Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Power Rangers…this is for entertainment only…all other characters that aren't Power Rangers are mine.
Well, ch 4 is up…this is the last chapter..its a bit longer...
Enjoy!
Steph
When All Is Said and Done
Jen pulled up to the warehouse and shut down her cycle. "Here it is." She scaled the building with her eyes. It looked to be about 20 stories high. Windows were boarded up and broken. Jen grabbed her blaster and stormed in. She decided the steps would be safer to go up. She silently opened the door and began her way up, looking at each floor, scanning for Steelix. As she made her way up the stairs, Jen failed to notice a small laser beam. She passed through it, which sent a signal up to where Steelix was.
20th floor
BEEP…BEEP…BEEP"What's that?" Dantra asked. Steelix went over to the computer and turned it on. A camera showed Jen making her way up closer to them. He smiled evily.
"Perfect. Now I'll finally have my revenge, and the future will be mine." He laughed.
Dantra eyed him, envy in her eyes.
"Dantra, go get her and bring her to me." Steelix commanded.
She hesitated for a moment, then left.
Outside
Wes and Eric pulled up to the building to see Jen's cycle outside.
"Jen's all ready gone in!" Wes exclaimed. Eric went over to the engine.
"It's still warm. We must have missed her. Come on!" Eric, Wes, and a group of Guardians made their way into the building, undetected by Steelix.
Meanwhile
Jen reached the 18th floor. "All most there." Jen said. She stopped to catch her breath. Something moved in the shadows. She raised her weapon. "Freeze, Steelix!"
"I'm not Steelix." A voice said. Dantra stepped into the light. "Lieutenant, please. Lower your weapon. I want to help you."
Jen didn't move. "Bullshit. You're with Steelix! What would make you think I would want your help?"
"Because I have your son." Dantra said. "He's safe and sound. You need to believe me."
'It's fake, Jen. Don't believe it.' She told herself. "Why did you kidnap my son?"
Dantra stared at the ground. "Steelix told me that if I helped him, he'd let me get in on the goods. Before he said that the future will be all his." She paused. "Lieutenant, you go any further, the he'll kill you, your husband and your son. Let me help you. He's hurt me as well."
Jen didn't want to believe her, but something in her voice told her Dantra was telling her the truth.
"If you really want to help, "Jen paused. "What are Steelix's plans?"
Dantra didn't hesitate. "To change the future. He planned on killing you, Alan and Wes. By doing that he said the future would shift. He planned to return and reshape it to his liking." She said. "I can help you defeat him, Lieutenant. If you let me."
Jen sighed. "All right. How can I capture him?"
10th floor
"Wes, can't we take the elevator?" Eric panted as they rounded the next set of stairs.
"You seem to be out of shape. Didn't Ransik teach you to stay fit?" Wes teased. "Besides. The elevator would make too much noise. We're all most there. Just a few more floors." Wes said.
"That's what you said three floors ago." Eric muttered. They continued their climb up.
20th floor
"Where is she Dantra?" Steelix asked. Dantra walked in but was by herself. She collapsed to the floor.
"Steelix…she overpowered me. Jen escaped." Dantra said.
Steelix's eyes were wide. "What? I should have done it myself. When I find her---"
"FREEZE!" Jen yelled. She stepped out of the shadows, blaster pointed for Steelix's head. "You're under arrest, Steelix. Give up now." She said calmly. "Let's make this as painless as possible."
"Never!" He raised his blaster and fired. Jen easily ducked behind a pile of crates. "Just give up Jen. Make this easy on yourself and your son." He said.
"You leave my son out of this!" Jen jumped on the crate and began firing. Steelix ran and fired as well. A blast grazed Jen's arm, causing her to fall. She rolled and landed on one knee.
"Dantra! Get her!" Steelix commanded.
Dantra looked at Jen, who stared. Then she jumped. Dantra had her in a choke hold as Jen struggled to breathe. Her feet were kicked out from under her, and Dantra's foot met with Jen's head. Jen fell to the ground, lying on her side.
Outside
"Listen! Blaster fire!" Eric said. The croup of Guardians ducked into the shadows. Wes looked in through the window. He saw Jen lying there, blood running down her cheek. Steelix's weapon pointed at her. Dantra behind her.
"Oh no. We have to go." Wes said.
"Silence from here on." Eric commanded. The Guardians nodded in approval. Eric signaled for the group to move in. They slipped silently past the doors and behind the crates. Wes watched in horror as Steelix taunted Jen.
"This is it, Jen. Just you and me." Steelix said. He smiled evily.
"That's right. This is it, Steelix. You and me." Jen slowly stood up. "Let's finish this. No weapons. No surprises." She eyes him.
"Fine." Steelix threw his weapon to the side. Jen did the same, then got into her fighting stance. "Come on, Jen. It's just like old times. You and me, just like all those years ago." He circled around. "That was before you betrayed me."
Jen followed him around. "I betrayed you? You sold Time Force secrets for money! And to the person we were trying to stop! Then on top of that try and kill me twice!" Jen retorted.
"Then lets make this the third time!" Steelix said. He charged in and met Jen half way.
Steelix ran in and threw a punch at Jen. She blocked it easily, then returned his punch with one of her own. Jen hit him in the stomach. He doubled over quickly, then swept her feet out form under her. Jen landed with a thud, but kicked him down as well. She rolled backward onto her feet.
"I see you've lost your touch." Jen taunted.
Steelix wiped blood from his lip. "On the contrary. I'm just getting warmed up!" He caught her by the waist and tackled her, knocking the breath out of Jen. He pinned her down. "You've lost, Jen." He pulled her up and put her in a choke lock. Jen was on her knees, trying to take his arm from around her neck. Jen looked at Dantra who stood in front of her, blaster pointed.
"Traitor." Jen whispered loud enough for Dantra to hear it. She turned her head. Jen gasped for air.
"Good-bye, partner." Steelix said.
Jen's movements slowed. Her grip loosened, her vision began to blur. Someone called her name. Her eyelids began to droop. All of a sudden, air rushed into her lungs and she took a deep breath and began to cough. Eric rushed over to her.
"Jen, Jen can you hear me?" He said.
She coughed again and gripped her throat. "Yes," cough "I hear you, Eric." She looked around to see Steelix on the ground lying still. "Where's Wes?" she asked. Wes came running up to her.
"Jen! Are you all right?" Wes asked. He held her shoulders.
"Yes, Wes. I'm ok." Jen paused. "What happened to Steelix?"
"That was my doing, Lieutenant." Jen looked to see Dantra standing near Steelix's body, her blaster dropped by her side.
Footsteps were heard running up the stairs. "Move out and cover the area!" A female voice said.
Jen, Wes, and Eric watched as four officers came running in, followed by a 20 men team.
One of the girls called to them. "Wes! Jen! Thank god you both are okay." Jamie came up to them and hugged Jen.
"We thought we were too late." Alli hugged Jen.
"Total opposite you were right on time." Wes said. They hugged him as well.
"Lieutenant! We have the mutants in custody." One of the officers said.
Jen saw Dantra in cuffs, she didn't resist.
"Orders, ma'am?" he asked again.
Jen just looked at Dantra. "Release her." Jen said. Wes and Eric gasped.
"Lieutenant? She was an accomplice in this!" the officer protested.
"I said release her. She had no part in this whatsoever." Jen said.
The officer said no more, and Dantra was released. "Lieutenant, I---" Dantra started.
"When we get back to the future, I'll be a first hand witness saying Steelix seduced you into believing him. For now, just relax. This will be over soon." Jen said.
"Thank you, Jen. Thank you." Dantra said. "One more thing." She went over to a crate and pulled something out of it. Alan was revealed kicking and giggling at the sight of his parents.
"Oh my god." Jen muttered. Dantra handed Alan to Jen, who had tears in her eyes. "Thank you." Jen held her son and gently pressed her cheek to his head. He was warm, happy, and jumpy.
"Let's move out!" Davis and Kyle said together.
Outside
Wes and Eric were talking to the building manager. Lights were all around as Time Force officers and the Silver Guardians finished up. Taylor also came by to see Eric, thankful he was all right.
Jen stood on the beach by the warehouse, as Alan giggled and kicked in Jen's arms. The sun was beginning to set, creating a red glow, lightning up the beach. Jen smiled at her beautiful son.
Wes looked at Jen as she played with Alan on the beach. He smiled to himself. Eric came up behind him. "Hey Wes."
"Oh, hi Eric. Listen, I just wanted to thank you for helping us get Alan back." Wes said. Eric just shrugged.
"You would have done the same for me." Eric said. They gave each other a brotherly hug. "Now, why don't you and Jen have some time alone." He shoved Wes in Jen's direction and smiled.
Wes saw Jen fly Alan around in circles, like he was an airplane. He laughed and put his hands out in front of him.
"He pukes, I'm going to laugh." Wes said sarcastically.
Jen put Alan back on her arm. Wes looked at Jen. "You okay, Jen?"
She smiled. "I'm fine. I know that both of my boys are safe and sound. Nothing could be better."
Wes looked at her. The sun cast a light that made her face glow. Wes just smiled then looked at Alan. "Move over, kiddo." Wes wrapped his arm around Jen's waist and kissed her passionately on the lips.
Alan watched this and he smiled and clapped happily. Wes pulled back. Jen smiled and rested her head on his shoulder. The three watched the sun fade behind the ocean, knowing they were safe once again.
A few weeks later
Wes awoke to see Jen sleeping soundly next to him. As the weight on the bed shifted Jen's eyelids fluttered open. She looked at Wes and smiled. "Hey."
"Hi. Sleep well?" Wes asked. Jen turned on her back facing him.
"Yup. It was nice to get more then 6 hours of sleep for a change." She laughed. Wes kissed her.
"Did Alan wake up?" Jen looked at the crib.
"I didn't hear him, why?" Wes asked.
Jen got up and looked in his crib. It was empty. "Oh my gosh! Where is he?" Jen and Wes looked at each other and bolted out of their room and flew down the stairs. They ran into the living room.
"Dad! Alan's—" Wes stopped. He saw his dad on the floor playing with Alan.
Jen let out a sigh of relief. "Alan, if you're going to take him, please tell me!" She plopped down on the couch.
"I'm sorry, Jen. I thought it'd be good if you got a break." Alan said. Wes sat down opposite of his dad on the floor. Baby Alan rolled over and began crawling to his dad. Wes smiled as he picked up his son and kissed his forehead.
Wes's dad got up. "Well, we better be getting ready! It's all most time for the guests to arrive."
Jen looked at him. "What?" Wes laughed.
"I forgot to tell you, Dad wanted to celebrate Alan's first birthday." Wes said.
Jen looked at his dad. "Aww, Al, you didn't have to." Jen got up and hugged him.
"This is a special time, Jen. I wanted to remember it. I wanted to give my grandson something special to remember." Collins said. "Now, get dressed! It's almost time!"
Jen took Alan and they both got dressed. Alan in a pair of jean shirts and a white shirt. Jen put on her pink and black plaid shirt with a pink T-shirt. Wes was in cargo shorts with a red shirt.
1 hour later
Jen walked out with Alan in her arms, as the people Wes's dad invited arrived.
Wes took Alan for a bit and was playing with him when Eric and Taylor walked into the backyard.
"Wes!" Taylor called. She ran over to him and hugged him.
"Hi Taylor! Long time no see!" Wes said.
"Hey there, dad." Eric teased.
They hugged. Alan began to laugh. Taylor walked over to him and held him. "Oh, Wes! He's adorable!"
"I'd watch it if I were you, Eric." Jen walked out with a bottle. "Taylor may get some ideas." She laughed.
"Oh no, I'm not ready to be a dad yet. Hell, we're not even married yet!" Eric said.
"Hey! Jen! Wes!" They turned around to see Ally, Kyle, Davis and Jamie walking. Jen smiled as they came up.
They hugged Jen then Wes. Jen turned to Eric and Taylor.
"Eric, Taylor, I'd like you to meet some on my ensigns from Time Force. This is Alli Jackson, her boyfriend Kyle Anders. Davis Avery and his girlfriend Jamie Lombardis."
The group shook hands. "Guys, this is Eric Myers, the Quantum Ranger, and his fiancé Taylor Earnheart, the Yellow Wild Force ranger."
"So you're a power ranger, too?" Davis asked.
"Yup. I'm also in the Air Force." Taylor said.
"Cool." Jamie stated. Just then Mr. Collins walked out.
"Jen, I believe there are some people to see you." He said. Jen looked up to see five people walking toward her. Her eyes lit up.
"Dad!" She called. He ran up to him and hugged him. "Gosh, what are you guys doing here?"
"Do you think we'd miss our grandson's first birthday?" Her mom said.
"Or our nephew's?" Diane asked. Wes walked over with baby Alan in his arms.
"Gosh he's grown so much!" Pam said. She made faces at him as Wes held him. He said hello to Jen's family and introduced his dad.
Just then Jen's brother came up. "Hey Jen!" Alan said.
She smiled. "Hey bro!" She hugged him.
"So this is my nephew?" He asked. Wes handed the baby to Jen's brother. "Looks a lot like Wes."
Wes's dad came out. "Is everyone here?"
"Hey! Don't forget about us!" a male voice called. Jen and Wes turned around to see Katie, Trip and Lucas walking around the back.
Jen and Wes looked at each other and ran toward them. After a quick exchange of hellos and hugs, everyone sat down with a drink. Alan Collins got up.
"Attention everyone, if I can have your attention please." Everyone quieted down. "Thank you. Now you all know why we're here, to celebrate Alan Eric Collin's first birthday." He smiled. "I know we can expect many great things from him. Just look at what his parents have done, and their friends that have helped them." Jen and Wes smiled. "I'd also like to thank Jen's family for coming here to celebrate, as well as her friends from Time Force. I know that Alan will be safe and sound. He'll do many great things in the future, I can see it."
"I hope you weren't going to forget me." Someone said. Wes knew the voice all too well. He looked at the man walking toward them.
Wes gasped. "Rick?"
The man with black hair and green eyes smiled. "Long time no see, Wes. I just had to come and see my nephew." He smiled.
"Wes, who's this?" Jen asked.
"Ahh, Jen, this is my brother. Rick Jones." He looked at Lance. "Bro, this is Jen, my wife."
"Step brother, actually." Rick said.
"Wes never told me he had a brother. It's nice to meet you." Jen paused. "Hold on a minute…" Jen trailed off and went into the house to her computer. Wes followed her along with Eric, Taylor, Trip, Lucas and Rick. Katie grabbed baby Alan and followed the group.
"Jen, what are you doing?" Wes asked. Rick watched as she gave commands to the computer.
"History base: Search." Jen said. The screen showed a box that came up. "Search: Collins family, Silver Hills, year 2004 to 3003."
"AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED." The computer said.
"Authorization code Walter Echo September." Jen said. Wes smiled. 'She sure knows how to pick passwords.'
"Why 3003?" Rick asked.
"Because that's Jen's time period. She's from the future. Where do you think I've been for the last year and a half?" Wes whispered. Rick was flabbergasted.
"Got it!" Jen announced. She turned to Wes. "Remember all those years ago when we were just about to capture Ransik?" Wes nodded. "Alex said no, but it wasn't because it wasn't your time period, it was because it wasn't your time to come to the future. Even if Ransik didn't exist, you were destined to come here meet me, fall in love, and have Alan." Jen smiled. The baby giggled at the sound of his name.
Rick was still flabbergasted. "So, Jen, you're from the future?"
"Yup." Jen smiled as Katie handed the baby to Jen.
"Wow. That's amazing. So Wes and you have been there for the last year and a half. You had this little guy." Rick said. Jen handed the baby to him, who smiled.
"But not everything went as smoothly." Wes laughed.
"I'll agree with that." Jen said. "Come on, let's get back outside."
Rick walked out with his nephew bouncing in his arms. Eric and Taylor went outside. Katie, Trip, and Lucas also followed, leaving Jen and Wes behind. He smiled at Jen and put his arm around her waist.
"Was I really destined to go to the future, even if Ransik didn't exist?" Wes asked.
"Yes, actually. But the future isn't written for Alan, yet. We'll just have to wait and see what happens." Jen said.
Wes pondered for a moment. "Wait a minute, if Rick isn't the one to carry on the Collins name, then who is?"
Jen looked at him. "I really don't know, Wes. I don't know." (The group was returning to the year 3003 in a week."
They walked out with a smile on their faces as they watch everyone play with baby Alan, a smile on his face.
Alan Eric Collins, one year old. He was unaware of what his future would hold. The people he'd meet, the places he'd travel to…
...but who said time wasn't a place?