Chapter 10 and idea
"So where do we start?" Ryan asked as he and Carter joined Dana in one of the lesser used labs. They'd gone through training, knowing soon they'd have to figure out what to do.
"Well, we should go to the library." Dana said and Carter frowned.
"No, they'll have removed anything that would be useful." He said after a moment's thought.
"OK, so what else is there?" Dana asked frowning slightly.
"Well, we could go to angel Grove." Ryan said shrugging. He wasn't all that up to date on the best places to find information on curses. He didn't know that the other city had been pretty popular for its evil attacks. Maybe that would be of some use."
"Hey, wait a minute. Weren't there retired rangers living there?" Carter said perking up at the mention of the city.
"Hmm, in Angel Grove and Stone Canyon." Dana nodded thoughtfully. The idea had marret.
"So why don't we give them a call. Maybe they might know of something." Ryan said a little smile tilting up the corners of his lips.
"But we can't let Dad find out." Dana reminded him shaking her head.
"So we'll go for a drive." Ryan said and Dana frowned, it would never work out. Didn't he remember the demons? They'd probably cause trouble.
"And if there's a monster attack?" She put out her question.
"Neither of us can fight anyway." Ryan reminded her matter-of-factly. It was true; if they morphed they could be killed.
"Look, Dana, I know you don't want to leave them hanging but you'll die if you fight, you both will." Carter told her grimly and Ryan silently got to his feet. He knew Dana was stubborn and from what he had seen to date Carter was the only one of them who could handle things with out getting her back up.
"Look," She began but Carter shook his head and turned her so she was facing him fully.
"Don't worry about us; you two just go do what you have to." He said and his tone gentled as he saw the fear in her blue eyes. Heavens, he didn't even know how she could handle all of this. He'd never be able to.
"Carter…" Dana began not knowing HW to tell him how she felt. He'd told her but she wasn't as good with words. She also knew that there was so much that the rangers had to do and if they failed in defending the city than saving themselves wouldn't matter a fig.
"Dana, listen to me, I told you I love you, I also know that you care about the team as much as I do. And I know that this is best for the team. Think about it, if you tow are successful, you'll both be back in the fight." He said gently.
"And if it doesn't, Carter, what if there's nothing we can do." She said and tears began to spill from her blue eyes.
"Dana, we will find something. You are not going to die, not now." He said fervently and his mouth covered hers in a kiss full of love and passion. It some how pushed her fear back.
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"So, you're not the only one." The voice had Ryan whirling to see the shadowed figure standing just inside the doorway. He knew the shape, those eyes, it was Kelsey.
"Kelsey what are you doing here?" He asked hoping she'd not heard as much as he thought. The look on her face said he was wrong. She looked worried and grim.
"I wanted to check on Dana, you know since she wasn't feeling well." Kelsey said crossing her arms over her chest in an I'm waiting manner that made Ryan want to smile. At least she was not meek; he hated women that could be cowed.
"Oh, she's fine." He said as if nothing were wrong maybe she'd go away, or maybe she'd stay…
"She's got a tattoo." The Yellow ranger said grimly and he sighed knowing there was no chance of not having to do this.
"Yes so do I." He said deadpan.
"And you're going to find a way to get rid of them." She said and he nodded knowing she'd heard all of it.
"We have to. The team will be useless two rangers down." He said and he didn't even now why he was explaining.
"True." She knew it was true but he'd been through so much, how could he risk so much again?
"I just don't want you to get hurt… Ryan this morning meant…' She began knowing she had to make him understand. Moving to him she reached up her hands to cup his cheeks.
"I know Kelsey," he said and reached up to touch hers, feeling the creaminess of her lovely skin. It was so different from his and that was what made her Kelsey, one of the most amazing girls he'd ever known. "I know." He whispered and brushed his lips across her's, once, twice and then sank in.
"Then you'll be careful?" She asked when he lifted his head at last.
"Count on it." He grinned down at her and that sent a shiver through her, man he was hot.
"Ok." She smiled and kissed him once more.
"Now you promise me."
"I will." She smiled and he nodded and then Carter and Dana were there.
"Ok, so we're going to need some information." Dana said grimly.
"Like what?" Kelsey asked and Dana thought back to the first time she'd ever seen Carter. She'd seen the photo in his profile.
"The names and addresses of former rangers." Carter said nodding. He'd looked through old and new after becoming a power ranger. He'd thought it wise to know all he could about everything that was going on.
"I can get their personnel files." Dana announced and they all had to admit that there was an advantage to being the daughter of their boss. Not that Ryan couldn't do it but maybe it would be quicker I she did it.
"Good enough but make sure…" Carter began and Dana rolled her blue eyes. It was the first time in ages she was being herself in days.
"Hey I'm super spy." Dana grinned and Carter felt a tingle in his gut, man how had he never seen this part to his friend. "Can you distract the captain?"
"What do you think?" Kelsey grinned at her wickedly.
"Good, Carter why you see about getting a rental car." Ryan said and all realized that he was taking lead on this little adventure. What was more surprising was Carter didn't seem to mind.
"Right." The red ranger nodded.
"And we'll need some disguises." Ryan said making his little sister frown.
"Why?" She asked and her big brother smirked.
"So the demons won't figure out what's going on." Carter told him.
"Alright let's go." Dana said and they all headed out.
TBC
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