Author Notes: Hiya! ^-^ Thanks for the reviews ^^

Billie-Tracy: "Is there going to be any Andros/Ashley pairings?" Actually, there's going to be a lot of romance in this fanfic, it won't just be about the couple I have in mind. So, you shall see what's in store for those two ^-^

Unexpected Surprises

"Maybe even Love"

By MoonLight Star

Andros wiped another tear away as he looked at his best friend. He hadn't seen him in awhile. Since the planetary rangers came on board. 'Space rangers.' He reminded himself. 'Well, kind of. They still have a lot to learn about space.' He had finally just recently started thinking of the other rangers as Space rangers, and not planetary rangers that kept getting in the way.

His thoughts were interrupted when he heard footsteps coming from the engine room. He looked to the secret door, tensing his body, ready to fight if the qurantrons found their hiding spot.

Out of the corner of his eye he saw Cassie stare at the door worriedly and Tj stood up. They all stayed staring at the door for a few more moments.

"You guys." Cassie whispered, "Do you notice something missing?" She raised her eyebrows a bit as she looked towards the door.

'Come to think of it, she's right. Something is missing.' When a qurantron moved you could always hear it. The metal on their chests and legs would squeak, making it impossible to sneak up on anyone. But, there was no sound but the sound of footsteps walking slowly around the room. Almost like they were trying to be quiet.

A whisper was heard clearly throughout the room. "Rangers, are you here?" It was a quiet voice, and it was also a female voice. A very familiar voice…

"Deca?" Tj called out.

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Carlos was trying to find a way out of his cell. He tried bending the bars apart, which he knew it wouldn't work but he had to try. He also tried messing with the lock, by putting a sharpened rock into it to see if he could find the right way to unlock it.

After awhile though he got to frustrated that he threw the rock he was using against the wall, it shattered into tiny pieces as it fell in a dusty wave to the hard floor.

Carlos sat down on the floor, trying to think of a way to get out. The only thing that he could think of was to wait till the cell door was opened and he would have to make a run for it. He knew he wouldn't make it far, but he had to try.

Looking down he was planning where he would run and such in his head when his eye caught something on his wrist. 'It probley won't work.' He thought as he raised his communicator to his lips.

He pressed a button on it, signaling Andros, but nobody answered. He twisted his wrist in a fast movement and his communicator disappeared causing his morpher to appear in its place. He opened a small panel in it and it revealed a keypad. He pressed in a few numbers and keys.

He felt the normal sensation of teleportation envelop him. He was starting to teleport away, but he didn't get far. He felt himself hit the ground hard and he cried out in pain as black electricity enveloped his whole being.

"Trying to leave now, are we?" Astronema smirked as she paced back and forth before the cell doors. The keys to the door jingling in her hands. " I wouldn't try that again. The next time you do that I will make sure you will be killed." She said a bit roughly as she brought out a small device. She hit a few buttons on it and the electricy stopped.

Carlos slumped to the floor, exhausted and breathing hard.

"Why do you do this to yourself? Wouldn't it be so much easier to fight for the side of evil instead of good? All being good has ever caused you is pain." Astronema looked to Carlos. She took a few steps forward so she was standing right in front of his cell. "I'm offering you a chance to have everything you've ever wanted. Riches, luxury." She hesitated as she stared at the young man. She bent down to his eye level, holding onto her staff to keep her balance. "Maybe even love."

Carlos couldn't help but look in surprise at her.

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Author Notes: Well, I hope you liked it ^-^ I made this chapter just a tad longer. I wanted to add more but I was so excited about this chapter that I wanted to go ahead and put it out ^^;;; By the way, in case your wondering. Unexpected Surprises is NOT about Carlos and Astronema, its about an entirly diffrent couple ^^; Aw, well. Review and tell me what you thought ^-^