Disclaimer: Well, after all this time, you really think I own these people?
Ok, so I do own a few original characters. The others do not belong to me,
although I really wish I did.
AN: Well, thanks to Green Falcon for pointing something out. You had a good point in your review. These rangers are in the Zeo time period but Zeo never happened. Although Trey did come to Earth for the same reason he did in Zeo. Jason however was given a medallion for helping him. It was a gift from Trey for holding the gold powers. The medallion will come into play later. He is currently using the medallion in conjunction with Billy's Blue coin so that he can use the wolf zord until Billy can return. Now, if there are any other questions, just put them in your reviews. Thanks. As for this chapter, well, just read it and review.
Dreams, Nightmares, and Honor???
Billy watched Trini with a smile on his face. "You said a bubble bath or a hot tub."
Trini looked at the spot where the shower had been. A big jacuzzi tub now sat there. "But how did it change?"
"They made this apartment block just for interplanetary visitors. They put this tub in just for me. They wanted to have a back up plan in case the treatment at the falls didn't work. It is deep enough for me to sit on the bottom and be fully immersed in the water." He motioned to the tub. "They figured if I wanted to have my treatments here, I could just hit the button on the wall and out would come the tub. The shower gets pushed back into the other wall."
"They did all that for you?" Trini watched as he turned the jets on.
"Well, it is actually for anyone but the tub was put in for me. You can fit two, maybe three, people in here." He smiled as he handed her a bottle. "Add this to the water and you'll be relaxed in no time." He then left to go make dinner.
Trini poured some of the scented liquid into the water and undressed. As she stepped in and leaned back, she sighed. "Oooh, this is really relaxing."
A half hour later, Billy heard a yell from the bathroom. As he rushed in, he saw Trini thrashing around. "Trini?"
"Billy! Let him go!" She reached out for an unseen object. "Nooo!" She opened her eyes wide and sat up.
Billy put his arms around her shaking form. "Are you okay?" When she shook her head, he helped her out of the tub and into a towel. "It's okay Trini, I'm right here." He led her into the bedroom after gathering her clothes.
She shook as he led her to the bed. After sitting them both down, he smoothed her hair. She looked up at him and gave a faint smile. "I'm sorry." Her voice came out in a whisper.
"Don't be. You were having a bad dream." Billy sighed. "Why don't you get dressed and tell me about it over dinner."
Trini nodded as he started to get up. "Don't leave. Stay with me." When he nodded and sat back down, she got dressed.
As Billy led her out to the table, he noticed how scared she looked. He set their food down in front of them and looked at her. "So, what happened in there?"
Trini sighed before taking another bite. "Well, I was relaxing and fell asleep."
"Well what was your dream about?" Billy saw her pause before taking another bite. "What had you scared enough to call my name like that?"
"You heard me?" When he nodded, she sighed. "Well then, you heard what I said after that."
"Yes I did. You had me scared." He looked at her and smiled. "What scared you so bad?"
"Some guy had some tengas holding me back as the rest of the rangers were fighting putties. Some tengas were holding you down on your knees. The guy had a harp sword and was making me watch and see how he handled those who oppose him." She paused as a tear fell from her eye.
Billy wiped the tear away and kissed her forehead. "Then what happened?"
Trini took a deep breath and looked at him. She could tell he was worried. "Well, the guy grabbed your hair and pulled your head up as you were being held down by the tengas."
Billy swallowed hard as she finished her dinner. "What did he do to me?" As she finally broke down, he pulled her to the couch. "It's okay Tri. Don't cry."
Trini sniffed and held on to his shirt. "H-he took his sword and st-stabbed you in the chest. Then he sliced it across your throat." She buried her head against his chest. "It was so real that I could feel every one of the hits the tengas gave me."
Billy felt her shudder at the thought of it and puller her closer. "It's okay, it was only a dream."
Trini looked up at him. "I know, but I still feel like it was something more. I don't know why." She sighed as she wiped the tears away. "I just don't want to lose you."
Billy smiled. "I am not going anywhere Tri. When you go back to Earth, you can still see me with your device. I don't want to lose you either." When she smiled, he sighed. "If it will make you feel any better, I will contact the Elder and see if he knows anything about the dreams and why it feels so real."
"I'd like that Billy." She sighed as he slowly rubbed her back. "Will it really be okay tomorrow on Phaedos? Especially since there are only three of us."
"Yes, when I talked to Dulcea about some things, she told me that no quest is ever the same and another one. Each quest is suited for the number of people on the quest as well as their abilities." He slowly ran his hand through her hair. "They won't let anything happen to you."
"Okay, I can't wait." She yawned and closed her eyes as the sound of his heartbeat lulled her to sleep. "Mmmm, this is nice."
Billy heard her sleepy voice and saw her eyes close. "Go to sleep. You're going to need it." When he was sure she was asleep, he moved out from under her and picked her up. Her head leaned against his shoulder as he carried her to the bed.
He put her to bed and kissed her forehead. "Goodnight Tiger." He then went to his comm. link to contact the elder. A few minutes later, he went back to bed and changed.
As he slid into bed, he heard Trini talking. It was apparent that she was having another bad dream. "No, not him. Please! Billy! Don't let them go!"
Billy put his arms around her and pulled her close. "It's okay Trini. I'm here. Nobody is going to hurt you. You're safe Tiger." He smiled as she calmed down. I hope the Elder is right! Durclan should be able to help.
THE NEXT MORNING
While Trini went to Phaedos with Cestria and Orean, Billy contacted his mother. Mom, I need to talk to Durclan about something. He felt his mind drift to the Realm.
"Hello Billy. Durclan knows why you are here." Annie walked with him towards the tree house. "I will see you after you talk to Durclan. It shouldn't take too long."
"Okay, thanks mom." Billy walked up the steps and through the open doors of the house.
"Welcome Billy. " Durclan walked out of an adjoining room and smiled. "I have some news for you."
"You do? I thought I came here to find out about her dreams." Billy saw the old man smile and motion towards the room he just came out of. As he walked in, he saw that it was adorned with blue and yellow. A tiger and a wolf were laying down on what appeared to be blankets with a name on each. "Cobi?"
The wolf perked its ears up at the sound of its name. As the tiger looked towards the new voice, it jumped up and stalked over. Billy reached out a hand cautiously and smiled when it licked his hand. "What did you need to tell me Durclan?"
Durclan smiled. "As you can tell, the wolf is your spirit animal. This tiger is that of your destined soul mate. Her name is Tai. I know about Trini's dreams. She is having them because she has powers that only a select few possess." When Billy looked at him in confusion, he laughed. "You possess your powers because you are destined to be the Blue Wolf Master. She has her powers for another reason."
"What is that?" Billy watched as the tiger went and laid back down next to the wolf. "Why does she have her powers and what do they have to do with her dreams?"
"Billy, she has an intellect almost like yours. She gained her powers the moment you put the stone in her hand. She is a lot like a wolf. A wolf's mate is given a special power to know when its mate is in trouble." He watched as Billy tried to comprehend everything.
Billy shook his head to clear his thoughts. "If she is like a wolf, then how come she got the tiger stone?" He was starting to get confused.
"Let me put it another way. Because you are the wolf, you mate for life. When you and Trini mated, both of you gained a sense of knowing when you are needed by the other. She is like the wolf because she is almost as smart as you." Durclan smiled. "She was given the tiger stone because she is more like the tiger than a wolf. A tiger is stealthy, quick, but yet can be very sweet and calm. It can control its anger very well. Trini is like that."
Billy smiled as he remembered her reaction to not telling her who he was when they were all talking online. His thoughts then turned towards her reaction to her dreams. "But in her dreams she was crying out. Some guy killed me on one and tried to kill whoever I was holding back in another one."
Durclan nodded. "She saw what could happen in your fight when you get back to Earth. They are not definite but she needs to learn how to separate her dreams from her visions."
"How will she do that?" Billy watched as Durclan walked over to a water chalice and looked in. The expression on his face made Billy worry. "What is it?"
"She and your friends are now at the last challenge. If they pass it, they will get their spirits. However, Trini will get a special power that only master's get, if she can defeat her one major opponent."
Billy walked up and looked in. "What is her one opponent and why aren't the others going to be facing it?"
"Because she is human and they are not, they will have a separate final test. A shield will separate them and will not disappear until both sides pass their final tests." He saw and Billy peered in at the others. Your friends are doing quite well."
Billy smiled. "They are pretty good. I don't see Trini though." As he watched, the scene shifted to Trini. He looked up at Durclan in disbelief. "You mean she has to fight me?"
Durclan nodded. "She has to face someone who is stronger and faster than her. Her opponent also has to make her choose between her feelings and what she knows is right. Her honor is what is being tested."
Billy watched as Trini stood still and let a copy of himself threaten her she didn't cry but she didn't do anything else. When he went to attack, she didn't move. "She is going to let him attack?" As he watched, she bent over and let him punch the air. She returned the favor with a swift kick to his knee. As he continued to attack her, she swiftly blocked and counter attacked. When he was finally beaten, the other two joined her and walked to the monolith. "That's my girl!" Billy smiled as she was given her powers.
Durclan smiled. "She has her powers Billy but she has another quest to take."
"She does? How come?" He followed him out tot he main doors.
"She is special Billy. Because you are going to take your Master quest, she has to take one that will allow her to see the difference between her dream visions and just regular dreams. She will have all the abilities that you will have." He handed a small disk to Billy. "Place this on her forehead whenever she has another dream. If you need to, you can enter into a character in the dream and change the outcome. But the character has to be on the good side."
Billy nodded. "Thank you. I shall be seeing you again." He turned and headed back down to his mom. "Now, what did you want to talk to me about mom?" He followed her back to her house.
"Well, I wanted to ask you something. Did you ever read the inscription on the ring you gave Trini?" When he nodded. "Well, I wanted to tell you that I think she fits it perfectly. Just like your dad and I."
"You really think so?" Billy smiled when she nodded. "Well, she reminds me a lot of you but yet there is something about her that makes me want to just stare at her and smile."
Annie laughed as they walked up to the house and his siblings. "Well, Kaytee, James, and I all agree that she is perfect for you and that you couldn't find a more suitable person to wear that ring." His sister and brother nodded in agreement.
"Thanks. I know she would appreciate it too." Billy looked at his watch. "I should get going. Trini will be getting back any moment."
"Bye Billy. Bring her here some time. I would love to meet her." James turn to see his sister glaring at him. "I mean we would like to meet her."
"I will." Billy smiled as he disappeared from their site.
"Billy? Are you okay?" He opened his eyes to see Trini standing in front of him. "Where were you?"
"Hey Trini. I was talking to Durclan. Then I said hi to mom and the twins." When she sat down, he took her hand. "They want me to bring you there sometime."
Trini smiled. "I would love to meet them, as well as see the Realm." She held out her morpher. "Like it?"
Billy smiled. "I knew you'd be the tiger. What did the others get?"
"Well, Cestria got the purple dolphin, and Orean has the black whale." She smiled. "You knew about them didn't you?"
Billy shrugged. "Well, I figured that they would get water animals but I knew you would be a tiger. I saw the animal on the stone." He then smiled and held up the disk that Durclan gave him. "I was given this for when you have those bad dreams. It allows my powers to connect to it and allow my mind to enter yours."
"Really? Why?" She looked at the disk. "How does it work?"
He smiled. "Well, I just set it on your forehead and enter your mind. I can see what is happening without being hurt and I could even enter a good person and change things to make it better for you."
"Well, at least I know you will be able to help me through them." She laughed as their stomachs growled. "I think I am getting a little hungry."
Billy stood up and took her hand. "Well then lets go eat and celebrate. When Mika and Niko got their powers, Cestria and I took them out. I know exactly where they will be."
"Let me guess, Alorea's?" Trini saw him smiled as he headed out the door.
TWO HOURS LATER
Trini laughed as she and Cestria walked outside and sat on a bench. "You sure they won't come out here to check on us?"
"Positive. Besides, Billy said that they would pay the bill and then join us." She smiled and motioned to the calm and quiet around them. "Besides, its peaceful out here. What could happen in a few minutes?"
"You could die key keeper!" a dark green person with dragon like skin and tail walked into the light. As the girls jumped into a fighting stance, he smiled. "So, you think you can fight huh?"
"They can fight, and so can we." The creature turned to see Billy and Orean join the girls. You girls going to fight or watch?"
The girls smiled to each other. "Fight!" They then called out their morphs, along with the guys. They were immediately surrounded by a bunch of putties and tengas.
As Billy worked his way forward and out of the group, he set his eyes on the Creature. "You guys think you can handle these without me?"
"Go Billy, we got it covered." Trini finished off the putty she had been fighting before turning to the next closest one.
Billy stepped forward as the creature summoned a fireball. When he threw it, Billy dodged it and called up his wolf wind. As the creature dodged it, Billy summoned his lance. "Who are you and who do you work for?"
The creature stared. "I am Ventron. My master has ordered me to obtain the key. I must complete my mission. I will kill all of you if I must."
Billy saw a hint of sadness in the creature's eyes. "Why must you kill us to obtain it Ventron?" Billy saw the creature freeze in shock. Does he even want to fight? "Tell me who you work for."
"I am not at liberty to say! I must kill the key keeper and obtain the key." He shot a plasma ray towards Cestria and Orean but Trini saw it and knocked them out of the way. The plasma ray hit her and she arched her back as she tumbled to the ground unconscious.
"NOOO!" Billy ran over and stood above her while Cestria felt for a pulse. Her smile let him know Trini was still alive. He balled up his fists and walked back over to Ventron. "Ventron, why must you kill to get the key? I'll give you one last chance to tell me who you work for." He raised his lance at the creature's head.
"Do what you wish ranger but if I die here, it was because I failed. If I don't retrieve the key, then you will have to kill me." He raised his sword and pointed it towards Billy. "Only one of us can survive and I have a very good reason not to die."
Billy saw sadness come over Ventron's face. "Tell me, why must you die if you fail? I can see that you are sad about something." Billy lowered his lance but kept it in front of him just in case.
Ventron sighed. "If you must know, then I will tell you. I was one of the best from my area. I was taken by Deliron from the Galindron Galaxy and forced to do his bidding. I am here only to keep my family alive. If I fail, then I must die in battle. It is the only way my family could ever return home without scorn." He raised his sword. "Now, you have your information. Do I get the key or not?"
Billy raised his lance. "I'm afraid not. If we must fight, then so be it. If I must kill you, then so shall it be." He glanced over real quick to see the others carrying Trini inside. "After all, you must pay for what you did to my fiancée."
Ventron nodded and charged Billy. Only to have his sword stopped by Billy's lance. "I'm sorry it has to be this way but she will be okay. I knew she would take that for them. So when it hit her, it sent her spirit away." He drew back and swung his sword again. "She should be okay."
Billy nodded and swung his lance after dodging the sword. "I can tell you are very honorable. Thank you." He ducked another swing and blocked the sword with his lance.
Ventron then surprised Billy with a dagger and thought he had him. "I am sorry but I must have the key ranger." He swung the dagger towards Billy's chest.
Billy quickly broke his lance in two and blocked the dagger. "You seem to have forgotten that I am a wolf. Therefore, I have a wolf lance that breaks into two pieces." He stabbed the creature in the chest. "May you rest in good honor."
Ventron slid to the ground as he reached out for Billy, he asked for one thing. "Please find my family and get them home. And get rid of Master Deliron for all galaxies. Promise me."
Billy took off his helmet and kneeled down to him. "I promise I will find a way to get them home safely. And I promise to find and get rid of Deliron. Rest in peace my friend." He took the creature's hand and bowed his head.
"Thank you William, Blue Wolf Ranger of Earth. It has truly been an honor." The creature closed his eyes and let out his last breath. Billy let go of the hand and rose as the body turned to dust. He couldn't stop thinking about what Ventron had said about Trini and his promise.
"Billy that was a very honorable thing you did. Trini is still unconscious but her pulse is slowly dropping." Cestria's voice brought him away from his thoughts. She opened the door for him and led him to the secluded area the owner had made for them.
Billy looked up as someone put a hand on his shoulder. He was surprised to see the lady from the jewelry store. "William, you were right to do what you did. I heard everything. He knew you would do what needed to be done. Don't worry about your girlfriend. She is helping you to keep your promise. Now go take care of her until she comes back."
Billy smiled and nodded. "Thank you ma'am." He saw her nod before heading back to her son. He turned to see Cestria's shocked face. "What's wrong?"
"Billy, she stopped breathing!" Cestria wiped a tear from her eye. "I'm so sorry."
Billy saw her demorph as he knelt down beside her and demorphed himself. "She is still alive. Her mind is just somewhere else."
Cestria looked at Orean in wonder as he shook his head. When someone unconscious demorphs on Aquitar, it usually meant one thing. "I am so sorry Billy." She put a hand on his shoulder. "You must let her go."
Billy stood up and carried Trini over to a couch that was half hidden by a pulled back curtain. He set her down and motioned them over as he pulled the curtain over to block them all from the restaurant. "I am not letting her go. I know you think she is dead but she isn't. She is helping Ventron's family."
Cestria stared at him. "How do you know that?"
"Don't worry about that now. Just give us a few minutes." He pulled the disk out from his pocket and put it on her forehead. "Don't let anyone near us besides you. I am going to enter her mind." He closed his eyes and entered her mind. He found himself in a corridor with footsteps rapidly approaching. He hid in a dark hole in the wall until the footsteps passed him and faded away. The voices from that direction stopped him from walking in the other direction.
"Master, Ventron has failed. The blue wolf of Earth destroyed him." The hissing sound let Billy know it was some kind of a snake creature that was talking.
"Then get rid of his family. I have no use for them." Billy felt a pang in his chest at the statement from the Master. I have to find them! He crept away from the voices and saw three figures, one carrying a bundle, sneaking out of a room ahead of him, following a girl with two bundles. When she turned around, he saw it was Trini. He sneaked up behind them. "Trini let me help." He took one of the bundles from her and found that it was a baby. "Don't ask. We need to get them out of here fast."
Trini nodded as a little hand found his. "Blue ranger, I saw the fight on the screen. Thank you for coming to help us."
Billy nodded as they followed a path the mother knew would lead them outside. "I promised your father I would help. It was the least I could do. As the whole family climbed into an empty hovercraft, Billy looked at the boy. "You just remember to take care of your mom and the rest of your family. Keep your father's honor and memory alive." As the little boy nodded, he turned towards the mother. "Ma'am, I am sorry for the way it had to end. He loved you very much. I could see it in his eyes. You take care of the kids. He would want you to carry on."
The woman nodded. "Thank you, both of you. I can see why the tiger and wolf chose you two." She took the babies from them and gave them to her oldest children before closing the door. As they sped off, Billy turned to Trini. "They are safe now. Let's go." He grabbed her hand.
Billy opened his eyes and looked at Trini. "Trini?" When she didn't move, he began to panic. "No, don't you dare. Come back to me Tiger."
Orean looked at Cestria as a tear escaped her eye. He shook his head and gave her a hug.
"C'mon Trini, You can't leave me." Billy held her close as tears fell. He reached for her wrist to make sure the faint pulse from before was still there. It wasn't. "NO!"
AN: Well, thanks to Green Falcon for pointing something out. You had a good point in your review. These rangers are in the Zeo time period but Zeo never happened. Although Trey did come to Earth for the same reason he did in Zeo. Jason however was given a medallion for helping him. It was a gift from Trey for holding the gold powers. The medallion will come into play later. He is currently using the medallion in conjunction with Billy's Blue coin so that he can use the wolf zord until Billy can return. Now, if there are any other questions, just put them in your reviews. Thanks. As for this chapter, well, just read it and review.
Dreams, Nightmares, and Honor???
Billy watched Trini with a smile on his face. "You said a bubble bath or a hot tub."
Trini looked at the spot where the shower had been. A big jacuzzi tub now sat there. "But how did it change?"
"They made this apartment block just for interplanetary visitors. They put this tub in just for me. They wanted to have a back up plan in case the treatment at the falls didn't work. It is deep enough for me to sit on the bottom and be fully immersed in the water." He motioned to the tub. "They figured if I wanted to have my treatments here, I could just hit the button on the wall and out would come the tub. The shower gets pushed back into the other wall."
"They did all that for you?" Trini watched as he turned the jets on.
"Well, it is actually for anyone but the tub was put in for me. You can fit two, maybe three, people in here." He smiled as he handed her a bottle. "Add this to the water and you'll be relaxed in no time." He then left to go make dinner.
Trini poured some of the scented liquid into the water and undressed. As she stepped in and leaned back, she sighed. "Oooh, this is really relaxing."
A half hour later, Billy heard a yell from the bathroom. As he rushed in, he saw Trini thrashing around. "Trini?"
"Billy! Let him go!" She reached out for an unseen object. "Nooo!" She opened her eyes wide and sat up.
Billy put his arms around her shaking form. "Are you okay?" When she shook her head, he helped her out of the tub and into a towel. "It's okay Trini, I'm right here." He led her into the bedroom after gathering her clothes.
She shook as he led her to the bed. After sitting them both down, he smoothed her hair. She looked up at him and gave a faint smile. "I'm sorry." Her voice came out in a whisper.
"Don't be. You were having a bad dream." Billy sighed. "Why don't you get dressed and tell me about it over dinner."
Trini nodded as he started to get up. "Don't leave. Stay with me." When he nodded and sat back down, she got dressed.
As Billy led her out to the table, he noticed how scared she looked. He set their food down in front of them and looked at her. "So, what happened in there?"
Trini sighed before taking another bite. "Well, I was relaxing and fell asleep."
"Well what was your dream about?" Billy saw her pause before taking another bite. "What had you scared enough to call my name like that?"
"You heard me?" When he nodded, she sighed. "Well then, you heard what I said after that."
"Yes I did. You had me scared." He looked at her and smiled. "What scared you so bad?"
"Some guy had some tengas holding me back as the rest of the rangers were fighting putties. Some tengas were holding you down on your knees. The guy had a harp sword and was making me watch and see how he handled those who oppose him." She paused as a tear fell from her eye.
Billy wiped the tear away and kissed her forehead. "Then what happened?"
Trini took a deep breath and looked at him. She could tell he was worried. "Well, the guy grabbed your hair and pulled your head up as you were being held down by the tengas."
Billy swallowed hard as she finished her dinner. "What did he do to me?" As she finally broke down, he pulled her to the couch. "It's okay Tri. Don't cry."
Trini sniffed and held on to his shirt. "H-he took his sword and st-stabbed you in the chest. Then he sliced it across your throat." She buried her head against his chest. "It was so real that I could feel every one of the hits the tengas gave me."
Billy felt her shudder at the thought of it and puller her closer. "It's okay, it was only a dream."
Trini looked up at him. "I know, but I still feel like it was something more. I don't know why." She sighed as she wiped the tears away. "I just don't want to lose you."
Billy smiled. "I am not going anywhere Tri. When you go back to Earth, you can still see me with your device. I don't want to lose you either." When she smiled, he sighed. "If it will make you feel any better, I will contact the Elder and see if he knows anything about the dreams and why it feels so real."
"I'd like that Billy." She sighed as he slowly rubbed her back. "Will it really be okay tomorrow on Phaedos? Especially since there are only three of us."
"Yes, when I talked to Dulcea about some things, she told me that no quest is ever the same and another one. Each quest is suited for the number of people on the quest as well as their abilities." He slowly ran his hand through her hair. "They won't let anything happen to you."
"Okay, I can't wait." She yawned and closed her eyes as the sound of his heartbeat lulled her to sleep. "Mmmm, this is nice."
Billy heard her sleepy voice and saw her eyes close. "Go to sleep. You're going to need it." When he was sure she was asleep, he moved out from under her and picked her up. Her head leaned against his shoulder as he carried her to the bed.
He put her to bed and kissed her forehead. "Goodnight Tiger." He then went to his comm. link to contact the elder. A few minutes later, he went back to bed and changed.
As he slid into bed, he heard Trini talking. It was apparent that she was having another bad dream. "No, not him. Please! Billy! Don't let them go!"
Billy put his arms around her and pulled her close. "It's okay Trini. I'm here. Nobody is going to hurt you. You're safe Tiger." He smiled as she calmed down. I hope the Elder is right! Durclan should be able to help.
THE NEXT MORNING
While Trini went to Phaedos with Cestria and Orean, Billy contacted his mother. Mom, I need to talk to Durclan about something. He felt his mind drift to the Realm.
"Hello Billy. Durclan knows why you are here." Annie walked with him towards the tree house. "I will see you after you talk to Durclan. It shouldn't take too long."
"Okay, thanks mom." Billy walked up the steps and through the open doors of the house.
"Welcome Billy. " Durclan walked out of an adjoining room and smiled. "I have some news for you."
"You do? I thought I came here to find out about her dreams." Billy saw the old man smile and motion towards the room he just came out of. As he walked in, he saw that it was adorned with blue and yellow. A tiger and a wolf were laying down on what appeared to be blankets with a name on each. "Cobi?"
The wolf perked its ears up at the sound of its name. As the tiger looked towards the new voice, it jumped up and stalked over. Billy reached out a hand cautiously and smiled when it licked his hand. "What did you need to tell me Durclan?"
Durclan smiled. "As you can tell, the wolf is your spirit animal. This tiger is that of your destined soul mate. Her name is Tai. I know about Trini's dreams. She is having them because she has powers that only a select few possess." When Billy looked at him in confusion, he laughed. "You possess your powers because you are destined to be the Blue Wolf Master. She has her powers for another reason."
"What is that?" Billy watched as the tiger went and laid back down next to the wolf. "Why does she have her powers and what do they have to do with her dreams?"
"Billy, she has an intellect almost like yours. She gained her powers the moment you put the stone in her hand. She is a lot like a wolf. A wolf's mate is given a special power to know when its mate is in trouble." He watched as Billy tried to comprehend everything.
Billy shook his head to clear his thoughts. "If she is like a wolf, then how come she got the tiger stone?" He was starting to get confused.
"Let me put it another way. Because you are the wolf, you mate for life. When you and Trini mated, both of you gained a sense of knowing when you are needed by the other. She is like the wolf because she is almost as smart as you." Durclan smiled. "She was given the tiger stone because she is more like the tiger than a wolf. A tiger is stealthy, quick, but yet can be very sweet and calm. It can control its anger very well. Trini is like that."
Billy smiled as he remembered her reaction to not telling her who he was when they were all talking online. His thoughts then turned towards her reaction to her dreams. "But in her dreams she was crying out. Some guy killed me on one and tried to kill whoever I was holding back in another one."
Durclan nodded. "She saw what could happen in your fight when you get back to Earth. They are not definite but she needs to learn how to separate her dreams from her visions."
"How will she do that?" Billy watched as Durclan walked over to a water chalice and looked in. The expression on his face made Billy worry. "What is it?"
"She and your friends are now at the last challenge. If they pass it, they will get their spirits. However, Trini will get a special power that only master's get, if she can defeat her one major opponent."
Billy walked up and looked in. "What is her one opponent and why aren't the others going to be facing it?"
"Because she is human and they are not, they will have a separate final test. A shield will separate them and will not disappear until both sides pass their final tests." He saw and Billy peered in at the others. Your friends are doing quite well."
Billy smiled. "They are pretty good. I don't see Trini though." As he watched, the scene shifted to Trini. He looked up at Durclan in disbelief. "You mean she has to fight me?"
Durclan nodded. "She has to face someone who is stronger and faster than her. Her opponent also has to make her choose between her feelings and what she knows is right. Her honor is what is being tested."
Billy watched as Trini stood still and let a copy of himself threaten her she didn't cry but she didn't do anything else. When he went to attack, she didn't move. "She is going to let him attack?" As he watched, she bent over and let him punch the air. She returned the favor with a swift kick to his knee. As he continued to attack her, she swiftly blocked and counter attacked. When he was finally beaten, the other two joined her and walked to the monolith. "That's my girl!" Billy smiled as she was given her powers.
Durclan smiled. "She has her powers Billy but she has another quest to take."
"She does? How come?" He followed him out tot he main doors.
"She is special Billy. Because you are going to take your Master quest, she has to take one that will allow her to see the difference between her dream visions and just regular dreams. She will have all the abilities that you will have." He handed a small disk to Billy. "Place this on her forehead whenever she has another dream. If you need to, you can enter into a character in the dream and change the outcome. But the character has to be on the good side."
Billy nodded. "Thank you. I shall be seeing you again." He turned and headed back down to his mom. "Now, what did you want to talk to me about mom?" He followed her back to her house.
"Well, I wanted to ask you something. Did you ever read the inscription on the ring you gave Trini?" When he nodded. "Well, I wanted to tell you that I think she fits it perfectly. Just like your dad and I."
"You really think so?" Billy smiled when she nodded. "Well, she reminds me a lot of you but yet there is something about her that makes me want to just stare at her and smile."
Annie laughed as they walked up to the house and his siblings. "Well, Kaytee, James, and I all agree that she is perfect for you and that you couldn't find a more suitable person to wear that ring." His sister and brother nodded in agreement.
"Thanks. I know she would appreciate it too." Billy looked at his watch. "I should get going. Trini will be getting back any moment."
"Bye Billy. Bring her here some time. I would love to meet her." James turn to see his sister glaring at him. "I mean we would like to meet her."
"I will." Billy smiled as he disappeared from their site.
"Billy? Are you okay?" He opened his eyes to see Trini standing in front of him. "Where were you?"
"Hey Trini. I was talking to Durclan. Then I said hi to mom and the twins." When she sat down, he took her hand. "They want me to bring you there sometime."
Trini smiled. "I would love to meet them, as well as see the Realm." She held out her morpher. "Like it?"
Billy smiled. "I knew you'd be the tiger. What did the others get?"
"Well, Cestria got the purple dolphin, and Orean has the black whale." She smiled. "You knew about them didn't you?"
Billy shrugged. "Well, I figured that they would get water animals but I knew you would be a tiger. I saw the animal on the stone." He then smiled and held up the disk that Durclan gave him. "I was given this for when you have those bad dreams. It allows my powers to connect to it and allow my mind to enter yours."
"Really? Why?" She looked at the disk. "How does it work?"
He smiled. "Well, I just set it on your forehead and enter your mind. I can see what is happening without being hurt and I could even enter a good person and change things to make it better for you."
"Well, at least I know you will be able to help me through them." She laughed as their stomachs growled. "I think I am getting a little hungry."
Billy stood up and took her hand. "Well then lets go eat and celebrate. When Mika and Niko got their powers, Cestria and I took them out. I know exactly where they will be."
"Let me guess, Alorea's?" Trini saw him smiled as he headed out the door.
TWO HOURS LATER
Trini laughed as she and Cestria walked outside and sat on a bench. "You sure they won't come out here to check on us?"
"Positive. Besides, Billy said that they would pay the bill and then join us." She smiled and motioned to the calm and quiet around them. "Besides, its peaceful out here. What could happen in a few minutes?"
"You could die key keeper!" a dark green person with dragon like skin and tail walked into the light. As the girls jumped into a fighting stance, he smiled. "So, you think you can fight huh?"
"They can fight, and so can we." The creature turned to see Billy and Orean join the girls. You girls going to fight or watch?"
The girls smiled to each other. "Fight!" They then called out their morphs, along with the guys. They were immediately surrounded by a bunch of putties and tengas.
As Billy worked his way forward and out of the group, he set his eyes on the Creature. "You guys think you can handle these without me?"
"Go Billy, we got it covered." Trini finished off the putty she had been fighting before turning to the next closest one.
Billy stepped forward as the creature summoned a fireball. When he threw it, Billy dodged it and called up his wolf wind. As the creature dodged it, Billy summoned his lance. "Who are you and who do you work for?"
The creature stared. "I am Ventron. My master has ordered me to obtain the key. I must complete my mission. I will kill all of you if I must."
Billy saw a hint of sadness in the creature's eyes. "Why must you kill us to obtain it Ventron?" Billy saw the creature freeze in shock. Does he even want to fight? "Tell me who you work for."
"I am not at liberty to say! I must kill the key keeper and obtain the key." He shot a plasma ray towards Cestria and Orean but Trini saw it and knocked them out of the way. The plasma ray hit her and she arched her back as she tumbled to the ground unconscious.
"NOOO!" Billy ran over and stood above her while Cestria felt for a pulse. Her smile let him know Trini was still alive. He balled up his fists and walked back over to Ventron. "Ventron, why must you kill to get the key? I'll give you one last chance to tell me who you work for." He raised his lance at the creature's head.
"Do what you wish ranger but if I die here, it was because I failed. If I don't retrieve the key, then you will have to kill me." He raised his sword and pointed it towards Billy. "Only one of us can survive and I have a very good reason not to die."
Billy saw sadness come over Ventron's face. "Tell me, why must you die if you fail? I can see that you are sad about something." Billy lowered his lance but kept it in front of him just in case.
Ventron sighed. "If you must know, then I will tell you. I was one of the best from my area. I was taken by Deliron from the Galindron Galaxy and forced to do his bidding. I am here only to keep my family alive. If I fail, then I must die in battle. It is the only way my family could ever return home without scorn." He raised his sword. "Now, you have your information. Do I get the key or not?"
Billy raised his lance. "I'm afraid not. If we must fight, then so be it. If I must kill you, then so shall it be." He glanced over real quick to see the others carrying Trini inside. "After all, you must pay for what you did to my fiancée."
Ventron nodded and charged Billy. Only to have his sword stopped by Billy's lance. "I'm sorry it has to be this way but she will be okay. I knew she would take that for them. So when it hit her, it sent her spirit away." He drew back and swung his sword again. "She should be okay."
Billy nodded and swung his lance after dodging the sword. "I can tell you are very honorable. Thank you." He ducked another swing and blocked the sword with his lance.
Ventron then surprised Billy with a dagger and thought he had him. "I am sorry but I must have the key ranger." He swung the dagger towards Billy's chest.
Billy quickly broke his lance in two and blocked the dagger. "You seem to have forgotten that I am a wolf. Therefore, I have a wolf lance that breaks into two pieces." He stabbed the creature in the chest. "May you rest in good honor."
Ventron slid to the ground as he reached out for Billy, he asked for one thing. "Please find my family and get them home. And get rid of Master Deliron for all galaxies. Promise me."
Billy took off his helmet and kneeled down to him. "I promise I will find a way to get them home safely. And I promise to find and get rid of Deliron. Rest in peace my friend." He took the creature's hand and bowed his head.
"Thank you William, Blue Wolf Ranger of Earth. It has truly been an honor." The creature closed his eyes and let out his last breath. Billy let go of the hand and rose as the body turned to dust. He couldn't stop thinking about what Ventron had said about Trini and his promise.
"Billy that was a very honorable thing you did. Trini is still unconscious but her pulse is slowly dropping." Cestria's voice brought him away from his thoughts. She opened the door for him and led him to the secluded area the owner had made for them.
Billy looked up as someone put a hand on his shoulder. He was surprised to see the lady from the jewelry store. "William, you were right to do what you did. I heard everything. He knew you would do what needed to be done. Don't worry about your girlfriend. She is helping you to keep your promise. Now go take care of her until she comes back."
Billy smiled and nodded. "Thank you ma'am." He saw her nod before heading back to her son. He turned to see Cestria's shocked face. "What's wrong?"
"Billy, she stopped breathing!" Cestria wiped a tear from her eye. "I'm so sorry."
Billy saw her demorph as he knelt down beside her and demorphed himself. "She is still alive. Her mind is just somewhere else."
Cestria looked at Orean in wonder as he shook his head. When someone unconscious demorphs on Aquitar, it usually meant one thing. "I am so sorry Billy." She put a hand on his shoulder. "You must let her go."
Billy stood up and carried Trini over to a couch that was half hidden by a pulled back curtain. He set her down and motioned them over as he pulled the curtain over to block them all from the restaurant. "I am not letting her go. I know you think she is dead but she isn't. She is helping Ventron's family."
Cestria stared at him. "How do you know that?"
"Don't worry about that now. Just give us a few minutes." He pulled the disk out from his pocket and put it on her forehead. "Don't let anyone near us besides you. I am going to enter her mind." He closed his eyes and entered her mind. He found himself in a corridor with footsteps rapidly approaching. He hid in a dark hole in the wall until the footsteps passed him and faded away. The voices from that direction stopped him from walking in the other direction.
"Master, Ventron has failed. The blue wolf of Earth destroyed him." The hissing sound let Billy know it was some kind of a snake creature that was talking.
"Then get rid of his family. I have no use for them." Billy felt a pang in his chest at the statement from the Master. I have to find them! He crept away from the voices and saw three figures, one carrying a bundle, sneaking out of a room ahead of him, following a girl with two bundles. When she turned around, he saw it was Trini. He sneaked up behind them. "Trini let me help." He took one of the bundles from her and found that it was a baby. "Don't ask. We need to get them out of here fast."
Trini nodded as a little hand found his. "Blue ranger, I saw the fight on the screen. Thank you for coming to help us."
Billy nodded as they followed a path the mother knew would lead them outside. "I promised your father I would help. It was the least I could do. As the whole family climbed into an empty hovercraft, Billy looked at the boy. "You just remember to take care of your mom and the rest of your family. Keep your father's honor and memory alive." As the little boy nodded, he turned towards the mother. "Ma'am, I am sorry for the way it had to end. He loved you very much. I could see it in his eyes. You take care of the kids. He would want you to carry on."
The woman nodded. "Thank you, both of you. I can see why the tiger and wolf chose you two." She took the babies from them and gave them to her oldest children before closing the door. As they sped off, Billy turned to Trini. "They are safe now. Let's go." He grabbed her hand.
Billy opened his eyes and looked at Trini. "Trini?" When she didn't move, he began to panic. "No, don't you dare. Come back to me Tiger."
Orean looked at Cestria as a tear escaped her eye. He shook his head and gave her a hug.
"C'mon Trini, You can't leave me." Billy held her close as tears fell. He reached for her wrist to make sure the faint pulse from before was still there. It wasn't. "NO!"