind one of the walls with Jen behind him. He saw that the coast was clear for them to get to the prison. He pulled back looking at her. "The coast is clear," he said softly.
Jen nodded her head, but wondered how he knows where he was going. It was almost as if he had been here before. "Have you been here before?" Jen ask softly as she keeps close to him, the two make as little noise as possible.
"What do you mean?" he asked softly, acting as though he wanted to hide his reasons. Jen could tell the way he answered her he didn't want to talk about it. But she would never let anyone off that easy.
"You just seem to know where your, going?" she said, as they neared the prison area. The phantom ranger didn't respond, as they began to walk down the hall to the prisons. It was almost as if some force was guiding him to where he needed to go.
Jen was getting ready to speak again, until the phantom ranger stopped in front of one of the cells. "There," he told her. Jen looked at him oddly; he tilted his head over to where the cell window was. Jen turned her head towards the window, she looked though it.
Her heart about stopped, they found him they found Wes. But as she looked through the window at him, she could see he was in bad shape he didn't look to be moving. Jen about lost it right there as she began to knock on the door trying to force it open. "We have to get him, out he needs help!" she cried, she didn't even know her voice was becoming louder. All was forgotten of where they were.
The phantom ranger quickly grabbed a hold of her. He put his hand over her mouth to silence her. "You must settle down, they may hear us," he told her. Jen nodded her head, he was right. She needed to get control of herself if she wanted to help Wes. And then her eyes became bigger, the phantom ranger could see the fear in her eyes. He slowly let her go turning around.
It was Kenar and two aliens all laughing darkly. The phantom ranger quickly drew his blaster as them getting ready to shoot, but only to have it kicked out of his hands by one of the aliens. The phantom ranger turned his head looking at Jen, they both knew there was no where to run, they were trapped. "Grab him!" he yelled. The two aliens walked over to the phantom ranger and each of them grabbed an arm. Kenar looked at Jen smiling darkly; he could see the fear in her eyes and the determination. "Take him down the hall, I will take care of this one," he said looking at Jen.
"Yes sir," said one of the aliens as they forcefully dragged the phantom ranger away.
Kenar walked closer to Jen, running his hand across her face he laughed evilly. "So, you are the one he has been crying like a baby over," he laughed. Jen looked at him angrily.
"What did you do to Wes!" she spat. Kenar grabbed a hold of her arm pulling it behind her back tightly. Jen tensed at the pain, this guy was strong and bitter.
Trey and the others all meant back into the computer room, they all had searched the whole compound for Jen. But she was no longer in it. "This is just great first Wes and now Jen," said Jason, they were losing ranger by the minute. Tommy and Eric were in the same stress as he was. Trey took a deep breath they would not like what he was about to say.
"They are not the only one's missing," everyone looked right at him, what was he talking about. "The phantom ranger is missing as well," said Trey. Everyone shook their heads this was unbelievable what were they going to do, if an attack came up.
"WAKE, UP," yelled Kenar as he kicked Wes over. Wes slowly opened his eyes his vision was blurry at first, it took a moment for him to make everything out. And that's when he saw Jen in Kenars grasp. Wes pushed himself up to his feet; he was barely able to support himself to stand. His eyes were locked with Jen, his heart began racing. She wasn't dead; she was alive for the moment. He could see the shaken fear in Jen eyes.
"Let her go!" he cried angrily at Kenar. Kenar began laughing he knew he had Wes right where he wanted him; he would use that to his advantage.
"I will, once you tell me what I want to know. Because if you don't, I will make sure her death is long and painful," said Kenar deeply, his grip on Jen became tighter. Jen made a soft cry, as he tightens her arm farther back.
Wes gulped; he had to make a choice his friends or the woman he loves. "Wes, don't do it!" yelled Jen, looking right at her husband knowing very well what his decision would be.
"Quite you," said Kenar as he used his free hand and pulled the knife from his belt. He raised the weapon by her face, just brushing it against her face. Jen, heart began racing as he eyes were locked with the weapon.
"STOP!" yelled Wes; he went at Kenar but only to fall to his feet. Wes struggled to get up, but he was too weak. He slowly raised his head looking up at them; tears were going down his face. He just couldn't do it; he would have to tell him. "Alright, alright I'll tell you, just please don't hurt her" cried Wes, feeling shameful for turning his back on his friends but Jen was just too important.
Kenar removed the knife from Jen face, looking at Wes darkly. Wes took a deep breath. "By the mountains, in an underground base," tears were in his eyes. He looked at Kenar angrily. "Now let her go!" he cried.
Kenar smiled, he shoved Jen to the ground. Jen landed on the ground hard, but she was fine. Kenar laughed at the two. "Enjoy your last moment's together rangers, because you both will die very soon," laughed Kenar darkly as he left and closed the cell door behind him.
Jen looked over to Wes; she could see he was doing too well. "Wes," she cried as she crawled over by Wes side. She lifted him up, having him lay in her lap. Wes rests his head against hers. Jen could feel how cold his body was, she couldn't help but cry. "You're so cold," she said sadly. Wes laughed lightly; he could feel tiredness come over him the cold had taken its toll on him.
"You get used to it, after a while," he said softly. His eyes began to close, Jen put her arms around him, trying to warm him up the best she could.
"Stay with me Wes, you need to stay awake. Someone will come to us," said Jen, she knew she had to keep him awake, if she didn't it could be the end of him. Wes slightly opened his eyes looking into hers.
"I'm so tired though…..I...I...love you Jen," said Wes softly. Tears fell from Jens eyes; she knew he wouldn't be able to last for much longer until sleep would take over.
"I love you too Wes, forever," cried Jen wrapping her arms tightly around him. Rubbing her head against his, as tears fell from he eyes...
Kenar walked into the cell where two alien were holding the phantom ranger down. Ken stood right in front of the warrior. He eyes then were locked with the red gem that was emplaced in the ranger's belt.
"So, you're the phantom ranger I have heard a lot about you. Is it true, that your powers and very life force comes from that gem," mocked Kenar. The phantom ranger made no effort to answer or even to look up at Kenar. Kenar pulled the gem from the ranger's belt, on instant the phantom ranger dropped to the ground. He could feel his powers going; he was helpless without the gem.
Kenar laughed, he has captured the most powerful ranger in the universe. Kenar walked over to the helpless ranger and kicked him over. He could hear the heavy breathing of the ranger.
"You will not win, Kenar. The other rangers will destroy you," he said softly. Kenar laughed out loud.
"I don't think so, ten years ago a set of rangers tried the same thing and four of them died trying. I have three rangers captured that just leave your four friends, and I already have my men headed towards your underground base. You see phantom ranger I have already won," said Kenar, kneeling down by him.
"More will come," said the phantom ranger softly, he was feeling his life force go down. Kenar laughed again, seeing the mighty ranger in pain brought great pleasure to him.
"We shall see, now to find out who you really are," said Kenar moving his hands over the helmet. The phantom ranger began to fight it, but Kenars two alien held him down. He would no longer be able to hide his identity. Kenar slowly removed the helmet; the look of shock came over him. "Well all be look who we have here," said Kenar.