Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Power Rangers…this is for entertainment only…I do down all non-PR characters and ideas…

cmar- the outfit I put him in is my idea of a standard prisoners outfit. Btw, thanks for the spelling correction! Yes, I know id make sense for Ransik to look human now, but just wait, ive got plans for him…

Jen is in for the biggest surprise of her life… review as always!!

Enjoy!

Steph

Mutation of the Heart, part 2

"Hello, Lieutenant. Long time no see." Ransik said. His voice was neutral, but a warm smile spread across his face.

"Ransik." Jen said. Wes noticed her voice was a bit edgy, and she was extremely tense.

"We've been sent here by Time Force to help." Nadira said. She was still in Lucas's arms as he held her. A smile was plastered on Lucas's face.

Wes looked at Nadira. She was still skinny, but had became slightly muscular from the last time he saw her. She was dressed in a…Time Force uniform?

"I was hurt by Frax many years ago. You must believe me when I saw that I want him off of the streets as much as you do, Lieutenant." Ransik said.

The rangers, as well as the three officers, looked at Jen. Her eyes were tense.

"I also want to help your son." Ransik added. "I love Nadira with all my heart, and I would hate to see her in the same position as your boy."

Jen exhaled slowly. "If you want anything out of this…" Jen began. Ransik stopped her.

"The only thing I want out of this, Lieutenant is your trust and friendship." He paused. "Please."

Jen looked into his eyes, searching for a flaw. But she found nothing. "If you do anything to jeopardize this mission, I'll see to it personally that you are put into cryogenic detainment for life. With no chance at parole, and you'll never see your daughter again." Jen's words were hostile.

"Agreed." Ransik didn't hesitate.

"Katie. See to it that Ransik is given a place to stay." Jen seemed calmer.

"Right." Katie walked toward the three officers holding him, and led Ransik to a spare room.

Just before Jen entered the house, the turned to Ransik yet again

"Thank you for your concern about Lance. If this mission succeeds, I'll see to it that your record be cleared and you are given a second chance at a life." Jen said.

Wes, Lucas, Katie and Trip were flabbergasted at Jen's remark.

She turned on her heel and entered the house.

Later

Jen stood outside overlooking the sunset. The events of before were still stuck in her head.

Ransik wanted to help. He wanted to capture Frax. He wanted to help get Lance back.

Ransik.

The one mutant she despised above all wanted to help her. Ransik wanted to help. Not cause destruction and destroy Time Force. He wanted to see that Frax is put away…and Lance is safely back with Jen.

Jen shook her head and sighed. A noise of a door closing and footsteps were nearing her spot. She turned around to see Eric, Lucas, Katie, Trip, and Wes walking towards her. Nadira was also with Lucas. Ransik walked next to his daughter. Mr. Collins walked next to Wes.

Jen raised her chin. "Let's get down to business."

The group sat down in chairs around a fire pit. A fire roared as Jen began to speak.

"Frax has taken Lance, and he has hurt civilians. He must be stopped at all costs." Jen stated the obvious. Ransik watched here with intense eyes. She followed is gaze with one of her own.

"Katie, bring Ransik and Nadira up to date on the current situation." Jen said. "I'll be back in a few moments."

Wes knew something was up with Jen. He had seen the look Ransik and her exchanged. Wes watched her walk away as Katie began to speak. He slowly got up and followed her. She walked into the maze and wondered aimlessly. She came to the end finally. He let the spot overlooking the ocean. She leaned up against the balcony, until the sound of leaves crunching made her turn around. Wes stood in the path of the maze.

"Jen, you okay?" Wes asked. Jen shook her head.

"I don't know." She mumbled. Jen bowed her head slightly. Wes wrapped his arms around her and he felt her rest into him.

Wes looked out over the horizon. His words were quiet. "It is Ransik being here? Is it the fact that he wanted to help us and Lance?" Jen didn't answer him.

Jen sighed. "It's just…weird. First he acts all evil." She stopped. "Now he's…" Jen trailed off. She was too mixed up with reality.

"Working to stop the one thing he created." A voice said behind the two.

Jen turned around to see Ransik standing there. His face was hopeful. "I am truly sorry about your son, Lieutenant." He paused. "But I am asking for your trust in this matter. I can and will stop Frax." He paused again. "I would be honored to fight by your side."

Jen raised her head high. He was evil, but now he wants to help. He wanted to fight by her side.

"Now matter how much we want to, we can't undo the past." Jen paused. Wes watched her. She slowly extended out her hand. "However, we can work to protect the future. Agreed."

Wes watched as Jen and Ransik shook hands, locking in a new trust in one another.

"Thank you for giving me this chance." Ransik said. For the first time since Ransik arrived, Wes saw Jen smile.

"Frax is going down." Jen said. The three retreated back to the fire to plan out how they were going to get Lance back, and put Frax away for good.

The next afternoon

Cries of terror echoed through Silver Hills.

"Oh rangers, come out, come out from where ever you are!" Frax sang as he blew up a building. "You're precious civilians are calling you!"

He aimed for a busload of passengers. "HAHA!" He fired, but the shot was deflected.

"This isn't duck hunt!" Lucas called. The Silver Guardians set up behind Frax. Eric stood poised and ready to give the open fire command.

The rangers appeared on the bus roof, and cries of joy echoed in the bus. Jen and her rangers leapt off of the bus and landed, in a neat row.

"Time Force! You're under arrest, Frax. Give it up!" Jen said. Her badge shown in the sunlight.

"I will never give up until humans are destroyed and robots rule the world!" He fired a powerful blast at the rangers who fell painfully to the ground. Frax slowly approached Jen. "And there's no one who can stop me!" He raised his arm to hit Jen, but was caught in a powerful blast from behind.

"Think again, Frax!" a voice called.

"Im-impossible!" Frax cried. He turned around to see Ransik and Nadira standing side by side, stern looks on their faces. "I---you---"

"Yes my friend. That is correct! I am going to destroy you!" Ransik emphasized his words.

Nadira smiled as she stepped forward. "I've always wanted to say this," She said quietly. "Time Force. You are under arrest Frax."

"Traitors." Frax mumbled as he fired a blast their way, but Ransik and Nadira easily avoided it.

"Give it up, Frax. You're only making fore trouble for yourself." Wes said as the rangers joined Ransik.

Frax gleamed at them. "No matter. I have more important matters to attend to then dealing with your pesky rangers." He turned to Jen and smirked evily. "Those matters concern your son, as well, Lieutenant!" He laughed.

"No!" Jen chased after him, but he disappeared in a static cloud. "SHIT!" Jen yelled.

"We'll find him, Lieutenant. I promise you I will find him." Nadira said. She placed a firm hand on Jen's shoulder.

Wes tried not to laugh. Hearing Nadira call Jen 'Lieutenant' was certainly beyond weird. Jen however heard him loud and clear.

"What the hell is so funny, Wes?" Jen asked. A slight hint of anger was in her voice.

Wes chuckled to himself. "Nothing." He said innocently.

Jen sighed heavily and walked on.

Collins Estate, 8:30PM

Wes walked down the hallway that lead to the kitchen when he heard mumbles of laughter with a slight pause coming from the patio. Curiosity got the best of him and he headed towards the source of the noise.

As he walked into the living room, he saw Nadira and Lucas sitting outside deep in conversation, with the exception of a kiss here and there.

He smiled to himself. "Having fun?" he asked sarcastically.

Lucas jumped off of the chair and wiped lipstick from his lips. "Ohh, ahh, hi Wes." Lucas stumbled. "We were, just, umm, we were…" he couldn't find the right words.

"Perfectly fine. It's not like you haven't walked in on me and Jen a few times…" Wes laughed. Nadira smiled and got up.

"I'll be right back, Lucas." She kissed her boyfriend lovingly. Lucas smiled.

"Okay." He muttered. Nadira smiled at Wes approvingly and soon disappeared into the house.

"So when's the wedding?" Wes asked.

Lucas was still dreaming off in la-la land. "Hmm?"

Wes fell to the chair laughing. "I'm sorry, Wes. I've just been…"

"Preoccupied?" Wes suggested. Lucas nodded his head. "Since when is Nadira with Time Force?"

Lucas smiled. "A few years after she was released from probation she said she wanted to join up with Time Force. After a few tests and trainings, she was accepted, and I guess you can say that we became an item."

"Seems like a whole store to me." Wes smiled. Lucas laughed.

"Yea. But I love her, you know. The best part, we can spend the rest of our lives with each other…" Lucas stopped as he saw Wes's smile fade into a sad frown. Lucas knew he had hit a sore spot. "I'm so sorry. I didn't…" Lucas began.

Wes shook his head. "Don't worry about it. Just a mere slip of the tongue." Lucas knew Wes was choking back tears. "I-I have some things I need to take care of." Wes said. He was emotionless.

Wes walked into the house, head hanging low. Lucas sighed.

"Damn." He muttered. Nadira passed Wes, but she didn't fail to see his face.

"Is everything okay with Wes?" she asked and sat down in Lucas's arms. She saw his face and knew instantly what happened while she was gone. "It's Jen isn't it?"

Lucas sighed. "There's got to be a way for them to be together. It's just not fare for them. And besides, they have a son now."

"I'm sure there's a way." Nadira said.

"Jen was devastated when she had to leave Wes. I don't think she could go through it again. And now there's Lance." Lucas trailed off.

He sighed again. 'There's got to be a way. Jen'll die if she has to say good-bye to Wes again.' He thought. 'There's got to.'

1 week later:
Somewhere in Silver Hills

Lance awoke with a severe headache. He clutched his head hard, hoping to stop the pain. A knock came at the door.

"Lance? It's Dr. Fericks. I have some food for you." The voice came through the door.

"Thanks." Lance said.

Frax had been trying to get information about the Star of Venus out of Lance. He knew the boy had some knowledge as to it, but he couldn't figure out a way to get Lance to tell him.

"It's hopeless!" Frax yelled. He had walked into his lab and had rid himself of the human disguise. That was until a nearby computer beeped loudly.

"Activation found." It's mechanical voice said.

Frax's eyes widened as the information about the crystal came on screen.

"Finally!" He smiled evily. "ROBOTS WILL RULE THE WORLD!"

The crystal began to glow brighter with each day that had passed.

Collins Estate: Mr. Collins bedroom

Mr. Collins had sat down on his bed and sighed. He had recently put up picture after picture of Wes, Jen and Lance in his room. His son with his grandson smiling. He thought of Jen as his daughter instead of a friend. Not to mention she was the mother of his grandson.

"Lance. What have they done with you?" He muttered. He was missing his grandson more then ever.

He sighed heavily as he turned on the TV to watch his stocks.

In Wes's bathroom

Jen had just finished up in the shower. Her thoughts were still on Lance. As she got out and wrapped herself in a towel, she looked at small round object on the counter. It read a sigh she had feared.

She looked at the key to reassure her that she wasn't just seeing things. But her fears were confirmed. Her eyes widened at the sight of two pink lines.

She dropped the object and sat down on the toilet seat. Only three words escaped with her breath.

"Oh my god." Jen muttered.