Disclaimer: As usual, I don't own the rangers or any of that stuff. The
story, Alex, and Cori are all mine.
AN: This may get a little sentimental for some of you. The rangers will be in this chapter, but only for a little while. Other than that, I am focusing more on Billy. As usual, "these are spoken", these are thoughts, and *these are written*. As I said in the last chapter, please review!
Chapter 9
Billy checked his co-ordinates. Well, I'm past the asteroid shower. Should be another 5 hours before arriving on Aquitar.
He looked at the device he had been working on. Guess I should try it out. He got out his prototype and hit the power button. The light on the other device flashed yellow as it let out a beep. "YES!"
"Billy, are you there?" A familiar voice came over the ship's communication link.
"Yeah, I'm here Cestro. I am about 5 hours away." He smiled. Cestro promised to find someone to help him with his device.
Cestro laughed. "Well, if you want to get here faster, I can help." He had forgotten to tell Billy about his special modification.
"Oh really? I'll try anything to get up and walking around as soon as possible!" Billy sighed as he stretched for about the hundredth time that day.
"Well, brace yourself and all your belongings and then hit the button under the left armrest." He laughed as he heard Billy rushing to secure his bags.
Billy secured his devices in his bag and strapped himself in. This had better work Cestro! He hit the button and felt the ship lurch forward. "Awesome! Thanks Cestro."
Cestro smiled at the ecstatic reply. "No problem Billy. You should be arriving here in about 2 hours." He tapped the communications link and leaned back to rest until Billy arrived. Mikala will surely enjoy working with him again.
Billy watched the stars go by almost as if he weren't moving at all. He looked at his watch and hit his communication link. "Cestro, this is Billy. I am preparing for docking."
Cestro smiled as he watched Billy guide his ship in. "Okay Billy. Your lab partner is on her way out to meet you."
Billy was confused. "Lab partner?"
Cestro smiled. "Yes, Mikala is going to be your partner in the lab. She has been anxious for you to see what she has done with your devices."
I hope she didn't change anything on my other prototype! He set the ship down, turned of the engine, and looked out the window. Wow, she hasn't changed! It looks like she has a traditional bonding robe on though. He gathered his bags and opened the door.
Mikala watched as the young man stepped from her uncle's ship. "Welcome back William. I hope it was a comfortable journey for you."
Billy smiled. "Thank you Mikala, it was. I believe you want to see the devices?"
The young girl nodded. "Nikolai and I have waited to see what you have accomplished with it." She watched as Billy pulled Trini's device from his bag.
"I finished it on the way here. That power source I got from your dad is exactly what I needed." Billy showed her how he had personalized the device especially for Trini.
"I see what you mean by personalizing each one. That is why we didn't do too much to the others. We have all of them in the frames. All you have to do is hook them up to the power sources my dad gave me, and then program and personalize them." She looked at Billy to see his reaction to the good news as they headed towards his living quarters.
Billy was shocked. "You mean they are all ready except for the special programming and personalization?" He couldn't believe they did all that work for him. "This one is ready to be sent to Earth."
Mikala nodded as they arrived at Billy's quarters. "I can have my dad send it down tonight. Here is your living quarters, or apartment as you called it last time." She laughed as she remembered his comment about it when he had come to help them before.
Billy handed her Trini's device. "Thank you Mika, It needs to be in her hands on her birthday in a few days. I'm glad you remembered about the apartment." He stifled a yawn as she unlocked his door and gave him the key.
Mikala smiled. "No problem Billy. Get some rest and I will send Nikolai for you in the morning." She waited until he was in the door before turning to head to her own living quarters. Niko will be happy to see he made it safely.
-The next morning-
BUZZ
Billy looked up at the sound of his so-called doorbell. Well, that must be Nikolai. He gathered his things and headed for the door. "Good to see you again Niko." He stepped outside and closed the door. As he locked it, he noticed the bonding robe that his friend was wearing.
Nikolai waited for Billy to lock his door before pulling him in the direction of the Elder's training chamber. "Same to you Billy but I need to get you to the Elder's and I need to ask you something." I hope he agrees to do it!
Billy saw the glimmer in Niko's eyes. "Like what? By the way, when is the bonding ceremony going to be?" He could tell he surprised his friend with that question.
Niko drew a deep breath. He must have figured it out by my robe. "Well, that all depends on you."
Billy stopped walking. "Me?"
Niko smiled. "Yes, Mikala and I have decided to have our most trusted friends do the ceremony. Cestria has already had her training with the elder so all you have to do is tell him you accepted it. Then he will train you for that as well as for the telepathy wires." He started walking again and waited to hear Billy's answer.
So, he wants me to be his life bonder. Well, I think I can handle that if my other things don't get in the way. He looked at Niko and smiled. " I'd be honored to do it. Will it get in the way of my training or treatments?"
Niko smiled. "No. We want to have it as soon as you have recovered from your first treatment. That is, if you have learned everything from the Elder about the ceremony."
With his ninjetti spirit and his powers, he should be able to handle it all the first time. Even though the Elder himself couldn't do it all the first time.
Billy smiled. I should be able to. "Well, how about the Elder? I mean, I will have to be training hard for the telepathy so he might not want me to miss a day."
Niko stopped out side the Elder's door. "You are forgetting that he is Mika's grandfather. He will be there as well. We all believe you can do it. I will leave you now and I will see you at the lab."
Billy nodded. "Ok, I will see you later." He rang the buzzer and watched as his friend walked away. The door opened and the Elder waved him in.
"Welcome Billy. I have the wires for you. Place the stones on the table and grab a wire for your stone." The Elder took one of the stones and grabbed a wire as Billy did the same. "Now put the wire through a very tiny hole that is at the top of the stone." He showed Billy where to find the hole and how to tie it.
Billy tied his stone and grabbed another as the Elder finished yet another stone. When they had them all tied to the wires, he looked at the Elder. "Now what do I have to do?"
"Go sit by that fire as you did on Phaedos." He pointed to a small fire in the center of the room. "Then you must place the stone around your neck and reach deep down for the animal spirit."
As Billy did what the Elder told him to do, his thoughts went to Trini. "I wonder if she read my note yet. I wish I could talk to her with my stone right now.
The Elder joined him next to the fire and began to instruct him in the telepathy wires and how to communicate with someone. "Now, when you have contacted your inner animal spirit, you can choose who you want to talk to. Do that now and you should be able to feel them inside your head." If he can reach one of his friends from Earth then he won't need the training. He already has the powers that should allow him to do it without my training.
As Billy followed the Elder's instructions, his girlfriend was returning from her classes and settling down to read his letter before going to dinner with Zack and some friends. Trini grabbed the letter, took off her shoes, and sat down to read Billy's letter.
*Dear Trini, I couldn't leave without telling you about the cylinder I found. Well my friend Alex had a stone like the one in my vision and it opened the cylinder. As it turns out, there were five more stones inside. A blue one glowed with a wolf's head on it, as well as his silver one that had a winged horse on it. The blue one had chosen me to be its holder. Zordon had told me that they were all linked to the powers of the ninjetti.*
*The best part though is that when Kim and Cori teleported in, a pink stone with a crane on it and a green stone with a horse on it glowed. The pink had chosen Kim and the Green chose Cori. Do you remember what I asked you about becoming a ranger? Well, when your picture slipped out of my hand and landed next to the cylinder, a yellow stone with a cat on it glowed. It has chosen you. However, there is still a black one that hasn't chosen its holder. Zordon and I believe it will choose Zack.*
*Don't tell Zack though. You two should be back from Geneva by the time I get back. I will tell him then. You remember how he was when we first got the powers and when he had to give them up. I want to be there when he finds out he may be a ranger again. Tell him I said goodbye and I will find a way to keep in touch. Until then, take it easy Tiger. Love, Billy.*
*P.S. If things work out the way I plan, you should get a hand-sized package from me, via Kim. I won't tell you what it is but I will tell you that you are to tell nobody about. Everyone will be getting one on their birthdays. Do not open it until your birthday. By the way, happy birthday Tiger.*
Trini set her letter down and closed her eyes. Ok Billy, I'll do whatever you say. She suddenly felt as if he was standing next to her. She opened her eyes. "Billy?" Nobody was there but she heard Zack knocking on her door. She let him in while she put her letter away.
Billy opened his eyes. And looked at the Elder. "Wha-what just happened?" Had he really contacted her from this far away? "It felt like she was right here."
The Elder just smiled and stood up. "You are more prepared than Zordon thought. Whoever you wanted to talk to apparently sensed you there. I do not need to train you for this. You hold the powers of the blue wolf spirit, as well as the blue triceratops and unicorn. They give you the power to learn at an incredible speed and therefore, do not need to be trained to use this power."
Billy was shocked. "You mean I don't need to be trained for it at all?"
The Elder smiled. "Because of your powers, you must be the one to teach the others to use the powers, as well as to lead them in their crusade. Did your friend feel you there as well as you feel her?"
Billy smiled. "Yes she did. I heard her say my name and felt her as if she really was here. Does that mean something else besides what you just told me?" He could see the thoughts going through the Elder's face. He's hiding something but I can't seem to figure it out.
The elder smiled. Smarter than we thought. "Yes Billy. If you had that strong of a connection from this far away, it can only mean one thing." He hoped this wouldn't worry the young genius.
Billy was worried. " What does it mean? The girl I contacted is my girlfriend." I hope this isn't bad.
The Elder smiled again. " If you feel very close to her then you will be happy to know that you can only feel her from this distance if she is your destined life bond." He stood up and walked to his door.
Billy gasped. No wonder I have always had feelings for her! He smiled as he got up off the floor and followed the Elder to the door. "Thank you, I will be back in a few days. I have accepted the honor of being Niko's life bonder." He grabbed the other ston4s and stepped outside.
The Elder smiled. "Mika will like that Billy. I shall see you in a few days then." He watched Billy walk away. That boy will be a wonder to his home planet if they ever found out who the rangers are.
As Billy walked towards the electronics labs, he touched his stone. "I'll have to get used to using these things so I can teach the others. As well as to keep my life bond a secret until the right time. He smiled as he contacted her again.
As Trini was putting her shoes on, she smiled. I know he was here. It has to be the stones he has. Suddenly she felt him there again. "Billy?"
"Trini, I'm sorry for startling you earlier. I was training with the Elder in using my stone. They are telepathic." He smiled as he thought about what her face was like when he contacted her. "Look, I will talk to you later. I have to get to the labs. I just wanted you to know what had happened. I will contact you tomorrow night at 6pm Geneva time."
"Whatever you say Billy." She smiled as she felt the connection break. Zack calling her name brought her back to reality. "Yeah Zack?"
Zack looked at her for a few seconds. "What was all that about Billy? You acted as if he was right here."
She smiled and grabbed her jacket. "Sorry, I can't tell you. That's his job." As she walked to the door, she didn't hear him move. "So, you coming to dinner with us or not?"
AN: PLEASE REVIEW PEOPLE!!!! It really, really helps!
AN: This may get a little sentimental for some of you. The rangers will be in this chapter, but only for a little while. Other than that, I am focusing more on Billy. As usual, "these are spoken", these are thoughts, and *these are written*. As I said in the last chapter, please review!
Chapter 9
Billy checked his co-ordinates. Well, I'm past the asteroid shower. Should be another 5 hours before arriving on Aquitar.
He looked at the device he had been working on. Guess I should try it out. He got out his prototype and hit the power button. The light on the other device flashed yellow as it let out a beep. "YES!"
"Billy, are you there?" A familiar voice came over the ship's communication link.
"Yeah, I'm here Cestro. I am about 5 hours away." He smiled. Cestro promised to find someone to help him with his device.
Cestro laughed. "Well, if you want to get here faster, I can help." He had forgotten to tell Billy about his special modification.
"Oh really? I'll try anything to get up and walking around as soon as possible!" Billy sighed as he stretched for about the hundredth time that day.
"Well, brace yourself and all your belongings and then hit the button under the left armrest." He laughed as he heard Billy rushing to secure his bags.
Billy secured his devices in his bag and strapped himself in. This had better work Cestro! He hit the button and felt the ship lurch forward. "Awesome! Thanks Cestro."
Cestro smiled at the ecstatic reply. "No problem Billy. You should be arriving here in about 2 hours." He tapped the communications link and leaned back to rest until Billy arrived. Mikala will surely enjoy working with him again.
Billy watched the stars go by almost as if he weren't moving at all. He looked at his watch and hit his communication link. "Cestro, this is Billy. I am preparing for docking."
Cestro smiled as he watched Billy guide his ship in. "Okay Billy. Your lab partner is on her way out to meet you."
Billy was confused. "Lab partner?"
Cestro smiled. "Yes, Mikala is going to be your partner in the lab. She has been anxious for you to see what she has done with your devices."
I hope she didn't change anything on my other prototype! He set the ship down, turned of the engine, and looked out the window. Wow, she hasn't changed! It looks like she has a traditional bonding robe on though. He gathered his bags and opened the door.
Mikala watched as the young man stepped from her uncle's ship. "Welcome back William. I hope it was a comfortable journey for you."
Billy smiled. "Thank you Mikala, it was. I believe you want to see the devices?"
The young girl nodded. "Nikolai and I have waited to see what you have accomplished with it." She watched as Billy pulled Trini's device from his bag.
"I finished it on the way here. That power source I got from your dad is exactly what I needed." Billy showed her how he had personalized the device especially for Trini.
"I see what you mean by personalizing each one. That is why we didn't do too much to the others. We have all of them in the frames. All you have to do is hook them up to the power sources my dad gave me, and then program and personalize them." She looked at Billy to see his reaction to the good news as they headed towards his living quarters.
Billy was shocked. "You mean they are all ready except for the special programming and personalization?" He couldn't believe they did all that work for him. "This one is ready to be sent to Earth."
Mikala nodded as they arrived at Billy's quarters. "I can have my dad send it down tonight. Here is your living quarters, or apartment as you called it last time." She laughed as she remembered his comment about it when he had come to help them before.
Billy handed her Trini's device. "Thank you Mika, It needs to be in her hands on her birthday in a few days. I'm glad you remembered about the apartment." He stifled a yawn as she unlocked his door and gave him the key.
Mikala smiled. "No problem Billy. Get some rest and I will send Nikolai for you in the morning." She waited until he was in the door before turning to head to her own living quarters. Niko will be happy to see he made it safely.
-The next morning-
BUZZ
Billy looked up at the sound of his so-called doorbell. Well, that must be Nikolai. He gathered his things and headed for the door. "Good to see you again Niko." He stepped outside and closed the door. As he locked it, he noticed the bonding robe that his friend was wearing.
Nikolai waited for Billy to lock his door before pulling him in the direction of the Elder's training chamber. "Same to you Billy but I need to get you to the Elder's and I need to ask you something." I hope he agrees to do it!
Billy saw the glimmer in Niko's eyes. "Like what? By the way, when is the bonding ceremony going to be?" He could tell he surprised his friend with that question.
Niko drew a deep breath. He must have figured it out by my robe. "Well, that all depends on you."
Billy stopped walking. "Me?"
Niko smiled. "Yes, Mikala and I have decided to have our most trusted friends do the ceremony. Cestria has already had her training with the elder so all you have to do is tell him you accepted it. Then he will train you for that as well as for the telepathy wires." He started walking again and waited to hear Billy's answer.
So, he wants me to be his life bonder. Well, I think I can handle that if my other things don't get in the way. He looked at Niko and smiled. " I'd be honored to do it. Will it get in the way of my training or treatments?"
Niko smiled. "No. We want to have it as soon as you have recovered from your first treatment. That is, if you have learned everything from the Elder about the ceremony."
With his ninjetti spirit and his powers, he should be able to handle it all the first time. Even though the Elder himself couldn't do it all the first time.
Billy smiled. I should be able to. "Well, how about the Elder? I mean, I will have to be training hard for the telepathy so he might not want me to miss a day."
Niko stopped out side the Elder's door. "You are forgetting that he is Mika's grandfather. He will be there as well. We all believe you can do it. I will leave you now and I will see you at the lab."
Billy nodded. "Ok, I will see you later." He rang the buzzer and watched as his friend walked away. The door opened and the Elder waved him in.
"Welcome Billy. I have the wires for you. Place the stones on the table and grab a wire for your stone." The Elder took one of the stones and grabbed a wire as Billy did the same. "Now put the wire through a very tiny hole that is at the top of the stone." He showed Billy where to find the hole and how to tie it.
Billy tied his stone and grabbed another as the Elder finished yet another stone. When they had them all tied to the wires, he looked at the Elder. "Now what do I have to do?"
"Go sit by that fire as you did on Phaedos." He pointed to a small fire in the center of the room. "Then you must place the stone around your neck and reach deep down for the animal spirit."
As Billy did what the Elder told him to do, his thoughts went to Trini. "I wonder if she read my note yet. I wish I could talk to her with my stone right now.
The Elder joined him next to the fire and began to instruct him in the telepathy wires and how to communicate with someone. "Now, when you have contacted your inner animal spirit, you can choose who you want to talk to. Do that now and you should be able to feel them inside your head." If he can reach one of his friends from Earth then he won't need the training. He already has the powers that should allow him to do it without my training.
As Billy followed the Elder's instructions, his girlfriend was returning from her classes and settling down to read his letter before going to dinner with Zack and some friends. Trini grabbed the letter, took off her shoes, and sat down to read Billy's letter.
*Dear Trini, I couldn't leave without telling you about the cylinder I found. Well my friend Alex had a stone like the one in my vision and it opened the cylinder. As it turns out, there were five more stones inside. A blue one glowed with a wolf's head on it, as well as his silver one that had a winged horse on it. The blue one had chosen me to be its holder. Zordon had told me that they were all linked to the powers of the ninjetti.*
*The best part though is that when Kim and Cori teleported in, a pink stone with a crane on it and a green stone with a horse on it glowed. The pink had chosen Kim and the Green chose Cori. Do you remember what I asked you about becoming a ranger? Well, when your picture slipped out of my hand and landed next to the cylinder, a yellow stone with a cat on it glowed. It has chosen you. However, there is still a black one that hasn't chosen its holder. Zordon and I believe it will choose Zack.*
*Don't tell Zack though. You two should be back from Geneva by the time I get back. I will tell him then. You remember how he was when we first got the powers and when he had to give them up. I want to be there when he finds out he may be a ranger again. Tell him I said goodbye and I will find a way to keep in touch. Until then, take it easy Tiger. Love, Billy.*
*P.S. If things work out the way I plan, you should get a hand-sized package from me, via Kim. I won't tell you what it is but I will tell you that you are to tell nobody about. Everyone will be getting one on their birthdays. Do not open it until your birthday. By the way, happy birthday Tiger.*
Trini set her letter down and closed her eyes. Ok Billy, I'll do whatever you say. She suddenly felt as if he was standing next to her. She opened her eyes. "Billy?" Nobody was there but she heard Zack knocking on her door. She let him in while she put her letter away.
Billy opened his eyes. And looked at the Elder. "Wha-what just happened?" Had he really contacted her from this far away? "It felt like she was right here."
The Elder just smiled and stood up. "You are more prepared than Zordon thought. Whoever you wanted to talk to apparently sensed you there. I do not need to train you for this. You hold the powers of the blue wolf spirit, as well as the blue triceratops and unicorn. They give you the power to learn at an incredible speed and therefore, do not need to be trained to use this power."
Billy was shocked. "You mean I don't need to be trained for it at all?"
The Elder smiled. "Because of your powers, you must be the one to teach the others to use the powers, as well as to lead them in their crusade. Did your friend feel you there as well as you feel her?"
Billy smiled. "Yes she did. I heard her say my name and felt her as if she really was here. Does that mean something else besides what you just told me?" He could see the thoughts going through the Elder's face. He's hiding something but I can't seem to figure it out.
The elder smiled. Smarter than we thought. "Yes Billy. If you had that strong of a connection from this far away, it can only mean one thing." He hoped this wouldn't worry the young genius.
Billy was worried. " What does it mean? The girl I contacted is my girlfriend." I hope this isn't bad.
The Elder smiled again. " If you feel very close to her then you will be happy to know that you can only feel her from this distance if she is your destined life bond." He stood up and walked to his door.
Billy gasped. No wonder I have always had feelings for her! He smiled as he got up off the floor and followed the Elder to the door. "Thank you, I will be back in a few days. I have accepted the honor of being Niko's life bonder." He grabbed the other ston4s and stepped outside.
The Elder smiled. "Mika will like that Billy. I shall see you in a few days then." He watched Billy walk away. That boy will be a wonder to his home planet if they ever found out who the rangers are.
As Billy walked towards the electronics labs, he touched his stone. "I'll have to get used to using these things so I can teach the others. As well as to keep my life bond a secret until the right time. He smiled as he contacted her again.
As Trini was putting her shoes on, she smiled. I know he was here. It has to be the stones he has. Suddenly she felt him there again. "Billy?"
"Trini, I'm sorry for startling you earlier. I was training with the Elder in using my stone. They are telepathic." He smiled as he thought about what her face was like when he contacted her. "Look, I will talk to you later. I have to get to the labs. I just wanted you to know what had happened. I will contact you tomorrow night at 6pm Geneva time."
"Whatever you say Billy." She smiled as she felt the connection break. Zack calling her name brought her back to reality. "Yeah Zack?"
Zack looked at her for a few seconds. "What was all that about Billy? You acted as if he was right here."
She smiled and grabbed her jacket. "Sorry, I can't tell you. That's his job." As she walked to the door, she didn't hear him move. "So, you coming to dinner with us or not?"
AN: PLEASE REVIEW PEOPLE!!!! It really, really helps!