Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Power Rangers…this is for entertainment only…
So Wes and Jen are back together…but how does Alex feel about this? Jealousy grows and emotions run wild while one ranger is on the edge of life and death…
Enjoy guys!
Steph
With Every Second
A few days later
"Alex!" Lucas yelled. He ran towards his side. Alex fell from the tree and shook his head. Lucas put his arm under Alex's and helped him up. "You okay?"
He grunted. "Yea." He slowly made his way to his feet. "I'm fine."
"Ha! You won't be for long!" Deaton fired a shot at Alex and Lucas. Lucas dodged, while Alex was hit yet again.
Alex, now possessing the Black Ranger's chronomorpher, fell to the ground yet again, and cried out in pain.
"Alex!" Jen ran towards his side.
"Give it up, Deaton! We won't quit that easily!" Lucas stood in front of them while Jen coaxed the Black ranger to stay awake.
"I will never give up!"
"We'll see about that!" Deaton turned around as his face met with Wes's foot.
"V 1!" Wes said. From out behind a car, Trip and Katie emerged with their vortex guns. "Fire!" Wes yelled.
Lasers of red, yellow and green came out of their cannons and hit Deaton, pushing him to the ground, with a spray of sparks erupting from around him. He yelled in pain and got up slowly.
"Do you surrender?" Trip said.
Deaton grunted. "Never. We'll meet again, Rangers!" He disappeared.
Once he was gone, Katie jumped. "That was amazing!" She yelled excitedly. "We beat him! We almost got him!"
Trip laughed. "Yea, now he'll think twice about attacking!"
"Good job, guys!" Wes said.
Just then, Jen's cry broke their rejoice. "Guys! Come quick!" Wes, Trip and Katie came over to where Jen and Lucas were crouched by Alex. Wes saw Jen holding a semi-conscious Alex in her arms. "He needs help."
"Then let's get him home." Trip said.
Katie went onto the other side of Jen as they lifted Alex up and took him over to the car.
At the Collins MansionKatie and Jen sat up in Alex's room. Jen ran a cool cloth over his forehead.
"Think he'll be okay?" Jen asked quietly.
"He's beaten up, but he'll be fine." She paused. "This is nothing to what Ransik did to him." But Jen didn't respond. Katie saw something in Jen…worry. "Jen, you aren't having second thoughts about getting back with Wes are you?"
Jen smiled and shook her head. "Not at all. I love Wes to death. I just worry that Alex won't be so happy."
"Don't worry so much, Jen. He'll find someone, like you found Wes." Katie said. Alex began to stir. "I'll go get more water." Jen nodded as Katie left.
A few moments later, Alex's eyes fluttered open.
"Feeling better?" Jen asked.
"Yea." Alex's words were jumbled together. "I felike I'm d'unk."
Jen giggled. "It's the medication Wes got for you. Morphine pills. It's helping with the pain."
"Dun we haf something likeat?" Alex mumbled.
"Yes, only it won't make you drunk." Jen said and chuckled. "As long as you're okay, Alex. That was what I was worried about."
Alex turned his head away. "Why, Jennifer? How could you fall in love with him?"
Jen sighed. "We've been through this before. I can't help what I feel. I love him, Alex. That should be enough for you."
Alex sighed heavily. "Fine. But I'll advise you. Don't start anything with him, Jen. You'll have to leave him once again, once we return to the year 3000…" Alex muttered as he fell off into a deep sleep.
Jen sighed and got up. Once by the door, she looked at him, he lay there sleeping soundly. "I have plans as well." Jen muttered. She then opened the door and walked out.
Jen walked down the stairs, just as an out of tune voice sang from the kitchen. "Oh my god…" Jen muttered. She quietly made her way down stairs and to the kitchen door, to see Wes standing at the counter with a red apron and lobster mittens as he took out a tray full of cookies.
A mischievous smile came to Jen's face as she hid behind the wall and watched him.
The radio began to play a new song. "Here's Brittney Spears, with Toxic!" The song began.
"I love this song!" Wes smiled. He put the mittens on the counter and began to sing along yet again.
Jen stood behind the wall, her hand covering her mouth.
"With a taste of your lips, I'm on a ride. You're toxic, I'm slipping under. Tasting the poison paradise, I'm addicted to you, Don't you know that you're toxic. And I love what you do. Don't you know that you're toxic!" Wes's voice rang out.
Jen couldn't take it anymore and burst out laughing, causing Wes to jump.
"For Christmas, I'm getting you singing lessons!" Jen joked.
"Oh really?" Wes eyed her. "And you know what I'm getting you for Christmas?"
"What would that be?" Jen asked. Wes came over to her and placed his arms around her waist.
Wes smiled, a grin on his face. "I'm not telling."
Jen grabbed his shirt collar. "Is there anyway I can coax it out of you?"
"Not a chance in the world." Wes said. Jen leaned up and kissed him passionately.
"How about now?" Jen asked.
"Umm, almost." Wes said. "I think one more will do it."
Jen leaned up and kissed him deeply again, but didn't break. Wes began to step forward, sending Jen back against the wall.
"Wes, what are you doing?" Jen asked. He didn't answer, only kissed her. Jen felt her back up against the wall.
"I can't have some moments with my girlfriend?" Wes looked into her eyes, her love was so clear.
"If you have a few moments, go right ahead." Jen laughed. Wes took her open invitation and kissed her again, slowly moving his hand down to her backside.
Jen giggled as he began to nibble on her ear. A few silent words were exchanged in between the two.
Outside the kitchen
Alex grumbled as he steadily made his way down the stairs. He had a headache and his stomach was growling. A smell of food drifted to him.
"Thank goodness dinner's almost ready." He muttered to himself.
When Alex walked in, he saw something that tore at his heart. Against the far wall were Wes and Jen, talking quietly with a few kisses here and there.
He stopped and stepped back out of the kitchen. He leaned up against the wall, a tear streamed down his face. "Jennifer…" The sound of her laughter reached his ears again. What he wouldn't give to have her, to love her.
But then an idea popped into his head and he turned around and saw Wes, his hand on her backside, and the smile on Jen's face. Alex smirked to himself.
"That's it…" He trailed off. He made his way to his room, where he set out his plan to get Jen back.
Meanwhile, Wes and Jen were still chatting in the kitchen.
"So…what did you get me for Christmas?" Jen asked.
"Nothing yet." Wes said.
Jen's smile faded. "Oh." She paused. "Well, I better be going."
"Ok, then I guess I'll have to find someone else to take out tonight. Wonder if Katie likes boat rides…"
Jen turned around. "What?"
"Nothing, I was just saying…" he pulled an envelope out of his pocket. "that maybe someone else would have dinner with me on the La Rosa dinner boat."
Jen jumped. "What? Where could you get tickets for that? They've been sold out for weeks!" Jen said.
"I saw the ad on your dresser a few days ago. I made a few calls, a vuala. I got the tickets." Wes saw Jen smile as she jumped into his arms.
"It's an early Christmas gift." Wes smiled. Jen kissed him happily.
"Thanks, Wes." Jen said.
"Our boat leaves at 7:30PM, and we need to be there a half hour early." He paused. "Yet the dock is an hour away, so figure the latest we want to leave is 6:15PM."
They looked at the clock. 4:30PM. "I'll go get dressed then. Formal?" Jen made her way towards the door.
"Yea, which means I'll be in a tux." Wes groaned. If there was one thing above tuxedos he hates, it was the tie. Jen laughed and gave him one last kiss before going up to get ready.
Two hours later
"Going out, Wes?" Mr. Collins asked. He came into the living room to see his son in a tuxedo, which was rare for Wes.
Wes turned around, and revealed he was having some trouble with the tie.
"I hate these damn things." He said. Mr. Collins laughed and walked over to his son. "Yea, I'm taking Jen out."
"Well, you must be going somewhere nice, considering your in a tux." Collins said as he helped Wes with his tie.
"That dinner boat, La Rosa. I saw the ad on Jen's dresser, so I found tickets for it. It's her Christmas gift. "
"Master Wes, the limo is ready." Philips walked in.
Wes smiled at his butler. "Thank you, Philips."
Philips smiled with a nod.
"What time will you be home, Wes?" Collins asked.
"Like 1ish. We're taking a cruise around the river, then stopping for drinks and a firework show."
"Okay, son." Collins finished tying Wes's tie.
"Now, see Wes. When you are dressed up, you look so handsome." Collins began to fix Wes's jacket.
"Dad, it's fine!" Wes tried to stop his father, while Collins began to chuckle.
"Hi." A voice said. Wes and Collins turned around to see Jen standing in the doorway. She took Wes's breath away in a tight black strapless dress. She wore shoes with a slight heel and her hair was down.
"Wow…you look…" Wes walked towards her. "Beautiful." He gave her a kiss.
"You don't look to bad yourself, Wes." Jen said. Collins laughed.
"Jennifer, you look marvelous." He smiled. Jen nodded in thanks.
"Shall we?" Wes held arm out to her and she graciously took it.
"Let's go." Jen said.
The couple walked to the hall and grabbed their coats. Then, walked outside to where the limo was waiting to take them to the boat.
From up on a balcony, Katie, Trip and Lucas watched, smiles on their faces.
"Hell, it's about time that they got together." Lucas said. Katie playfully slapped his arm.
"Come on, let them have their moment." Katie chuckled.
"I for one are happy they're together. After everything that they've been through, they deserve it." Trip spoke up. Katie nodded her head in agreement.
"All I know is if that I hear any sounds from their room tonight, I'm outta here." Lucas said. Trip rolled his eyes as Katie gave him a lopsided look.
"Let's go inside, 'Young Frankenstein' is on soon!" Katie said.
The three rangers went inside to watch their movie. But one floor above, someone else watched Jen and Wes.
"Just you wait, Wes. You'll get what's coming from you, for stealing my fiancé." Alex muttered. Watching them get into the car was causing a flood of emotions. Anger, sadness, and hurt. But one emotion towered over them all.
Jealousy.
Collins Mansion, 1:03am
Jen and Wes's time on the diner cruise had finally wound down. After a nice sweep of the river, then they stopped at another dock for a beautiful firework show to celebrate the holidays.
But now, the limo pulled up and the two got out.
"That was wonderful, Wes." Jen took his arm as the two walked up to the door. "I had a great time."
"My pleasure." Wes smiled. It was obvious by his voice that by his voice, he was eager to get upstairs.
Once up in their room, Wes walked into the room and threw off his jacket and tie.
Jen walked over to her dresser and grabbed a pair of sweatpants and a sports bra. "I'll be right back." She said as she walked into the bathroom. Wes also grabbed some pajamas and threw off his shirt. He began talking to himself, rehearsing the thing he wanted to ask her.
Finally the bathroom door opened and Jen walked out. She saw him watch her place the dress on a hanger and place it in the closet. As she brushed her hair, Wes put his arms around her waist, holding her lovingly.
"Jen…" he paused and bit his upper lip. "There's something I've been wanting to do for a while now…that is…if you're up for it." He asked shyly. Jen saw a rose color develop on his cheeks, but only giggled and turned around in arms.
"There's no one else I'd rather be with tonight." Jen whispered.
Wes smiled and led her over to the bed. They sat there for a while and kissed; for this was their first time doing anything of this nature.
Then he slowly lay her down on the bed. Jen felt him press against her, and his hand roam her body, so carefully and tenderly.
Wes began to kiss her torso, sending a wild feeling flowing through Jen. She let out a small moan as Wes kissed her neck, and she ran her finger around the inside of his waistband.
A few moments later, Wes pulled a light sheet over their bodies, as the heat in the room elevated.
"Wes, do you have…" she cocked her head. "you know…"
"Way ahead of you, baby." Wes said. He reached over to his side table drawer, and pulled out a small package as Jen nibbled on his ear. Wes pulled the bottom part of the sheet over his lower body as he sat on the edge of the bed.
Jen lay back and closed her eyes, anticipating the moments to come. She had dreamed of this night with Wes, and her dreams didn't do justice for the real thing.
Wes lay back on top of her and looked deeply into her eyes. "You ready?"
"Yea." Jen said. She reached up and kissed him. From that point on, neither said a word; only let the moments soak in.
Then, Jen felt that pressure in her lower body. At first it was a pain, but only seconds later, she didn't feel the pain, only a throbbing pleasure that continued to grow.
With every second, the couple's pleasure grew. With every second, they felt closer. With every second, their love for each other grew.
Their harmony made them one, until that moment where their ecstasy crashed, sending the ultimate sensation through them. As soon as it started, it ended just as quickly.
With what energy Wes had, he fell beside Jen as he caught his breath. A bead of sweat developed around his brow. Jen took the tip of the sheet and wiped it off of him. Wes looked into her eyes, emotion filled them. Jen saw his bright blue eyes shining with love.
"I love you so much, Jen." Wes said. He caressed her warm cheek with his hand.
"I love you too, Wes." Jen said. She kissed his forehead as Wes rested his head upon her chest, listening to her heartbeat. It was rapid, but soothing. Everything at that moment was perfect.
The two fell asleep in each other's arms, smiles on their faces. Their wanting for each other and love had grown.
December 15
For days at a time, the rangers had been fighting Deaton. With every attack, he grew weaker. With every time he was weaker, the rangers grew closer to capturing him. And the closer they were to capturing him, the closer they got to going home.
Home.
That was one place that Jen didn't want to go. She stood on the balcony overlooking the Collins estate. It was beautiful. It was hard for her to believe that in a short amount of time, she'd return to the future, and leave all this behind.
But she didn't want to go. She loved it here. She loved the feeling of waking up in the morning to see Wes beside her. She loved to fall asleep in his arms every night and to hear him tell her now much he loved her.
"Something on your mind, Jen?" Jen turned around to see Alex walking out. He stood next to her.
"A lot, actually." Jen sighed. "I've been thinking…"
"You can't Jen." Alex said. He knew exactly what she was getting at.
"Time Force doesn't need me. You'll still have five rangers without me." Jen said. "Besides, it'd be better if I stay here." She tried to reason.
"No. You must return to the future, Jen." Alex's voice went hard. "Time Force…"
"Alex! Time Force will have more then enough rangers." She said.
"That doesn't mean anything. I told you not to start anything with him Jen. You are going to have to break it off with him." Alex turned to her. But Jen knew why he didn't want her to stay.
"Why can't you get over the fact that I'm with Wes?" She asked. "I love him."
"Like I said…" Alex began.
"What happened to the Alex I used to know?" She asked. "The one that was happy with whatever my decision?"
"Nothing has changed." Alex stated, his eyes grew hard.
"Yea it has! Why can't you accept the fact that…" Jen continued. But Alex heard Wes and Katie coming down the hallway.
In taking a wild leap he grabbed Jen and pressed his lips against hers. She tried to break from his grip, but she couldn't.
"Jen, I need to ta---" Wes stopped mid sentence when he saw Alex and Jen on the balcony. Katie also saw this, but saw Jen struggling. "I…better get going…" Wes trailed off. After a few seconds, Jen broke free of Alex's grip.
"Now…" he began. But before he could finish, a loud thwack echoed through the halls. Alex clutched his cheek as Jen retracted her fist. There was a large handprint on his face that greatly resembled the palm-side of Jen's hand. It soon began to swell.
"You asshole! Why the hell did you do that?" Jen yelled. He stood there, the sting kept him from talking.
"Jennifer…" Alex tried.
"Don't you 'Jennifer' me, Alex!" She yelled. Then she turned away. "Go to hell, Alex. And stay there."
Katie winched at Jen's wrath. "Jen!" she yelled down the hall. "Jen, what happened?"
Jen whipped her head around. "That asshole kissed me in front of Wes!" She said. Then shook her head. "Why didn't I see it coming?" she sighed as she shook her hand. "Stupid…"
"What's wrong with your hand?" Katie asked.
"Nothing."
"Bullshit. Let me see." Katie took her wrist and examined it. "How hard did you hit him?" she laughed. "You sprained your wrist." Katie led her to the bathroom where she placed an ace bandage on Jen's wrist.
"Thanks. I have to go see Wes." Jen headed off towards his room. Once there, she knocked. "Wes, we need to talk."
Wes opened the door, giving her a dangerous glare. "What do you want?"
"Let me explain, Wes." Jen said.
"EXPLAIN WHAT?" Wes yelled. "I saw you kiss him! If you're still in love with him why did you lead me on like that?" he took a breath. "And to think that we…" he sighed angrily, thinking of that night one week ago when they made love.
"Wes, please." Jen choked on her tears.
"Get out of my house, Jen!" Wes yelled. Jen tried to speak, but instead, she ran down the stairs and out to her motorcycle. Tears blurred her vision, but she didn't care. She needed to get away from him. She didn't know where she was going.
Nor did she care.
A few hours later
Katie, Trip and Lucas sat in the living room discussing the events from before.
"Hey guys." Wes walked in, all three of them giving him a look. "What?"
Lucas blew his lid. "You know damn well what!"
"Don't play stupid, Wes." Trip warned.
His face hardened. "I saw her kiss him."
"Then you missed the right hook she gave him, as well." Katie said. Wes's face dropped.
"How do you think she sprained her wrist?" Trip asked.
"Jen told me everything. Alex and her were talking, then he heard us coming down the hall and grabbed her. He wanted you to get jealous and drive her away."
"In order for me to get her back." Alex walked in. Wes then saw the large throbbing mark on his face. "I let my emotions get the best of me."
Just then the phone rang. "Hello?" Wes said into the receiver.
"Mr. Collins? Wes Collins?" the voice said.
"Yes, this is he." Wes said.
"Mr. Collins, this is Doctor Daniel Jacobson from Silver Hills Medical Hospital." He said. "We have just received a patient by the name of Jennifer Scotts. She is your girlfriend, correct?"
"Yes, why?" Wes asked.
"Well, she just as been medi-vacked into the hospital. She crashed her motorcycle and was thrown from it, about 30 yards. A tractor-trailer ran a red light and she was hit. I am sorry to say that it is…bad. She's out of surgery now, but it unclear of she'll recover." The doctor said. Wes's eyes began to tear.
"No…" He whispered. "Right, I'll be right there. Thank you, Doctor." Wes hung up, his hands shaking.
"What happened, Wes?" Trip asked. Wes sniffed heavily.
"Jen's in the hospital. She was in an accident, and…they don't know of she'll recover." Wes broke down and turned his head.
"Then let's get over there!" Lucas said. "I'll drive."
"I am going to stay here and inform Captain Logan." Alex said. "Wes, I'm sorry. If I hadn't…"
"No. I yelled at her without even hearing what happened from her." He confessed.
Alex nodded and left the room, while the rangers piled into the car and drove off in haste to the hospital.
Silver Hills Medical Hospital
Wes walked into the hospital. "Excuse me, a woman came in about a half hour ago, Jennifer Scotts. Where is she?"
"Room 305, ICU." The receptionist said. Wes thanked her and ran off.
Once he arrived at her room, the sight shocked him. Jen lay in a bed; IV's flowing all around her and machines humming. There were tons of bruises on her arm, and a large bandage covered her forehead.
"Jen…oh my god." Wes turned his head. "What have I done?"
"Wes?" Wes looked up to see Eric there. "I just heard. Man, I'm so sorry."
"This is all my fault, If I hadn't…" tears streamed down Wes's face.
"Things like this happens, Wes. All you can do his hope for the best." Eric said. He sighed and gave Wes a brotherly hug.
"I'll kill myself if she dies." Wes muttered. Eric chuckled.
"I know. Relax, Wes. Jen's strong, she'll pull through this." Eric said. 'She has to.'
Wes drew in a deep breath and walked over to a window. He leaned up against it, the cold glass felt good against his skin. "What have a done?" Wes whispered. He said silent prayers for Jen to pull through. But he didn't know what would happen. All he knew that Jen was in a life and death situation, and from the looks of it, she wasn't getting any better. Wes only hoped that she'd get better, she had to. He prayed that she would, because every moment that passed, his heart began to die away, just like Jen's.
Jen was slipping through his fingers again.
With every second…
ch 6 up soon…