Disclaimer: We do not own the Power Rangers. We do, however, own the characters that you do not remember from the show. Just as a note: Andrea used to be Billy's assistant in the Power Chamber, and also used to be his girlfriend before he left for Aquitar. We'll explain this in depth throughout the story. God Bless!

Of Past Regret and Future Fear by BlueWolf, AdamsJane, and LukasChica

It was dark when he entered the Command Center. It had been years since he had been here; he wasn't sure if he was still allowed inside since he no longer possessed a power coin. He found the doors opened with ease and heaved a sigh of relief. "Once a Ranger, always a Ranger," he smiled and entered into the Power Chamber. He took in a deep breath, breathing in the same musty smell that he had breathed in close to 8 years ago. Tossing his backpack on the ground, he glanced around.. That's when he saw her. She was asleep on the scanning bed near the back of the Chamber. Tilting his head slightly and chuckling, he quietly made his way across the room. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he reached out and smoothed her hair away from her face. "Andy," he whispered. "Andy… wake up, beautiful," He smiled, lightly stroking her face.

Andrea Carter moaned softly and rolled over onto her back. It took her brain a moment to process the voice, but once it did, her eyes fluttered open. She just lay there, looking up at the ceiling. not believing what her mind and heart were telling her. No, it's not possible... she thought, feeling the gentle familiar hand on her face. Taking a deep breath, she turned her head into the hand, and looked into the eyes of Billy Cranston.

Billy smiled warmly at her. "Hey," he said softly.

Andy smiled back. "Hey yourself, stranger."

"How are you?"

"I'm alright; what about you?"

"Much better, now."

She grinned and started to sit up, but Billy put his hands on either side of the bed, keeping her down. He looked deep into her eyes; she was so beautiful. He had missed her so much. "I'm so sorry," he whispered.

"I know," she whispered back, never breaking eye contact.

He leaned down and gently kissed her lips. Electricity surged throughout his body; no one else had ever made him feel this way.

Andrea gently placed a hand on his face and moaned almost inaudibly against his lips.

Billy pulled away, smirking. "Did ya miss me that much?"

Andy returned his smirk. "Maybe.."

"Maybe." he grinned before leaning down to kiss her again. Refusing to break the kiss, he pulled back the blanket, lay down beside Andrea, and then covered them both with the blanket.

It was Andy's turn to break the kiss. "You sure you want to do this here?" she asked playfully.

"Maybe..." Billy grinned before enveloping her lips once again. He continued to kiss and caress her for a few minutes before taking her in his arms. "Let's do this right... in a place where 5 people and a robot won't find us in the morning."

She nodded, touching her forehead to his.

"Tomorrow night... just you and me." He smiled warmly. "I promise you, I'll make it a night you will never forget."

"I know you will," Andrea smiled back and kissed him gently before relaxing in his arms.

He kissed her forehead and held her tight, never wanting to let go. The two fell asleep within minutes, smiles on both of their faces.

::THUD::

Andrea fell out of the chair she had been sleeping in. right onto her injured arm. She lay flat on her back, eyes closed and tried to withhold her screams.

"Man, what kind of dream were you having?"

The voice startled her and she opened her eyes. "Actually, Tommy, this one was half-way decent," she forced a smile and took the hand he offered.

"Oh, so it was about Billy," Tommy joked as he helped Andy to her feet.

"Shut up!" she playfully smacked him on the arm.

He grinned for a few seconds before becoming serious. "How's your arm?"

Andrea glanced at her right arm and adjusted the sling. "Hurts... but I think the sling somewhat protected it."

Tommy didn't seem convinced. "You should probably do a scan on it."

She shrugged it off. "It's fine……."

"Andy..."

She sighed. "Alright, fine. I'll do it." She knew better than to argue with him.

"I'll come with you," Tommy volunteered as they went to a deserted area of the Rec Center. "Ready?"

"Let's do it," she said without much enthusiasm.

Tommy laughed. "That's my girl!," he grinned before the two teleported in flashes of light to the newly restored Command Center.