Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Power Rangers…this is for entertainment only… I do own characters that aren't PR.

I've started school now (bleh) and that means homework! So they chapters won't be up as rapidly as they have been…keep an eye out for them!!

Well, how about that ending! Who is this mysterious man pretending to be Mr. Collins? We'll find out in this chapter!!

Enjoy!

Steph

Star-crossed Lovers

Jen stared at him, her eyes wide open.

"Alan," Jen paused. "Your grandfather's been dead for 10 years."

Alan looked at her. His voice was quiet. "He's dead?" He turned his head. "Oh no." He whispered.

"What's wrong?" Jen asked.

"The man pretending to be grandpa, he asked who my friends were! I told them they were the other rangers!" His fists balled up. "That could have been Denthrax for all I know!" He kicked a crate, leaving a mark in it.

Jen put a hand on his shoulder. "We all make mistakes. But what's done is done." Jen watched her son as he sat down.

"You trusted me to protect my rangers. I just gave away their death sentence!" Alan yelled.

"But do we know for a fact it was Denthrax?" Jen asked calmly. "It could have been someone in a disguise."

Alan looked at her. Eyes wide open. "But who?"

Jen sat down next to him. "I don't know. We'll have to play it by ear."

Alan let out a frustrated sigh. Jen smiled at this. "Your father did the same thing as you did. He was always cautious for the team. Always blaming himself if something went wrong, or someone was hurt. I'll tell you the same thing I told him, Alan." Jen said.

He didn't lift his head. "What's that?"

Jen smiled. "You're a great red ranger." She paused for moment and let that sink in. 'Now, get to bed. We have a long day ahead of us."

"Yes, mother." He smiled.

Jen watched Alan climb the stairs to his sleeping area. Jen got up and went to the window and sat down. But just as quickly as she was happy, a sad face crept up on her. The window brought back memories. Some of which she never wanted to forget. The first minute she realized she likes Wes. She closed her eyes. His voice came to her.

Jen was sitting on the railing, fingering the diamond ring on her finger, lost in thought of Alex.

"I know I'm not Alex." She turned around to see Wes standing behind her. Jen turned around and reached for his hand.

"But I don't want you to be like him." She stepped down and came face to face with him. "In fact." She paused and bit her lip. "I like you the way you are."

"Really?" Wes asked excited.

Jen shook her head. "Really."

Jen let warm tears slip down her cheek. "Wes…" She said his name as the night wind carried it away. She drew her knees up to her chest as more memories came to her. Everything from first looking at him to their first kiss.

That kiss was something she had wanted from him. When she finally got it, that kiss surpassed her dream. But no more. Jen put her forehead on her knees and let a few more silent tears fall. She looked up at the moon, which had appeared from behind the clouds. It cast a warm glow that made Jen feel comfortable.

"I used to think he was looking at the same moon when I was back in my time. Then he was under it. Now…" Jen said to no one in particular. "God, Wes. Why did you do that? I could have helped you. Why?" Jen shook her head. She let her head rest against the wall.

Jen was sitting peacefully on the window ledge.

"Jen…" someone whispered her name. "Jen. Wake up."

Jen opened her eyes, but it was blurry. Something cold fell against her skin, and it was wet too. Rain blew into her eyes, causing her vision to blur.

"Jen…wake up…" the voice said again. But Jen was drowsy.

"Who is it?" Jen asked. Her eyes were only half open.

"It's me…who else would it be?" the voice said again.

Jen began to recognize the voice. She gasped. "Wes?" but Jen was still drowsy. Strong arms lifted her up and brought her out of the rain. She felt a cushion under her body and a blanket was pulled on top of her. "Wes, is that you?" Jen asked.

Instead of a response, Jen felt something warm against her lips. The feeling of a kiss was all too familiar to her. A warm hand caressed her cheek. Her hand went to his head and she felt his hair. It was soaked, but so real. Her eyes began to droop again. Jen felt the warm hand recede. She opened her eyes. His face was blurred. "No…please don't go, Wes. Please don't go." Jen said. Her eyes closed again.

"I'll find you." The voice said and left. Jen fell asleep; his face lingered in her mind.

The next morning

Jen opened her eyes. A clock on the wall read 6:45am. She stretched and looked around. She was laying on the couch a blanket over her wet uniform. Jen stretched and yawned.

"Sleep well?" Jen turned around to see Alan sitting on the table, a cup of coffee in his hand. He smiled at her.

Jen rubbed her eyes. "H-how did I get here? The last thing I remember was sitting on the ledge. Then someone woke me up and put me here. I remember seeing your father's face. He called my name. He…he kissed me." Jen said. Alan stared at her.

"No." Alan said. "I brought you in here. The rain began to fall heavily. I looked to where you slept and it was empty. I asked Jessie where you were and she said out on the ledge. When I got over there, you were asleep. I picked you up and put you on the couch." Alan said.

"Oh." Jen shook her head. 'It was all a dream.'

"It was just a dream, Mom. That was all." Alan sighed. "I know. I miss him too."

Austin came flying up the stairs. "Alan! Captain! We've got trouble!" Austin cried.

Jen jumped. "Move out!"

"The Guardians are on their way, Jen!" Eric's voice came over her morpher.

"Right! We'll meet you there!" Jen said. They tore down the clock tower and ran to face the mutant.

Central Street and 20th Avenue

Tyranis and Denthrax walked down the street enjoying the destruction.

"This is great!" Denthrax declared. "I never knew causing mayhem could be so much fun!" He laughed as he fired at a building side. Pieces of concrete fell.

"Yes, Master! This is perfect!" Tyranis agreed. He too blew up the side of a building.

A blast struck them and they fell to the ground. Denthrax looked up to see seven rangers standing in front of him. The Silver Guardians fell into line behind them. Jen stepped forward.

"Time Force! You're under arrest, Denthrax! Give it up!" Jen said.

"Denthrax does not answer to the likes of you!" Tyranis said.

"You don't know what your up against!" Denthrax said.

Jen stepped forward. "You don't know what you're up against, Denthrax!" Jen yelled.

Alan stepped forward. "Ready?" He raised his morpher. The others did the same. In unison they called out. "TIME FOR TIME FORCE!"

Jen and Eric hung back and let the rangers battle it out. But they were soon tired and were flung back.

Alan slammed into a light post and fell. "Alan! Sweetie are you okay?" Jen ran over to her son.

He groaned. "Yea, I'm fine." Jen looked at Eric, then at Denthrax. "Hang back, rangers." She and Eric stood up.

"This fight's ours." Eric said. Jessie watched her dad. "QUANTUM POWER!" A flash of red and black and he was the Quantum Ranger once again.

Jen raised her wrist and called out. Alan watched his mother morph for the first time in years. "You're going down!" Jen paused. "TIME FOR TIME FORCE!" A flash of pink and Jen was transformed into the Pink Ranger.

"What!" Tyranis said.

"This ends here and now!" Jen called. "Chrono saber! Full power!" Her weapon came to her hand. She stormed into battle with Eric at her side.

Eric ran for Tyranis and planted a side-kick in his stomach. Tyranis doubled over but quickly recovered and struck Eric. He blocked it and swung at Tyranis with his Quantum Defender. A cling of metal on metal sent Tyranis and Eric flying back. Eric landed on a piece of concrete and felt a cracking sensation in his chest. He cried out in pain.

"Dad!" Jessie and the rangers ran to his side. "Dad, are you okay?" She asked.

Eric groaned. "I think I busted a few ribs." He lay there in pain as he clutched his chest.

Jen looked at him then at Denthrax. "You're going to pay for that!" She said. Jen charged at him weapon in hand and kicked him, then sliced across his upper body. He called for his word and they two battled it out.

"Whoa! Alan, your mom is kicking some major ass!" Mike said. The rangers watched as Jen fought.

"Her skills are incredible!" Shannon exclaimed as Jen upper cut Denthrax sending a spray of sparks flying. But Denthrax soon got the best of Jen. He blocked a punch and kicked her in the chest sending her flying back. She cried out in pain.

"Mom!" Alan ran toward her, but was grabbed by toxabots. Alan struggled to get free. "Let me go you pieces of shit! Let me go!" He yelled. Jen cried out again as she went flying across the street. "Mom! No!" Alan tried pulling his arms out of their grip but they kicked him down. Denthrax came over to him.

"Well Red Ranger. It seems that you've lost. Now you can watch as your mother is destroyed!" He turned to Jen.

"Leave her alone!" Alan cried. "I swear, you touch her and I'll tear you apart!" Alan yelled. Denthrax turned and kicked him in the stomach. Alan struggled to breath.

"That's better." Denthrax smirked. He turned to Jen. "This is it, Captain. You're done." He raised his weapon and fired. Jen flew back into a car, rolled off of the roof and gasped for air. Denthrax raised his weapon again. Jen flew into the open street and demoprhed automatically. Her uniform was bloody and she had a gash in her side, which was bleeding profusely. Denthrax allowed her a minute to consol her pain.

Jen let out a sharp gasp as she pulled a piece of glass from her wound. "You won't get away with this, Denthrax. Time Force will stop you." She said.

Denthrax laughed. "Oh I doubt that. Now that you will be destroyed along with the rangers, I will rule. And you can join your husband as well." Denthrax said. He powered us weapon and raised it over Jen's body. Her eyes were wide open as he brought it down. "Good-bye, Jen."

Jen waited for the sword to pierce her, but it never came. Instead she heard Denthrax cry out in pain and sparks flew. He backed away clutching his arm. The rangers looked up and saw a figure running toward Jen.

"Leave her alone!" the figure said. Denthrax looked at the man in the cloak.

"And who are you to stop me?" He challenged.

"A ghost." He said. "Chrono blaster!" His weapon was pulled from its holster and fired at Denthrax. He yelled again.

"We'll be back." Denthrax said as he backed away from the figure. A flash of white and the toxabots, Tyranis, and Denthrax was gone.

The figure walked over to where the rangers lay near an unconscious Jen. "We need to get her back home." The figure said. Alan stood up and stopped him.

"Not until you tell us who you are." He said firmly. The figure smiled and removed his hood.

"Well, I see you've been hanging around your mother too much." The figure said.

Alan gasped. "Dad?"

Austin, Mike and Shannon did the same. "Captain?"

Wes smiled. "Well, don't just stand there, Alan." Wes laughed. Alan hugged his father.

"We thought you were dead!" Alan exclaimed. A few tears shown in his eyes.

Wes laughed. "You didn't think I went down that easily did you?"

Alan's smile faded. "Mom thought you were gone, too."

"Where is your mother anyway?" Wes asked.

They moved away to reveal Jen's body by a piece of a building. She was unconscious, no doubt knocked out from the pain. Wes walked over and stroked her blood caked cheek. He carefully picked her up and walked toward the clock tower. "Come on. Let's go home." The rangers followed Wes. Jessie stayed with her dad to insure he would be ok.

The Clock Tower, 1:32am: Jen's room

Jen's eyes opened slowly. Her whole body ached as she tried to move. The blankets on her bed kept her from moving around a lot.

"Easy, Jen. Just relax." Someone said. Jen thought her mind was playing tricks on her again. But nothing was blurry or unclear. Jen tried to speak, but no words came out. Wes moved his head into the light. He smiled at his wife. "Hi."

Jen sat up slowly, tears glistened in her eyes. "Oh my god." She said slowly. She bolted up and put her arms around his neck. "You're alive."

Wes put his arms securely around her waist. "Yes. I'm here. And this time I'm not leaving." Wes kissed her. Jen broke the kiss and put he head on Wes's shoulder, despite the pain she was in.

"I had a dream the other night, that you were here, but…" Jen was cut off.

"That was no dream." Wes smiled.

Jen looked at him. "You mean you were here? Alan told me that he brought me in." Jen said.

"Yes, then when he was asleep I came up the stairs and pulled a blanket around you. You were semi-conscious. I would have stayed, but I heard Alan come running down the stairs, then I saw the reflection of his blaster in hand. So I ran." Wes said.

Jen ran her hand down the side of his face. He had a scar that ran from his ear to his shoulder. "Why did you…" Wes put his fingers over her lips to silence her.

"Let's not talk about that now, Jen. It's not important." Wes said. He kissed her more passionately this time. A kiss full of love. He gently lay her down on the bed. His hands followed her arms up as he silently slipped off her shirt. His hands traced her stomach muscles as Jen pulled his shirt off.

"Jen…" Wes began. Jen looked in his eyes.

"Shh…no talking. Not now." Jen put two fingers over his lips. She smiled and kissed him.

His hand slipped beneath her bra and caressed her gently. Jen silently unzippered his pants.

The two lay bare beneath the covers. Wes's hands followed Jen's arms up to her hands and clasped them together. Wes kissed her torso, sending a tingle down Jen's spine.

Then Jen felt that all too familiar pain in her lower body, but was replaced by pleasure. Wes heard Jen breathe sharply as their bodies moved in a fluent motion, never stopping or slowing. Every minute was a perfect bliss, every second was a great reminder of their love. This bliss they shared was soon replaced with an explosion of ecstasy. Their harmony soon slowed.

"I love you so much, Jen." Wes said. His eyes began to close.

Jen's did the same. "I love you, too." Wes lay his head down on her chest and listened to her heartbeat. It soon slowed.

Jen and Wes fell asleep in each other's arms. There were no problems to worry about, no mutants to stop. All they cared about was their moment together, knowing that everything would be ok.

The next morning

Wes awoke the next morning to see Jen snuggled close to him. He smiled and kissed her cheek. Jen's eyes fluttered open to see Wes smiling down at her.

"Hey." Wes said.

"Hi." Jen responded.

"Sleep well?" Wes asked.

Jen shrugged. "Can't complain."

"You better not complain after what happened last night." Wes teased. Jen playfully hit him on the chest.

"We better get a move on before someone walks in." Jen said.

Wes sighed. "I can't remember one day where you just spent the day in bed."

Jen rolled her eyes. "If I recall, our honeymoon…it was raining one day and we laid in bed for the whole day! Don't give me that crap, Wes."

Wes laughed. "But yea, you're right…before someone walks in on us." Wes got up and pulled his boxers on, followed by his sweatpants. Jen however headed for their bathroom to take a shower.

Thirty minutes later

Jen and Wes immerged from their room to see Eric sitting by the table sipping his coffee.

"Hey Eric." Wes said. Eric turned around to see Jen and Wes sit down at the table.

"Hey Wes. You gave us quite a scare when you didn't come back with Jen." Eric said.

"Yea, well what can you do?" Wes said.

Jen laughed. "I can't believe I'm saying this…but where are the rangers?" Wes laughed as well.

"Austin, Mike and Shannon had a job to do." He paused and smiled. "Alan and Jessie went for a walk in the park. They both said it was for battle tactics, but I think it's something else."

"Now that you mention it, they have been acting weird since I saw them together. They're acting like we did, Wes. All nervous around each other…" Jen paused. Eric finished her sentence.

"Then look what happened." Eric laughed.

"It's sweet, though. Your daughter and my son." Wes said.

Eric smiled. "Yea. It is." He sipped his coffee and the three rangers began to talk.

Regents Park

Alan and Jessie walked down a path slowly. An incredible amount of tension was between them. Alan searched for something to say. Jessie did the same.

'Come on, Alan. Just ask her. That's it! You're acting like a naive teenager!' Alan thought.

"Umm, Jessie? Can I ask you something?" Alan asked.

"Sure." Jessie said. "Anything wrong?" Alan jumped.

"No, no! Nothing's wrong! I just…" he paused. "Are you doing anything Friday night?" He asked.

Jessie's face lit up. "Not that I know of, why?"

Alan smiled. "I was wondering of you wanted to go out…I mean go to dinner and discus tactics for our next battle…maybe catch a movie afterward." 'Please say yes, Jessie! Say yes!'

Jessie smiled. "Sure. I'd love to!"

"All right, then." Alan smiled. 'All right! This is great.'

They two began to make their way back to the clock tower.

Twenty minutes later

Jen, Wes and Eric were chatting when Alan and Jessie came in, wide smiles in their faces.

"And where have you two been?" Jen asked. But she all ready knew.

"Just discussing things." Alan smiled at Jessie. "Battle tactics."

"Yea. That's all." Jessie smiled back.

"Ok, sure." Wes said.

Friday, 5:00PM

Alan was sitting on the couch when Wes walked in.

"Alan, son, can I talk to you for a minute?" Wes asked.

"Sure, Dad." Alan moved over. "What's up?"

Wes eyes him. "I think we both know what's going on here. You're sweet on Jessie."

"What? That's ridiculous! We're just friends, that's all." Alan said quickly.

Wes laughed. "That's how it started with your mom and me." He paused. "So you're going out Friday night, right? With Jessie I presume."

"It's just a night out, that's all. To…" Alan was cut off.

"Discuss battle tactics, I know. I said the same thing when your grandpa asked me." Wes said.
"Just tell me, are you two going out on a date or what?"

Alan let out a defeated sigh. "Yes. You can call it a date."

Wes smiled. "I made some arrangements, then." He handed Alan a piece of paper. "I took the liberty of making a reservation at the best restaurant in town. You have a table reserved for 7:30PM at Luchentos. It's nothing fancy, but wear something presentable." Wes said.

Alan smiled at his dad. "Thanks for everything, Dad." Alan said.

"Don't worry about it, son." Wes slapped Alan's shoulder. "One more thing." Wes took a brown paper bag out of his pocket and threw it to Alan. He opened the bag to find a small pile of small packages. He took one out, then soon realized what it was. He looked at his dad.

"What's this suppost to mean?" Alan said.

Wes smiled. "Just incase. You never know what can happen on a first date." Wes winked.

Something in Alan's mind clicked. "On your first date, did you and Mom…" Alan began.

"Have fun tonight, Alan." Wes left abruptly.

Alan was left alone, looking at the brown paper bag in his lap. "God. What do I get myself into?" Alan got up and began getting ready, putting the small package in his back pocket.

6:45PM, Jessie's house

Eric was sitting at the table when Jessie walked down the stairs. She was wearing a pink top with a black skirt and a black denim jacket.

"Hi Dad." Jessie said. Eric looked up and smiled.

"Ready for your date tonight?" Eric asked.

Jessie sighed. "It's not a date, Dad. It's just a night out. Where's the key to my apartment, I want to clean it up tomorrow."

"On the ta---" Eric stopped abruptly. He smiled. "On the table, Jess."

"Thanks, Dad." Jessie grabbed her keys and waited. There was soon a knock on the door. Eric opened it to see Alan standing there in jeans and a red shirt.

"Come on in, Alan." Eric said.

"Thanks, Eric." Alan said. Jessie walked in and took Alan's breath away. "Wow, Jessie. You look beautiful." Alan said. She smiled.

"Thanks." She turned to her dad. "Bye, Dad. Call you later."

"Have fun, kids!" Eric called. Eric smiled and watched them pull out of the driveway and drive away. "Be careful, honey." Eric said.

He sat down on his couch and looked at the pictures of her growing up. His eyes came to one with Taylor in it. He let out a sigh.

When Jessie was 10, Eric and Taylor got divorced. Jessie wanted to stay with Eric. Taylor would call occasionally and talk.

But Eric was feeling lonely. Jen and Wes were back together after struggling for years to be with each other. Alan and Jessie had something going on, no doubt. Then there was Eric. He wanted Taylor back, but never had the courage to tell her that.

Someone knocked on the door. Eric got up and opened it. There stood Taylor in a yellow shirt and slacks.

"Hi." She said softly. It had been nearly 10 years since he saw her. She was as beautiful as ever.

"Hi. Do you wanna come in?" Eric asked slowly.

"Sure." She said.

"Want anything to drink?" Eric walked into the kitchen. Taylor followed behind him quickly.

"Eric, can we talk?" She asked. "Please. We both have made some dumb mistakes."

Eric eyed her. "Oh no, I didn't make any, you did. If I recall, you were the one that had the affair, not me!" He said.

"I know, and I'm sorry, Eric! I was scared that's all!" Taylor said.

"You've been saying sorry for the last 12 years!" Eric protested. "Jessie was growing up and she looked up to you! For Christ's sake Taylor she was going to go into the Air Force! But you ruined it for her for a few hours of playtime with another man!"

Taylor had tears in her eyes. "I was scared. I wasn't ready to be a mother!" She argued.

"I've heard that too many times, Taylor! Too many! You missed the best moments of her life because you 'weren't ready'." He said. Eric's eyes sparkled. "You broke my heart! I loved you more then anything! And you ruined it, for all three of us."

"I don't know what to say. But Eric, please. Just listen to me. It's taken me a while to admit what I've done. But know this, Eric. I love you more then anything. I was hoping we could start over." Taylor said. She looked at him.

"That's all I've wanted to hear from you." Eric pulled her into a tight hug.

Luchentos restaurant: 7:30PM

Alan and Jessie walked into the restaurant at 7:30PM and went up to the table.

"Hello. Do you have a reservation?" the waitress asked.

"Yes, we do. It's under Collins." Alan said.

"Alan? Party of two?" She asked.

"Yes, that's us." Alan looked at Jessie with a smile.

"Follow me." She grabbed two menus and sat them down. Both looked at each other with a smile as they began to search for dinner.

11:30PM

Alan and Jessie walked out of the movie theater laughing. They had just seen the movie 'Without a Paddle' and were in deep discussion about it. They went to Alan's car.

"So, where do you want to go?" Alan asked.

Jessie stopped laughing. Her voice was quiet. "How about my apartment? I was planning on cleaning it up tonight. I'm staying there tonight, if that's ok." Jessie said.

Alan smiled. "Sure. No problem."

Twenty minutes later

They pulled into the parking lot and got out. Jessie led him up to her room. They stopped just outside of her door. Jessie turned to Alan. "Would you like to come in?"

Alan shrugged. "S-sure."

She unlocked it to reveal a small middle class apartment. Alan looked at the pictures around the room. One came to meet his eye. It was a young man. He had light blonde hair and hazel-green eyes.

"Who's this?" He asked. Jessie took the picture and looked at it.

"Oh. That's my ex-boyfriend, Scott." Jessie threw the picture on the couch.

"What happened between you two?" Alan said. He added in quickly. "If you don't mind me asking."

He heard her sigh. "I found him cheating on me with my best friend, or my ex-best friend actually."

"Oh." Alan said. He sat down in the chair. Jessie sat down on her couch. Alan noticed tears coming down her cheek. "Jess, is anything wrong?" He asked.

"It's nothing really." She said. Jessie sniffed and let out an unsteady breath. Alan jumped next to her.

"Something's wrong, Jessie. You can tell me." Alan nonchalantly took her hand. He felt her close hers around his.

"It's complicated. I'm just confused, that's all." Jessie turned her head. "It's just that…when I saw you at first, you reminded me of Scott. I loved him with all my heart, then he broke it. I'm just afraid I've…"

"Fallen in love again?" Alan suggested. Jessie nodded. Alan looked at the floor. "I felt the same way about you when I saw you, after Cindy died." Alan said. Jessie looked at him, eyes wide open. "I've just been afraid that you didn't feel the same way about me. The truth is, Jessie…" He paused and looked at her. "I…I love you." He said.

Jessie smiled. "I love you too, Alan. I've wanted to tell you that for a long time." Alan smiled and kissed her. Their first kiss, which certainly wasn't the last. Jessie got up and led him to her bedroom, where the young lovers slowly began to undress.

ch 5 up soon…