Hello. My computer has been down for 4 weeks - 4 weeks! Well anyway, you have probably forgotten the whole story by now. Oh well.This looks like it might be the last chapter.

I'd Do Anything - Chapter 4

As Sky awoke, he listened to the dead silence. No one else occupied the space that now belongedto himas he was held prisoner. Those 4 hours of sleep almost, almost, took his mind off his situation. As he came back into consciousness, the anger built up inside of him. He felt like he was going to explode, kind of like how he felt when Jack was appointed Red Ranger. But that didn't matter now. He needed to get out. Now.

He yelped in pain as he pounded his fist against the wall. This wasn't his first time, either. He had already broken open 3 knuckles on his right hand. Blood oozed out and slowlyand steadily crept down the back of his hand. He wasn't going to chance hurting his already hurt left wrist.

He was so mad at himself that the pain didn't matter. It would all be worthwhile when he would see her again. Her birthday would be coming up soon and he wanted to do something special. He didn't want to clam up and forget to ask her out this year.

SPD Headquarters-

The rest of the team was training. They were out in the field sparring. Bridge was paired with Syd while Jack took on Z.

"How much longer till we can go look for Sky?" Syd said asher punch was blocked by Bridge.

"I don't know. Honestly, I like having the room to myself." He received a death glare from Syd as she knocked him onto his back withone swift kick.

"Okay, okay, I understand that you want-" Syd looked at him like he knew better than to say that she 'wanted' him back "I mean, need him back."

"That's more like it. And for the record, none of this is spoken of to anyone. You got it. Not even Jack and Z. I mean it." Syd demanded as their session ended. They were getting ready to head inside.

As she turned to leave, Bridge muttered 'She sounds just like Sky.'

"What was that?" she could have sworn she heard him say something.

"Oh nothing, nothing at all. I was just admiring the beautiful scenery around the academy grounds." he smirked.

"Yeah, right, scenery. Just shut it already."

Bridge could only laugh. He knew she missed him. He had to devise a plan to get them together once and for all. He flipped open his morpher to make a call.

"Kat, I need your help with something immediately. It's important."

Gruumm's Ship-

Sky flinched as another mindless Krybot passed his cell. He knew that Gruumm had no plan of letting him go until he spilled some information about SPD. Like he would ever do that. His chance of escape would be minimal. One of Gruumm's soldiers brought him his food and the only time he left his room was to be tortured for information. Sky knew thatit was just about that time of the day. This would be his big chance.

The barred door to the cell opened at the sound of Broodwing's voice. He had come for the daily torture. The door quickly closed behind him as he put Sky in cuffs so that he would not escape. He also gagged him with a plain white hankercheif.

"Excellent." Gruumm boomed.

"This should be fun. I know you are so loyal to your precious SPD, but you have to crack sometime." he mocked.

A Bluehead untied the handkercheif from around Sky's mouth as he was strapped to the chair once again. This time there was a new device attached to the chair. Sky studied it with cautiously and a look of fear written all over his face.

"Do you like it? It's a new toy I like to call your worst nightmare. Every time you don't answer one of our questions, it sends a shock of electricity up and down your pathetic excuse for a spine." He ended with an evil laugh to top it off.

Sky did not like the looks of things. This was not very good for him. What if they set it to high? It might kill him. Then he would never get to see Syd ever again.

Syd - that was it. He knew he had to survive this for her. He could hatch an escape plan while he was being interrogated.

'Oh Syd, I wish I couldbe withyou and talk to youright now, face-to-face, just to see your smile light up the room. I will pull through just for you.' Sky dreamed to himself.

"So" Broodwing's voice startled Sky and woke him from his daze "you tell us the deepest secrets of SPD, and will will let you go.This is your last chance for survival. Understood."

"Yes." Sky said with a downtrodden look about his face.

"Okay. For about the millionth time, I want you to tell me what SPD is planning next."

"Like I already said, I will not disclose information about the academy. Ever and that's -."
"AAAHHHH" Sky screamed in sheer pain as violent charges of electricity traveled throughout his entire body.

The machine stopped and Sky regained some feeling in his body. He breathed heavily. It was like this machine drained him of his energy and strength. He gulped for air as he struggled to speak.

"Yy-ouu won't get away with this.My team will find me soon enough and I'll be out of here in no-"
"AAAAAGGHHHHH!" he screamed once again.

"I would watch it if I were you. You either tell us the truth nowor we will dispose of you once and for all." Gruumm plainly stated.

Sky winced in pain from the last shock hoping that it would be his last.

Meanwhile, SPD Headquarters-.

"Yes, Cadet Carson. You wanted to see me." Kat inquired.

"Yes ma'am. I know that you are fully aware of the condition of Cadet Tate." Ms. Manx quietly nodded her head. "But what you do not know about is the condition of one of the members from our B-squad. They deeply miss him and would do anything to get him back. They would really appreciate your help, ma'am."

"Poor Syd. I bet she's traumatized."

"Excuse me ma'am, but how on earth did you know that?" Bridge was baffled.

"Well, I may be an alien, but I'm not blind. I could sense the emotions between them. They love each other. When they first became cadets here at the Academy, it was love at first sight. Sky thought that she was too good for him and that he never stood a chance with her. She thought that he would care less if she liked him. They pretended to despise each other just to fool the other cadets."

"But how come I never figured that out. I mean, I am the psychic here. I knew something was going on, but I never suspected that. Oh, and by the way ma'am, please don't tell anyone else about this. Sky threatened me not to tell."

"Ok, cadet. I will keep that in mind. Do you have an idea as to how we can get to Sky?"

"I have been thinking about it for a while now. Here's what we do..."

Gruumm's ship-

Silence. Absolute silence. Gruumm was not pleased. Sky did not say another word after the second jolt. He remained loyal to SPD. Finally, Gruumm had enough and released him. Sky was relieved when he found out that he was going back to his cell. Ironic, but happy. He could catch up on sleep and rest up for his escape. If only he knew what his escape plan would be.

Sky sat there mumbling to himself. For some reason, he felt at ease. He could envision Syd lying in his arms while looking at the most beautiful sunset ever. It was so perfect. He mentally shook himself. 'Like that's ever gonna happen.' He rolled over and just as he lolled in to sleep...

A programmed female voice came loud and clear over the speakers.

"Code Red. I repeat, Code Red. All emergency sensors have been activated. An unidentified ship is in persuit of us and appears to have missilesready to launch any moment. Please be prepared for the worst at all times. I repeat, Code Red."

Sky was startled. Code Red? What could that mean? 'Probably just some past enemy of Gruumm's that stumbled upon his ship.'

The voice once again spoke.

"There is a security breech in the weapons area. All security staff to the weaponry area at once. Suspect to be caught dead or alive."

Sky just brushed it off like it was nothing.

Suddenly, a Troobian footsoldier came into his room and forcefully removed him from his bed. He was taken into a large place where all prisoners were being held. Sky watched carefully. It looked like they had caught the intruder. Whoever it was, they were wiggling and squirming, trying to break free.

The intruder was brought over in from of Emperor Gruumm himslef.

"Well who do we have here?"

The strangers mask was slowly lifted and revealed a familiar face.

"Syd? Sydney!" Sky exclaimed.

"Silence!" Gruumm demanded.

"Well, well, well. Look who we have here. The little SPD pink Ranger herself. Too bad you didn't make it to your friend in time." Sky was immedaitely taken, forcefully, into another room. But the gaurd underestimated Sky's strength. Sky lifted his leg and kicked the soldier in the shin. He let go of Sky. Sky started to run toward Syd. She violently snapped her shoulder around in to the gaurd's. Sky grabbed Syd's arm as they flew out of the room.

"After them, you imbeciles!" Gruumm scolded. They saluted and hurried after the two SPD officers.

Sky pulled Syd to a halt behind a corner.

"What were you thinking?" he said in avery loud whisper.

"Trying to save you, silly."

"But why?"

"Here's why-" Syd pulled Sky into a deep kiss filled with passion and soothing relief. Soon after, they broke apart andSky was confused.

"Whoah. I didn't know you felt that way, too. That must have been a pretty good reason for coming here to rescue me."

Most of the footsoldiers had passed. None of them heard Sky and Syd. This was the right opportunity to run.

"Quick, follow me." Syd directed with stern hand motions.

They secretly crept from one corridor to another being careful not to make a sound. Good thing they were trained SPD officers. If they weren't, they would already be dead.

"This is it." Syd showed him the vast hanger where her ship was (she secretly found a way in, okay).

"How did you bypass the security?"

"Well, thereare just as many people here now, as therewas then- absolutely none."

"So I guess that means we're alone." Sky hinted at another kiss.

"Not now, Schuyler. Wait until we're out of here first."

Syd found the control panel for theentrance to the hanger. She pressed all the right buttons and it activated. The door immediately opened right in front of their eyes.

"Where did you learn how to do that?" Sky was amazed.

"Oh, just a little help from Bridge, that's all."

Sky picked up Syd and brought her into a tight hug. He swung her around and put her back down gently. They kissed again with the sweet satisfaction of knowing they were together at last.

They boarded the ship and returned home to earth. It was finally over - not to mention absolutely perfect.

I'd do anything
Just to hold you in my arms
To try to make you laugh
Cuz somhow I can't put you in the past
I'd do anything
Just to fall asleep with you
To fall asleep with you
With you, yeah
I'd do anything
To fall asleep with you
I'd do anything
There's nothing I won't
I'd do anything
To fall asleep with you
I'd do anything
Cuz I now I won't forget you.

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