Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Power Rangers…this is for entertainment only…

SUMMARY: Vincent Harting has come to town and he teams up with the mutant on the top of Time Force's most wanted list.

And they share a prime target: Jen

Without a Trace

"What?" Wes raised his voice. "He…raped Jen?" Jack nodded.

"Yes. He beat her, robbed her, then raped my baby. Why do you think she joined Time Force? To put scum bags like him away." Jack sat down.

Wes took in the fact of Jen's past, hard. How could she not tell him something like this?

"I'm sorry you have to find out today, New Years Eve. Jen won't even talk about it. The mention of his name just breaks her down." Her father said. "And now, I know he'll be coming here for her. I just have this gut feeling."

Wes stepped forward. "Jack, I won't let anything happen to your daughter. I love her too much to see Jen get hurt. That's a promise, Jack."

Jack gave him a weak smile. "I know you will. If you'll excuse me, Wes. I have some calls to make." Wes nodded and walked out.

In the living room, there was a buzz of talking. He walked in to see Angela in tears and Adam's arm around his mother. "Where's Jen?" Wes asked.

"Gone. She bolted upstairs and came down in her Time Force uniform. She grabbed her keys and left." Adam said.

Wes stood there. Jen was gone, and she was obviously leaving. "Adam, can I borrow your car, I need to get to her. Before she does something stupid." Adam threw Wes his keys and he left.

Headquarters

Wes rolled into his apartment to hear Jen's muffled voice.

"He's back…I've got to get out of here." Jen grabbed her suitcase and opened the door. She ran out of the bedroom, only to come face-to-face with Wes.

"You're not going anywhere." Wes stopped her. He took her bag and set it down.

"You don't understand, Wes. I have to leave, now." Jen tried to shove past him, but he stopped her.

"Inside, now." He forced her back into the apartment. "Why didn't you tell me about Harting, Jen?" He asked after the door closed. "Why didn't you tell me he raped you?"

Jen's eyes filled with tears. "I'm allowed to keep something like that to myself."

"Yea, but Jen…the guy raped you for Christ's sake! All I want to know is why you didn't tell me something like this, please." Wes took hold of her arms.

Jen drew in a breath. "It was the night after graduation…"

Jen was walking down an alleyway. "Yes, I'd like the part." She paused. "You think I'd refuse the acting job of she century?"

"You won't be around to see the next century." A dark voice said from an alleyway.

"Vinnie?" Jen asked. She walked towards the dark crevice. Vinnie walked out, a bottle of liquor in hand. "Vinnie, what are you doing here? Are you drunk again?"

"Nope." He took another mouthful and staggered out. "Why'd you break up with me, Jen?" his voice was slurred, and his step sluggish.

"Why? Look at yourself? What happened to the Vinnie I loved?" Jen asked.

"I'm right here." He said.

"No." Her voice grew fierce. "He's gone, and you're the monster that replaced him."

He grew angry and threw the bottle down. "I loved you, Jen." He took a step forward. "I wanted us to be together, to have kids. To grow old." His breath reeked of alcohol.

Fear overcame Jen and she backed up, until she was up against his car. "Vinnie…let's be reasonable."

"No…there's no more being reasonable. Look out, baby. Vinnie's home." He grabbed her around the waist and threw her into his car, locking the doors behind her.

"Vinnie, stop! Please!" Jen pleaded.

Vinnie began to claw at her clothes, leaving Jen half nude in his car.

Jen then felt a hard pain in her lower body and screamed.

Vinnie looked at her. "Come on, you bitch. My little slut. You know you like it. Oh yea, that's my bitch."

And as quick as he started, he stopped. "You see? You enjoyed that."

Jen lay in the backseat, paralyzed with fear. Vinnie pulled his pants up and he got into the driver's seat. A few minutes later, Jen found herself lying on the sidewalk.

She lay up against a building, in hysterics. She pulled on her clothes, but large shreds were visible in her pants and shirt. She found a pay phone, and dialed home.

With a shake hand, she held the receiver up.

"Jack Scotts speaking." Her father's voice said.

"D-dad…" Jen said between sobs.

"Jen, honey. Did you get the job?" he asked excitedly.

"I-I n-never m-made it to the b-build-ding." Her voice shook violently, which set something off in Jack's mind.

"Honey, what's wrong?" Jack sensed fear in his daughter.

"It was V-Vinnie, Dad…he…" Jen let out a long sob. She placed her hand around her eyes. Her voice was small. "He raped me."

"And that was it. Dad got the cops in on it, and Vinnie was sentenced to prison. And that was the last that I've heard of him, until this morning." Jen's voice trembled as she recalled that night.

"Jen…" Wes couldn't find his words. He pulled her close, feeling her hot tears soak his shirt.

"It was the scariest moment of my life. After that night...I…" Jen sobbed.

Wes shushed her as he held her close, letting her know he was there. "Jen, look at me." She met his gaze. "I won't let anything happen to you, I promise. I love you too much to see you get hurt. We'll get this guy…together."

Jen nodded. "Okay." Wes smiled and gave her a kiss. They stood in a hug for a few minutes, letting the events pass.

Jen let out an unsteady sigh as she dried her eyes.

All she could do now was wait for Vinnie Harting's arrival.

A few days later—12:03am

A dark figure walked down a street. There was a sigh up ahead.

Welcome to Silver Hills
Home of the world famous Time Force Headquarters

The figure took a rock and bashed the sigh, leaving a big dent and scratches around where it read Time Force.

"Look out Jen…" the figure trailed off as the sound of a gun loading was heard. "Vinnie's back."

Vinnie Harting made his way into the dark city. After going through the city, he came to an abandoned building. Voices were heard from inside.

He slowly made his way downstairs to find a gang of creatures surrounding a table.

A misshapen from stood in the middle. "Now, when we attack I want you to grab the Pink Ranger and then shove a knife in her stomach…"

"That won't work." He said.

Galden whipped his head around. "Who the hell are you?"

"Jen's worst nightmare." He said. "My name is Vinnie Harting. Jen put me away years ago on a list of offenses. Now there's only one thing I want, and that's to see her suffer."

"Then why are you down here?" Galden asked dangerously.

Vinnie grinned. "Because I can do what you can't."

"Oh, and what is that?" the mutant asked.

An evil smile came to Vinnie's face. "I can capture and kill Jen."

Later—10:32am

Jen walked into the cafeteria and went over to where the coffee station was. She poured a cup, letting the sweet aroma engulf her. 'Vanilla caramel.' She thought. 'Always good.'

"Lieutenant." Jen turned around to see Jason, Josh and Mitch walk up behind her. "Morning." Jason said.

"Officer Vincelli. Long time no see." Jen said. She nodded to Josh and Mitch. "Is there something I can do for you?"

"Actually…" Jason began. Someone else's voice interrupted his train of thought.

"Lieutenant Scotts." Wes walked up Jason. "Can I talk to you for a moment, please. It's…important."

Jen put her coffee down. "Absolutely. Vincelli, I'll talk with you later. If you'll excuse me."

Jason eyed them as they headed out.

Wes led her into an empty stairwell and walked up a few flights. He turned to her. Her eyes shown of fatigue, worry and fear.

He drew in a breath and came closer. Wes wrapped his arms securely around her. "You doing okay?"

Jen buried her face into his neck. "I wish I was." She sighed. "I can't help thinking that he's going to pop out of somewhere and…" Jen couldn't finish her sentence.

"Hey, hey. Everything's going to be all right." He paused and moved a piece of hair from her face. "Do you trust me?"

This brought a smile to her face. "I haven't heard you say that in a while now."

"You have to avoid questions like that don't you?" Wes laughed.

"You should have known that by now." Jen said. He moved his head closer.

"Do you trust me or not?" He whispered.

Jen giggled. "Of course."

Wes's hand caressed her cheek as he kissed her, reassuring her of his love. It wasn't like she ever questioned it.

Wes placed his arms around her waist as her head rested on his shoulder.

But this time, they weren't alone. From the bottom of the stairwell, Jason watched Jen and Wes as they talked, and exchange few kisses here and there.

"I knew it." He muttered angrily. As quietly as he could, he fled down the stairs and ran to find Josh and Mitch.

He finally found them in the cafeteria. "Guys, let's go. I have something I need to tell you." He grabbed them and pulled them into the men's bathroom. After making sure it was empty, he locked the door.

"Jase, what's wrong?" Josh asked.

"It's Wes and the Lieutenant." Jason said.

"Are they okay?" Mitch asked.

Jason nodded. "Oh, they're more then okay, trust me. I saw them in the stairwell."

Josh cocked his head. "And?"

"They're in love, Josh." Jason said.

"WHAT?" Josh and Mitch said in unison.

"Yea. I saw them kiss in the stairwell. I knew there was something going on between them. From that moment at the Academy up until a few minutes ago. The person who Wes ran off with after graduation was her! And at the Christmas Party…it wasn't just a friendly dance." He paused. "And I bet I know where those two were after the party."

"Whoa." Mitch muttered. "Who would have thought."

Jason grabbed them. "Captain Logan has to know about this."

"Time out, Jason!" Mitch released himself from Jason. "That's the happiest I've seen Wes in a while. I'm not about to ruin it for him."

"Yea, and have you seen Lieutenant Scotts? She's never been so perky." Josh added. "Maybe you want to ruin their relationship, but we don't."

Jason eyed them. "So this is what it comes down to."

Just then, the alarms started blaring. "ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY. GALDEN IS ATTACKING. ALL PERSONNEL ARE TO REPORT TO THEIR RESPECTED STATIONS AT THIS TIME."

From inside their stairwell, the alarms echoed.

"Do we have to go?" Jen muttered.

"Let's move out." Wes said as he jumped down the stairs.

"Hey!" Jen followed him. "That's my line."

Times Square

Galden and his gang threw bombs and fired guns all around. "This is it! The final battle." Sirens were heard in the distance. Jen's car pulled up as she jumped out.

"Time Force! You're…"

"Under arrest, I know." Galden said. Jen stiffened. "So nice of you to join us, Lieutenant."

"The pleasure is all mine, I assure you." Jen said.

A dark billow of black clouds began to gather around the officers.

"This is it, Lieutenant. The final battle." Galden said.

"All or nothing." Jen said. She raised her wrist. "TIME FOR TIME FORCE!" A flash of Pink, and Jen stood in her ranger attire.

"Weapons ready!" Captain Logan called.

From behind his car, Wes loaded his weapon. But a rumble of thunder was heard in the distance. "A thunderstorm?" he asked. The wind picked up, sending a chill down his spine. "Something's wrong."

Meanwhile, Jen and Galden circled around, eyes locked on their opponent. Jen's chrono saber was in hand, while Galden had his cannon loaded.

"To the death." Galden said. He charged in as Jen followed. A loud crack of thunder erupted as their weapons clashed.

They fought hard, sending kicks and punches flying. Jen was able to get a hit on Galden, but he recovered and hit her.

Wes watched her cry out in pain as she fell to the ground. Galden laughed as he fired a shot at her and she rolled, clutching her stomach, Jen demorphed, revealing a bloody uniform. A cut was running down her face.

"No…" Wes muttered.

"You won't get away with this, Galden!" Jen cried out.

"He won't, but I will." Said a dark voice.

A man stepped out of a dark corner; an evil smile was plastered upon his face.

Jen's face was overcome with fear. "Vinnie."

Vinnie stood over her. "Hello Jennifer. Long time no see."

Wes watched the man advance on Jen. She backed along the concrete, trying to get away from him.

"Let go of me!" Jen yelled. She lashed out at him, but he grabbed her.

"I don't think so. You see Jen; I was in prison for…let's see…9 years. And all I thought about was getting my revenge on you for making my life a living hell. So guess what baby. Vinnie's home."

He threw her against the concrete and she hit it hard.

"God…don't let him do this." Wes muttered. His leg jumped and he increased his grip on the blaster.

From behind a casing under his shirt, Vinnie pulled a knife out of it. Lightning lit up the sky as it reflected off of the knife.

Wes couldn't take it anymore. He jumped up. "Drop the knife!" he yelled. Vinnie turned his head towards where Wes stood, blaster hot. "Drop it now!"

"What are you? Her bodyguard?" Vinnie grinned.

Wes stood there, eyes fierce. "Close enough."

Vinnie looked at Jen who lay in his shadow. "You want her?" He grabbed her and placed the knife to her throat. "Come get her."

He looked at her, fear shown through her eyes. "Wes!" Jen called.

Wes didn't move, his eyes focused on the knife at Jen's throat. "That's what I thought." Vinnie said. He twirled Jen around and the knife grazed her throat.

Vinnie turned his head around to look at her. "And I thought the great Lieutenant Jennifer Scotts was afraid of nothing." He smirked. "Guess I was wrong." He kicked her hard in the stomach as Jen drew in a sharp breath, and tried to catch it. He turned his head, to speak.

Instead, his face met with Wes's foot and a loud cracking sensation was heard. "We're not done yet." Wes stood in his fighting stance.

"Nice hit, pal." Vinnie said as he popped his jaw back into place. "But it'll be your last."

Vinnie pulled a gun out from under his coat and went to fire at Wes. But Jen grabbed his wrist.

"Run Wes!" Jen tried to fight him, but Vinnie had the upper hand. He threw her off.

"Stupid bitch!" He hit Jen in the face with the barrel of the gun, knocking her out. Blood poured out of the fresh gash made on her cheek. "And now for you." He turned to Wes and began firing the gun.

Wes dodged, but one caught him in the shoulder. He fell hard. "No!" he yelled as Vinnie picked Jen up.

A loud crack of thunder was heard as Vinnie laughed. But Wes's voice was louder.

"JEN!!!!" He yelled. The officers looked at him, eyes wide opened. No officer ever called her by her first name. Vinnie pressed a button on his belt. In a flash, they were gone.

The only remaining trace of Jen was her necklace that Wes got her for Christmas.
And that was drenched in blood.